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Event:
StrikeForce Union #55
Date: Apr 09, 2017 |
#R1#
Nagasaki rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kopp counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Nagasaki throws a jab when Kopp was well out of range.
Nagasaki uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kopp.#TD2#
Kopp looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Nagasaki!
Nagasaki tries to get back to half guard but can't.
You can see the frustration on Nagasaki's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Nagasaki looking for a sweep but Kopp has passed into full mount! Oh no!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nagasaki sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Kopp really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Nagasaki. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kopp scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T1#
Nagasaki 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!
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Nagasaki's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Nagasaki trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Kopp rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Nagasaki is looking to take a break and control but Kopp is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nagasaki prevents Kopp from improving his position.#T2##SUB#
Nagasaki is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kopp has managed to free his arm - good work.
Still in half guard, Nagasaki seems content to control.
Kopp is refusing to be controlled, as Nagasaki sits in half guard.
Kopp is trying is best to control the position here.
Kopp trying to control from the bottom.
Nagasaki has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Kopp tries to hold on but Nagasaki postures up.#T3#
Nagasaki trying to control but Kopp is having none of it.
Nagasaki wants to take Kopp's back but he can't do it this time.
Nagasaki prevents Kopp from getting the reversal.
Kopp is squirming around, avoiding Nagasaki's attempts to control the action.
Nagasaki wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kopp gets back to half guard.
Nagasaki keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Nagasaki is looking to take a break and control but Kopp is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kopp punching from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nagasaki wants to pass to mount but Kopp is defending the position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#SUB#
Nagasaki 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Takeo Nagasaki will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Nagasaki lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kopp has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Nagasaki.
Kopp fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A low kick from Nagasaki misses #TD2#
and Kopp counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Nagasaki!
Nagasaki wants to control but Kopp postures up.
Kopp in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. #T1#
Nagasaki is looking to reverse the position.
Kopp creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Nagasaki sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Steven Kopp has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kopp trying to control the position but Nagasaki is working away.
Kopp lands a few punches from side control.
Nagasaki is trying to control Kopp's posture but Kopp avoids it.
Nagasaki tries to improve position but can't.
Nagasaki takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kopp tries to advance to mount but can't.
Kopp working the body and head with strikes.
Nagasaki is trying to control Kopp's posture but Kopp avoids it. #T2#
Nagasaki looking for a sweep but Kopp has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Kopp lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Nagasaki is desperately trying to improve his position but Kopp has a good base and remains in mount.
Kopp is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Kopp prevents Nagasaki from getting the reversal.
Kopp takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Kopp working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Nagasaki sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Nagasaki is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Globo Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#T3#
Kopp trying to control from half guard but Nagasaki is working away.
Nagasaki tries to get to full guard but Kopp has control of the leg.
Kopp sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Nagasaki defending well though.
Nagasaki wants to control but Kopp is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kopp working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Nagasaki moves into full guard.
#SUB#
Nagasaki had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kopp defends it easily.
Kopp postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T4#
Kopp lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Nagasaki looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Nagasaki being controlled here, momentarily.
Nagasaki avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Nagasaki is trying to keep Kopp in close.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kopp working some strikes from top position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kopp with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB#
Nagasaki 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steven Kopp showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R3#
Nagasaki feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kopps jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Good standup being displayed there by Nagasaki as he connects with a hook.#CUT#
It looks like Steven Kopp has been cut.
Kopp throws a low kick but it's checked well by Nagasaki.
Nagasaki connects with a leg kick. Kopp looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #TD2#
Kopp shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Nagasaki manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#SUB#
Nagasaki looking for a guillotine here but Kopp defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nagasaki not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T1#
Kopp won't allow Nagasaki to sweep him here.
Kopp has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kopp lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Nagasaki is adopting a defensive guard.#SUB#
Nagasaki looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Nagasaki looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nagasaki controls Kopp momentarily but Kopp frees himself.
Nagasaki can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kopp controls the pace.
Nagasaki is trying to control the position but Kopp postures up. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Nagasaki looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kopp trying to control the position from guard on top but Nagasaki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kopp is working Nagasaki over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Kopp working some strikes from top position.
Kopp postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Kopp throws a strike but Nagasaki rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Nagasaki wants to pass the guard but Kopp is keeping the position.
Kopp looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nagasaki is one step ahead there.
Nagasaki advances to half guard. #T3#
Kopp is looking to control Nagasaki's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kopp avoid being mounted?
Nagasaki takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Nagasaki is keen to just control but Kopp is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Nagasaki is looking for a kimura but Kopp is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Nagasaki to get the leverage.
