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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 13, 2016 |
#R1#
Copeland tries to land a front kick but Mahmud steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Mahmud gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #TD#
and Copeland counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Copeland.
Mahmud wants to get back to his feet but Copeland is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Mahmud not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mahmud throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Mahmud throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Mahmud is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SU#
Copeland gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Abdullah Mahmud seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mahmud shoots in for a takedown but Copeland shows good takedown defense.
Copeland tries to counter with a takedown but Mahmud is quick to defend against it.#CL2#
Copeland gets tackled into the cage by Mahmud . Mahmud maintains the clinch.
Mahmud wants to take the fight to the mat but Copeland manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Ulysses Copeland has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Abdullah Mahmud .#T1##TD#
Copeland lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Mahmud wants to stand back up but Copeland manages to pass into side control.
#SU#
Copeland decides to stand back up. Copeland steps back and let's Mahmud get back to his feet.
Mahmud tries a head kick but it misses.
#CL#
Copeland instigates a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Mahmud fails to land.
Mahmud jumps guard but Copeland turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Mahmud tries to break the clinch but Copeland is controlling the position. #TD#
Copeland has Mahmud pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Copeland pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Mahmud tumbling to the mat - Copeland dives into Mahmud 's guard.
Copeland could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Copeland scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Mahmud has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T2#
Mahmud is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Mahmud throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Copeland scores with a few weak punches.
Mahmud blocks the strikes from Copeland.
Copeland controlling the position well.
Copeland is looking to improve his position.
Mahmud wants to lay and pray for a moment but Copeland keeps working. #T3#
Copeland blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mahmud .
Mahmud missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Copeland is concentrating on defense, preventing Mahmud from advancing position.
Mahmud is trying to control. Copeland wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Copeland is holding on to half guard well.
Copeland knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mahmud on the ground.
Mahmud wants to lay and pray for a moment but Copeland keeps working. #SUB2#
Mahmud seems to be looking for submissions.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ulysses Copeland is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#CL#
Copeland gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Mahmud is trying to drag Copeland to the mat but Copeland just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Mahmud fails to pull the fight into his guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD#
Copeland gets control of Mahmud 's arms and successfully pulls guard. Copeland will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Mahmud postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Copeland is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Mahmud , into his guard. #REVR##SU#
Copeland stands up from Mahmud 's guard - Copeland perhaps looking for a knockout.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ulysses Copeland dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2##CL2#
Mahmud gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Mahmud is looking to take this one to the mat.
Mahmud drops down looking for an ankle pick but Copeland pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL#
Copeland takes the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mahmud has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Copeland prevents a body shot from Mahmud .
Mahmud tries to pull guard but Copeland forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Ulysses Copeland has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Abdullah Mahmud .#T1#
A frustrated look appears on Mahmud 's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Mahmud tries to break the clinch but Copeland is controlling the position. #TD#
Copeland has picked Mahmud up - he's going for a ride! Copeland dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Mahmud is looking for a sweep. Copeland is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ulysses Copeland overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Copeland drops an elbow to the side of Mahmud 's head.
Mahmud is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Copeland scores with a couple of nice shots.#SU#
Copeland escapes and gets back to his feet.
Ulysses Copeland is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mahmud gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #TD#
and Copeland counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Copeland.
Mahmud is breathing heavily.
Copeland distracts Mahmud with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SU#
Copeland decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #T2#
Copeland lands a high kick!
A head kick misses from Copeland.
Copeland stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Copeland wants it to stay on the feet.
Copeland went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#CL2#
Mahmud closes the distance and pushes Copeland back into the cage.#TD#
Copeland gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. #SU#
Copeland decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Mahmud , up you get! #CL2#
Mahmud rushes Copeland and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Copeland gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Mahmud is looking to sweep but instead, Copeland has passed into half guard.
#SUB#
Copeland is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T3#
Copeland is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Mahmud is trying to control but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU#
Copeland gets to his feet - back to striking we go! #CL2#
Mahmud instigates a clinch.
Mahmud using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Mahmud is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Copeland pulls him back up using the underhooks. #T4##TD#
Copeland works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Mahmud is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SU#
Copeland stands up from Mahmud 's guard - Copeland perhaps looking for a knockout.
Mahmud with a poor takedown #TD#
and Copeland counters with a nice double leg into side control. Mahmud won't be happy with that.
Copeland lands an elbow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Copeland working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Copeland tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Copeland has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ulysses Copeland dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're 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.
#R3#
Copeland lands a two punch combo.
Mahmud throws a lazy head kick #CL#
and Copeland moves into the clinch.
Copeland is looking to take this one to the mat.
Copeland keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mahmud 's efforts to push away.
Copeland prevents a body shot from Mahmud .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mahmud wants a takedown but no success here.
