Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: STRIKE! 32
Date: Aug 24, 2024

#R1#
Kronke connects with a looping right hand. #CUT#It looks like Helio Coptor has been cut.
Kronke has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Blood and Iron Training in the buildup to the fight.
Coptor scores with a kick to the body.
Kronke thuds a left hand into Coptor's body.
Coptor throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kronke.
Coptor fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Kronke misses the target.
Coptor on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Coptor throws a sloppy head kick and Kronke moves out of range easily.
Coptor scores with a sloppy right hand. Kronke should have avoided that one.
Coptor tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kronke was well out of range. Poor timing from Coptor.
Coptor ducks under a wild hook from Kronke.
Coptor lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kronke's sensitive parts.
Coptor takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice leg kick lands there from Kronke.
Coptor's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kronke connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Coptor scrambles back to his feet.
Coptor ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Coptor throws a fast counter high kick but Kronke manages to duck under it in time.
Kronke throws out a loose jab but Coptor uses good head movement to avoid it.
Coptor 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.
Coptor misses with a looping left.#T1#
Kronke lands with a cross.
Coptor throws a sloppy head kick and Kronke moves out of range easily.
It looked like Kronke was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Kronke just misses with a punch to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kronke darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kronke is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kronke throws a sloppy head kick
and Coptor counters with a left and a right that stings Kronke.
Kronke avoids a punch combination nicely.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kronke.
Kronke misses with a series of wild punches.
Nice shot by Kronke.
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!
Decent striking displayed by Kronke there.
Sloppy strikes from Kronke. Those never looked like landing. #T2#
Kronke misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kronke uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Coptor.
A decent looking cross lands there for Coptor.
No joy there for Kronke, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kronke throws a jab when Coptor was well out of range.
Coptor explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Good shot there by Kronke.#CUT#That has opened up Helio Coptor's cut even more.
Kronke listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A low kick lands for Coptor.
Coptor fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kronke.
Coptor scores with a punch to the head.
Nice shot by Kronke.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Coptor misses with a wild body shot.
Kronke throws a big counter combination but Coptor scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Coptor ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Coptor displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kronke throws out the jab.
Kronke thows a left - swing and a miss!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Eric Kronke dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Helio Coptor's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Kronke fails to land with a series of punches.
Coptor fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kronke has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Donk. Coptor catches Kronke right on the button with a cross.
Coptor dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kronke. That did some damage!
Coptor takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Coptor fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kronke.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kronke.
Coptor misses with a hook.
A thudding body kick lands there by Coptor!
No joy there for Kronke, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Coptor jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Coptor scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Coptor defending well as Kronke loads up on a big left hand.
Coptor scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Coptor throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Coptor throws a right and a left that Kronke avoids nicely.
Coptor throws a head kick that misses. #T1#
Coptor slips under a jab.
A combination from Kronke does no damage.
Coptor digs a good hook to Kronke's body.
Helio Coptor seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Coptor connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Coptor explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Coptor lands a front kick.
Kronke misses with a straight left.
Coptor scores with a head kick. Kronke tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Coptor lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kronke looks to land a body kick but Coptor moved away.
Coptor ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Coptor throws a nice outside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kronke misses with the body kick
and Coptor counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Coptor throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kronke walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Coptor has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.#T2#
Kronke uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Coptor.
Kronke avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Kronke looks to land a right hand but Coptor moved out of range.
Kronke finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Coptor lands with a right hand.
Kronke misses with a two punch combination.
Kronke throws a head kick that misses.
Coptor let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Jab by Coptor.
Kronke takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Coptor blocks a jab.
Coptor lands the left hand.
Coptor throws a head kick that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Coptor just misses with a punch to the body.
Coptor shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Helio Coptor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kronke looks to score with a jab to the body but Coptor is just out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Helio Coptor showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Helio Coptor's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Kronke throws a big shot that misses.
Kronke throws a body shot but no joy.
Coptor staying out of range there.
Coptor uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kronke.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Coptor!
Coptor lands with a hook. Kronke tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Coptor scores with a jab. Kronke acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Coptor avoids the head kick by Kronke.
Coptor sizes up Kronke with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kronke throws a shot from downtown. Coptor moves away and avoids it.
Coptor connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kronke misses with a lunging right hand
and Coptor counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kronke is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kronke throws a big shot that misses.
Coptor flicks out a counter leg kick but Kronke steps away.
Good leg kick by Kronke.
Coptor tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kronke was well out of range. Poor timing from Coptor.
A solid leg kick lands there for Coptor. #T1#
Kronke tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Coptor lands with a nice body kick.
Coptor scores with a hook.
Kronke takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kronke throws a lazy uppercut
and Coptor counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kronke misses the shot to the body.
Coptor has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kronke with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Coptor to score with a decent uppercut.#ROC2#Kronke is rocked!
Nice shot by Kronke.
Oh Kronke is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Coptor connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kronke momentarily.
Coptor connects with a single shot there.
Coptor moves out of range of the strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kronke throws a series of punches but Coptor moves out of range.
Coptor follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Kronke with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Coptor to score with a decent uppercut.
Kronke swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T2#
Coptor chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kronke looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Kronke needs to keep his hands up - Coptor had a free shot at his head there.
Kronke keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Coptor displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kronke throws out the jab.
Kronke connects with a body shot that sends Coptor's belly button to the back.
Coptor getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kronke lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Coptor backs up against the cage.
Coptor dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kronke seems to have got his legs back now.