Nagasaki trying to control the pace.
Nagasaki wants to control but Kopp is keeping him busy. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kopp is looking for a sweep. Nagasaki is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nagasaki is looking to advance position but Kopp won't allow it.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD2#
Kopp drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kopp trying to control the position from guard on top but Nagasaki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kopp accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Nagasaki has his hands on Kopp's head, controlling the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nagasaki tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Takeo Nagasaki did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Steven Kopp's cut.
That's time! Nagasaki's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R4#
Nagasaki misses with a head kick.
Nagasaki looks to land a right hand but Kopp moved out of range.
Nagasaki feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kopp's calf.
Kopp keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A nice side step and Kopp releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Nagasaki throws a head kick that misses.
Kopp walks forward, straight into a front kick from Nagasaki.#TD2#
Kopp looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Kopp is thwarting Nagasaki's attempts to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kopp is trying to control the action in half guard but Nagasaki is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Nagasaki avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kopp.
The fighters are battling for position here. Nagasaki manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T1#
Nagasaki is trying to control the position but Kopp postures up.
Kopp postures up and lands a big shot to Nagasaki's brow.
Kopp being controlled here momentarily.
Kopp working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB#
Nagasaki working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kopp doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kopp manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kopp is looking to work some ground and pound but Nagasaki has wrist control.
Kopp won't allow Nagasaki to sweep him here.
Kopp trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kopp advances position into side control!
I wouldn't like to be where Nagasaki is right now.
Nagasaki is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Kopp is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Nagasaki tries to hold on but Kopp pushes him away.
Kopp trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kopp prevents Nagasaki from getting the reversal.
Nagasaki regains half guard.#T3#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kopp lands a nice short elbow.
Nagasaki trying to control from the bottom.
Kopp is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Kopp is thwarting Nagasaki's attempts to control the position.
Ground and pound from Kopp.
Nagasaki manages to get to full guard.
#SUB#
Nagasaki is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kopp is aware though and is defending well.
Kopp chips away with some ground and pound.#T4#
Kopp is working Nagasaki over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB#
Nagasaki looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Nagasaki looking for a guillotine here but Kopp defends easily.
Nagasaki is trying to control the position but Kopp postures up.
Kopp working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kopp cracks Nagasaki with a solid left hand.
Kopp distracts Nagasaki with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Nagasaki is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steven Kopp dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Steven Kopp's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R5#
Nagasaki misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kopp.
Nagasaki misses the jab.
Kopp with the counter takedown but Nagasaki avoids it easily.
Kopp misses with a hook
and Nagasaki counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kopp misses the shot to the body.
Nagasaki throws a chopping leg kick but Kopp manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Takeo Nagasaki is winning the standup battle so far.
Nagasaki throws a sloppy head kick
and Kopp counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Good shot there by Kopp.
Kopp has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Nagasaki finds it's way round the side to connect with Kopp's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A solid body kick from Nagasaki.
Nagasaki fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#TD2#
Kopp shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kopp thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T1#
Kopp is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Kopp connects with a nice short shot to Nagasaki's temple.
Nagasaki trying to control here.
Nagasaki is doing well to control the position and prevent Kopp from advancing to side control.
Nagasaki manages to get to full guard.
Kopp trying to control the position from guard on top but Nagasaki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kopp throws an elbow that misses. Nagasaki uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kopp's guard. Nice move by Nagasaki!#REVR#
Nagasaki wants to control from the top but Kopp keeps moving.
Kopp can't keep his opponent in guard - Nagasaki advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Nagasaki passes to full mount!
Nagasaki can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kopp is looking to escape.
Nagasaki is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Kopp is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T3#
Nagasaki content just to control the position here.
Nagasaki can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kopp is looking to escape. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Kopp sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Kopp is staying active underneath Nagasaki, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kopp is looking to escape.
Nagasaki is trying to control. Kopp wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nagasaki is stalling here. Kopp is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Nagasaki seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Kopp has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Nagasaki regains half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Takeo Nagasaki.
I think Nagasaki has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 48:47
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 48:47
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 47:50
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Takeo Nagasaki!
Takeo Nagasaki retains his bantamweight title!
A victorious Takeo Nagasaki 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:
StrikeForce Union #54
Date: Apr 01, 2017 |
#R1#
Brown stuffs the takedown attempt from Kopp. Kopp gets slowly back to his feet.
Kopp tries a low kick but Brown avoids it.
Brown connects with a body shot.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kopp.#CL2#
Brown rushes Kopp and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kopp is trying to break the clinch but Brown has him pressed against the cage.
