Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 25, 2023

#R1#
Kopel tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kopel looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Kopel on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
King stuffs the takedown attempt from Kopel. Kopel gets slowly back to his feet.
King throws out a counter right but Kopel avoids it with no problem.
Kopel tries to clinch
and King counters with a stiff right hand.
Horrible takedown attempt by Kopel or perhaps it was just good defense by King, which made it look bad.
King lands the left hand.
We've been told by Kopel's head coaches at Tappelukerho that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Klayton King seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kopel takes a shot to the body in his stride.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kopel tries to move into range but King moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
King lands a jab to the nose.#ROC2#Kopel is rocked!
King drops Kopel with a huge uppercut! Kopel drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. King is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Klayton King!
Klayton King really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Phoenix (for sale) logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 20, 2023

#R1#
Kopel fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kopel looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Kopel shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Redfist but Redfist pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Redfist throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Redfist is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Kopel flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Kopel is out cold! Redfist holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sortek Redfist!
Sortek Redfist thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 13, 2023

#R1#
No luck for Kopel with that takedown attempt.
Kopel looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!#KD#
Benedict cracks Kopel with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Benedict has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Kopel to stand back up!#ROC#Kopel is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Sage Kopel has been cut.#CL#
Kopel gets tackled into the cage by Benedict. Benedict maintains the clinch.
Kopel is still on wobbly legs! Can Benedict finish him?
Benedict creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Kopel with a big uppercut! Kopel tries to clinch up but Benedict pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Kopel to the mat! Kopel covers up and Benedict unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Julius Benedict!
After winning the bout, Julius Benedict thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 10, 2023

#R1#
Hopkins lands with a kick to the ribs.
Kopel looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Hopkins fakes the body blow, causing Kopel to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Kopel goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Travis Hopkins!
After winning the bout, Travis Hopkins thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 06, 2023

#R1#
Sanchez scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kopel looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!#CL2#
Sanchez gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Sanchez lands with a short shot to the head.
A shot in the inside from Sanchez.
Kopel tries to pull guard but Sanchez holds him up against the cage and eventually Kopel drops back down to his feet.
A short right from Sanchez.
Sanchez has Kopel pressed against the cage.
Sanchez prevents the takedown attempt.
Sanchez displaying some good clinch control by pressing Kopel up against the cage.
Sanchez lands with a short shot to the head.
Sanchez lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kopel backwards. #ROC2#Kopel is rocked!
Sanchez scores with a nice hook to the head.
Oh Kopel is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sanchez lands a shoulder strike.
Sanchez pushes Kopel against the cage. Sanchez is working some dirty boxing. Sanchez pushes off with a quick right hook! Kopel goes down! Kopel tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Sanchez moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Diego Sanchez!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 16, 2023

#R1##TD#
Andersson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Kopel is looking to stand back up but Andersson counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Kopel. #REVB#
We've been hearing that Andersson has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Andersson is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Kopel!
Kopel looks winded!
Andersson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Andersson has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Andersson seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Kopel for as long as he can get away with.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kopel is controlling an arm, preventing Andersson from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Andersson looking to control and managing it successfully. #T1##SUB#
Andersson is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Kopel can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Andersson controlling the pace for now. #T2##SUB#
Andersson is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Kopel is forced to tap! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Stefan Andersson!
An out of breath and clearly excited Stefan Andersson thanked Urban Fighter for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 03, 2023

#R1#
Kopel shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Shchusev pinned against the cage. Shchusev gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kopel looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Shchusev thuds a left hand into Kopel's body.#TD#
Shchusev shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Shchusev was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Shchusev moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Check out the look on Shchusev's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kopel bucks up and tries to throw Shchusev off but instead Shchusev has got his back!
Shchusev loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Kopel hold on? #T1#
Shchusev connects with a couple of big shots that have Kopel covering up! Oh, this looks bad for Kopel! Shchusev fires away with several more unanswered shots and the referee has no choice but to step in! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Iurie Shchusev!
Iurie Shchusev took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, IC&E Nutrition (& 10% Laundry) for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 25, 2023