Kronke throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #KD2#
Coptor throws out a head kick that Kronke doesn't see coming - it connects and sends Kronke crashing to the mat face first! He's bounced up to his knees and is scrambling to get back to his feet and beat the count. He's up on 5 but still looks a bit groggy; will the referee allow it to continue??? He's taking a good look into Kronke's eyes and has decided to let it go on!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A telegraphed right hand from Kronke misses the target.
No joy there for Kronke, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Good shot there by Coptor.
Nice defenses there by Coptor.
Coptor throws a counter combo.

And that's the end of the fight!
Helio Coptor comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Coptor has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:29
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:29
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Helio Coptor!
During a confident post fight interview, Helio Coptor thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: STRIKE! 27
Date: Jul 20, 2024

#R1#
Coptor lands with a straight right. Alexandrov didn't see that one coming.
Coptor looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The fight stays on the outside here - Alexandrov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Coptor appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Coptor throws a quick inside leg kick.
A punch combination from Coptor misses.
Coptor connects with a nice looking jab.
Coptor checks the leg kick nicely there.
Coptor lands a slapping body shot. #CL2#
Alexandrov pushes Coptor up against the cage in a clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Coptor blocking some punches. #BC#
Coptor breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Coptor throws a push kick but Alexandrov slaps the foot to one side.
Both fighters circling a little - Coptor finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Coptor takes a swing at Alexandrov's ribcage but misses.
Alexandrov feints a counter leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Coptor bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Alexandrov's head.
Some wild striking there from Alexandrov.
Coptor is looking for a counter combo.
Coptor throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T1#
Alexandrov tries to clinch up.
It looked like Coptor wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Coptor scores with a kick to the midsection.
Good leg kick by Alexandrov.
Coptor tries a head kick but it misses.
Alexandrov is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Alexandrov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Coptor.
Coptor circles away from the clinch attempt.
Coptor circles away from the clinch attempt. #CL2#
Alexandrov closes the distance and clinches.
Alexandrov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Alexandrov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#BC2#
Alexandrov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Alexandrov clinches.
Alexandrov misses with a punch to the body.
Alexandrov is trying to stall.
Coptor is trying to stall. #T2#
Alexandrov can't find room to land a body shot as Coptor controls the action.
Coptor scores with a shot to the side of Alexandrov's head.
Alexandrov effectively controlling the action here.
Alexandrov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Coptor tries to break the clinch but Alexandrov is controlling the position.
Coptor blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Alexandrov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Coptor scores with a knee to the head.
Coptor is trying to break the clinch but Alexandrov is controlling him.
Alexandrov can't find room to land a body shot as Coptor controls the action. #BC#
Coptor breaks the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Helio Coptor dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
A nice inside leg kick there by Coptor. That's going to slow Alexandrov down.
Coptor scores with the left hand. Alexandrov knows he should have avoided that one.
Coptor is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Alexandrov can do to turn this around?
Coptor misses with a jab, cross combination. #CL2#
Alexandrov clinches.
A shot in the inside from Alexandrov.
Alexandrov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Alexandrov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Alexandrov working aggressively here.
Alexandrov pressing his opponent against the cage.
Alexandrov effectively controlling the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alexandrov tries a body shot but Coptor blocks it.
A left hand lands to the body for Alexandrov.
Coptor is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#T1##BC#
Coptor breaks the clinch.
Coptor tries to bum rush Alexandrov with a series of wild strikes but Alexandrov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Coptor lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Alexandrov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Coptor circles away from the clinch attempt
and Coptor counters with a three punch combo that has Alexandrov backing up. Alexandrov nods at Coptor to acknowledge the strikes.
The fight stays on the outside here - Alexandrov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Alexandrov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Coptor swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL2#
Alexandrov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Coptor, pushing him back against the cage.
Alexandrov is trying to maintain a safe position but Coptor gets an underhook and turns Alexandrov into the cage.
Alexandrov prevents Coptor from breaking the clinch.
Alexandrov can't find room to land a body shot as Coptor controls the action.
Alexandrov displaying some good clinch control by pressing Coptor up against the cage.
Coptor is trying to force a seperation but Alexandrov has the dominant position.#T2#
Alexandrov tries to throw a body punch but Coptor avoids it by throwing Alexandrov back against the cage.
Alexandrov misses with a body punch.
Coptor lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Alexandrov blocks a body shot from Coptor.
A hook to the body from Coptor.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Coptor takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #BC#
Coptor breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Coptor with a nice cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Alexandrov rushes Coptor and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Coptor breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Alexandrov moves in looking to clinch but Coptor pushes him off.
Alexandrov throws a head kick that misses
and Coptor counters with a nice kick to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Helio Coptor dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Alexandrov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Coptor stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Coptor's corner calls for a 1-2. Coptor obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Alexandrov tries to close the distance and clinch but Coptor swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Alexandrov takes one to the side of the head.
Alexandrov doesn't manage to clinch there - Coptor circles away. #CL2#
Alexandrov closes the distance and clinches.
A frustrated look appears on Coptor's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Alexandrov tries to work over Coptor's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Alex Alexandrov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alexandrov misses with a punch to the body.
Alexandrov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coptor wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Coptor blocks a body shot from Alexandrov.
Coptor tries a knee to the head but Alexandrov blocks it.
Alexandrov stalling in the clinch but Coptor improves position.
Alexandrov taking a break, stalling in the clinch. #T1#
Coptor tries to break the clinch but Alexandrov is controlling the position.
Alexandrov keeps control of Coptor as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Alexandrov is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #BC#
Coptor escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Coptor throws a head kick that Alexandrov semi-blocks.
A nice leg kick from Coptor, right into the meat of the thigh.