Kopp tries to work over Brown's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Brown is looking for a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kopp tries for a takedown but Brown manages to get underhooks.
Kopp is pressed up against the cage. Brown has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kopp down to the mat. Kopp avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #TD#
Kopp shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Brown wants to stand back up but Kopp manages to pass into side control.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T1#
Kopp wants to lay and pray for a moment but Brown keeps working.
Brown is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Brown tries to improve position but can't.
Kopp working the head and body with strikes.
Brown is looking for a sweep.#T2#
Kopp postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Kopp grinds an elbow into Brown's temple.
Kopp working the ground and pound but Brown is defending the strikes.
Kopp lands an elbow.
Kopp working the head and body with strikes. #ROC#
Brown is rocked!
Kopp working the ground and pound.
Brown is still in real trouble! Can Kopp finish him?
Kopp working the ground and pound.
Kopp cracks Brown with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Kopp immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Brown is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Kopp!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Steven Kopp!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Steven Kopp made sure he mentioned E Corp, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Event:
BFRC Weightweight Tourney 1
Date: Feb 11, 2017 |
#R1#
Kopp shoots in looking for a takedown. Puller tries to sprawl out of it but Kopp keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Puller manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kopp comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#TD#
Puller drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Puller throws a big right hand that misses.
Puller throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kopp works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kopp has control of Puller's left arm, preventing Puller from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Puller preventing the sweep.
Kopp is pulling down on Puller's head to control his posture.
Puller in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T1#
Puller missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Puller throws a big right hand that misses.
Puller throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kopp working a defensive guard here.
Puller really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Puller throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kopp works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kopp pulls Puller in close to prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kopp is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Kopp working some strikes from top position.
Puller working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kopp. #T2#
Kopp trying to control but Puller is working from the bottom.
Kopp working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Puller's head.
Puller keeping moving, preventing Kopp from controlling successfully.
Puller avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kopp postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3#
Kopp takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #TD#
Puller gets a takedown into half guard.
Puller trying to control the action but Kopp is working from the bottom.
Kopp moves into full guard.
Puller throwing strikes but missing.
Puller is looking to pass into half guard but Kopp pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Kopp is in guard.#REVB#
Kopp won't allow Puller to get back to his feet.
Puller working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kopp. #T4#
Kopp seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Kopp postures up in Puller's guard and throws a big left but Puller blocks it.
Puller looking to control.
Kopp has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kopp scoring with some ground and pound.
Puller tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kopp is working Puller over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kopp lands a couple of digs.
Kopp slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Kopp works over Puller with some ground and pound from guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Steven Kopp will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Kopp scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kopp fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
It looked like Puller wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kopp misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kopp shoots for a takedown but Puller saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Puller rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kopp moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Puller closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kopp circles away.
Kopp drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Puller defends it well.
Puller scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#CUT#
It looks like Steven Kopp has been cut.
Puller gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Kopp counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Puller misses with a wild body shot.
A punch combination from Puller misses. #TD2#
Puller gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Kopp to score an easy takedown into full guard.#ES#
Puller has his feet on Kopp's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. #T1#
Kopp stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kopp wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chesty Puller. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Puller ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kopp displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Puller.
Chesty Puller is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Puller fails with the takedown
enabling Kopp to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice shot by Kopp.#TD2#
Kopp looking to score a takedown here. Puller is defending well but Kopp drives through and ends up in Puller's guard.
Kopp wants to control from the top but Puller keeps moving.
Kopp forces his way into half guard.#T2#
Kopp winds up and cracks Puller with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kopp is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Puller is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kopp scores with a couple of nice shots.
Kopp looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Puller with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #ROC2#
Puller is rocked!
Kopp is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Kopp postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Puller looks a forlorn figure.
Oh Puller is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Puller tries to lock up and control but Kopp gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Puller seems to have got his legs back now.#T3#
Kopp with good strikes from the mount here!
Kopp lands a big elbow.
Kopp is landing with some decent strikes but Puller is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Kopp is in full mount looking to finish with strikes. He lands a big shot, followed by another and Puller goes limp! The ref jumps in to end the fight - a big win for Kopp!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Steven Kopp!
Steven Kopp took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, E Corp for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Event:
BRFC: New Years Eve Bash
Date: Dec 31, 2016 |
#R1#
Cierpka misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Cierpka is looking to clinch but Kopp is avoiding it.
Kopp throws a chopping leg kick but Cierpka manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Cierpka tries to clinch up
and Kopp connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Krystian Cierpka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cierpka tries to clinch up#TD2#
and Kopp counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Kopp.