#R1##TD#
Borisov shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Kopel manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Kopel looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Borisov looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB#
Borisov drops back looking for a leg! Kopel is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kopel manages to kick Borisov off! Borisov jumps back into Kopel's guard.
Borisov's corner is telling him to maintain position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Borisov drops back looking for a leg! Kopel is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kopel manages to kick Borisov off! Borisov jumps back into Kopel's guard. #T1#
Borisov content to stall in guard here.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Borisov has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#SUB#
Borisov is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB#
Borisov drops back looking for a leg! Kopel is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kopel manages to kick Borisov off! Borisov jumps back into Kopel's guard.
Kopel being controlled here, momentarily. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD#
Kopel gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Borisov controlling from the top position. #T3##SUB#
Borisov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Borisov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Borisov tries to stand but Kopel is controlling from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#TD#
Borisov shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Borisov is looking for a kimura but Kopel is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Borisov to get the leverage.
Borisov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Borisov.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Borisov in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Kopel tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Borisov!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Hristo Borisov!
Hristo Borisov took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, PWNAGE Elite for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 20, 2023

#R1#
Kopel looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Voltage is fending him off so far but Kopel persists. Nope, Voltage circles away and we're back to standing.
Kopel looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Voltage lands a monster head kick that reverborates around the arena! The crowd goes wild as Kopel crumples to the floor! Voltage milks the crowd's applause and if that isn't knockout of the night, I will be very surprised!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). High Voltage !
A relieved looking High Voltage 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: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 09, 2023

#R1#
Kopel tries to close the distance and clinch up but Chandler swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kopel looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Kopel with a lazy takedown attempt
and Chandler counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Chandler engages and cracks Kopel with a massive lead left hook - Kopel tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Chandler is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lawson Chandler!
A relieved looking Lawson Chandler 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: NYF 10: Mendez vs Kuznecov
Date: Mar 04, 2023

#R1#
Kopel slaps away a takedown attempt from Taylor, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kopel looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Taylor avoids the head kick by Kopel.
Taylor tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kopel swivels and escapes.
Kopel throws a lazy head kick #TD#
and Taylor counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Kopel!
Taylor working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. #SU#
Taylor decides to stand up, so the ref orders Kopel to his feet. #TD#
Taylor closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kopel is trying to improve his position.
Taylor wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kopel keeps working. #T1##SUB#
Taylor is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kopel is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Taylor trying to control the position but Kopel is working away. #SUB#
Taylor is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kopel is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The referee asks Taylor politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Taylor prefers to stall for the moment though.#SU#
Taylor decides to take the fight back to the feet. #TD#
Kopel gets caught napping as Taylor dives in and scores a takedown. Kopel manages to retain guard.#T2##SU#
Taylor decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Taylor tries to clinch but Kopel is having none of it.
Taylor tries for a takedown but Kopel sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hayden Taylor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Taylor throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kopel on the side of the head. #TD#
Taylor closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Taylor lands in his opponent's guard.

Kopel pushes Taylor off and scrambles back to his feet.
Kopel has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Horrible takedown attempt by Taylor or perhaps it was just good defense by Kopel, which made it look bad. #T3##TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Taylor enables Kopel to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Taylor manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Kopel postures up. #SUB#
Taylor escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kopel gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Taylor looking for a guillotine here but Kopel defends easily.
Taylor on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Taylor tries to get out of the position.
Taylor controlling the position.#T4##SUB#
Taylor working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kopel doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kopel manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Taylor looking to control. #SUB#
Taylor looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Taylor is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Hayden Taylor will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##TD#
Taylor closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Kopel to the mat! Kopel manages to get full guard.
Taylor trying to control the position from guard on top but Kopel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kopel keeping full guard, as Taylor tries to pass.
Kopel wants to sweep here but Taylor controlling him for the moment.
Taylor trying to control the position from guard on top but Kopel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taylor wants to pass the guard but Kopel is keeping the position.
Taylor with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kopel is breathing heavily.#T1#
Taylor tries to free his leg and advance position but Kopel is retaining full guard.
Taylor is looking to advance position but Kopel has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
Taylor wants to control but Kopel is having none of it.
Taylor regains half guard.
Taylor knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kopel on the ground.
Taylor is pressing down on Kopel's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Taylor is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kopel defends well.#T2#
Kopel wants to control from the top but Taylor keeps moving. #SUB#
Taylor looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Taylor escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kopel gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Taylor trying to keep a closed guard but Kopel is proving a slippery customer. #T3#
Taylor is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Taylor is pressing down on Kopel's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kopel is holding on for now.
Taylor perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Taylor wants to pass the guard but Kopel is defending well. #SUB#
Taylor seems to be working for a kimura but Kopel defends the submission attempt.#T4#
Taylor thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Taylor content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Taylor wants to control but Kopel is keeping him busy.
Taylor tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kopel knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD#
Taylor shoots in and gets a takedown into Kopel's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hayden Taylor dominated that second 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. This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Taylor fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Kopel to the ground. Taylor is now in Kopel's guard.
Taylor tries to free his leg and advance position but Kopel is retaining full guard.
Taylor wants to get up but he can't break Kopel's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Taylor is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kopel can do to turn this around?
Taylor postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SU#
Taylor decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #TD#
Taylor shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Kopel's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taylor wants to control from the top but Kopel keeps moving.
Taylor slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T1#
Taylor slips nicely into half guard.
Kopel has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Taylor is working away from the top position though.
Taylor passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Kopel!
Taylor looking to ground and pound but Kopel is blocking nicely.
Taylor can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kopel is looking to escape.
Kopel tries to hold on but Taylor postures up.#T2#
Kopel really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Taylor can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kopel is looking to escape.
Kopel stops Taylor from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Taylor trying to control but Kopel is having none of it. #T3#
Kopel is desperately trying to improve his position but Taylor has a good base and remains in mount.
Kopel is still trying to improve position.#SU#
Taylor stands up from mount. Strange move.
Taylor tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kopel swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hayden Taylor is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Taylor fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kopel, pushing him back against the cage.#TD2#
Kopel pulls guard effortlessly.
Taylor pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kopel is keeping the position for now. #T4#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Taylor wants to control from the top but Kopel keeps moving.
Taylor throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Taylor has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Kopel working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Taylor.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Taylor trying to control the position from guard on top but Kopel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Taylor feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hayden Taylor showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Taylor, 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:27
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:28
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hayden Taylor!

