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Event:
Bravado 23
Date: Nov 20, 2016 |
#R1#
Marx throws a shot to the body.
Kopp looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Marx connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Marx lands with a right hand. #KD#
Marx feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Kopp sprawling to the canvas! Kopp rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Marx finish him?!
#ROC#
Kopp is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kopp switches off momentarily and Marx cracks him with a monster right hand! Kopp topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Marx dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Marx!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Karl Marx!
In his post fight interview, Karl Marx started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
TWGC 13 (205lbs, D2): New York Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Oct 07, 2016 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Marco Macotti and Patrick Kopp. Macotti's entrance music is Drown - Theory of a Deadman. A fine choice. Kopp has chosen Fivefold – Step Back as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Macotti has a slight injury, which hopefully won't affect the fight too much. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Marco Macotti! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Patrick Kopp!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Jorge Garcia and Jonathan Paton.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Kopp shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Macotti as he avoids it easily.
Macotti tries to counter by clinching up but Kopp breaks away and moves out of range.
Macotti clinches up against the cage.
Macotti is trying to trip Kopp. He has hold of a leg but Kopp is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Macotti persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Macotti (2) vs (0) Kopp
Macotti drops back, looking for a kneebar! Kopp looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Kopp looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Kopp! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Macotti (2) vs (4) Kopp
Kopp goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Macotti rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Kopp's guard! Nice work there by Macotti! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Macotti (4) vs (4) Kopp
Kopp has an active guard here but Macotti has managed to pass into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Macotti is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kopp doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Macotti.
Kopp is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Macotti pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Macotti wants to work for an arm triangle but Kopp is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kopp makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kopp.
Kopp escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Macotti gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kopp is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kopp keeping moving, preventing Macotti from controlling successfully.
Kopp has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Macotti can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kopp has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Macotti can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Macotti trying to control but Kopp is working from the bottom.
Kopp keeping full guard, as Macotti tries to pass.
We've been hearing good reports from Macotti's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Kopp is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Macotti is aware though and is defending well.
Macotti will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Macotti is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Kopp is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Kopp has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Macotti (4) vs (6) Kopp
Macotti keeping full guard, as Kopp tries to pass.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kopp drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Macotti dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Macotti (6) vs (6) Kopp
Macotti slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Macotti (9) vs (6) Kopp
Macotti wants to control but Kopp is keeping him busy.
Macotti working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Macotti trying to control the position but Kopp is working away.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kopp manages to get back to half guard.
Kopp is trying to maintain the position but Macotti is very close to passing his half guard.
Macotti wants to work for an arm triangle but Kopp is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kopp looking for submissions off his back.
Macotti is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kopp is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Macotti pulls his head out easily.
Kopp is looking to control Macotti's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kopp avoid being mounted?
Kopp is trying to control but Macotti manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Macotti (12) vs (6) Kopp
Kopp really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Macotti. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Macotti looking to control but Kopp is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Macotti wants to finish this one by submission but Kopp is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Macotti.
Kopp can't escape the position.
Macotti looking to secure an arm triangle but Kopp defends it well.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kopp can do anything to dispel that myth.
Macotti is breathing heavily.
Kopp sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Macotti wants to control but Kopp is keeping him busy.
Macotti is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Kopp is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Macotti is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Kopp manages to get to full guard.
Kopp throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Macotti looking to sit in guard and control but Kopp gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Macotti (12) vs (8) Kopp
Kopp has gone for a leg lock! Macotti slips out almost immediately though and dives into Kopp's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Macotti (14) vs (8) Kopp
Kopp has his foot on Macotti's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Macotti works his way back into a safe position though.
Macotti drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Kopp dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Macotti (14) vs (10) Kopp
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Kopp drops back, looking for a kneebar! Macotti looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Macotti looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Macotti! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Macotti (18) vs (10) Kopp
Macotti wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kopp, who protects the arm well.
A control attempt from Kopp but he's now mounted! Score +2 for reaching mount: Macotti (20) vs (10) Kopp
Kopp tries to lock up and control but Macotti gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Macotti can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kopp is looking to escape.
Kopp holds of for dear life.
Macotti is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Kopp has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Kopp is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Macotti goes for an armbar but Kopp turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Kopp. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Macotti (20) vs (12) Kopp
Kopp tries to free his leg and advance position but Macotti is retaining full guard.