Kopp throws a strike but Cierpka rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Kopp is trying to hold Cierpka in close to prevent damage but Cierpka has managed to pass into half guard.
Cierpka prevents Kopp from standing back up.
Kopp tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Cierpka has advanced to mount. Uh oh. #T1##SU#
Cierpka get's back to his feet.
Kopp dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#TD2#
Cierpka gets caught flat footed, as Kopp shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kopp accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kopp trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cierpka manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kopp manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Kopp wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Cierpka is now in half guard. #T2#
Kopp tries to get to full guard but Cierpka has control of the leg. #SU#
Cierpka decides to stand up. #CL#
Cierpka has managed to clinch.
Cierpka misses with a knee to the head.
Cierpka landing knees to the head.
#CUT#
It looks like Steven Kopp has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cierpka presses Kopp against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Nice body punch from Cierpka. #T3#
Kopp has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Cierpka avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#BC#
Cierpka breaks the clinch.
Cierpka is looking to clinch but Kopp is avoiding it.
Cierpka fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kopp swats away the attempt to clinch by Cierpka.
Cierpka works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kopp circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kopp tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Cierpka defends well and Kopp ends up having to push Cierpka into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Cierpka tries to clinch up but Kopp circles away and keeps his distance.
Kopp with a hook.#CL#
Cierpka darts in and clinches Kopp up against the cage.
Cierpka struggles to land a body shot inside as Kopp controls his hands.
#BC#
Cierpka manages to break the clinch.
#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Kopp. #ES#
Cierpka throws Kopp to one side and escapes!#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kopp avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#CL#
Cierpka has closed the distance and engaged Kopp in a clinch.
Cierpka misses with a body punch.
Cierpka swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#BC#
Cierpka pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cierpka closes the distance but Kopp moves to the side
and Kopp counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Cierpka tries to clinch but Kopp moves away #TD2#
and Kopp counters with a shoot takedown. Cierpka fights it but they end up in guard.
Kopp distracts Cierpka with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Kopp throws a strike but Cierpka rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Kopp wants to stand up but Cierpka is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Krystian Cierpka dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Steven Kopp's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Kopp fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kopp pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Krystian Cierpka is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cierpka looks to land a combination but Kopp avoids it well. #CL#
Cierpka gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Cierpka using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kopp has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kopp blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kopp jumps guard but Cierpka stands there with Kopp around his waist. Kopp gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Cierpka is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Krystian Cierpka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steven Kopp.
Nice elbow from Cierpka.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cierpka swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#BC#
Cierpka breaks from the clinch.
Jab by Kopp.
Cierpka is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kopp can do to turn this around?
A looping hook to the body misses from Kopp. Cierpka does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cierpka doesn't manage to clinch there - Kopp circles away.
#T1##CL#
Cierpka has closed the distance and engaged Kopp in a clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kopp. #BC#
Cierpka breaks the clinch.
Kopp takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kopp avoids the head kick by Cierpka.
Kopp darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kopp darts in looking for a takedown but Cierpka gets double underhooks and turns Kopp into the cage.
Cierpka is looking to counter punch.
Kopp avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kopp throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Cierpka tries to clinch but Kopp moves out of range.
Cierpka darts in trying to clinch#TD2#
and Kopp counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Cierpka!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cierpka wants to control but Kopp postures up.
Kopp creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Cierpka sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Cierpka tries to bench press Kopp off him but Kopp keeps the position.
Cierpka manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Kopp looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Cierpka with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Cierpka is not content to let Kopp control the position.
Kopp not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kopp throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kopp not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T3#
Cierpka is trying to maintain the position but Kopp is very close to passing his half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kopp lands a nice short elbow.
Kopp prevents Cierpka from improving his position.
Cierpka is refusing to be controlled, as Kopp sits in half guard.
Kopp stalling away here and it's allowed Cierpka to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Kopp looking to sit in guard and control but Cierpka gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T4##SU#
Cierpka gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Cierpka misses with a series of wild punches.
Kopp drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Cierpka defends it well.
Cierpka throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cierpka throws a combination. Kopp tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Cierpka thows a leg kick but Kopp checks it #TD2#
and Kopp decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Cierpka's guard.
Kopp must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cierpka is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Kopp is looking to control Cierpka's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kopp avoid being mounted?
Cierpka trying to control from half guard but Kopp is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Krystian Cierpka dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Steven Kopp's cut.
That's time! Cierpka's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Kopp throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kopp shoots for a takedown but Cierpka saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#CL#
Cierpka clinches up against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Kopp jumps guard but Cierpka stands there with Kopp around his waist. Kopp gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Cierpka lands a hook to the side of the head.#TD2#
Kopp is trying to trip Cierpka. He has hold of a leg but Cierpka is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Kopp persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kopp trying to control the position from guard on top but Cierpka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cierpka controlling the position.