Mahmud is looking to take this one to the mat.#BC#
Copeland's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T1##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Mahmud fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Ulysses Copeland has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Abdullah Mahmud .#TD#
Copeland has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Mahmud clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!#SUB#
Copeland has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Mahmud is defending well but eventually Copeland manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Mahmud has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ulysses Copeland!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 02, 2016 |
#R1#
Nebaba shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Copeland but Copeland pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Copeland half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#CL2#
Nebaba clinches up with Copeland and pushes him back against the cage.
Nebaba is pressed up against the cage. Copeland has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Nebaba down to the mat. Nebaba avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Copeland looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #CUT2#
It looks like Ulysses Copeland has been cut.
A punch combination from Copeland misses.
Nebaba looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Copeland is fending him off so far but Nebaba persists. Nope, Copeland circles away and we're back to standing.
As Nebaba tries to get set, Copeland tries to push him back and clinch up but Nebaba manages to avoid the attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nebaba looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Copeland is fending him off so far but Nebaba persists. Nope, Copeland circles away and we're back to standing.
Ulysses Copeland has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zamanda Nebaba.#CL2#
Nebaba takes the fight into the clinch.
Copeland can't get the takedown.
#T1#
A frustrated look appears on Nebaba's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Copeland tries for a takedown. No joy.
Nebaba fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Nebaba wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#TD#
Copeland gets a trip takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Nebaba makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Nebaba fails with the takedown.#CL2#
Nebaba pushes Copeland up against the cage in a clinch.
Copeland drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Nebaba gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#T2#
Copeland has Nebaba pressed against the cage, preventing Nebaba from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Copeland.
Nebaba is trying to pull guard but Copeland turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nebaba stalling in the clinch but Copeland improves position.
Copeland is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Nebaba to keep the fight standing.
Copeland prevents the takedown attempt.
Nebaba prevents the takedown attempt.
Copeland looking for a takedown. #T3#
Nebaba tries to break free but Copeland pushes him back against the cage.
Nebaba is trying to push Copeland away but Copeland has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Copeland really is a fat lump.
Nebaba tries to pull guard but Copeland forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#TD#
Copeland successfully pulls guard.
Nebaba trying to control the position from guard on top but Copeland is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Copeland is controlling Nebaba's posture.
Nebaba lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Copeland has control of Nebaba's left arm, preventing Nebaba from doing any damage.
Copeland is breathing heavily.
Nebaba is looking to stand up but Copeland won't let him. #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.
Nebaba is working Copeland over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Nebaba in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Nebaba preventing the sweep.
Nebaba lands a couple of elbows.
Nebaba wants to control from the top but Copeland keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nebaba pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Copeland is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zamanda Nebaba dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ulysses Copeland's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Nebaba connects with a right hand. Copeland shakes it off.
Nebaba misses with a takedown attempt - Copeland sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Nebaba connects with a good straight punch right through the guard and follows up with a right hook and a left hook! That last one sent Copeland tumbling to the canvas! Nebaba pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! Copeland was done - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Zamanda Nebaba!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 29, 2016 |
#R1#
Snow lands with a nice combination. Copeland backs away looking to recover.#CUT2#
It looks like Ulysses Copeland has been cut.
Copeland showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Snow.
Copeland tries to bum rush Snow with a series of wild strikes but Snow uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Snow swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#CL#
and Copeland counters by moving into the clinch.
Copeland jumps guard but Snow stands there with Copeland around his waist. Copeland gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#TD#
Copeland turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Copeland throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Copeland postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
#SUB#
Copeland goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Snow rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Copeland's guard! Nice work there by Snow!
Snow has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Copeland is proving hard to escape from. #T1#
Snow throws an elbow that misses. Copeland uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Snow's guard. Nice move by Copeland!#REVR##SU#
Copeland stands up and waves to Snow to follow him.
Snow rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Copeland moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ulysses Copeland is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Copeland avoids a punch combination nicely.
Copeland half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Copeland showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Snow.
Copeland fails in his attempt to clinch. #T2#
Copeland lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Snow.
Copeland seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Copeland could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Copeland looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Copeland avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jon Snow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Copeland slips a jab and a cross from Snow.
Snow tries to bum rush Copeland with a series of wild strikes but Copeland uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Copeland is looking to counter the offense by Snow and move into the clinch.
Copeland defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Snow.
Copeland tries to clinch there but Snow circles away.
Snow is looking for the big counter here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Copeland dodges the punch combination from Snow.
Snow looks winded!
Danga de danga de dang - Snow scores with a four punch combination!#T3#
Copeland doesn't manage to clinch there - Snow circles away.
Copeland doesn't manage to clinch there - Snow circles away.
Snow misses with a series of wild punches.
Snow throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#CL#
and Copeland holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #BC#
Copeland breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Copeland lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Copeland.
Snow shoots in looking for a takedown but Copeland manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Snow's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Copeland lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Snow shoots in but Copeland avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ulysses Copeland has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon Snow.
Copeland is looking to clinch but Snow is avoiding it.
#T4#
Copeland scores with a push kick.
Snow looks for a takedown but Copeland sprawls well.#CL#
Copeland rushes Snow and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Copeland breaks from the 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!
