Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Highland 213
Date: Dec 04, 2022

#R1##CL2#
Cartwright has Koppia up against the cage in a clinch.
Cartwright lands a nice shot to the body.
Cartwright is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Koppia pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Koppia fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Koppia is looking to break free of the clinch but Cartwright has double underhooks.
Cartwright scores a nice knee to the body.
Cartwright avoiding damage.
Cartwright unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Koppia is trying to force a seperation but Cartwright has the dominant position.
Koppia has a couple of punches blocked by Cartwright.
Cartwright using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Koppia has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Cartwright takes a shot to the head.
Cartwright is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Koppia is defending well.
Koppia is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cartwright tries for a takedown but Koppia manages to get underhooks.
Ottaa Koppia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Muchy Cartwright.
Cartwright looking for a takedown.
Cartwright throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Cartwright keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Koppia's efforts to push away.
Cartwright lands a hook that snaps the head of Koppia backwards.
Cartwright softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T1#
Cartwright landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Cartwright tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Koppia's elbow.
Koppia wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Cartwright is working for takedown but Koppia is calmly controlling the position for now.
Koppia is pressed up against the cage. Cartwright has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Koppia down to the mat. Koppia avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Ottaa Koppia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cartwright wants to clinch up but Koppia keeps it at a distance.
A slow jab from Koppia misses its intended target.
Cartwright uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Koppia.
Nice straight punches there by Cartwright. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Cartwright.
Koppia throws a big shot that misses.
Cartwright wants to counter with a clinch but Koppia pushes him away.
Cartwright on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Cartwright wants to clinch.#T2#
Koppia misses with a left hand
and Cartwright counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Koppia misses with a left hand
and Cartwright counters with a good low kick that Koppia was not able to check.
Ottaa Koppia is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Koppia misses with a hook to the body #TD2#
and Cartwright counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Cartwright thows a huge punch but Koppia dodges it nicely.
Cartwright thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Koppia has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Koppia wants to get back to full guard.
Cartwright throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Cartwright has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Cartwright thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Koppia blocking the ground and pound attempt from Cartwright.
Cartwright stalling.
Cartwright tries to pass the half guard into mount. Koppia knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T3##SUB2#
Koppia is defending against the submission attempts here by Cartwright.
Cartwright trying to control from half guard but Koppia is working away. #SUB2#
Cartwright is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Koppia defends it well. #SUB2#
Cartwright 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. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Cartwright lands strikes from half guard.
Koppia is refusing to be controlled, as Cartwright sits in half guard.
Cartwright lands with a punch from half guard.
Cartwright scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Cartwright throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Koppia tries to get to full guard but Cartwright has control of the leg.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Muchy Cartwright dominated that round.
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#
Cartwright fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Cartwright blocks a jab.
Cartwright tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Koppia defends well and Cartwright ends up having to push Koppia into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Koppia keeps the fight on the outside.
Koppia uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cartwright.
Koppia throws a looping overhand right but Cartwright ducks down to avoid it.
Koppia misses with a straight left.
Koppia throws a big shot that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Cartwright has closed the distance and engaged Koppia in a clinch.
Koppia gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Cartwright.
Ottaa Koppia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Muchy Cartwright.
Cartwright trying to control the position but instead, Koppia has worked for underhooks and has pushed Cartwright into the cage.
Cartwright is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Koppia is keeping busy.#T1#
A nice left hand lands by Koppia.
Cartwright unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Koppia is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Cartwright's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Cartwright lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Cartwright creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Koppia's defenses. #CUT2#It looks like Ottaa Koppia has been cut.
Cartwright blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cartwright wants a takedown but no success here.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Cartwright obliges.
Cartwright with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Koppia lands with a short punch from the clinch. #BC#
Koppia's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Koppia swats away the attempt to clinch by Cartwright.
Koppia tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cartwright was well out of range. Poor timing from Koppia.
Cartwright fails with an attempt to clinch. #T2#
Koppia throws a big shot that misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Koppia, as that shot connected.
Cartwright slips under a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cartwright avoids a punch combination nicely.
Cartwright steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Koppia.
Koppia lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cartwright circles away quickly and effectively.
Cartwright with the counter takedown but Koppia avoids it easily.
Cartwright tries to clinch there but Koppia circles away.
Koppia slaps away a takedown attempt from Cartwright, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Cartwright takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Cartwright avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T3#
Koppia pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #CL2#
Cartwright gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Koppia misses with a punch on the inside.
Koppia lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cartwright backwards.
Cartwright has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Koppia after a bit of a struggle.
Koppia has a couple of punches blocked by Cartwright.
Cartwright is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Koppia pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Koppia is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Koppia managing to block the knees to the body from Cartwright.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Koppia swings wildly with an uppercut but Cartwright uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cartwright is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Cartwright has Koppia pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Koppia manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #T4#
Koppia misses with some punches.
Muchy Cartwright seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Cartwright is trying to stall.
Cartwright scores with a shoulder strike. #BC#
Koppia breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Koppia is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Koppia looks to land a left hand but Cartwright moved out of range nicely.
Cartwright darts in trying to clinch#KD#
and Koppia counters with a crisp right hand that drops Cartwright! Koppia lets Cartwright back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Cartwright is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Muchy Cartwright has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Koppia fakes the body blow, causing Cartwright to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Cartwright goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ottaa Koppia!
A victorious Ottaa Koppia thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Highland 197
Date: Oct 07, 2022

#R1##CL2#
Scott has closed the distance and engaged Koppia in a clinch.
Scott is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Koppia to keep the fight standing.
Scott fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Scott tries to pull guard but Koppia forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Ottaa Koppia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Scott.
Scott is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Koppia to keep the fight standing.#BC#
Koppia breaks from the clinch.
Scott wants to clinch up but Koppia keeps it at a distance.
Ottaa Koppia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Koppia. Scott does a little dance to reset his feet.
Koppia throws a poor cross that misses
and Scott counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Koppia swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Scott throws out a counter right but Koppia avoids it with no problem.
Scott ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And Scott tries to counter it with a takedown but Koppia pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Koppia throws a big shot that misses.
Scott takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koppia throws a jab but it's blocked by Scott. #CL2#
Koppia gets tackled into the cage by Scott. Scott maintains the clinch.
Koppia throws a head punch that misses.
Koppia throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Scotts head.
Scott tries to pull guard but Koppia forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#T1#
Scott tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Koppia just stands there and leans against the cage.#TD2#
Scott ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Scott no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB2#
Scott working for a triangle but Koppia defends it easily. #SUB2#
Scott is looking for a triangle but Koppia pushes his legs off easily.
Scott is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB2#
Koppia got a little sloppy there for a moment and Scott has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Koppia has managed to get both his arms back between Scott's legs - danger averted.
Koppia might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Koppia got a little sloppy there for a moment and Scott has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Koppia has managed to get both his arms back between Scott's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Scott looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Koppia is defending well. Scott quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Koppia has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Scott celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). David Scott!
A relieved looking David Scott thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: Highland 191
Date: Sep 16, 2022

#R1#
Koppia displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gracie.
It looked like Koppia was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Gracie.
Gracie takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#CUT#It looks like James Gracie has been cut.
Koppia looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Gracie walks into a left hand.
Gracie shoots in but no luck this time.
A little feinted left hand from Koppia on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Horrible takedown attempt by Gracie or perhaps it was just good defense by Koppia, which made it look bad.
Ottaa Koppia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Gracie.
Koppia lands with an overhand left.
Koppia keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Koppia counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Koppia throws a shot from downtown. Gracie moves away and avoids it.
Koppia ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Gracie out cold! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ottaa Koppia!
Ottaa Koppia seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Highland 186
Date: Aug 26, 2022

#R1#
Koppia slips under a jab from Lachmann.
Koppia tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lachmann was well out of range. Poor timing from Koppia.
Lachmann loads up on a big right hand but Koppia slips the punch.
Koppia swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Koppia keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Koppia was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Koppia throws a body punch but Lachmann moves out of range.
And Lachmann tries to counter it with a takedown but Koppia pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Nice takedown defense from Koppia. No joy for Lachmann on that attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Koppia on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A telegraphed right hand from Koppia misses the target.
Koppia slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Lachmann keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Koppia lands with a big left! Lachmann is wobbled badly! Koppia comes in with a flurry of punches and drops Lachmann to the floor. The ref jumps in to save him from unneccessary punishment.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Ottaa Koppia!
A very excited looking Ottaa Koppia made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: Highland 183
Date: Aug 12, 2022