Kopp is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T1#
Cierpka pulls Kopp in close to prevent any damage.
Kopp postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kopp loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Kopp throws a big right hand that misses.
Cierpka working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kopp. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Krystian Cierpka is winning the standup battle so far.
Kopp avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kopp throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cierpka tries to clinch but Kopp is having none of it. #CL#
Cierpka has taken the fight to the clinch.
Krystian Cierpka has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Cierpka lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T2#
Cierpka misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cierpka working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC#
Cierpka breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kopp walks into a straight right hand from Cierpka.#CL#
Cierpka rushes Kopp and presses him up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Cierpka fails to land.
A nice left hand lands by Cierpka.
Kopp is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Cierpka is defending well.
Krystian Cierpka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steven Kopp.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head punch on the inside from Cierpka fails to land.
Cierpka lands a knee to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Cierpka fails to land. #BC#
Cierpka breaks the clinch.
Cierpka tries to clinch there but Kopp circles away.
Cierpka tries to close the distance and clinch but Kopp swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T3#
Kopp stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Cierpka.#CL#
Cierpka fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kopp, pushing him back against the cage.
Cierpka tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
#BC#
Cierpka breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cierpka misses with a straight right.
Cierpka tries to grapple but his opponent circles #TD2#
and Kopp counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #ES#
Cierpka kicks Kopp off and gets to his feet. #CL#
Cierpka rushes Kopp and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
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!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cierpka.
Kopp pressing his opponent against the cage.
Cierpka lands an elbow that stopped Kopp in his tracks for a moment. #T4##BC#
Cierpka breaks the clinch.
Cierpka tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kopp manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kopp shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Cierpka but Cierpka pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Cierpka is looking to counter punch.
Kopp drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Krystian Cierpka is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Cierpka seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Cierpka lands with a cross.
Kopp shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Cierpka pinned against the cage. Cierpka gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
No luck for Kopp with that takedown attempt.
Cierpka tries to clinch up.
Steven Kopp has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kopp misses with a body kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Krystian Cierpka showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Cierpka 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Krystian Cierpka!
An out of breath Krystian Cierpka thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
BRFC 52
Date: Oct 29, 2016 |
#R1#
Kopp lands a glancing blow to the side of Ho's head.
Ho thumps Kopp with a low kick.
Ho misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kopp.
Ho looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kopp takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ho gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD#
and Kopp counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Kopp is keen to just control but Ho is a slippery customer.
Ho avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kopp.
Kopp missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ho keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kopp throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ho keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kopp seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ho does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kopp thows a huge punch but Ho dodges it nicely.
#T1#
Kopp wants to control but Ho is keeping him busy.
Kopp not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kopp is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Kopp loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kopp trying to control but Ho is working from the bottom.
Kopp trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Ho keeping moving, preventing Kopp from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ho throws a good cross that connects.
#T2#
Ho throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Kopp counters with a single leg into guard. Ho didn't expect that.
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.
Ho avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ho keeping moving, preventing Kopp from controlling successfully.
Ho preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T3#
Ho working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kopp.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Kopp loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kopp drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Ho misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Kopp counters with a shoot takedown. Ho fights it but they end up in guard.
Ho preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ho utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kopp throws a big right hand that misses.
Ho utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kopp controls from within his opponent's guard.
Kopp throws a strike but Ho rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##T4#
Ho won't allow Kopp to sweep him here.
Kopp managing to control the position.
Kopp wants to stand and escape but Ho is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kopp managing to control the position. #SU2#
Ho gets to his feet - Kopp follows without any prompting.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Steven Kopp will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Ho throws a head kick that Kopp semi-blocks.
#CUT2#
It looks like Steven Kopp has been cut.
Ho scores with a jab.
Kopp throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ho throws out a counter right but Kopp avoids it with no problem.
Kopp's corner calls for a 1-2. Kopp obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Ho.
Kopp shoots in for a takedown but Ho shows good takedown defense.
Kopp on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ho. Ho obviously looking to wear him down.
Kopp keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ho.
Ho connects with a leg kick. Kopp looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #TD#
Kopp gets a takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kopp looks to land a strike but Ho avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kopp's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T1#
Kopp pushes down on Ho's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Kopp has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Kopp not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ho regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Kopp.
Kopp trying to control but Ho is working from the bottom.