Coptor scores with a hook to the body. Alexandrov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Coptor keeps the fight on the outside.
Coptor connects with a good right hand that stumbles Alexandrov. Alexandrov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Alexandrov fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Alexandrov clinches.
Alexandrov displaying some good clinch control by pressing Coptor up against the cage.
Alexandrov cracks Coptor with a nice body shot.#T2##BC#
Coptor breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Alexandrov is looking to clinch.
Coptor was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Coptor lands a lovely overhand right.
Alexandrov lands a jab-cross combination. #CUT2#It looks like Helio Coptor has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Coptor slips a jab and a cross from Alexandrov.
Alexandrov wants to clinch.
Alexandrov tries to clinch but Coptor is having none of it.
Coptor misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Alexandrov. #CL2#
Alexandrov clinches up against the cage.#BC#
Coptor breaks from the clinch.
Coptor lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Alexandrov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Coptor is looking to counter punch.
Helio Coptor is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Alex Alexandrov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Coptor lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Coptor.
Alexandrov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.

And that's the end of the fight!
Helio Coptor showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Coptor, 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 Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Helio Coptor!
A victorious Helio Coptor thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: STRIKE! 23
Date: Jun 22, 2024

#R1#
Kronke scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Coptor doesn't seem bothered though.
Kronke throws a head kick but Coptor moves out of range.
Kronke lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kronke is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Coptor.
Kronke moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A head kick misses from Coptor.
Kronke paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#CUT2#It looks like Helio Coptor has been cut.
Coptor paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#KD#
Coptor clips Kronke with a right and a left that makes him do the chicken dance for a couple of seconds. He touched his left hand down on the canvas so the referee steps between the fighters to give Kronke a standing 8 count before we can continue the bout.#ROC#Kronke 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!
Coptor lands a monster head kick that reverborates around the arena! The crowd goes wild as Kronke crumples to the floor! Coptor milks the crowd's applause and if that isn't knockout of the night, I will be very surprised!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Helio Coptor!
Helio Coptor seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: STRIKE! 19
Date: Jun 02, 2024

#R1#
Kronke digs a good hook to Coptor's body.
Kronke misses with a body shot.
Kronke looks to land a left hand but Coptor moved out of range nicely.
Kronke tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kronke moves out of range of the body kick from Coptor.
A telegraphed right hand from Kronke misses the target.
Coptor takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kronke tries to land a front kick but Coptor steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Coptor goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Coptor turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Coptor looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Coptor lands a leg kick that knocks Kronke off balance momentarily.
Kronke misses with a right hand
and Coptor counters with a three punch combo that has Kronke backing up. Kronke nods at Coptor to acknowledge the strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kronke swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Coptor finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
We've been informed that Kronke has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Kronke attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Both fighters circling a little - Kronke finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Coptor is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Coptor takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #CUT2#It looks like Helio Coptor has been cut.
Coptor fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kronke looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kronke lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt! #T1#
Coptor throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nice defenses there by Coptor.
Kronke throws a lazy head kick
and Coptor counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A bone on bone clash there as Coptor blocks the leg kick.
Kronke 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.
Coptor looks to land a body kick but Kronke moved away.
Kronke blocks the body kick.
Coptor takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Coptor works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Coptor slips a straight right by Kronke.
Coptor uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Coptor on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A slapping leg kick lands for Coptor.
Kronke avoids the body shot from Coptor.
Kronke takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kronke takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section. #T2#
Kronke tries to work over Coptor's front leg with a kick but Coptor checks it.
Kronke tries a head kick but it misses.
Kronke scores with a punch to the head.
Nice uppercut lands for Coptor. That snapped Kronke's head back.
Coptor wants to slow Kronke down by chopping away at his legs. #CL#
Coptor has closed the distance and engaged Kronke in a clinch.
Kronke misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kronke misses with a punch on the inside.
Kronke misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kronke avoiding damage as Coptor throws knees to the body.
Coptor is looking to break free of the clinch but Kronke has double underhooks.
Kronke swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kronke takes a shot to the head.
Kronke throws a head punch that misses.
Kronke scores with a shoulder strike.
Kronke swings away with an uppercut that misses.
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 Helio Coptor will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Helio Coptor's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Coptor attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Coptor.
Coptor throws a head kick but Kronke moves out of range.
Kronke attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#CL#
Coptor closes the distance and clinches.
Kronke doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kronke letting Coptor take a breather here.
Coptor prevents a body shot from Kronke.
Kronke keeps control of Coptor as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Coptor misses with the head strike.
Coptor is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kronke is defending well for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kronke.
Coptor wants to stall.
Kronke misses with a body punch. #BC#
Coptor escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T1#
Kronke has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kronke there as he acknowledges the shot.
Coptor ducks under a wild hook from Kronke.
Kronke misses with a leg kick
and Coptor counters with a good, hard body kick but Kronke shrugs it off.
Kronke lands a nice leg kick that just misses Coptor's sensitive parts.
Coptor moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kronke pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #CL#
Coptor has managed to clinch.
Kronke struggles to land a body shot inside as Coptor controls his hands.
Coptor holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
Kronke fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kronke doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kronke lands a right hand that snaps the head of Coptor backwards.
Kronke lands with a left to the head. #BC#
Coptor escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Coptor tries to score with a low kick but Kronke moves his leg out of the way.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kronke fails to land with a series of punches.
A left lands for Kronke.
Jab, jab by Kronke - just one landing.
Coptor defending well as Kronke loads up on a big left hand.
Kronke fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Coptor manages to avoid it.
Coptor throws a series of punches but Kronke avoids them all with ease.