#R1#
Koppia looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Minoru Ii swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Minoru Ii ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Minoru Ii misses the shot to the body.
Koppia tests Minoru Ii's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A big right from Koppia misses.
Good standup being displayed there by Minoru Ii as he connects with a hook.
Ottaa Koppia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Minoru Ii moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Minoru Ii is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Koppia jabs Minoru Ii to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Minoru Ii ducks under a wild hook from Koppia.
Minoru Ii is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Koppia.
Koppia takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #ROC#Koppia is rocked!
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!
Minoru Ii tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Minoru Ii blocks a jab.#T1#
Koppia misses with a wild combination.
We've been told by Minoru Ii's head coaches at Certiï¬ed Cave Gang that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A cross from Koppia lands.
Koppia takes one to the side of the head.
Koppia is still on wobbly legs! Can Minoru Ii finish him?
Koppia bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Koppia is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Minoru Ii scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Koppia swings widly with a right hand
and Minoru Ii counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Koppia thinking.
A shot to the body from Koppia misses
and Minoru Ii counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Minoru Ii bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Minoru Ii was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#CL#
Minoru Ii instigates a clinch.
Koppia fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Minoru Ii scores with a shot to the side of Koppia's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Minoru Ii tries a body shot but Koppia blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Minoru Ii.
Minoru Ii softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Koppia throws a head punch that misses.
Minoru Ii throws a head punch that misses. #T2#
Minoru Ii tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Minoru Ii swings wildly with an uppercut but Koppia uses good head movement to avoid it.
Minoru Ii lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Minoru Ii tries a body shot but Koppia blocks it.
Koppia seems to have recovered his senses.
A short body shot lands from Minoru Ii as the two fighters clinch.
Koppia misses with a short punch on the inside.
Koppia blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Minoru Ii misses with a hook to the ribs.
Minoru Ii lands a nice uppercut.
A short right from Minoru Ii on the inside.
Minoru Ii has a couple of punches blocked by Koppia.
Minoru Ii dips a shoulder and cracks Koppia with a mighty uppercut! Koppia falls back against the cage and Minoru Ii unloads with a barrage of strikes! Koppia is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Minoru Ii screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kohinata Minoru Ii!
A victorious Kohinata Minoru Ii thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Highland 180
Date: Jul 31, 2022

#R1#
Koppia throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Oliva misses with a looping left.
Koppia uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Oliva.
Oliva on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#CUT2#It looks like Biscuit Oliva has been cut.
Oliva has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Desert Fitness & Training (14 Elite Coaches) in the buildup to the fight.
Koppia scores with a body shot.
The fighters circling - Koppia throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Oliva throws a combination that misses
and Koppia counters with a stiff right hand.
Oliva uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Koppia.
Koppia looks to land a left hand but Oliva moved out of range nicely.
Oliva misses with an uppercut. Koppia saw that one coming.
Koppia checks a leg kick.
Oliva ducks under a wild hook from Koppia.
Koppia throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #TD#
Oliva darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
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!
Oliva wants to free his trapped foot but Koppia is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T1#
Oliva throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Koppia to regain full guard.
Koppia avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Oliva wants to control from the top but Koppia keeps moving.
Oliva trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB#
Oliva drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Koppia manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Oliva has Koppia in his guard.#REVB#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Oliva holds on and takes a little breather. #T2#
Oliva wants to sweep here but Koppia controlling him for the moment.
Oliva pulls Koppia in close to prevent any damage.
Oliva trying to keep a closed guard but Koppia is proving a slippery customer.
Oliva looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Koppia won't allow Oliva to sweep him here. #T3#
My spies in London MMA Club inform me that Koppia has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Koppia controls from within his opponent's guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ottaa Koppia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Koppia lands a nice shot that snaps Oliva's head back.
Koppia scores with the left hand. Oliva knows he should have avoided that one.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Oliva is defended easily by Koppia.#T4#
Oliva fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Oliva misses with a straight right.
Koppia scores with a hook.#CUT2#Biscuit Oliva's cut is getting worse.
Good work by Koppia as he checks the leg kick.
Oliva throws a leg kick
and Koppia counters with a big right hand! Oh Oliva is in trouble here! Koppia follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ottaa Koppia!
After winning the bout, Ottaa Koppia thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Highland 177
Date: Jul 22, 2022

#R1#
Koppia loads up on a big right hand but Finlayson slips the punch.
Finlayson misses the jab.
Koppia misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Finlayson.
Koppia looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Finlayson ducks under a wild hook from Koppia.
Koppia misses with a lunging right hand
and Finlayson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Koppia throws a jab when Finlayson was well out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Finlayson! But no joy.
Finlayson avoids the body shot from Koppia.
Ottaa Koppia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Koppia throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A little jabbing left from Finlayson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Koppia throws a hook to the side of Finlayson's head but Finlayson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Finlayson slips under a jab from Koppia.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Finlayson! But no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koppia throws an ugly left hook that misses #KD2#
and Finlayson counters with a crisp right hand that drops Koppia! Finlayson lets Koppia back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#Koppia is rocked!
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!
Donk. Koppia catches Finlayson right on the button with a cross.
Oh Koppia is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Finlayson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Finlayson ducks under a wild hook from Koppia.
A telegraphed right hand from Koppia misses the target.
Koppia seems to have got his legs back now.#T1#
Finlayson misses with an uppercut. Koppia saw that one coming.
Koppia throwing a counter right hand but Finlayson manages to avoid it.
Koppia throws a body punch but Finlayson moves out of range.
Finlayson appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Koppia misses the body punch
and Finlayson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Koppia misses with a hook. Finlayson ducked under it nicely.
The fighters circling - Koppia throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Koppia swings widly with a right hand
and Finlayson counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Torhte Finlayson! Torhte Finlayson retains his light heavyweight title!
Our winner, Torhte Finlayson, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: Highland 173
Date: Jul 08, 2022

#R1#
Mifune's jab looks to have found its range, popping Koppia under the eye.
Koppia looks to throw the jab but Mifune is out of range.
Koppia swats away the attempt to clinch by Mifune.
Koppia showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mifune.
Mifune lands a head shot.
Koppia looks to throw the jab but Mifune is out of range.
Mifune wants to clinch up but Koppia keeps it at a distance.
Koppia swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#CL2#
Mifune gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Mifune throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Koppia.
Koppia lands a hook that snaps the head of Mifune backwards.
With the fighters up against the cage, Mifune throws an elbow but misses.
Koppia misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mifune.
Mifune creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Koppia scores with an uppercut up the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short uppercut from Koppia. #BC2#
Mifune breaks the clinch. #T1#
Mifune just misses with a punch to the body. #CL2#
Mifune moves into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mifune.
Koppia is trying to break the clinch but Mifune is controlling him.
Koppia digs a right hand underneath Mifune's ribcage. Mifune let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Koppia misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Mifune fails to land.
Still in the clinch, Koppia scores with a nice short uppercut.#CUT#It looks like Kikuchiyo Mifune has been cut.
Mifune struggles to land a body shot inside as Koppia controls his hands.
Koppia can't find room to land a body shot as Mifune controls the action.
Mifune lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Koppia misses with some punches.
Koppia is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Mifune working aggressively here.
A short body shot lands from Mifune as the two fighters clinch.
Koppia wants to get back to striking at distance but Mifune won't allow it.
Koppia misses with a short punch on the inside.
Koppia lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mifune backwards.
Mifune gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Mifune throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Koppias head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mifune misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T2#
Mifune lands a shoulder strike.
Mifune misses with a short punch on the inside.
Koppia lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mifune backwards.
Mifune stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Koppia misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mifune throws a punch but it's blocked by Koppia.
A short right from Koppia on the inside.
Mifune blocks an uppercut. #BC#
Koppia breaks from the clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Koppia misses the target.
Mifune tries to counter by closing the distance.
Koppia cracks Mifune with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Koppia drops Mifune with a big left hand! Mifune is injured, injured bad! Koppia jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ottaa Koppia!
Ottaa Koppia decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Kikuchiyo Mifune spoke after the fight, saying 'Going back to the drawing board'.