Macotti looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kopp stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Macotti swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kopp is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Kopp trying to control but Macotti is working from the bottom.
Kopp pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Macotti is keeping the position for now.
Macotti is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Macotti (22) vs (12) Kopp
Kopp is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Macotti pulls his head out easily.
Macotti is looking for a kimura here.
Kopp wants to control but Macotti is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kopp manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Macotti trying to control the position from guard on top but Kopp is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Macotti pushing down on Kopp's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Macotti takes the fight on points by 22 to 12.
A victorious Marco Macotti thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
UB11: Strain
Date: Sep 02, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Kopp shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Kopp showed some decent athleticism there.
Martinez is trying to control but can't.
#SUB#
Kopp is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Martinez tries to get to full guard but Kopp has control of the leg.
Martinez gets back to full guard.
#SUB2#
Martinez looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Kopp thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Kopp got a little sloppy there for a moment and Martinez has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kopp has managed to get both his arms back between Martinez's legs - danger averted.
Kopp stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Martinez swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Kopp is working hard here to advance position.
Kopp won't allow Martinez to get back to his feet.
Kopp trying to control the position from guard on top but Martinez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Martinez wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Kopp manages to pass to side control. #SUB2#
Martinez looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Kopp is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Martinez has managed to free his arm - good work. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kopp prevents Martinez from improving his position.#SUB#
Kopp is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Martinez is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kopp pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Kopp is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Martinez felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Martinez wants to get back to full guard.
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.#T3#
Martinez works his way to full guard. Good work.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB2#
Martinez looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Kopp passes into half guard.
Martinez is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kopp's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kopp's back!
Kopp trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #SUB2#
Kopp is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Martinez gets his way!
Kopp can't escape the position.
#SUB2#
Martinez looking for the choke from the back. #SUB2#
Kopp is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Martinez gets his way!
Kopp tries to escape the position.
#T4#
Martinez not allowing Kopp to control his hands.
Kopp might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Kopp preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Martinez. #SUB2#
Martinez looking for the choke but no joy.
Kopp wants to control his opponent's hands but Martinez gets his hands free. #T5#
Martinez wants to control the position but Kopp frees himself and scrambles - Martinez manages to regain control in side control.
Kopp on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kopp tries to get out of the position.
Kopp tries to buck Martinez off but Martinez is having none of it.#SUB2#
Martinez is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kopp is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Kopp is not content to let Martinez control the position.
Kopp is looking for a sweep.
Martinez throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Kopp works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure. #SUB2#
Martinez is working for a kimura but Kopp is defending it quite comfortably.
#T6##SUB2#
Martinez is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kopp has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Kopp actively working from the bottom here.
Martinez throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Kopp to regain full guard.
Martinez postures up.
Martinez advances to half guard. #T7#
Kopp wants to sweep but Martinez has passed to side control!
Kopp takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
#SUB2#
Martinez thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Martinez trying to control the position but Kopp is working away.
Martinez might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Kopp haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
You can see the frustration on Kopp's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T8##SUB2#
Martinez wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kopp, who protects the arm well.
Kopp regains half guard there - taking advantage of Martinez's attempt to lay and pray for a moment. #SUB#
Kopp is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Martinez pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Martinez is trying to work for a kimura but Kopp is defending well.
#T9#
Martinez thows a huge punch but Kopp dodges it nicely.
Martinez is trying to control. Kopp wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Martinez is working for a kimura but Kopp is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Kopp looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kopp is pressing down on Martinez's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcos Martinez dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R2##TD#
Kopp closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Martinez did well to prevent Kopp getting side control.#ES2#
Martinez makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Kopp looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#TD#
Kopp shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Kopp is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Martinez has managed to free his arm - good work.
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!
Martinez trying to control from the bottom.
Kopp prevents Martinez from improving his position.#SUB2#
Martinez is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kopp pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Martinez is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kopp pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Kopp is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T1#
Kopp is trying to control. Martinez wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Kopp is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Kopp is looking for a kimura but Martinez is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kopp to get the leverage. #SUB#
Kopp is looking for a kimura but Martinez is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kopp to get the leverage.
Kopp is pressing down on Martinez's thigh, looking to free his foot. Martinez is holding on for now.