Kopp missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ho tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ho is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kopp postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ho is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Ho looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kopp in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kopp throws a strike but Ho rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Ho trying to control but Kopp is working from the bottom.
Kopp is trying to keep Ho in close.
#T3#
Ho looking to pass the guard.
Kopp can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ho controls the pace.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Kopp fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Ho. Kopp shrugs it off though. #CL2#
Ho rushes Kopp and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Ho digs a right hand into Kopp's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kopp's gas tank.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ho.
Ho working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ho goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T4#
Ho goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ho goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kopp tries to break free but Ho pushes him back against the ropes.
Ho doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#BC2#
Ho manages to break the clinch.
Kopp throws a series of punches but Ho moves out of range.
Kopp throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ho throws out a counter right but Kopp avoids it with no problem.#CL2#
Ho pushes Kopp up against the ropes in a clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ho.
Ho doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kopp tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ho just stands there and leans against the ropes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steven Kopp. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Ho pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kopp checks the leg kick nicely there.
An attempted straight right counter from Kopp misses the target.
Ho throws a right hand that misses
#TD#
and Kopp counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Kopp.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Phat Ho showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Steven Kopp's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Ho fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Some bone on bone action there as Kopp checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Kopp is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ho sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ho throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ho lands the left hand.
Ho scores with a push kick.
Ho tries to clinch up.#TD#
Kopp is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Ho's half guard.
Kopp throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Ho to regain full guard.
Kopp trying to move into half guard but instead Ho has managed to sweep!#REVB#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ho is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T1#
Kopp is looking to stand up but Ho isn't so interested in that idea.
Kopp pulls Ho in close to prevent any damage.
Ho trying to control but Kopp is working from the bottom. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Ho won't allow Kopp to sweep him here.
Ho won't allow Kopp to get back to his feet.
Ho trying to control the position from guard on top but Kopp is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Phat Ho is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ho looks to land a right hand but Kopp moved out of range.
Ho connects with a crisp jab.
Kopp will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Phat Ho seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ho checks the leg kick nicely there.
Ho with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kopp to score with a decent uppercut.
Ho lands a nice hook to Kopp's body. Kopp takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T3#
Ho misses with a body kick.
Ho waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kopp.
Ho fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ho throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kopp looks to land a right hand but Ho moved out of range.
Kopp throws a hook but Ho avoids it easily.
Kopp shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ho sprawls well. Ho wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kopp gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steven Kopp. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kopp lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Ho has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ho and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kopp takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ho stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ho wants it to stay on the feet.
Ho slips a straight right by Kopp.
Ho scores with a push kick.#T4#
Kopp misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Phat Ho seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ho moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
#CL2#
Ho moves into the clinch.
Kopp goes for a takedown attempt but Ho pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Ho connects with a right hand. Kopp shakes it off.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ho thows a body kick. Kopp tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Ho lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ho lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Ho.
Kopp blocks a head kick by Ho.
Kopp is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Ho jabs Kopp to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Steven Kopp has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ho uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kopp.
And that's the end of the fight!
Phat Ho comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Ho has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight for Phat Ho!
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight for Phat Ho!
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight for Phat Ho!
Phat Ho wins by unanimous decision!
Phat Ho thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
Bravado 13: Moors vs Kopp
Date: Sep 25, 2016 |
#R1#
The crowd cheers as Kopp lands an impressive looking overhand right. Moors doesn't seem phased though.#TD2#
Kopp fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Moors sprawls well initially but Kopp persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Kopp slips a nice elbow through Moors's hands, connecting with Moors's forehead.#SUB#
Kopp moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Moors.
Kopp in side control lands a decent elbow.
Kopp trying to control the action but Moors is working from the bottom.
Kopp throws an elbow but Moors slips to the side and avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moors tries to buck Kopp off but Kopp is having none of it.
Moors struggling a bit here.#T1#
Kopp advances to full mount.
Kopp with shots to the head and body - Moors looks very uncomfortable down there.
Poor strikes thrown by Kopp there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Kopp looking to finish Moors with some ground and pound. This is bad for Moors!
Kopp with shots to the head and body - Moors looks very uncomfortable down there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kopp trying to control but Moors is having none of it.
Kopp lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Moors tries to hold on but Kopp pushes him away. #T2#
Kopp cracks Moors with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Kopp landing strikes from the mount and Moors is in trouble!
Moors tries to hold on but Kopp pushes him away.
Moors is in all sorts of trouble here.
Moors tries to hold on but Kopp postures up.
Kopp landing strikes from the mount.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kopp thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage. #T3#
Kopp avoids the attempt from Moors to control.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Kopp cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Kopp is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Moors can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Kopp raining down hammerfists from mount.