Event: Highland 166
Date: Jun 04, 2022

#R1#
Koppia looks to land a right hand but Leonov moved out of range.
Nikolay Leonov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Leonov lands a nice shot to the body.
Koppia lands with an overhand left.
Leonov slips under a jab.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Leonov slips under a jab.
Leonov throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Koppia misses with a body shot
and Leonov counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Koppia is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Koppia moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Koppia moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Koppia thows a left - swing and a miss!
Leonov throws a body shot but no joy.
Leonov lands with a hook. Koppia tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Koppia avoids the head kick by Leonov.
Leonov misses with a looping left.
An attempted straight right counter from Koppia misses the target.
Koppia misses the jab.
Leonov throws a counter combo.
Leonov lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Koppia. Leonov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Koppia throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Leonov looks to throw the jab but Koppia is out of range.
Koppia takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Leonov connects with a crisp jab. #T1#
Leonov connects with a solid leg kick.
Koppia tries to move into range but Leonov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Koppia throws an overhand right that lands on Leonov's shoulder, as Leonov tries to avoid the shot.
Leonov lands a leg kick that knocks Koppia off balance momentarily.
Leonov has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Leonov throws a jab but it's blocked by Koppia.
Koppia loads up on a big right hand but Leonov slips the punch.
As Koppia backs off Leonov throws a huge counter combo but Koppia manages to avoid it all.
Leonov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Koppia needs to keep his hands up - Leonov had a free shot at his head there.
Leonov's jab looks to have found its range, popping Koppia under the eye.
Koppia ducks under a wild hook from Leonov.
It looked like Koppia wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Koppia uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Leonov.
Leonov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Leonov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Koppia takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Koppia rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Leonov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Leonov is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Koppia had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Leonov lands a jab to the nose.
Leonov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Leonov ducks under a wild hook from Koppia.
Koppia slips under a jab from Leonov.
A chopping leg kick lands by Leonov. #T2#
Leonov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Koppia.
Leonov takes one to the chin there.#CUT#It looks like Nikolay Leonov has been cut.
Leonov throws a nice outside leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Leonov. That's going to slow Koppia down.
Koppia waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Leonov.
Koppia jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A swing and a miss from Koppia.
Koppia looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Leonov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Koppia is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Koppia shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Leonov throws a big shot that misses.
Koppia misses with a left hand
and Leonov counters with a stiff right hand.
Leonov staying out of range there.
Leonov tries a quick counter leg kick but Koppia is wise to it.
Koppia throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Leonov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Koppia on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Koppia is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Koppia throws a hook but Leonov blocks it.
Koppia walks forward, straight into a front kick from Leonov.
Koppia tests Leonov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Leonov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Koppia in his tracks. #T3#
Leonov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Koppia.
Leonov scores with a leg kick.
Leonov lands with a thumping leg kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Leonov!
Leonov feints and then cracks Koppia's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Koppia down.
Leonov misses with a kick to the body.
Leonov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Koppia.
A slow jab from Leonov misses its intended target.
Koppia missing with a left hand there. Leonov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A punch combination from Leonov misses.
Leonov is looking to land body kicks.
Leonov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Leonov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Koppia throws a big shot that misses.
Koppia misses with a hook. Leonov ducked under it nicely.
Leonov lands the left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Leonov lands an overhand right.
Leonov avoids the body shot from Koppia.
Leonov misses with a wild body shot. #T4#
Leonov lands a nice shot that snaps Koppia's head back.
A head kick from Leonov lands but Koppia takes it in his stride.
Leonov lands a head kick!
Koppia looks to land a right hand but Leonov moved out of range.
Leonov throws a hook but Koppia avoids it easily.
Leonov misses with a wild body shot.
Koppia throwing a counter right hand but Leonov manages to avoid it.
Leonov scores with a decent looking hook.
Koppia ducks under a wild hook from Leonov.
Koppia slips a straight right by Leonov.
Koppia throws a body shot but no joy.
Leonov throws a fast counter high kick but Koppia manages to duck under it in time.
Leonov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Koppia's head backwards.
Koppia avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A punch lands to the side of Koppia 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Leonov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Koppia slips a jab from Leonov.
Leonov scoring well with a low kick there.
Leonov throws a lazy right hand but Koppia sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Koppia drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Koppia connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nikolay Leonov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nikolay Leonov's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Leonov fakes the leg kick and cracks Koppia in the body.
Leonov displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Koppia slips under a jab from Leonov.
Leonov lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Koppia tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Koppia on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Leonov scoring well with a low kick there.
Leonov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Koppia.
A head kick misses from Leonov.
Nikolay Leonov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Good standup being displayed there by Koppia as he connects with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Koppia misses with a looping left.
Leonov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Koppia throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Leonov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Koppia misses with a hook. Leonov ducked under it nicely.
Leonov tests Koppia's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Leonov pushes Koppia away with a front kick.
Koppia blocks a head kick by Leonov.
Koppia looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Koppia misses the body punch
and Leonov counters with a low kick, right behind Koppia 's knee. #T1#
Koppia on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Leonov misses with a looping left.
Leonov staying out of range there.
Leonov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Koppia.
Leonov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Leonov throws the left hand but Koppia avoids the punch easily.
Koppia throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Leonov throws a head kick that Koppia semi-blocks.
Koppia lands the left hand.
Leonov gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Koppia gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ottaa Koppia!
After winning the bout, Ottaa Koppia thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Highland 149
Date: Apr 01, 2022

#R1##TD2#
Damien shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Well, if Damien is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Koppia trying to control but Damien postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Damien is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Koppia sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Damien has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Koppia defend it? Damien steps over the head and cranks it - Koppia is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Damien!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jake Damien!

Event: Highland 144
Date: Mar 13, 2022

#R1##KD2#
Oooh a lovely combination from Diaz sends Koppia down but not out. Diaz dives into side control looking to finish. #ROC2#Koppia is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Ottaa Koppia has been cut.#SUB2#
Diaz has hold of Koppia's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Koppia seems comfortable defending it but Diaz has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Koppia is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Koppia is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Diaz couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Noel Diaz!
Noel Diaz is the new welterweight champion!
After the fight, Noel Diaz was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: Highland 140
Date: Feb 27, 2022

#R1#
Koppia lands a slapping body shot.
Koppia clobbers Job with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Koppia cracks Job with a right hand to the side of the head.#ROC#Job is rocked!
Koppia avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#KD#
Koppia drops Job with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Job looks back up at him and smiles so Koppia waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Job is still on wobbly legs! Can Koppia finish him?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Job shoots and misses
and Koppia counters with a big left hand that crumples Job! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ottaa Koppia!
Ottaa Koppia retains his welterweight title!
Ottaa Koppia thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Highland 136
Date: Feb 13, 2022

#R1#
Shalashaska slips under a jab from Koppia.
Shalashaska on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Shalashaska does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Ottaa Koppia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shalashaska uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Koppia.
Shalashaska was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Koppia has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Shalashaska throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Koppia counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Koppia swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A big right from Koppia misses.
Koppia takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Shalashaska swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Koppia! But no joy.
Koppia swings away with a body shot that misses
and Shalashaska counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Shalashaska throws a right hand that Koppia ducks under and follows up with a left that Koppia also avoids with ease.
Shalashaska has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Koppia is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Shalashaska throws a body punch but Koppia moves out of range.
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!
Koppia lands a slapping body shot.
Koppia connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Shalashaska misses with a leg kick #KD2#
and Koppia counters with a nice right hand that sends Shalashaska toppling to the canvas! Shalashaska scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Koppia finish him?!#ROC2#Shalashaska is rocked!
Shalashaska doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Oh Shalashaska is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Shalashaska is breathing heavily.
Koppia ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T1#
I'm just looking down at my notes here and I see that.... oh! Koppia has cracked Shalashaska with a big right, followed by a left! He's out on his feet! Koppia lands another huge swinging hook and Shalashaska tumbles to the canvas! The ref dives in to save Shalashaska, before Koppia can land any more shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ottaa Koppia!
Ottaa Koppia is the new welterweight champion!
An out of breath Ottaa Koppia thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Adam Shalashaska was interviewed post fight and said 'You're pretty good.'.

Event: Highland 128
Date: Jan 14, 2022

#R1#
Acemoglu misses the shot to the body.
Koppia swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Acemoglu lands with a good body shot.
Acemoglu swings for the body but Koppia moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Koppia throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Acemoglu attempts a counter takedown but Koppia avoids it well and moves away.#TD#
Acemoglu drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Koppia keeping moving, preventing Acemoglu from controlling successfully.
Acemoglu distracts Koppia with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Acemoglu 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.
Acemoglu throwing strikes from guard but Koppia blocks nicely.
Acemoglu missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Acemoglu loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Acemoglu trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Acemoglu throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Koppia works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Koppia keeping moving, preventing Acemoglu from controlling successfully. #T1#
Acemoglu throws a big elbow that misses.
Acemoglu working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Acemoglu loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Acemoglu loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Acemoglu throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Acemoglu landing with the ground and pound.
Acemoglu is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Acemoglu stands up over Koppia, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Koppia really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Acemoglu. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Acemoglu throws a big elbow that misses.
Acemoglu content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T2#
Acemoglu throws an elbow that misses. Koppia uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Acemoglu's guard. Nice move by Koppia!#REVB#
Acemoglu is trying to control the position but Koppia postures up.
Acemoglu looking to hit a scissor sweep but Koppia is one step ahead there.
Koppia wants to control from the top but Acemoglu keeps moving. #T3#
Acemoglu looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Koppia puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Acemoglu is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Acemoglu is trying to maintain the position but Koppia is very close to passing his half guard.
Acemoglu is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Acemoglu moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Acemoglu working a defensive guard but Koppia manages to pass into side control anyway.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Acemoglu is looking for a sweep.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Acemoglu is working hard here to advance position.
Koppia working away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Daron Acemoglu dominated that round.
That's time! Acemoglu's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Acemoglu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Koppia.
Acemoglu looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Koppia looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Acemoglu darts in looking for a takedown but Koppia gets double underhooks and turns Acemoglu into the cage.
Acemoglu blocks an uppercut.
Koppia lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC2#
Koppia pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Koppia keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Acemoglu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Koppia moves away.
Koppia connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #TD#
Acemoglu gets a takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Acemoglu trying to control from half guard but Koppia is working away.
Koppia keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Koppia felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Koppia blocking the ground and pound attempt from Acemoglu. #T1#
Koppia is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Acemoglu scores with a couple of nice shots.
Acemoglu throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Koppia avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Acemoglu.
Acemoglu working Koppia over with strikes.
Acemoglu not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Koppia can do anything to dispel that myth.
Acemoglu throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Acemoglu wants to take a breather but Koppia is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Koppia blocking the ground and pound attempt from Acemoglu.
Acemoglu not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T2#
Acemoglu throwing shots but Koppia is blocking nicely.
Nice strikes from Acemoglu there.
Koppia avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Acemoglu.
Koppia keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Acemoglu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Koppia can do to turn this around?
Acemoglu lands strikes from half guard.
Acemoglu sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Koppia defending well though.
Acemoglu keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Acemoglu thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Acemoglu is keen to just control but Koppia is a slippery customer.
Acemoglu thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Daron Acemoglu overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Acemoglu is trying to control the action in half guard but Koppia is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Danga de danga de dang - Acemoglu scores with a four punch combination!
Acemoglu throws a body punch but Koppia moves out of range.
It seemed like Koppia was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ottaa Koppia is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Acemoglu moves away from the strike by Koppia.
Daron Acemoglu is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Acemoglu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Acemoglu takes a jab right on the kisser.
Acemoglu misses with a body shot. #TD#
Koppia gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Acemoglu missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Acemoglu scoring with punches to the head and body.
Acemoglu working some strikes from top position.
Koppia utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Koppia preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T4#
Acemoglu throws a big right hand that misses.
Acemoglu is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Acemoglu trying to control but Koppia is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Acemoglu with a flurry of punches that miss.
Acemoglu throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Koppia works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Acemoglu trying to control the position from guard on top but Koppia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Koppia working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Acemoglu.
Acemoglu loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Koppia pulls Acemoglu in close to prevent any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Daron Acemoglu dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Acemoglu misses with a wild combination.
Koppia moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Acemoglu looks to score with a jab to the body but Koppia is just out of range.
Acemoglu slips under a jab.
Koppia scores with a jab to the head.
Koppia uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Acemoglu.
Koppia fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Acemoglu on the side of the head.
Koppia drops Acemoglu with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Acemoglu! Koppia dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ottaa Koppia!
Ottaa Koppia decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Highland 118
Date: Dec 12, 2021