Snow shoots in for a double leg but Copeland sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Copeland throws a big counter combination but Snow scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#CL#
Copeland fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Snow, pushing him back against the cage.#TD#
Snow is fighting off a takedown attempt but Copeland is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Snow to the mat. Snow regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.#SU#
Copeland gets to his feet - Snow follows without any prompting.
Snow throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jon Snow will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ulysses Copeland's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Copeland tries to clinch but Snow moves out of range.
Snow swinging wildly here.
Copeland wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Copeland throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Snow's head.
Snow dodges the punch combination from Copeland.
Snow throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Snow throws a body kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Copeland keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Copeland has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Copeland fails in his attempt to clinch.
Snow misses with a series of wild punches.
Copeland throws a big counter combination but Snow scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#T1#
Snow avoids a kick to the body.
Snow darts in looking for a takedown but Copeland gets double underhooks and turns Snow into the cage.
Snow is breathing heavily.
Snow throws a right and a left that both miss.
It looked like Copeland was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Snow rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Copeland moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
As Snow looks to move away, Copeland throws a big counter combo but Snow just gets out of the way.
A head kick misses from Snow.
Copeland went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Snow on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Snow misses with a takedown attempt - Copeland sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#CL#
Copeland moves into the clinch.
Snow prevents a takedown attempt there.
#TD#
Copeland jumps into guard, dragging Snow to the mat.
#T2#
Snow works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Copeland is trying to get back to full guard.
Copeland is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Snow's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Snow's back!
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Copeland has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Snow has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#SUB#
Copeland is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Snow defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Snow is trying to stand back up. #T3#
Snow covering up well under a series of strikes from Copeland. #SUB#
Snow is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#SUB#
Snow is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#SUB#
Copeland looking for the choke but no joy. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Snow is really stuck here.
#SUB#
Snow fending off the submission attempt from Copeland.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Snow manages to reverse the position and now he's in Copeland's guard. Nice work there by Snow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ulysses Copeland dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ulysses Copeland's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Snow misses with a double jab
#CL#
and Copeland counters by clinching up. #TD2#
Snow gets control of Copeland's arms and successfully pulls guard. Snow will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Snow is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Copeland throws a big right hand that misses.
Copeland trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SU#
Snow is working an open guard so Copeland takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snow takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Copeland dodges the punch combination from Snow.
A combination from Snow does no damage.
Snow takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Copeland tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Snow throws a sloppy head kick and Copeland moves out of range easily.
As Snow tries to get set, Copeland tries to push him back and clinch up but Snow manages to avoid the attempt.
Snow pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jon Snow seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Snow tries to bum rush Copeland with a series of wild strikes but Copeland uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Snow chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Copeland can pounce on him.
A punch combination from Snow misses. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Snow lands a left hand.
Snow has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Snow prevents the takedown attempt.
#T2#
Snow wants to get back to striking at distance but Copeland won't allow it.
Copeland changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Snow fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Copeland throws a half hearted mid kick.#CL2#
Snow drives through and clinches with Copeland against the cage.
Copeland drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Snow gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ulysses Copeland. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Snow has had enough of the clinch but Copeland keeps him there for the moment.
A shot in the inside from Snow. #T3#
Copeland tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Snow smiles and moves away.
Snow throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #CL2#
Snow gets a clinch.
Snow prevents the takedown attempt.
Copeland can't get the takedown.
Copeland has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Snow is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Snow can't break the clinch.
Copeland tries to pull guard but Snow won't allow it.
Snow tries to pull guard but Copeland holds him up against the cage and eventually Snow drops back down to his feet.
#T4#
Copeland jumps guard but Snow stands there with Copeland around his waist. Copeland gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Snow lands with a light punch inside.
Copeland stops a takedown attempt from Snow.
Snow wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Copeland is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Snow gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Copeland is trying to pull guard but Snow turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jon Snow comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Snow 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Ulysses Copeland!
The defeated Jon Snow had this to say: 'He was the better fighter tonight, much respect to him.'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 14, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Copeland gets caught napping as Stevens dives in and scores a takedown. Copeland manages to retain guard.
Stevens looking to pass the guard.
Stevens trying to stand up but can't free himself from Copeland's guard.
Stevens wants to pass the guard but Copeland is keeping the position.
Stevens works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Stevens lands strikes from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stevens is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Copeland!
Stevens lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Copeland might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Stevens controlling his opponent. #T1#
Stevens won't let Copeland get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Stevens controlling from the full mount.
Copeland tries to reverse the position but Stevens maintains control.
Stevens is looking to work his way around to Copeland's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Stevens looking to control and managing it successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Copeland is bucking up trying to escape but Stevens cracks him with another couple of good strikes.#T2#
Stevens landing strikes, looking to finish! #ROC2#
Copeland is rocked!
Stevens drops a big elbow. That's hurt Copeland! More shots from Stevens and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Matt Stevens!
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