Kopp lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Moors taking shots to the head.
Kopp lands with some strikes.#ROC2#
Moors is rocked!
Kopp with the ground and pound from mount.
Oh Moors is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kopp looking to control but Moors is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kopp looking to finish Moors with some ground and pound. This is bad for Moors!#T4#
Kopp lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Moors hang on?
Moors seems to have got his legs back now.
Moors is in a horrible position here. Kopp smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kopp dominating with strikes here.
Kopp scoring with strikes but Moors is staying in there.
Moors taking shots to the head.
Kopp controlling from the full mount.
Kopp wants to control the pace but Moors is squirming around nicely.
Kopp lands a big elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steven Kopp dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Kopp feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Moorss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kopp looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Moors is fending him off so far but Kopp persists. Nope, Moors circles away and we're back to standing.
Good work by Moors as he checks the leg kick.
Kopp misses with an uppercut.
Moors throwing a counter right hand but Kopp manages to avoid it.
Moors misses with a low kick.
Kopp misses with a low kick.
Kopp looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Moors is fending him off so far but Kopp persists. Nope, Moors circles away and we're back to standing.
Kopp misses with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A low kick from Kopp misses
and Moors counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Moors blocks the body kick.
#CL#
Moors closes the distance and clinches.
Moors stops a takedown attempt from Kopp.
Hugh Moors has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steven Kopp.#T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Moors.
Moors content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Moors lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kopp is looking to take this one to the mat.
Kopp blocks a body shot from Moors.
Kopp using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Moors has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Moors stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Moors lands with a light punch inside.
Moors keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kopp's efforts to push away.
Moors tries to work over Kopp's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Moors works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Moors scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kopp working hard to break the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Moors scores with a nice short uppercut.#T2#
Moors doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Moors misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Moors lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kopp is looking to break free of the clinch but Moors has double underhooks.
Kopp drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Moors gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Come on Moors - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Moors stalls.
Moors tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Moors lands an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Moors tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kopp goes for a takedown in the clinch but Moors prevents it.
#T3#
Moors prevents a takedown attempt there.
Moors doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kopp misses with some punches.
Moors has a couple of punches blocked by Kopp.
Hugh Moors has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Moors lands a body punch in the clinch.
Moors tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Moors misses with some punches.
Moors lands a hook to the side of the head.
Moors doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Moors can't find room to land a body shot as Kopp controls the action.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Moors creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Moors tries to throw a body punch but Kopp avoids it by throwing Moors back against the cage.
Moors lands with a left to the head. #T4#
Moors tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kopp's elbow.
Kopp is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Moors pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Kopp.
Moors digs a right hand into Kopp's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kopp's gas tank.
Kopp blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kopp tries to throw a body punch but Moors avoids it by throwing Kopp back against the cage.
Moors tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Moors working aggressively here.
Moors misses with a short punch on the inside.
Moors tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kopp blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Moors. #CUT#
It looks like Steven Kopp has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Moors.
A right hand to the body from Moors.
Moors has a couple of punches blocked by Kopp.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hugh Moors dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Steven Kopp's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Kopp slips under a jab from Moors.
Kopp looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kopp uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Moors.
#CL#
Moors pushes Kopp up against the cage in a clinch.
Moors misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kopp.
Kopp has had enough of the clinch but Moors keeps him there for the moment.
Moors misses with a body punch.
Moors working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Moors doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moors fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Moors misses with a hook to the ribs.
Moors tries to throw a body punch but Kopp avoids it by throwing Moors back against the cage.
Moors throws a head punch that misses.
Moors throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T1#
Moors lands a shot to the body.
Moors tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Moors.
Moors prevents the takedown attempt.
Kopp blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kopp tries to pull guard but Moors holds him up against the cage and eventually Kopp drops back down to his feet.
Moors tries a body shot but Kopp blocks it.
Moors can't find room to land a body shot as Kopp controls the action.
A nice right hand lands inside from Moors.
Moors tries to work over Kopp's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kopp holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Moors lands a hook to the side of the head.
Moors scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T2#
Moors tries a body shot but Kopp blocks it.
Moors misses with a hook to the ribs.
Moors tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kopp's elbow.
Moors softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Moors goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kopp blocks a body shot from Moors.
Moors working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kopp is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Moors gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Hugh Moors has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steven Kopp.
A body shot lands from Moors.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Moors misses with a hook to the ribs.
Moors scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short body shot lands from Moors as the two fighters clinch.
Moors works on Kopp's body with a couple of short punches.