#R1#
Balestrin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Koppia moves away.
Koppia misses with a straight right.
Balestrin misses the shot to the body.
A nice side step and Koppia releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Koppia slips a jab and a cross from Balestrin.
Koppia throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Balestrin swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Balestrin ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Koppia thows a left - swing and a miss!
Koppia pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Koppia lands a nice hook to Balestrin's body. Balestrin takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Balestrin misses the jab.
It seemed like Koppia was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ottaa Koppia 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.
Balestrin throws a right and a left that Koppia avoids nicely.
Balestrin fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Balestrin defending well as Koppia loads up on a big left hand.
Koppia has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Balestrin moves away from the strike by Koppia. #T1#
Balestrin looks to land a right hand but Koppia moved out of range.
Balestrin wants to clinch
and Koppia counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've been told by Balestrin's head coaches at Soul Supremacy Rio that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Koppia misses with a hook. Balestrin ducked under it nicely.
Balestrin on the wrong end of a nice jab.#CUT2#It looks like Julio Balestrin has been cut.
Balestrin misses the shot to the body.
Koppia looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Koppia fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Balestrin misses with a double jab
and Koppia counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Balestrin slips a jab and a cross from Koppia.
Koppia throws a lazy uppercut
and Balestrin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Left hook, right uppercut from Koppia. #ROC2#Balestrin is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Koppia lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Balestrin up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Koppia from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Balestrin's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ottaa Koppia!
After winning the bout, Ottaa Koppia thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Highland 114
Date: Dec 01, 2021

#R1#
Job with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Koppia to score with a decent uppercut.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Job.
Job takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Job definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Nice shot by Koppia.
Job dives in and grabs Koppia's left leg, looking for a takedown. Koppia pushes down on Job's head and hops out.
Koppia stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Odd Job. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Koppia slips a jab from Job.
A little jabbing left from Koppia on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Koppia listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#ROC2#Job is rocked!
Koppia stuffs the takedown attempt from Job. Job gets slowly back to his feet.
Job shoots in looking for a takedown but Koppia manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Job's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Job fails with the takedown
and Koppia counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Oh Job is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Koppia looks to land a right hand but Job moved out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Job gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Koppia gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ottaa Koppia!
A relieved looking Ottaa Koppia thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: Highland 106
Date: Nov 10, 2021

#R1#
Home misses with a hook
and Koppia counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Koppia has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Home moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Home takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Koppia staying out of range there.#KD#
Home lands a big right hand that sends Koppia crashing to the mat! Home stays standing though and waves Koppia back to his feet!#ROC#Koppia is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Koppia ducks into an uppercut from Home and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). New Home!
New Home seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Highland 103
Date: Oct 31, 2021

#R1#
Shalashaska steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Koppia.
Koppia lands the left hand.
Koppia throws a lazy uppercut
and Shalashaska counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Koppia jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Koppia throws a poor cross that misses
and Shalashaska counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Koppia misses with a hook to the body
and Shalashaska counters with a nice uppercut.
Koppia misses with a lunging right hand
and Shalashaska counters with a left and a right that stings Koppia.
Ottaa Koppia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Koppia throws a nice looking combination but Shalashaska bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Shalashaska wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Koppia rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Shalashaska moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Koppia misses with an uppercut. Shalashaska saw that one coming.
Koppia misses with a left hand
and Shalashaska counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#ROC#Koppia is rocked!#T1#
Shalashaska defending well as Koppia loads up on a big left hand.
A counter left hand to the body from Shalashaska misses its target.
Koppia throws a looping overhand right but Shalashaska ducks down to avoid it.
Shalashaska went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Koppia with a jab.
A swing and a miss from Koppia.
Koppia changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Shalashaska on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #KD2#
Koppia cracks Shalashaska with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Koppia has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Shalashaska to stand back up!#ROC2#Shalashaska is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shalashaska takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Oh Shalashaska is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
We've been hearing reports that Shalashaska has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Koppia looks to land a left hand but Shalashaska moved out of range nicely.
Koppia cracks Shalashaska on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Shalashaska falls backwards against the cage. Koppia follows up with more strikes that drop Shalashaska to his knees. Koppia keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Shalashaska! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ottaa Koppia!
During a confident post fight interview, Ottaa Koppia thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Highland 100
Date: Oct 22, 2021

#R1#
Damien shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Damien takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Damien fails with the takedown
and Koppia counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Jake Damien has been cut.
Koppia is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Damien.
Damien misses with a takedown attempt - Koppia sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Damien. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Damien shoots in looking for a takedown. Koppia tries to sprawl out of it but Damien keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Koppia manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Damien has his takedown stuffed#KD2#
and Koppia counters with a crisp right hand that drops Damien! Koppia lets Damien back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#Damien is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Damien misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Oh Damien is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Koppia lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Damien up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Koppia from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Damien's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ottaa Koppia!
A very excited looking Ottaa Koppia made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: Highland 96
Date: Oct 08, 2021

#R1#
Ziskie avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Koppia sets himself, and Ziskie steps forward looking for the clinch! Koppia avoids it this time.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Ziskie has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Ziskie will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#TD2#
Ziskie shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Koppia manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Ziskie passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Ziskie tries to move into full mount but can't pass Koppia's legs. #SUB2#
Ziskie in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Koppia is tapping! That's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mike Ziskie!
A victorious Mike Ziskie thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Highland 89
Date: Sep 08, 2021

#R1##KD2#
Oooooh!!! Koppia has knocked Bastiat down with a huge combo! Koppia steps away and waves a wobbly Bastiat back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#Bastiat is rocked!
Koppia lands a slapping body shot.
Oh Bastiat is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Koppia circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Bastiat tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Koppia wins by KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ottaa Koppia!

Event: The Island Season 12, 185 lbs, Round 4
Date: Aug 25, 2021

#R1#
Home looks to land a left hand but Koppia moved out of range nicely.
A cross from Home lands.
Koppia slips a straight right by Home.
Koppia looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Home slips a jab from Koppia.
Home uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Koppia has time to react.#ROC#Koppia is rocked!
Koppia uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Home.
Koppia is still on wobbly legs! Can Home finish him?
Koppia ducks under a wild hook from Home.
Koppia looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Koppia gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Home gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Koppia is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). New Home!
A very excited looking New Home made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: The Island Season 12, 185 lbs, Round 3
Date: Aug 24, 2021

#R1#
Koppia lands with an overhand left.#CUT#It looks like Mike Ziskie has been cut.
Koppia thuds a left hand into Ziskie's body.
Koppia throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Koppia scores with a nice right hand.
Ziskie tries to clinch up.
Koppia swings for the body but Ziskie moves out of range.
Ziskie wants to clinch.
An attempted straight right counter from Koppia misses the target.
Ziskie fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ziskie takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #KD#
Koppia cracks Ziskie with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Koppia has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Ziskie to stand back up!#ROC#Ziskie is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ziskie walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Ziskie limp body while Koppia jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ottaa Koppia!