Martinez tries to kick Kopp off but Kopp keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Martinez is looking to control Kopp's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Martinez avoid being mounted?#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Kopp seems to be working for a kimura but Martinez defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Kopp is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Martinez looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Kopp is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Martinez has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Kopp is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Martinez doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kopp. #SUB#
Kopp is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Martinez defends it well. #T3#
Martinez regains full guard. Nicely done.
Martinez lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Martinez wants to control from the top but Kopp keeps moving.
Martinez missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Kopp looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Kopp working for a triangle but Martinez defends it easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#SUB#
Kopp looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Martinez slips nicely into half guard.
Martinez wants to pass to mount but Kopp is defending the position. #T5#
Kopp regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Martinez.
Martinez throws a big elbow that misses.
Martinez chips away with some ground and pound.
Martinez trying to control but Kopp is working from the bottom.
Kopp utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Martinez's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB#
Kopp is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Martinez defends well.
Martinez throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T6#
Martinez wants to control from the top but Kopp keeps moving.
Martinez trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Kopp keeping full guard, as Martinez tries to pass.
Kopp preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Kopp changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Martinez looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Martinez is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Kopp looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Martinez throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
#T7##SUB#
Kopp seems to be looking for submissions.
Kopp blocks the strikes from Martinez.
#SUB#
Kopp seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Martinez is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kopp pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Martinez looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kopp tries to pass the half guard into mount. Martinez knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Well,Kopp is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?#T8#
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.#SUB#
Kopp is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Martinez looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Martinez looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Martinez looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Kopp is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T9##SUB#
Kopp is trying to work for a kimura but Martinez is defending well.
Martinez wants to improve his position but Kopp is controlling well.
Kopp is thwarting Martinez's attempts to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Martinez missing with punches from the bottom.
Patrick Kopp has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Marcos Martinez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SUB#
Kopp is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Marcos Martinez.
Well Martinez has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight for Marcos Martinez!
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight for Marcos Martinez!
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight for Marcos Martinez!
Marcos Martinez wins by unanimous decision!
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Event:
UB8: Minor Threat
Date: Aug 12, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Morghulis scores with a takedown into Kopp's guard.
Morghulis tries to free his leg and advance position but Kopp is retaining full guard.
Kopp controls Morghulis momentarily but Morghulis frees himself. #SUB#
Morghulis avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kopp on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kopp tries to get out of the position.
Morghulis passes Kopp's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Morghulis is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kopp sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Kopp actively working from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Morghulis is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Morghulis is trying to work for a kimura but Kopp is defending well.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T1#
Kopp is doing well to control the position and prevent Morghulis from advancing to side control.#SUB#
Kopp looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Morghulis seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Morghulis is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Morghulis is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kopp defends it well.
Kopp wants to control but Morghulis is keeping busy.
#SUB#
Kopp is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Morghulis pulls his head out easily. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Morghulis is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kopp has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Morghulis is working for a kimura but Kopp is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Morghulis is trying to work for a kimura but Kopp is defending well.
#SUB2#
Kopp is defending against the submission attempts here by Morghulis.
#SUB2#
Morghulis is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kopp doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Morghulis. #T3#
Kopp keeps control of the position for the meantime. #SUB2#
Morghulis is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kopp sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Kopp looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Morghulis looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Morghulis tries to pass to full mount but Kopp defends it. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Kopp is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Morghulis pulls his head out easily.
Morghulis works his way into full mount! #SUB2#
Morghulis goes for an armbar but Kopp turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Kopp. #SUB2#
Morghulis is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kopp defends well.#SUB2#
Morghulis looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T5##SUB#
Kopp drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kopp jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kopp advances to half guard. #SUB2#
Morghulis looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Morghulis looking for submissions off his back.
Kopp passes the guard and advances to mount! #SUB#
Morghulis defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Kopp. #SUB#
Morghulis defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Kopp. #SUB#
Kopp working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Morghulis felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#T6#
Morghulis is looking to get to half guard.
Morghulis is still trying to improve position.
Morghulis sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#SUB2#
Morghulis looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Kopp looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB#
Kopp is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Morghulis defends it well. #T7##SUB2#
Morghulis looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Morghulis actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Morghulis looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Morghulis with the active half guard here but Kopp passes nicely into side control.