Kopp takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A shot in the inside from Moors. #T3#
Moors throws a punch but it's blocked by Kopp.
Kopp wants a takedown but no success here.
Kopp drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Moors gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Moors tries to throw a body punch but Kopp avoids it by throwing Moors back against the cage.
Kopp wants to take the fight to the mat but Moors manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Moors swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kopp fails to pull guard.
Moors lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kopp backwards.
Moors works on Kopp's body with a couple of short punches.
Moors throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
The referee is keeping an eye on Moors - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Moors tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T4#
Moors lands with a right to the head.
Moors softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Moors working aggressively here.
Moors tries a body shot but Kopp blocks it.
Moors misses with a short punch on the inside.
Moors gets through Kopp's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from Moors as the two fighters clinch.
Moors tries a body shot but Kopp blocks it.
Moors misses with a hook from the clinch.
Moors working aggressively here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Moors pushes Kopp back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Moors digs a right hand underneath Kopp's ribcage. Kopp let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short right from Moors on the inside.
Moors lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kopp backwards.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hugh Moors showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Moors has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hugh Moors!
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Event:
ITFL 7.2
Date: Jul 27, 2016 |
#R1#
Kopp blocks a jab.
Kopp drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Fighter defends it well.
Fighter scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Fighter!
#TD2#
Kopp shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Fighter napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Fighter misses with an elbow from the bottom.
Kopp connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Fighter some visible discomfort.
Fighter defending against the ground and pound.
Kopp scores with a couple of short elbows.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fighter wants to get back to his feet but Kopp drags him back down.
Fighter is working to avoid the ground and pound but Kopp connects with a decent elbow.
Kopp cracks Fighter with a big right hand but Fighter just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Fighter wants to control but Kopp postures up.
Kopp cracks Fighter with a big elbow.
Kopp tries to score with some ground and pound. Fighter controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Kopp scores with a couple of short elbows.
Kopp throwing shots but missing, from side control. #T1#
Fighter takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Fighter knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kopp on the ground.
Kopp working the ground and pound.
Kopp in side control lands a decent elbow.
Kopp grinds an elbow into Fighter's temple.
Fighter takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Kopp cracks Fighter with an elbow. That is naaassty.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kopp working the ground and pound.
Fighter on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
The strikes coming from Kopp are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Sloppy strikes there by Kopp.
Kopp lands an elbow.
Kopp in side control lands a decent elbow.
Kopp working the ground and pound.
The strikes coming from Kopp are missing the target in this wave of attacks. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kopp working the ground and pound from side control.
Kopp working the head with strikes.
Kopp in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. #ROC2#
Fighter is rocked!
Kopp has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Fighter on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Oh Fighter is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kopp in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Kopp working the body and head with strikes.
Kopp in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Fighter looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Kopp turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Steven Kopp!
During a confident post fight interview, Steven Kopp thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Nameless Fighter was interviewed post fight and said 'I will be back And I`ll win YOU MOTH****CKERS!'.
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Event:
G #22 DUFU vs FORD
Date: Jun 08, 2016 |
#R1#
Kopp shoots in but no luck this time. #TD#
Kopp gets a double leg takedown into Van Clief's guard.
Kopp scoring with some ground and pound.
Van Clief has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Van Clief working a defensive guard here.
Van Clief seems keen to control Kopp's posture.
Van Clief wants to sweep here but Kopp controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kopp throwing strikes from guard but Van Clief blocks nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kopp throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kopp scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Kopp throws a big elbow that misses.
Kopp loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kopp has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Kopp throws an elbow that misses. Van Clief uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kopp's guard. Nice move by Van Clief!#REVB##T1#
Van Clief wants to control from the top but Kopp keeps moving. #SU2#
Van Clief gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #TD#
Kopp feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Kopp working some strikes from top position.
Kopp working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Van Clief's head.
Van Clief avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Van Clief really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kopp. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Van Clief avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kopp landing with the ground and pound.
Kopp throws a big elbow that misses.
Van Clief working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kopp.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kopp's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Kopp lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Kopp throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Van Clief works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kopp stops Van Clief from standing up. #T2#
Kopp postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kopp working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kopp connects with a couple of short punches.#ROC#
Van Clief is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kopp working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Van Clief's head.
Van Clief is still in real trouble! Can Kopp finish him?
Kopp loads up on a big left hand. Van Clief felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Kopp looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Van Clief can't hide his disappointment, as Kopp celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Steven Kopp!
An out of breath Steven Kopp thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
In defeat, Jay Van Clief stepped up to the mic, saying 'We trained hard and things didn't go my way tonight. I'll be back better than ever believe that!'.
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