Event: The Island Season 12, 185 lbs, Round 2
Date: Aug 23, 2021

#R1#
Koppia throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sakuraba throws out a loose jab but Koppia uses good head movement to avoid it.
Koppia doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Ottaa Koppia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sakuraba has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Koppia finds it's way round the side to connect with Sakuraba's head.
Koppia takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Koppia pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Koppia looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Koppia lands an overhand right.
A decent looking cross lands there for Koppia.
Koppia throws a looping overhand right but Sakuraba ducks down to avoid it.
Sakuraba looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The fighters circling - Koppia throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sakuraba half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Koppia ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sakuraba misses with a hook.
Koppia connects with a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Koppia misses with a left hand #TD#
and Sakuraba counters with a shoot takedown. Koppia fights it but they end up in guard.
Sakuraba scoring with some ground and pound.
Sakuraba in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sakuraba wants to control from the top but Koppia keeps moving. #T1#
Sakuraba working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sakuraba landing with the ground and pound.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Koppia can do anything to dispel that myth.
Sakuraba throwing strikes from guard but Koppia blocks nicely.
Koppia wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Sakuraba trying to control but Koppia is working from the bottom.
Sakuraba 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.
Sakuraba with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Koppia controls Sakuraba momentarily but Sakuraba frees himself.
Sakuraba pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Koppia is keeping the position for now. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Koppia utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sakuraba throws a big right hand that misses.
Koppia trying to control the position. #SUB#
Sakuraba thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Sakuraba working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Sakuraba working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Sakuraba trying to control but Koppia is working from the bottom.
Sakuraba postures up in Koppia's guard and throws a big left but Koppia blocks it.
Sakuraba postures up in Koppia's guard and throws a big left but Koppia blocks it.
Sakuraba lands a couple of elbows.
Koppia really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sakuraba. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T3#
Sakuraba postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sakuraba throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Koppia works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Koppia pulls Sakuraba in to control the position.
Sakuraba throws a strike but Koppia rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Koppia wanted to stand there but Sakuraba had control of the position. #SUB#
Sakuraba is looking for a triangle but Koppia pushes his legs off easily.
Koppia's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB#
Sakuraba has his foot on Koppia's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Koppia works his way back into a safe position though.
Sakuraba lands with a heel strike from the guard.
Sakuraba is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SU2#
Koppia stands and steps away. Sakuraba gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #TD#
Koppia gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#T4#
Sakuraba trying to control but Koppia is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sakuraba accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sakuraba works over Koppia with some ground and pound from guard.
Sakuraba trying to control the position from guard on top but Koppia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sakuraba throwing strikes but missing.
Sakuraba throwing strikes but missing.
Sakuraba throws a big elbow that misses.
Sakuraba missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hayato Sakuraba dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Good shot there by Koppia.
Koppia is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Sakuraba throws a hook but Koppia blocks it.
Koppia tries to move into range but Sakuraba moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Koppia swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sakuraba doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Koppia cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ottaa Koppia seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Koppia throws a looping overhand right but Sakuraba ducks down to avoid it.
Sakuraba slips a jab from Koppia.
Sakuraba sizes up Koppia with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice takedown defense from Koppia. No joy for Sakuraba on that attempt.
Koppia throws a counter combo.
Koppia moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice sprawl there from Koppia as Sakuraba shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hayato Sakuraba. That's going to take a lot out of him.#KD2#
Koppia lands a big uppercut and Sakuraba crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Sakuraba looks OK. Koppia waves Sakuraba back to his feet!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#KD2#
Koppia feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Sakuraba sprawling to the canvas! Sakuraba rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Koppia finish him?! #ROC2#Sakuraba is rocked!#T1##TD#
Sakuraba drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Oh Sakuraba is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Koppia takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Hayato Sakuraba overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Sakuraba swings around for an armbar but Koppia sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Sakuraba's guard.
Sakuraba seems to have got his legs back now.
Koppia looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Sakuraba looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Koppia looking to pass the guard.
Sakuraba is trying to control the position but Koppia postures up. #SUB#
Sakuraba is looking for a triangle but Koppia pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Sakuraba looking for a guillotine here but Koppia defends easily. #SUB#
Sakuraba looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T2#
Koppia slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Koppia wants to stand and escape but instead Sakuraba has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sakuraba throwing strikes from guard but Koppia blocks nicely.
Sakuraba trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sakuraba throwing strikes from guard but Koppia blocks nicely.
Koppia is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sakuraba passes Koppia's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T3#
Sakuraba missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Koppia keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Koppia blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sakuraba.
Sakuraba missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Sakuraba not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Koppia tries to roll over but Sakuraba keeps him under control.
Sakuraba throwing shots but Koppia is blocking nicely.
Sakuraba drops an elbow to the side of Koppia's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sakuraba missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ground and pound from Sakuraba. #T4#
Koppia blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sakuraba.
Koppia keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Koppia keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Sakuraba throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB#
Sakuraba is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Koppia tries to get to full guard but Sakuraba has control of the leg.
Koppia blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sakuraba.
Sakuraba is looking to take a break and control but Koppia is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sakuraba is looking to stall here but Koppia recovers full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ottaa Koppia showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes 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#
Sakuraba scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Koppia looks to land a left hand but Sakuraba moved out of range nicely.
Sakuraba looks to land a right hand but Koppia moved out of range.
Koppia takes a swing at Sakuraba's ribcage but misses.
Sakuraba throws a jab but it's blocked by Koppia.
Koppia throws a looping overhand right but Sakuraba ducks down to avoid it.
Sakuraba shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Koppia counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sakuraba shoots for a double leg takedown but Koppia sprawls well. He's pushed Sakuraba's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Koppia looks to throw the jab but Sakuraba is out of range.
A big left from Sakuraba misses.
Koppia throws a body punch but Sakuraba moves out of range.
Koppia misses with a looping right.#T1#
Sakuraba moves out of range as Koppia strikes.
Koppia throws a hook but Sakuraba avoids it easily.
Sakuraba throws a combination that misses
and Koppia counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sakuraba slips under a jab from Koppia.
Sakuraba shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Koppia pinned against the cage. Koppia gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hayato Sakuraba. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Left hook, right uppercut from Sakuraba.
Sakuraba slips a jab from Koppia.
Koppia throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sakuraba sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sakuraba drops down looking for a counter takedown but Koppia sprawls and moves away.
Koppia throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Koppia throws a body shot but no joy.
Sakuraba is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#T2#
Sakuraba throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Koppia takes a swing at Sakuraba's ribcage but misses.
Koppia connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sakuraba. Sakuraba circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sakuraba misses with a wild combination.
Sakuraba dives in and grabs Koppia's left leg, looking for a takedown. Koppia pushes down on Sakuraba's head and hops out.
Sakuraba drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Koppia connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A slow jab from Koppia misses its intended target.
Koppia throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sakuraba tries to move into range but Koppia moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Koppia fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sakuraba manages to avoid it.
Sakuraba misses with a hook. Koppia ducked under it nicely. #T3##TD#
Sakuraba shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Koppia manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Sakuraba pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Koppia is keeping the position for now.
Koppia looking to control.
Sakuraba lands a couple of elbows.
Sakuraba looking to sit in guard and control but Koppia gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##SUB#
Sakuraba is looking for a triangle but Koppia pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Sakuraba looking for a guillotine here but Koppia defends easily.
Koppia preventing the sweep. #T4#
Koppia wants to get up but he can't break Sakuraba's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SUB#
Sakuraba is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Koppia defends well.#SUB#
Sakuraba escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Koppia gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SU2#
Sakuraba is working an open guard so Koppia takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Sakuraba shoots in but no luck this time.
Sakuraba lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Koppia throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sakuraba displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Koppia throws out the jab.
Sakuraba tries to counter with a takedown but Koppia is quick to defend against it.
Koppia ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sakuraba moves away.
Ottaa Koppia is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Koppia tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sakuraba was well out of range. Poor timing from Koppia.
Sakuraba tries to counter with a takedown but Koppia is quick to defend against it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ottaa Koppia comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Koppia 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 Peter Branson scores the fight for Ottaa Koppia!
Judge David Hoff scores the fight for Ottaa Koppia!
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight for Ottaa Koppia!

Ottaa Koppia wins by unanimous decision!

Event: The Island Season 12, 185 lbs, Round 1
Date: Aug 22, 2021

#R1#
Meredith lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A jab from Meredith misses.
Meredith tries to bum rush Koppia with a series of wild strikes but Koppia uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Koppia throws out a counter right but Meredith avoids it with no problem.
Koppia jabs at Meredith's body.
Koppia slips under a jab from Meredith.
A little jabbing left from Koppia on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Meredith fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Koppia on the side of the head.
Koppia is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Meredith.
Meredith seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Meredith lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Koppia circles away quickly and effectively.
Meredith lands a nice hook to Koppia's body. Koppia takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Koppia scores with a jab to the body.
Koppia dodges the punch combination from Meredith.
Meredith with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Meredith with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Koppia to score with a decent uppercut.#CUT2#It looks like Ted Meredith has been cut.
Koppia closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Meredith! Koppia dives in looking to finish! Meredith is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ottaa Koppia!