Coptor thuds a left hand into Kronke's body.
Kronke scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kronke lands a nice shot to the body.
Kronke throws a good cross that connects.
Coptor comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
An inside leg kick from Coptor misses.
Kronke fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Coptor manages to avoid it.
Kronke misses with a looping right.
Coptor lands with a thumping leg kick. #KD2#
Kronke scores a knockdown with a big right hand! Coptor beats the count and gets back to his feet. The referee asks him to walk forwards and it appears he is OK so we'll continue the bout.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Coptor fails with an attempt to clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Eric Kronke takes that one, thanks to the knockdown.
The cut man is working on Helio Coptor's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Coptor checks a leg kick nicely.
Coptor is looking to counter with head kicks.
Kronke is looking to chop away at Coptor's legs.
A little feinted left hand from Coptor on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Eric Kronke is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kronke connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Coptor showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kronke.
Kronke's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Coptor connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kronke scrambles back to his feet.
Coptor scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kronke in his tracks.
Kronke misses with a low kick.
Coptor keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Coptor misses with a leg kick.
Eric Kronke seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coptor throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kronke connects with the punch.
Coptor tries to clinch up but Kronke circles away and keeps his distance.
Kronke lands a head shot.
Coptor moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Coptor fails to land with a series of punches. #T1#
Coptor tries to clinch up but Kronke circles away and keeps his distance.
Kronke lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kronke with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Coptor looks for the body kick but Kronke saw that one coming.
Coptor avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Coptor looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Kronke throws a nice looking combination but Coptor bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kronke throws a wild body kick that Coptor sees coming a mile off.
Coptor slips a straight right by Kronke.
Kronke throws a leg kick but Coptor moved away.
Kronke throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That kick from Kronke tenderised Coptor's leg. Coptor is trying to keep his angry face on.
Coptor blocks a low kick nicely.
An inside leg kick lands from Kronke.
Coptor digs a good body shot into Kronke's ribs.
Coptor lands a jab to the head. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Coptor. Kronke does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kronke throws a head kick that misses.
Coptor scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kronke in his tracks.
Coptor connects with a solid leg kick.
Coptor scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kronke in his tracks.
Kronke throws a body punch but Coptor moves out of range.
Kronke waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Coptor.
Coptor moves out of range of the body kick.
Kronke drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Coptor lands a slapping body shot.
That kick from Kronke tenderised Coptor's leg. Coptor is trying to keep his angry face on.
Coptor tries to bum rush Kronke with a series of wild strikes but Kronke uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Coptor catches Kronke with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kronke throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Coptor counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kronke throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Eric Kronke.
Well Kronke has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 28:29
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 27:29
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eric Kronke!
After winning the bout, Eric Kronke thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: STRIKE! 16
Date: May 19, 2024

#R1#
Kronke looks to score with a jab to the body but Coptor is just out of range.
Coptor wants to land a leg kick but Kronke is out of range.
Kronke misses with a hook
and Coptor counters with a straight right hand.
Nice shot lands for Coptor.
Kronke lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #CUT2#It looks like Helio Coptor has been cut.
Coptor bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Coptor avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#KD2#
Kronke lands with a right, followed by a left to the temple and Coptor goes down! The ref sends Kronke to a neutral corner so he can begin the count. 3,4,5,6 and Coptor is back to his feet. He seems a little groggy but the referee thinks he's OK to continue, so we're back to the action!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kronke dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kronke throws a looping overhand right but Coptor ducks down to avoid it.
Kronke 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.
Kronke darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kronke rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Coptor moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kronke swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kronke misses with a right hand
letting Coptor counter with a right hand. #T1#
Kronke misses with a looping left.
Coptor half committed to a counter leg kick.
Kronke clobbers Coptor with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Coptor showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kronke.
Kronke throws a leg kick
letting Coptor counter with a right hand.
Kronke lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Coptor circles away quickly and effectively.
Coptor takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kronke jabs at Coptor's body.
Coptor takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kronke throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Coptor, as that shot connected.
Kronke misses the shot to the body.
Coptor keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kronke.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kronke looks to land a left hand but Coptor moved out of range nicely.
Kronke ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Coptor checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kronke misses with the combination.
Kronke throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Coptor looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Eric Kronke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Coptor swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Coptor tries to move into range but Kronke moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kronke throws a looping overhand right but Coptor ducks down to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kronke misses with a left hand
and Coptor counters with a nice uppercut.
Kronke looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kronke throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Having scored a knockdown, Eric Kronke should take round 1, putting pressure on his opponene back strong in round 2.
The cut man is working on Helio Coptor's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Coptor misses with a head kick.
Kronke will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kronke misses with a left hand
and Coptor counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kronke throws a body kick that misses
and Coptor counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kronke rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Coptor counters with a low kick, right behind Kronke 's knee.
Kronke is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Coptor.
It looked like Coptor was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Coptor throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Kronke tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Coptor was well out of range. Poor timing from Kronke.
A counter left hand to the body from Coptor misses its target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kronke rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Coptor moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Coptor is looking for a counter combo.
Kronke throws a lazy right hand but Coptor sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kronke connects with a nice looking jab.
Kronke has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kronke throws a right and a left that Coptor avoids nicely. #T1#
Coptor tries a low kick but Kronke avoids it.
Kronke swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kronke throws a looping overhand right but Coptor ducks down to avoid it.
A jab from Kronke misses.
Kronke pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Coptor appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kronke takes a swing at Coptor's ribcage but misses.
Kronke bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kronke throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Coptor counter with a right hand.