Event: NYF 7: Sam vs McCoy
Date: Feb 04, 2023

#R1#
Kopel closes the distance looking to clinch
and Williamson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Williamson misses with a hook to the body
and Kopel cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kopel has his takedown stuffed
and Williamson counters with a right, left combo that wobbles Kopel badly! Williamson follows up with a massive right hook, straight to the bridge of the nose that knocks Kopel out cold! Oh wow, what a finish! Very reminiscent of Koscheck vs Yoshida as Williamson finished him against the cage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Buzz Williamson!

Event: NYF 5
Date: Jan 07, 2023

#R1##TD2#
Kopel tries to sprawl but Gurgel drives through with a takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Gurgel is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB2#
Gurgel is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Kopel holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Gurgel uses his free foot to push down on Kopel's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Kopel.
Kopel wants to try and get back to his feet.
Kopel is trying to escape the mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kopel wants to try and get back to his feet.
Gurgel tries to control but Kopel wriggling away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kopel wants to hold on but Gurgel pushes him away.#T1#
Kopel is controlling an arm, preventing Gurgel from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Kopel really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Gurgel working for a guillotine from mount but Kopel is in no mood to give up.
Gurgel tries to control but Kopel wriggling away. #SUB2#
Gurgel working for a guillotine from mount but Kopel is in no mood to give up.
Kopel wants to hold on but Gurgel pushes him away.
Kopel prevents Gurgel from taking his back.#SUB2#
Gurgel looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#T2##SUB2#
Gurgel looking for a guillotine from mount but Kopel is having none of it.
Gurgel takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Kopel knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gurgel on the ground.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gurgel avoids the attempt from Kopel to control.
Gurgel controlling the pace for now. #SUB2#
Gurgel is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Kopel can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kopel is trying to escape the mount but Gurgel keeps good control and instead manages to take Kopel's back. #T3##SUB2#
Kopel is trying to defend against the choke here but Gurgel has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Gurgel Tightens the hold and Kopel taps out furiously! Gurgel displays superior BJJ to win the fight.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Fabio Gurgel!

Event: NYF 3: Sam vs Moustafa
Date: Dec 31, 2022

#R1#
Mies scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kopel shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mies as he avoids it easily.
Kopel throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mies's waist but Mies gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kopel off to one side.
Kopel with a lazy takedown attempt
and Mies counters with a nice uppercut.
Ihme Mies has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sage Kopel.
A big right followed by a crushing left from Mies knocks Kopel out cold! Ouch - that one's going to be featured in highlight reels for years to come!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ihme Mies!
After the big win, Ihme Mies made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors FinnFighter Nutrition (Five 160Q supps!) and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 05, 2022

#R1#
Mc Scrapper tries to grapple but his opponent circles #TD2#
and Kopel counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Mc Scrapper tries to kick Kopel off in order to stand up. Kopel Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Kopel happy to just control the position for now.
Mc Scrapper is trying to buck Kopel off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mc Scrapper wants to get back to his feet but Kopel is dominant here and he's now got Mc Scrapper's back!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Kopel is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Mc Scrapper is defending well though. Kopel let's go of the attempt for now.
Kopel misses with a punch to the head. #T1#
Kopel slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Kopel somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Mc Scrapper is trying to get back to his feet but Kopel has full control of the position and if anything, Mc Scrapper has just worked his way into a worse spot.
What can Mc Scrapper do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight! #SUB2#
Kopel has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Mc Scrapper is in real trouble here. Kopel gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Mc Scrapper is tapping out! Kopel wins by rear naked choke!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Sage Kopel!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 03, 2022