Event: Highland 76
Date: Jul 09, 2021

#R1#
A right-left combo lands from Semyorka.
Koppia definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Semyorka tries to clinch but Koppia moves out of range.
Semyorka looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
An attempted straight right counter from Koppia misses the target.
Semyorka throws a left and a right that both miss
and Koppia counters with a stiff right hand.
Semyorka fails with an attempt to clinch.
Semyorka tries to clinch up but Koppia circles away and keeps his distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Semyorka will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Semyorka swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Koppia.#T1#
Koppia keeps the fight on the outside.
Koppia was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Semyorka lets his hands go wild with a nice combination. Left! Right! Uppercut! Spinning backfist! Koppia goes down and covers up as Semyorka starts wailing on him! The ref watches the action closely before stepping in and putting a stop to the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Neuzvarams Semyorka!
Neuzvarams Semyorka decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Highland 71
Date: Jun 27, 2021

#R1#
McKay tries to clinch but Koppia moves out of range.
Koppia let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
McKay looks to land a right hand but Koppia moved out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Koppia! But no joy.
Koppia uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McKay.
Koppia looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Koppia throws the left hand but McKay avoids the punch easily.
McKay fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Koppia! But no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McKay misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Koppia to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT2#It looks like Cathair McKay has been cut.
McKay misses with an uppercut
and Koppia counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Koppia has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.#T1#
Koppia bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Koppia looks like he wants to counter punch here.
McKay throws a poor cross that misses
and Koppia counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McKay digs a good body shot into Koppia's ribs.
McKay throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #KD2#
and Koppia counters with a crisp one two that drops McKay! Koppia thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves McKay to his feet! McKay is in big trouble!#ROC2#McKay is rocked!
McKay swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McKay looks to score with a jab to the body but Koppia is just out of range.
McKay throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Koppia sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T2#
McKay ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
McKay misses with a wild body shot.
Koppia has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from McKay finds it's way round the side to connect with Koppia's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Koppia throws a poor cross that misses
and McKay counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Koppia misses with a body shot.
McKay throws an off balance right hand
and Koppia counters with a right hand to the body. #T3#
Nice uppercut there from McKay.#KD#
McKay lands a big uppercut and Koppia crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Koppia looks OK. McKay waves Koppia back to his feet!#ROC#Koppia is rocked!
McKay ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Koppia out cold! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Cathair McKay!
Cathair McKay is the new middleweight champion!
Cathair McKay thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Highland 64
Date: Jun 15, 2021

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Barbosa tries to clinch there but Koppia circles away.
Barbosa tries for a takedown but Koppia sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Koppia misses the target.
Barbosa shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Koppia defends it nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Koppia misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbosa is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Koppia swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T1#
Barbosa tries to clinch up.
Koppia throws a shot from downtown. Barbosa moves away and avoids it.
Barbosa with the counter takedown but Koppia avoids it easily.
Koppia throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Barbosa has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Nice defenses there by Barbosa.
Barbosa changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Barbosa will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ottaa Koppia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lucas Barbosa.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#CL2#
Koppia tries to keep at a distance but Barbosa has taken the fight into the clinch.
Barbosa drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Barbosa.
Barbosa tries to break the clinch but Koppia is controlling the position.
Barbosa wants to break free but Koppia has control.
Barbosa tries to pull guard but Koppia holds him up against the cage and eventually Barbosa drops back down to his feet. #BC2#
Barbosa breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Barbosa changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Koppia tries to avoid it but Barbosa manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Koppia to the ground. Koppia escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Barbosa tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Koppia counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T3#
Barbosa is looking to clinch but Koppia is avoiding it.
It looked like Koppia was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Barbosa.
Barbosa wants to clinch
and Barbosa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#It looks like Lucas Barbosa has been cut.
Ottaa Koppia is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Koppia works Barbosa's body with a nice hook.
Barbosa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Koppia.
Barbosa changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T4##TD2#
Barbosa shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Koppia's guard.
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.
Koppia is pulling down on Barbosa's head to control his posture.
Barbosa throwing strikes but missing.
Barbosa trying to control but Koppia is working from the bottom.
Koppia definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Koppia is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Barbosa throws a big elbow that misses.
Barbosa trying to control the position from guard on top but Koppia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ottaa Koppia dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lucas Barbosa's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Barbosa moves to clinch but Koppia breaks away
letting Koppia counter with a right hand.
Barbosa closes the distance looking to clinch
enabling Koppia to counter with a crisp jab.
Koppia is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Barbosa moves into the clinch successfully. #T1#
Koppia leaning against his opponent.
Koppia lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Koppia.
Barbosa working aggressively here.
A body shot lands from Koppia.
Koppia blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Koppia pressing his opponent against the cage.
Koppia stalling the fight.
Nice body punch from Koppia - that landed with a thud.
Barbosa drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Koppia controlling the action here for a moment.
A short right from Koppia on the inside. #T2#
Barbosa misses with a punch on the inside. #BC#
Koppia escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Koppia misses the shot to the body.
Barbosa tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Barbosa wants to clinch
and Koppia counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Koppia swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Koppia swats away the attempt to clinch by Barbosa.#T3#
Barbosa tries to clinch but Koppia is having none of it.
It looked like Koppia was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Barbosa.
Barbosa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Koppia.
Barbosa feints the counter takedown.
Koppia swats away the attempt to clinch by Barbosa.
Koppia is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#CL2#
Barbosa gets a clinch.
A short body shot lands from Koppia as the two fighters clinch.
Koppia scores with a shot to the side of Barbosa's head.
Barbosa is looking to take this one to the mat.#TD2#
Barbosa jumps into guard, dragging Koppia to the mat.
Koppia trying to control the position from guard on top but Barbosa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Koppia won't allow Barbosa to sweep him here.
Koppia knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Barbosa on the ground.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Koppia wants to control from the top but Barbosa keeps moving.
Barbosa keeping full guard, as Koppia tries to pass.
Barbosa has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ottaa Koppia dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Lucas Barbosa's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R3#
Barbosa wants to clinch up but Koppia keeps it at a distance.
Koppia is looking to counter punch.
Koppia lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Koppia misses the shot to the body.
Barbosa is looking to clinch but Koppia is avoiding it.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbosa shoots for a takedown but Koppia saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Barbosa wants to clinch up but Koppia keeps it at a distance.#T1#
Koppia scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Barbosa tries to clinch but Koppia moves away
and Koppia cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT#That has opened up Lucas Barbosa's cut even more.
Koppia fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barbosa manages to avoid it.
Barbosa darts in looking for a takedown but Koppia gets double underhooks and turns Barbosa into the cage.
Koppia throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T2#
Barbosa moves away from the strike by Koppia.
Barbosa shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ottaa Koppia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lucas Barbosa.
Barbosa changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Koppia tries to avoid it but Barbosa manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Koppia to the ground. Koppia escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Koppia is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Koppia throws a lazy right hand but Barbosa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Barbosa tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Barbosa tries to clinch
and Koppia counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T3#
Barbosa is looking to clinch.
Koppia connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Koppia lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#CUT#The cut above Lucas Barbosa's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Koppia misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barbosa.
Barbosa feints the counter takedown.
Koppia tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barbosa was well out of range. Poor timing from Koppia.
Barbosa changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T4#
Barbosa tries to clinch up
and Koppia counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Barbosa thinking.
Barbosa tries to close the distance and clinch but Koppia swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Barbosa tries to score a power double leg takedown but Koppia sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Barbosa somewhat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ottaa Koppia clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Lucas Barbosa's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R4#
Barbosa takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Koppia circles away from the clinch attempt
and Koppia counters with a right hand to the body. #T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbosa avoids the body shot from Koppia.
Good shot there by Koppia.
Barbosa doesn't manage to clinch there - Koppia circles away.
Koppia was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Barbosa wants to clinch up but Koppia keeps it at a distance.
Koppia swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Barbosa darts in trying to clinch
and Koppia counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T2#
Koppia scores with a body shot.
Koppia looks to land a left hand but Barbosa moved out of range nicely.
Koppia connects with a jab.#T3#
Koppia looks to land a left hand but Barbosa moved out of range nicely.
Barbosa tries to clinch up but Koppia circles away and keeps his distance.
Koppia swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Koppia misses with a body shot.
Barbosa takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#CUT#Lucas Barbosa's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Barbosa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Barbosa drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Koppia defends it well.#T4##CL2#
Barbosa has managed to clinch.
Koppia slowing the pace effectively.
Koppia is defending well against a takedown attempt.#BC2#
Barbosa manages to break the clinch.
Barbosa moves out of range as Koppia strikes.
Barbosa tries to clinch up.
Koppia appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Barbosa fails with an attempt to clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ottaa Koppia had his way with Lucas Barbosa in that round.
The cut man is working on Lucas Barbosa's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R5#
Koppia swats away the attempt to clinch by Barbosa.
Ottaa Koppia is winning the standup battle so far.#CL2#
Barbosa clinches up with Koppia and pushes him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Koppia pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Barbosa fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Koppia, pushing him back against the cage.#T1#
A right handed body shot lands from Koppia.
Barbosa has Koppia pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Koppia manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Koppia is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Barbosa can do to turn this around?
Barbosa misses with some punches.
Barbosa is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Koppia to keep the fight standing.
A body shot lands from Koppia.
Barbosa is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
A left hand lands to the body for Koppia.
Koppia lands with a right to the head.
Koppia lands a left hand that snaps the head of Barbosa backwards.
Koppia keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Barbosa's efforts to push away.
Nice body punch from Koppia - that landed with a thud.
Koppia lands a body punch.
A short right from Koppia on the inside.
Ottaa Koppia has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Koppia lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Barbosa.#BC#
Koppia pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Koppia tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barbosa was well out of range. Poor timing from Koppia.
Barbosa feints the counter takedown.
Koppia misses with a looping left.
Ottaa Koppia is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Koppia lands a nice looking body shot.
Barbosa shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Koppia counter with a right hand.
Ottaa Koppia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lucas Barbosa.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barbosa tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Koppia manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Koppia swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T3#
Barbosa has his takedown stuffed
and Koppia cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Barbosa wants to clinch
and Barbosa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Koppia bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Barbosa's head.
Barbosa wants to clinch.
A quick step to the side and Koppia tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T4#
Barbosa tries to clinch but Koppia moves out of range.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Barbosa tries to close the distance and clinch but Koppia swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lucas Barbosa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Barbosa tries to clinch but Koppia moves away
and Koppia counters with a lovely shot to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ottaa Koppia showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Koppia, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 David Hoff scores the fight 50:44
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 50:44
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 50:44