Morghulis is trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Kopp is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Morghulis is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Kopp is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Morghulis knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T8#
Morghulis is trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Kopp is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Morghulis knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Morghulis is looking to regain half guard here but Kopp keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB#
Kopp working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Morghulis is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Kopp's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB2#
Morghulis looking for submissions off his back.#T9##SUB#
Kopp looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB2#
Morghulis looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Kopp is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Morghulis has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Morghulis looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Morghulis is refusing to be controlled, as Kopp sits in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vallar Morghulis dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R2##TD#
Kopp closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #SUB#
Kopp is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Morghulis looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Morghulis is defending against the submission attempts here by Kopp.
#SUB2#
Morghulis actively working from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Kopp is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Morghulis defends it well.
Vallar Morghulis has got the better of the ground game so far.
Morghulis is staying active underneath Kopp, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T1##SUB2#
Morghulis is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kopp pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Morghulis is defending against the submission attempts here by Kopp.
#SUB2#
Morghulis actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Kopp is working for a kimura but Morghulis is defending it quite comfortably.
Kopp knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Morghulis on the ground.#SUB2#
Morghulis looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Morghulis looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Morghulis is breathing heavily.#SUB#
Kopp is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
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.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Morghulis is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kopp pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Kopp is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Morghulis defends it well.
Kopp tries to pass to full mount but Morghulis defends it. #SUB#
Kopp is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Morghulis doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kopp. #SUB2#
Morghulis is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kopp pulls his head out easily. #T3##SUB2#
Morghulis actively working from the bottom here.
Kopp passes to side control.
Morghulis regains half guard.#SUB#
Kopp seems to be looking for submissions.
Kopp prevents Morghulis from improving his position.
Morghulis gets back to full guard.
Kopp looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Kopp avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Kopp drops back looking for a leg! Morghulis is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Morghulis manages to kick Kopp off! Kopp jumps back into Morghulis's guard. #T4##SUB#
Kopp drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kopp jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Kopp drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kopp jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Morghulis is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kopp defends well.#SUB#
Kopp drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kopp jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kopp trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Morghulis working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Kopp has passed into half guard!
#T5##SUB2#
Morghulis looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Kopp is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Morghulis is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kopp pulls his head out easily.
Kopp trying to control from half guard but Morghulis is working away.
Kopp trying to mount his opponent but Morghulis defends it. #SUB#
Kopp is looking for a kimura but Morghulis is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kopp to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Morghulis is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kopp pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Morghulis actively working from the bottom here.#T6#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Kopp is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Kopp is trying to work for a kimura but Morghulis is defending well.
#SUB2#
Morghulis looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Morghulis looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Kopp is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Morghulis doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kopp. #SUB#
Kopp is looking for a kimura but Morghulis is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kopp to get the leverage. #T7##SUB2#
Morghulis looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Kopp wants to work for an arm triangle but Morghulis is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Kopp is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Kopp is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Morghulis is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kopp pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are battling for position here. Morghulis manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Morghulis keeping moving, preventing Kopp from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Morghulis escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kopp gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T8#
Kopp advances position into side control!
Morghulis is trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Kopp is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Morghulis has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Kopp tries for a kimura but Morghulis is defending well.
Morghulis gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB2#
Morghulis looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Morghulis looking for submissions off his back.#T9##SUB2#
Morghulis actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Kopp is looking for a kimura here.
Kopp is looking to advance position but Morghulis won't allow it.
Kopp is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Morghulis is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kopp pulls his head out easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The fighters are battling for position here. Morghulis manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Morghulis is looking for a triangle but Kopp pushes his legs off easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Patrick Kopp showed his dominance in that final round.
I have no idea who won that fight. Let's wait and see whether the judges are as confused as me! Time for a split decision perhaps?!. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight as a draw!
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight for Patrick Kopp!
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight as a draw!
The fight ends as a draw!
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Event:
UB4: Wake the Dead
Date: Jul 01, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
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. #SUB#
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. #REVR#
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. #SUB#
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. #REVB##T1##SUB#
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.#SUB#
Gracie avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Kopp keeps moving. #T2#
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. #SUB#
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. #REF3#
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.#T3##TD2#
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. #REVR#
Kopp wants to pass the guard but Gracie is keeping the position.#T4##SUB2#
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.
#SUB#
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. #REVB##SUB#
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. #T5#
Gracie throwing strikes but missing.