Kronke connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Coptor's hands.
Coptor looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Eric Kronke is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
An inside leg kick lands from Coptor.
Kronke looks to land a right hand but Coptor moved out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Coptor on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T2#
A jab lands there for Kronke.
Kronke throws a sloppy body shot
and Coptor counters with a thumping low kick.
Kronke misses with a hook to the body
and Coptor counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Coptor closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Coptor breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kronke moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Helio Coptor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kronke throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kronke misses with a body punch
and Coptor counters with a big head kick but Kronke shrugs it off.
Coptor goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Kronke misses with a two punch combination.
A jab lands there for Kronke.
Coptor avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Coptor swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Coptor uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kronke.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Eric Kronke will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Helio Coptor's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Kronke fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Coptor takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
No joy there for Coptor, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kronke misses with a body shot
and Coptor counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Kronke is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Kronke lands with an uppercut that bounces Coptor off the ropes and back into range.
Coptor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kronke.
Coptor fakes the leg kick and cracks Kronke in the body.
Coptor misses with a double jab.
Coptor scores with a nice head shot.
A head kick misses from Kronke.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Coptor scores with a nice head shot.
Coptor keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Coptor lands a glancing blow to the side of Kronke's head.#T1#
Nice uppercut lands for Kronke. That snapped Coptor's head back.
Coptor misses with a low kick.
Kronke swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Coptor on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kronke misses with a hook.
Coptor displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kronke throws out the jab.
Kronke misses with a straight right.
Kronke misses with a hook.
Coptor with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Coptor slips a jab from Kronke.
Coptor bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kronke thows a leg kick but Coptor checks it
and Coptor makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.#T2#
Coptor blocks a head kick by Kronke.
Coptor uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kronke.
An attempted straight right counter from Coptor misses the target.
A nice leg kick lands there from Coptor.
Kronke fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Coptor is out of range.
Kronke throws a body shot but no joy.
Coptor was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kronke throws a head kick that misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Coptor misses the target.
Eric Kronke seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Coptor scores with a kick to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd cheers as Coptor lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kronke doesn't seem phased though.
Coptor moves out of range as Kronke strikes.
Coptor is looking to counter with a body kick.
Coptor checks a low kick from Kronke.
Coptor looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kronke throws a hook but Coptor blocks it.
Coptor appears to be looking for a big counter.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Eric Kronke.
I've got Kronke winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 28:28
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 28:28
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 28:28

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: STRIKE! 9
Date: Apr 06, 2024

#R1#
Coptor throws an off balance right hand
and Ali counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT2#It looks like Helio Coptor has been cut.
Coptor with a nice calf kick.
Helio Coptor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Coptor gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Ali doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Coptor landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Ali works on Coptor's body with a couple of short punches.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Coptor.#BC#
Coptor's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Coptor takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Coptor punishes Ali's body with a nice straight punch.
Ali misses with a hook. Coptor ducked under it nicely.
Coptor looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Coptor missing with a left hand there. Ali was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #CL#
Coptor has managed to clinch. #T1#
Coptor scores with a knee to the head. #CUT#It looks like Muhammad Ali has been cut.
Coptor tries to throw a body punch but Ali avoids it by throwing Coptor back against the ropes. #BC#
Coptor breaks the clinch.
Ali avoids a kick to the body.
Ali now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Ali needs to keep his hands up - Coptor had a free shot at his head there.
Coptor scoring well with a low kick there.
Ali throws a hook to the side of Coptor's head but Coptor sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Coptor is looking to counter the offense by Ali and move into the clinch.
Ali looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Coptor looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ali swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ali takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Coptor stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Coptor looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ali looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Coptor misses with a looping left.#T2#
Ali takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Coptor scores with the left hand. Ali knows he should have avoided that one.
Coptor throws a quick inside leg kick. #CL#
Coptor takes the fight into the clinch.
Ali pushes Coptor back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Coptor lands a hook that snaps the head of Ali backwards.
Ali tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ali working aggressively here.
Coptor blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC#
Coptor breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Coptor misses with an uppercut. Ali saw that one coming.
A jab from Coptor misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Helio Coptor dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Coptor lets loose with a powerful body kick. Ali will feel that in the morning.
Ali on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#KD#
Coptor connects with a beautiful left hand that drops Ali onto his butt! Ali bounces straight back up though - he's OK. After the ref checks him out, we're back to the action.
Coptor scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#CUT#That has opened up Muhammad Ali's cut even more.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Coptor moves into range and clinches up with Ali.
Coptor misses with a body punch.
Ali misses with a punch to the body.
Coptor lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ali.
Coptor lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ali backwards.
Ali tries to work over Coptor's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ali tries to break the clinch but Coptor is controlling the position.
Coptor lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Coptor tries to land a knee to the head but misses. #T1#
Coptor looking to throw knees to the head but Ali is blocking nicely.
Ali is trying to force a seperation but Coptor has the dominant position.
Coptor using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ali has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Coptor is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ali can do to turn this around?
Ali misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ali misses with a punch on the inside.
Coptor lands a nice shot to the body.
Coptor blocks an uppercut. #BC#
Coptor manages to break the clinch.
Coptor tries to land a front kick but Ali steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A nice side step and Ali releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Coptor dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Coptor throws a nice looking combination but Ali bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ali looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Coptor swings away with a body shot that misses
and Ali connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Coptor fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ali has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T2#
Coptor looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #CL#
Coptor drives through and clinches with Ali against the ropes.
Ali tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Coptor landing knees to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ali misses with a punch to the body.