#R1##TD2#
Kopel closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Dredd quickly recovers to half guard.
Kopel not doing much here.
It looks like Kopel might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Kopel prevents Dredd from improving his position.
Kopel slips a nice elbow through Dredd's hands, connecting with Dredd's forehead.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Kopel is looking for a kimura here. #SUB2#
Kopel is working for a kimura but Dredd is defending it quite comfortably. #T1#
Dredd is looking to control Kopel's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dredd avoid being mounted?
Dredd has a hand on Kopel's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Kopel takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Kopel working Dredd over with strikes here.
Kopel landing shots from mount.
Kopel misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym. #T2##SUB2#
Kopel is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Dredd has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Dredd wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Kopel avoiding Dredd 's attempts to control his hands.
Kopel is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Dredd. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.#CUT2#It looks like Joesph Dredd has been cut.#T3#
Kopel really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Dredd.
Dredd is covering up but some of the strikes from Kopel are getting through and doing damage.
Kopel has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Dredd wants to escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kopel has good solid back control here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Dredd trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Good control from Kopel.#T4#
Kopel cracks Dredd with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Dredd from the back mount here, looking to soften him up. #SUB2#
Kopel is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Dredd trying to control but not successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kopel keeps control of the position easily here as Dredd tries to buck him off.
Kopel missing with strikes from the back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sage Kopel dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joesph Dredd's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Kopel lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Kopel shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kopel slips under a jab.#CL2#
Dredd gets tackled into the cage by Kopel. Kopel maintains the clinch.
Dredd wants to stall.
Dredd is trying to maintain a safe position but Kopel gets an underhook and turns Dredd into the cage.
Maybe Dredd would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much.
Kopel tries to break the clinch but Dredd is controlling the position. #TD2#
Kopel has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Dredd uses from the top position. #SUB2#
Kopel throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dredd trying to control but Kopel is working from the bottom.
Kopel trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. #T1#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kopel is on top in guard. #REVB#
Kopel sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Kopel tries to free his leg and advance position but Dredd is retaining full guard. #SU2#
Kopel gets to his feet. Dredd looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Kopel fails to land the takedown.
Dredd misses with a hook. Kopel ducked under it nicely.
Kopel appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Dredd paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Sage Kopel is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T2#
Dredd cracks Kopel with a good jab.#TD2#
Kopel shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Dredd is trying to defend but Kopel finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Dredd pushes Kopel off but Kopel dives into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dredd tries to bench press Kopel off him but Kopel keeps the position.
Dredd is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Dredd wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Kopel has ideas of his own. He's got hold of Dredd's far side arm and it looks like he's got an Americana. Ohh! Ohhhh! OOOOOOOOOH! A human being's arm is not meant to bend like that! Dredd is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Kopel!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Sage Kopel!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 01, 2022

#R1#
A punch combination from Gurgel misses.
Kopel scores with a three punch combo! #CUT#It looks like Fabio Gurgel has been cut.
Gurgel fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kopel avoids it really well and circles away.#TD2#
Gurgel gets a double leg takedown into Kopel's guard.
Gurgel looking to pass the guard.
Kopel trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Kopel is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gurgel looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Gurgel is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Gurgel stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kopel swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gurgel trying to control the position from guard on top but Kopel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kopel throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#SUB#
Kopel working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gurgel doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gurgel manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gurgel wants to pass the guard but Kopel is keeping the position.
Kopel keeping moving, preventing Gurgel from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kopel blocks a jab.#CL#
Kopel has closed the distance and engaged Gurgel in a clinch.
Gurgel goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kopel prevents it.
Kopel is trying to break free.
Kopel is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Sage Kopel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fabio Gurgel.#TD#
Kopel has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Gurgel uses from the top position.
Gurgel trying to control the position from guard on top but Kopel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kopel will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Gurgel looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Gurgel has gone for a leg lock! Kopel slips out almost immediately though and dives into Gurgel's guard.#REVR#
Kopel is stalling in the full guard. #T3#
Kopel wants to control from the top but Gurgel keeps moving. #SUB2#
Kopel is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Gurgel has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Kopel is looking to defend but Gurgel has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Kopel! Gurgel pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Kopel taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Fabio Gurgel!

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