Gracie in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB#
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. #SUB#
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. #SUB#
Kopp working for a triangle but Gracie defends it easily.
#T6#
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. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Kopp scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #SUB#
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. #T7#
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. #SUB#
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. #REVR##T8##SUB#
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. #REVB#
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. #SUB#
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. #T9#
Gracie postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB#
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. #REF3#
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.
#R2#
Gracie misses with a body shot.
#TD2#
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.#SUB2#
Gracie is working for a kimura but Kopp is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
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. #SUB#
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.
#T1#
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. #SUB#
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.#T2#
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. #SUB#
Kopp throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Kopp keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
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.#T3#
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. #SUB2#
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.
#SUB#
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. #REVB##SUB#
Kopp is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T4##SUB#
Kopp looking for a guillotine here but Gracie defends easily.
Kopp keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully. #SUB#
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.#T5#
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. #SUB#
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. #SUB#
Kopp is looking for a triangle but Gracie pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Kopp had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gracie defends it easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T6#
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. #REVR#
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. #SUB#
Kopp drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Gracie dives on top into guard.#REVB##T7#
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. #SUB#
Kopp throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Gracie has gone for a leg lock! Kopp slips out almost immediately though and dives into Gracie's guard.#REVR#
Gracie bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kopp's guard. #REVB##T8#
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. #SUB#
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. #SUB#
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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Event:
UB2: Master Killer
Date: Jun 10, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Kopp closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Rivera can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
Kopp is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Rivera has escaped the position, nice work there.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Rivera can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Kopp is trying to get an arm triangle but Rivera is defending well. #SUB#
Kopp tries for a kimura but Rivera is defending well. #SUB#
Kopp wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Rivera, who protects the arm well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Kopp wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Rivera, who protects the arm well. #T1#
Kopp tries to advance to mount but can't.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
Kopp tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Rivera sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Kopp wants to work for an arm triangle but Rivera is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kopp stops Rivera from getting back to his feet.
Kopp looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Kopp prevents Rivera from improving his position.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Kopp is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Kopp is working for a kimura but Rivera is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Kopp is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Rivera doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kopp. #SUB#
Kopp is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T3##SUB#
Kopp looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB#
Kopp wants to work for an arm triangle but Rivera is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Kopp is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T4#
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.
Rivera trying to hold on to Kopp's head to control him but Kopp postures up.
Rivera is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Kopp is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Rivera tries to roll over but Kopp keeps him under control.#SUB#
Kopp is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Rivera is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Kopp jumps into side control!#T5##SUB#
Kopp is trying to get an arm triangle but Rivera is defending well. #SUB#
Kopp is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Rivera has escaped the position, nice work there.
Rivera is trying to improve his position.
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.#SUB#
Kopp is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Rivera knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Rivera is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T6#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Kopp looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Kopp has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Rivera is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Kopp yanks on the arm and Rivera is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Kopp.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Patrick Kopp!
Patrick Kopp thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
UB1: Victim In Pain (Rd1)
Date: May 23, 2016 |
#R1#
Kopp has a takedown stuffed.
Kopp closes this distance looking for a takedown but Meridius circles away.
Meridius throws a jab when Kopp was well out of range.
Meridius keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Maximus Meridius has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Patrick Kopp.
The fighters circling - Meridius throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kopp shoots in for a double leg but Meridius sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Meridius tries to counter with a takedown but Kopp is quick to defend against it.#TD2#
Meridius gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SUB2#
Kopp drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kopp jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kopp stopping the sweep attempt from Meridius.
Meridius is trying to keep Kopp in close.
Meridius will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Meridius had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kopp defends it easily.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T1#
Kopp sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Meridius's guard.
Kopp is looking to take a break and control but Meridius is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Meridius wants to get back to full guard.
Meridius is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Kopp is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Meridius doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kopp.
Meridius has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kopp is working away from the top position though.
Kopp is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Meridius! #T2##SUB2#
Kopp with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Kopp seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Meridius is holding on tight.
Meridius gets back to half guard.
Meridius manages to get to full guard.
#SUB#
Meridius is looking to cinch up a triangle. Kopp throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Meridius's body to avoid the submission. Meridius has instead reached around Kopp's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Meridius arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Maximus Meridius!
Maximus Meridius made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'Are you entertained? Are you not entertained?!?!?'.
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