Ali wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ali tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ali tries to work over Coptor's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ali has a couple of punches blocked by Coptor.
Ali can't find room to land a body shot as Coptor controls the action.
Ali goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ali misses with a body punch.
A hook to the body from Ali.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Helio Coptor will take that round after scoring the only knockdown of the round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Ali takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Muhammad Ali has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ali blocks a leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Coptor lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Ali has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ali and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
The fight stays on the outside here - Coptor looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ali! But no joy.
Coptor throws a head kick but Ali moves out of range.
Ali throws out a counter right but Coptor avoids it with no problem.
Ali looks to score with a jab to the body but Coptor is just out of range.
Helio Coptor is winning the standup battle so far.
Coptor throws a right hand that Ali ducks under and follows up with a left that Ali also avoids with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ali slips a straight right by Coptor.
A little jabbing left from Ali on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ali drops his hands momentarily and Coptor takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #CUT#The cut above Muhammad Ali's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Coptor scores with a punch to the head.#T1#
Ali takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Coptor lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A low kick lands for Coptor.
Coptor throws a right hand that Ali ducks under and follows up with a left that Ali also avoids with ease.
Ali is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Coptor with a body shot.
Ali tries to bum rush Coptor with a series of wild strikes but Coptor uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Coptor is looking for a counter combo.
Coptor looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ali fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Coptor throws a looping overhand right but Ali ducks down to avoid it.
Coptor throws a head kick that misses
and Ali counters with a one-two to the body.
Coptor plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#T2#
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!
Coptor throws a lazy head kick
and Ali counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Coptor tries to clinch
and Ali counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Coptor misses with a looping left.
Coptor misses with a kick to the body.
It seemed like Ali was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ali avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ali looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Coptor's corner calls for a 1-2. Coptor obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #CUT#Muhammad Ali's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Coptor throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Coptor throws a sloppy body shot
letting Ali counter with a right hand.
Coptor scores with a head kick.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Muhammad Ali's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Helio Coptor!
An out of breath Helio Coptor thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: STRIKE! 4
Date: Mar 03, 2024

#R1#
Coptor swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Murray.
Coptor misses with a low kick.
Murray was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Murray is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lee Murray seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Coptor gets tackled into the ropes by Murray. Murray maintains the clinch.
Coptor avoids a wild elbow strike from Murray.
Murray just leaning against Coptor, taking a breather.
Murray keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Coptor's efforts to push away.
Murray lands an elbow that stopped Coptor in his tracks for a moment.
Murray trying to land knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coptor looking to slow down the pace here.
Murray throws an elbow that misses. #BC2#
Coptor breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Murray slips a straight right by Coptor.#T1#
Coptor takes a jab right on the kisser.
Murray has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Murray there as he acknowledges the shot.
Coptor slips a jab and a cross from Murray.
Murray misses with a looping right.
A nice combination there by Murray.
Murray fails with an attempt to clinch.
Coptor swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Murray throws a sloppy head kick and Coptor moves out of range easily.
Coptor attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Murray gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Coptor.
We've been informed that Coptor has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Coptor misses the shot to the body.
Murray misses with a hook.
Coptor connects with a body shot that sends Murray's belly button to the back.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Murray tries to score with a low kick but Coptor moves his leg out of the way.
Murray misses the jab.
Murray swings for the body but Coptor moves out of range.
Murray fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Coptor manages to avoid it.
Coptor wants to slow Murray down by chopping away at his legs.
Coptor slips under a jab.
Coptor chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Murray can pounce on him.
A lazy body kick from Coptor
and Murray counters with an outside leg kick.
Coptor dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Murray fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Coptor.
Murray throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range. #CL#
Murray moves into the clinch.
Coptor takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT#It looks like Helio Coptor has been cut.
Coptor dodges an elbow strike from Murray.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lee Murray dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Helio Coptor's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Coptor keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A head kick misses from Coptor.
Murray connects with a nice looking jab.
Murray lands a glancing blow to the side of Coptor's head.
Coptor takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Coptor lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Murray looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Coptor looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Coptor pivots, looking for a leg kick but Murray is out of range and Coptor settles back down.
Coptor just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromMurray.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coptor blocks the body kick.
A head kick misses from Murray.
Murray is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Coptor can do to turn this around?
A looping hook to the body misses from Coptor. Murray does a little dance to reset his feet.
Murray is looking to score with low kicks.
It seemed like Coptor was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Murray throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#T1#
Murray 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.
Murray goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Murray misses with a low kick.
Coptor throws a sloppy head kick
and Murray counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Murray tests Coptor's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Coptor takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Murray scoring well with a low kick there.
Coptor scores with a jab to the jaw.#CL#
Murray has managed to clinch.
Murray tries a knee to the head but Coptor blocks it.
Murray is looking to control Coptor's arms but Coptor gets an underhook and turns him. Now Murray has his back to the ropes.
Coptor wants to break the clinch but can't.
Murray lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #T2#
Murray lands an elbow inside that Coptor shrugs off.
Murray throws an elbow but it misses.
Coptor is trying to force a seperation but Murray has the dominant position.
Murray will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Coptor up against the ropes.
Murray tries to land a knee to the head but Coptor blocks with his arms.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Murray prevents Coptor from breaking the clinch.
Coptor can't break the clinch.
Murray connects with a knee to the head.
Murray is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Coptor is defending well for now.
Murray trying to land knees to the body.
Murray throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Murray throws an elbow but it misses.
Coptor on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lee Murray dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Helio Coptor's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Murray swings widly with a right hand
and Coptor counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Coptor fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Murray looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Coptor misses with a double jab.