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ottaa Koppia!
Ottaa Koppia is the new middleweight champion!

Event: Highland 60
Date: Jun 08, 2021

#R1#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bastiat.
A countering left hand to the body from Koppia misses.
Bastiat with a poor takedown
and Koppia counters with a nice uppercut.
Bastiat misses with a jab, cross combination.
Koppia throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A decent looking cross lands there for Koppia.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Koppia lands a nice hook to Bastiat's body. Bastiat takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bastiat swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Koppia counters with a huge left! Bastiat is in big trouble! He's backing up but Koppia isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Bastiat from any more damage. A dominating finish by Koppia!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ottaa Koppia!

Event: Highland 51
Date: May 24, 2021

#R1#
Pecker is looking to clinch but Koppia is avoiding it.
Koppia has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Tezâ€™s Stand N Bang ! in the buildup to the fight.
Pecker throws a head kick that misses
and Koppia counters with a straight right hand.
Pecker closes the distance looking to clinch #KD#
and Koppia counters with a nice right hand that sends Pecker toppling to the canvas! Pecker scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Koppia finish him?!#ROC#Pecker is rocked!
Pecker swings widly with a right hand
and Koppia makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#KD#
Koppia lands a big uppercut and Pecker crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Pecker looks OK. Koppia waves Pecker back to his feet!
Pecker is still on wobbly legs! Can Koppia finish him?
Pecker with a poor takedown
and Koppia counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ottaa Koppia!

Event: Highland 40
Date: May 09, 2021

#R1#
Crackudo throws a looping overhand right but Koppia ducks down to avoid it.
Crackudo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Koppia sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Koppia feints a jab promting Crackudo to slip. Koppia then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Crackudo slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#CUT#It looks like Vai Crackudo has been cut.
Crackudo misses with a left hand
and Koppia makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Crackudo looks to throw the jab but Koppia is out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Koppia misses the target.
Crackudo misses with a right hand
and Crackudo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Crackudo misses with a body shot.
Crackudo misses the jab.
Koppia blocks a jab.
Crackudo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Koppia lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt! #T1#
Crackudo closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Crackudo misses with a straight right.
Koppia moves away from the strike by Crackudo.
Crackudo has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Koppia misses with a hook
and Crackudo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Crackudo throws a looping overhand right but Koppia ducks down to avoid it.
Crackudo throws a jab when Koppia was well out of range.
Vai Crackudo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Crackudo misses with a right hand
and Koppia cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Koppia misses with an uppercut. Crackudo saw that one coming.
A little jabbing left from Crackudo on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Crackudo throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Koppia counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT#That has opened up Vai Crackudo's cut even more.
Crackudo scores with a jab to the body.
Koppia has been working on his boxing with his coaches at SMASH Training in the buildup to the fight.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Crackudo throws an overhand right that lands on Koppia's shoulder, as Koppia tries to avoid the shot.
Crackudo misses with a few strikes there.
Koppia swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Crackudo misses with a left hand
and Koppia counters with a left to the body.
Crackudo misses with a few strikes there.
Crackudo misses with an uppercut
and Koppia cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Crackudo misses with a hook
letting Koppia counter with a right hand.
Crackudo jabs at Koppia's body.
A left lands for Koppia.
Crackudo misses with a right hand
and Koppia counters with a stiff right hand.
Crackudo throws an off balance right hand
and Koppia counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Crackudo thinking. #T3#
Crackudo throws a poor cross that misses
letting Koppia counter with a right hand.
Crackudo throws a left and a right that both miss
and Crackudo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#The cut above Vai Crackudo's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Crackudo works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Sloppy strikes from Crackudo. Those never looked like landing.
Koppia avoids a punch combination nicely.
Koppia drops his hands momentarily and Crackudo takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Koppia steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Crackudo.
Crackudo connects with a right that clearly hurt Koppia. He's backed up against the cage with nowhere to go as Crackudo proceeds to tee off with vicious combinations till Koppia collapses and taps out under the pressure!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vai Crackudo!
Vai Crackudo was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: Highland 28
Date: Apr 22, 2021

#R1#
A solid leg kick lands there for Hansen.
Koppia misses with a wild body shot.
Hansen thows a leg kick but Koppia checks it
and Koppia counters with a straight right hand.
A slow jab from Koppia misses its intended target.
Koppia has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hansen.
Koppia throws the left hand but Hansen avoids the punch easily.
Hansen looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Koppia is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Koppia walks into a straight right hand from Hansen.
Hansen takes one to the side of the head.
Hansen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Koppia.
Koppia checks a leg kick nicely.
Hansen throws a lazy head kick
and Koppia connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Koppia chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hansen can pounce on him. #T1#
Hansen bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Koppia's head.
A nice leg kick from Hansen, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hansen shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Koppia throws out a counter right but Hansen avoids it with no problem.
A shot to the liver by Koppia. Beautiful body shot.
Koppia bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A head kick misses from Hansen.
Koppia looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hansen is looking to land body kicks.
Koppia has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Koppia missing with a left hand there. Hansen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Koppia takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Hansen scores with a sloppy right hand. Koppia should have avoided that one.
Crunch! Hansen slams his shin into Koppia's torso.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Koppia avoids the head kick by Hansen. #T2#
Hansen throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hansen lands with a kick to the ribs.
Hansen throws a head kick that misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hansen.
Koppia blocks a head kick by Hansen.
Koppia throws a nice looking combination but Hansen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hansen misses with a body kick.
Koppia moves out of range of the leg kick from Hansen.
Clive Hansen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hansen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Koppia moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hansen fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Koppia is out of range.
Hansen connects with an inside leg kick.#T3#
A solid body kick from Hansen.
A good leg kick by Hansen.
Hansen tries to land a body kick
and Koppia cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hansen lands with a kick to the ribs.
Koppia throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hansen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Koppia misses with an uppercut. Hansen saw that one coming.
Hansen scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hansen moves out of range as Koppia strikes.
Hansen throws a nice head kick!
Hansen throws a sloppy head kick and Koppia moves out of range easily.
Hansen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hansen scores with a head kick. Koppia tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Hansen avoids the body shot from Koppia.
Hansen scores with a kick to the midsection.
Hansen throws a nice inside leg kick.
Koppia's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Hansen throws a sloppy head kick and Koppia moves out of range easily.
Koppia throws a combination. Hansen tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Koppia misses with a few strikes there.
Hansen bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Koppia's head.
Hansen throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Koppia.
Hansen throws a head kick but Koppia moves out of range.
Despite the aggression on Koppia's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Hansen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Clive Hansen dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Koppia misses with a body shot.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hansen.
Hansen throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hansen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hansen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Koppia takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Hansen. Koppia shrugs it off though.
Hansen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Koppia can do to turn this around?
Hansen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Koppia scores with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Hansen.
Clive Hansen is winning the standup battle so far.
Koppia lands with a nice combination. Hansen backs away looking to recover.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A low kick from Hansen is predictable there
and Koppia counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hansen lands with a slapping head kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Koppia scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Koppia throws the left hand but Hansen avoids the punch easily.
Hansen staying out of range there.
Hansen dodges the punch combination from Koppia.
Hansen throws a sloppy head kick and Koppia moves out of range easily.
Koppia throws a jab when Hansen was well out of range.
Hansen connects with a solid leg kick.
Hansen misses with a straight left.
Hansen with a nice calf kick.#T2#
Hansen moves out of range as Koppia strikes.
Koppia scores with a jab to the head.
Koppia takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Koppia misses with a hook. Hansen ducked under it nicely.
Hansen misses with the body kick
and Koppia counters with a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A solid body kick from Hansen.
A thudding body kick lands there by Hansen!
Koppia misses with a left hand
and Hansen makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Hansen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nice defenses there by Hansen.
Hansen connects with a solid leg kick. #T3#
Koppia checks the leg kick.
Koppia has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Hansen.
Hansen lands a nice looking kick to the body. Koppia takes a step back to recover.
Koppia takes a kick to the side of the head.
Hansen throws a head kick that misses
and Koppia counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hansen lands with a slapping head kick.
Hansen looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Hansen throws a leg kick that is checked
and Koppia counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#KD2#
Koppia lands a left and a right that send Hansen crashing to the mat, dazed. Koppia thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#Hansen is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Koppia throws a hook but Hansen avoids it easily.
Hansen thinks about countering with a body kick.
Oh Hansen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hansen tries a head kick but it misses.
Koppia ducks under a wild hook from Hansen.
Hansen seems to have got his legs back now.#T4#
Some bone on bone action there as Koppia checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #KD2#
Koppia lands a big uppercut and Hansen crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Hansen looks OK. Koppia waves Hansen back to his feet!
A head kick by Hansen misses
and Koppia counters with a huge right that knocks Hansen out cold! Koppia is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ottaa Koppia!