Coptor blocks the body kick.
Murray looks to score with a jab to the body but Coptor is just out of range.
Coptor is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Murray rather than just go for the knockout.
Coptor misses with an attempted mid kick.
Coptor cracks a nice hook into Murray's ribs.
Helio Coptor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Coptor throws a shot to the body.
Murray tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Coptor paws at him with a jab and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murray bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Coptor's head backwards.
Murray misses the shot to the body.
Murray misses with a leg kick.
Murray seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Coptor tries a head kick but it misses. #T1#
Coptor misses with a hook
and Murray counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Murray fails in his attempt to clinch.
Coptor throws a wild body kick that Murray sees coming a mile off.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Murray lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Coptor has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Coptor and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Murray swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Coptor.
A swing and a miss from Murray.
Lee Murray is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Coptor tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Coptor swinging wildly here.
Murray bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Coptor's head backwards.
Murray jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Murray uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Coptor has time to react.#T2#
Coptor throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Coptor throws a sloppy head kick and Murray moves out of range easily.
Coptor looks to land a right hand but Murray moved out of range.#CL#
Murray closes the distance and pushes Coptor back into the ropes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Coptor wants to get back to striking at distance but Murray won't allow it.
Coptor wants to break free but Murray has control.
Murray throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A right hand to the body from Murray.
Coptor tries to break free but Murray pushes him back against the ropes.
Coptor tries to land a knee to the head but misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Lee Murray.
Well Murray has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lee Murray!
An out of breath Lee Murray thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: STRIKE! 2
Date: Feb 18, 2024

#R1#
Kronke misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Coptor.
Coptor lands a nice hook to Kronke's body. Kronke takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Coptor scores with a jab to the body.
Kronke misses with an uppercut
and Coptor counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Coptor scores with a shot to the body.
Kronke misses with a hook to the body
and Coptor counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Kronke has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Coptor finds it's way round the side to connect with Kronke's head.
Coptor avoids the head kick by Kronke.
Good leg kick by Coptor.
Nice shot lands for Kronke.
Kronke looks to land a left hand but Coptor moved out of range nicely.
Coptor counters with a body kick.
Coptor misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kronke misses with a double jab
and Coptor counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kronke chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Coptor can pounce on him.
Kronke doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Coptor walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Coptor avoids the head kick by Kronke. #T1#
Coptor misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kronke scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kronke misses with a series of wild punches.
Coptor swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Coptor throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kronke throws a right and a left that both miss.
Coptor bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kronke pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Coptor misses with a looping left.
Kronke shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kronke lands a nice leg kick that just misses Coptor's sensitive parts.
Kronke throws a sloppy head kick and Coptor moves out of range easily.
Coptor with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Coptor connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kronke. Kronke circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kronke swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kronke goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kronke scores with a body shot.
Coptor has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.#T2#
Coptor fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kronke fails to land with a series of punches.
Coptor appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Kronke turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kronke throws a jab but it's blocked by Coptor.
Coptor blocks a head kick by Kronke.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Coptor - that will leave a mark!
Kronke throws a head kick that misses
and Coptor counters with a series of strikes. Kronke will be more careful next time no doubt.
Coptor pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Kronke back to the ropes. Coptor follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kronke. Coptor does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kronke throws a body punch but Coptor moves out of range.
Coptor cracks Kronke with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Coptor lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kronke keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kronke was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Coptor takes one on the button.
A punch combination from Coptor misses.
Kronke seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Kronke takes one on the chin but seems OK.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Helio Coptor dominated that round.
That's time! Kronke's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Coptor uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kronke.
Coptor swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Coptor displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kronke throws out the jab.
Eric Kronke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Coptor lands with a hook. Kronke tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kronke misses with a wild combination.
Coptor lands a jab to Kronke's midsection.
Kronke throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kronke tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Donk. Coptor catches Kronke right on the button with a cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kronke tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Coptor has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kronke blocks the body kick.
Coptor scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kronke tries to land a body kick
and Kronke takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Coptor swings for the body but Kronke moves out of range.
Coptor takes a swing at Kronke's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Kronke throws a hook but Coptor avoids it easily.
Kronke missing with a left hand there. Coptor was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Coptor misses with a left hand
and Kronke counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kronke misses with a hook
and Coptor counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kronke uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Coptor.
Kronke swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Coptor tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kronke was well out of range. Poor timing from Coptor.
Kronke steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Coptor. That one must have hurt.
Kronke throws a body punch but Coptor moves out of range.
Kronke throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kronke misses with a series of wild punches.
Kronke is looking to chop away at Coptor's legs.
Nice cross by Kronke.
Kronke has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Coptor.
Kronke takes one to the chin there.
A head kick by Kronke misses
and Coptor makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Coptor slips a straight right by Kronke.
Kronke stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Coptor.
Kronke moves out of range of the leg kick from Coptor.
Coptor with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Coptor moves away from the strike by Kronke.
Kronke swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Coptor ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Coptor misses with a wild combination.
Kronke scores with a kick to the body.
A head kick by Kronke misses
enabling Coptor to counter with a crisp jab.
Kronke just misses with a punch to the body.
Kronke closes the distance and lands a one-two.#CUT#It looks like Helio Coptor has been cut.
Helio Coptor seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kronke throws a lazy uppercut
and Coptor counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Helio Coptor showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Helio Coptor's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Coptor keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kronke lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Coptor circles away quickly and effectively.
Kronke throws a good cross that connects.
Kronke takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kronke takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Coptor on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Kronke looks to score with a jab to the body but Coptor is just out of range.