Event: CoMMA 5: Serrano vs Till
Date: Apr 05, 2021

#R1#
Canoe moves to clinch but Koppia breaks away
and Koppia counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL#
Canoe moves into the clinch.
A short left from Koppia. #BC2#
Koppia breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Douche Canoe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Koppia keeps the fight on the outside.
Canoe closes the distance but Koppia moves to the side
and Koppia counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Canoe closes the distance but Koppia moves to the side
and Koppia counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL#
Canoe has Koppia up against the cage in a clinch.
Koppia digs a right hand into Canoe's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Canoe's gas tank.
Canoe tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Canoe tries to pull guard but Koppia forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Koppia lands with a light punch inside.
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!
Canoe tries to pull guard but Koppia won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Douche Canoe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Canoe fails to pull guard.
Canoe tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Koppia smiles and moves away. #KD2#
Oooooh!!! Koppia has knocked Canoe down with a huge combo! Koppia steps away and waves a wobbly Canoe back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#Canoe is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Douche Canoe has been cut.#T1#
Canoe moves to clinch but Koppia breaks away
and Koppia rattles Canoe with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Canoe tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Koppia dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Canoe stiff and motionless on the mat!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Ottaa Koppia!

Event: CoMMA 3: Balestrin vs Job
Date: Mar 22, 2021

#R1#
Koppia moves forwards but Serrano connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A jab from Serrano misses.
A jab from Serrano finds it's way through Koppia's defenses.
Serrano throws a right hand that misses
enabling Koppia to counter with a crisp jab.
Serrano throws out a loose jab but Koppia uses good head movement to avoid it.
Koppia scores with a jab. Serrano acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Koppia fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Serrano on the side of the head.
Koppia bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Serrano's head backwards.#CUT2#It looks like Gregorio Serrano has been cut.
Serrano ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A little feinted left hand from Serrano on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Serrano circles away from the clinch attempt
and Serrano counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T1#
Serrano jabbing away but nothing is landing. #CL2#
Koppia has managed to clinch. #BC#
Serrano's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Donk. Koppia catches Serrano right on the button with a cross.
Serrano lands with a right hand.
Koppia waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Serrano.
Serrano throws a body punch but Koppia moves out of range.
Koppia now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Koppia gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Serrano thows a left - swing and a miss!
Koppia tries to counter by closing the distance.
Serrano misses with a straight right. #T2#
Koppia just misses with a punch to the body.
Koppia looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Koppia throws a shot from downtown. Serrano moves away and avoids it.
Serrano staying out of range there.
Koppia on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A jab from Serrano does it's job there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Serrano lands with a nice body punch. #KD#
Serrano lands a big right hand that sends Koppia crashing to the mat! Serrano stays standing though and waves Koppia back to his feet!#ROC#Koppia is rocked!
Koppia staying out of range there.
Koppia is still on wobbly legs! Can Serrano finish him?
Serrano scores with a jab to the body.
A big right from Koppia misses.
Serrano throws a sloppy body shot
and Koppia counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Serrano thinking.
Koppia seems to have recovered his senses.#T3#
Serrano connects with the punch.
Serrano cracks Koppia with a hook to the temple - Koppia is on wobbly legs here! Serrano swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Koppia falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Serrano wins by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Gregorio Serrano!
Gregorio Serrano is the new middleweight champion!
Gregorio Serrano seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: CoMMA 1: Blyat vs Jesus
Date: Feb 26, 2021

#R1#
Favreau closes the distance but Koppia moves to the side
and Koppia counters with a nice uppercut.
Koppia cracks Favreau with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Good exchange - Koppia coming out on top.
Favreau tries to close the distance and clinch up but Koppia swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Koppia! But no joy.
Favreau tries to clinch up but Koppia circles away and keeps his distance.
Favreau moves in looking to clinch but Koppia pushes him off.
Koppia thuds his right hand into Favreau's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Favreau fails in his attempt to clinch.
A little jabbing left from Koppia on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Koppia avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Favreau tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koppia swats away the attempt to clinch by Favreau.
Favreau walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Koppia clobbers Favreau with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Favreau tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Koppia paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T1#
Favreau on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Favreau fails with an attempt to clinch.
Favreau is looking to clinch.
It seemed like Koppia was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Favreau tries to clinch but Koppia is having none of it.
Favreau tries to close the distance and clinch but Koppia swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A jab lands there for Koppia.
Favreau is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Favreau fails with an attempt to clinch.
Favreau wants to clinch.
Favreau misses with a kick to the body
and Koppia counters with a nice uppercut.
Koppia connects with a body shot that sends Favreau's belly button to the back.
Nice straight punches there by Koppia. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Koppia.
Favreau tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Koppia manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T2#
Favreau wants to clinch.
Koppia looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Eddie Favreau seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Favreau misses with a hook.
A jab from Koppia does it's job there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Favreau tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Koppia avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Favreau looks to throw the jab but Koppia is out of range.
Koppia is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Favreau had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Koppia throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Favreau on the side of the head.
The fight stays on the outside here - Favreau looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Koppia keeps the fight on the outside.
Koppia lands a nice looking body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Favreau looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T3#
Favreau wants to clinch up but Koppia keeps it at a distance.#CL#
Favreau clinches up against the cage.
Favreau creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Koppia is pushing Favreau up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A hook to the body from Koppia.
A right hook to the body lands for Koppia.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Favreau.
Koppia working hard to break the clinch.
Favreau pushes off an throws an elbow but Koppia leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Favreau creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Koppia dodges an elbow strike from Favreau.
Koppia blocks an elbow strike from Favreau.
Koppia is working Favreau over against the cage.
Favreau pushes off an throws an elbow but Koppia leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Koppia taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Koppia dodges an elbow strike from Favreau. #T4#
Favreau creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Favreau is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Favreau throws an elbow but it misses.
Koppia blocks an elbow strike.
Koppia scores with a shoulder strike.
Favreau throws an elbow that misses.
Koppia is pushing Favreau up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Koppia blocks an elbow strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Favreau misses with an elbow over the top.
Favreau lands an elbow inside. #CUT#It looks like Ottaa Koppia has been cut.
Koppia avoids the elbow strike from Favreau, against the cage.
Koppia can't break the clinch.
Favreau looking to stall.
Favreau misses with an elbow over the top.
Koppia has had enough of the clinch but Favreau keeps him there for the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ottaa Koppia dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ottaa Koppia's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Koppia circles away from the clinch attempt.
Koppia lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Favreau fails with an attempt to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Favreau looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Favreau tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Koppia paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Despite the aggression on Koppia's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Koppia's corner calls for a 1-2. Koppia obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Favreau wants to clinch up but Koppia keeps it at a distance.
Koppia lands a slapping body shot.
Favreau is looking to clinch but Koppia is avoiding it.
Koppia lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Favreau backs up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Favreau doesn't manage to clinch there - Koppia circles away.
Favreau tries to clinch but fails miserably
enabling Koppia to counter with a crisp jab. #ROC2#Favreau is rocked!
Favreau looks to clinch
and Koppia counters with a monster hook and another for good measure! Favreau falls to the ground, out cold! Stick some heavy metal music over the top of that clip and it's one for the highlight makers!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Ottaa Koppia!

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