Kronke pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Coptor tries to work over Kronke's front leg with a kick but Kronke checks it.
Coptor buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Kronke!
Coptor scores with the left hand. Kronke knows he should have avoided that one.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Coptor lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kronke checks the leg kick nicely there.
Coptor throws a combination. Kronke tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
A punch combination from Kronke misses. #T1#
Kronke will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Nice straight punches there by Coptor. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Coptor.
Kronke works over Coptor's head and body with a nice combination.
Kronke throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kronke lands a slapping body shot.
Eric Kronke has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A big right from Coptor misses.
Coptor on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kronke tries to work over Coptor's front leg with a kick but Coptor checks it.
Coptor moves out of range of the body kick.
Coptor moves away from the strike by Kronke.
Kronke throws a nice looking combination but Coptor bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Coptor darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Coptor is looking to slow Kronke down with leg kicks.
Coptor is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Kronke.
Kronke missing with a left hand there. Coptor was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T2#
Coptor showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kronke.
Kronke is looking to chop away at Coptor's legs.
Coptor dodges the punch combination from Kronke.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kronke tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Coptor was well out of range. Poor timing from Kronke.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Coptor! But no joy.
Coptor lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kronke walks into a stiff left hand from Coptor.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Kronke doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Coptor ducks under a wild hook from Kronke.
Coptor clobbers Kronke with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kronke misses with a right hand
and Coptor counters with a left to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kronke misses with a combination
and Coptor counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Helio Coptor is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Coptor connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Eric Kronke.
Well Coptor has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 28:29
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Helio Coptor!
An out of breath Helio Coptor thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: H34
Date: Dec 23, 2023

#R1#
Arkinson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Arkinson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
No joy there for Coptor, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Coptor misses with a double jab.
Arkinson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Arkinson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Arkinson throws a combination that misses #KD#
and Coptor counters with a big 3 punch combo that drops Arkinson on his ass! Arkinson wobbles back to his feet half way through the count and though looking a bit dazed, the referee is going to allow the fight to continue!
Arkinson looks winded!
Arkinson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Coptor looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Coptor fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Coptor cracks Arkinson with a perfect right hand that drops him to the mat! Arkinson is sitting up but I can't see if he's OK from my position. The referee's count has reached 5,6,7 and Arkinson is still not up. Can he make it? 8,9,10! He's out! Arkinson could not beat the count!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Helio Coptor!
Helio Coptor seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: H18
Date: Oct 01, 2023

#R1#
A shot to the liver by Coptor. Beautiful body shot.
Kambemba tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Coptor lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Coptor seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Coptor fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kambemba is out of range.
Coptor bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kambemba's head backwards.#CUT#It looks like Dikembe Kambemba has been cut.
Coptor avoids a kick to the body.
Coptor moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Jab from Coptor.
Kambemba avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Coptor.
Coptor lands with an overhand left.
Coptor with a nice calf kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Coptor scores with a jab to the body.
Coptor lands a nice shot to the body.
Kambemba looks winded!
A chopping leg kick lands by Coptor.
Helio Coptor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Coptor fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kambemba manages to avoid it.#T1#
Coptor connects with a right hand. Kambemba shakes it off.
Coptor bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kambemba's head.
Kambemba tries to clinch up
and Coptor counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Coptor lands a right hook to the body. #KD#
Coptor lands a front kick to the face, that drops Kambemba to the canvas! Is he dazed or just shocked? He's back to his feet and the referee is going to allow him to continue the fight!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Coptor scores with a leg kick.
Kambemba takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Coptor cracks Kambemba with a perfect right hand that drops him to the mat! Kambemba is sitting up but I can't see if he's OK from my position. The referee's count has reached 5,6,7 and Kambemba is still not up. Can he make it? 8,9,10! He's out! Kambemba could not beat the count!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Helio Coptor!
A very excited looking Helio Coptor 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: H10
Date: Aug 13, 2023

#R1#
Coptor scores with a hook to the body. Knowles takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Coptor throws a leg kick that is checked
and Knowles cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT#It looks like Helio Coptor has been cut.
Coptor tries to clinch there but Knowles circles away.
Knowles lands a slapping body shot.
Coptor misses with a body shot
and Knowles counters with a nice uppercut.
Coptor just misses with a punch to the body.
Coptor rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Knowles moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A decent looking cross lands there for Knowles.
We've been informed that Coptor has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Knowles lands with a nice body punch.
Coptor just misses with a punch to the body.
Knowles throws a big counter combination but Coptor scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Coptor swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Knowles counters with a left to the body.
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!
Knowles takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Coptor with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Knowles to score with a decent uppercut.
Coptor looks winded!
Coptor throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Helio Coptor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Coptor throws a lazy body kick
and Knowles counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T1##CL#
Knowles gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Coptor has had enough of the clinch but Knowles keeps him there for the moment.
Coptor tries to stall but Knowles uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Knowles lands a shoulder strike.
Knowles lands a nice uppercut.
Knowles lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Coptor backwards.
A short uppercut from Knowles.
Knowles softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Knowles lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Knowles makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Knowles presses Coptor against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
Knowles lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Coptor.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Knowles lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Coptor.
Knowles lands a hook to the side of the head.
Coptor's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Knowles digs a right hand into Coptor's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Coptor's gas tank.
A right hand to the body from Knowles.
Knowles lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Knowles holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
Knowles stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Knowles works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Knowles lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Coptor letting Knowles take a breather here.
A short right from Knowles.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lyndon Knowles dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Helio Coptor's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R2##CL#
Knowles has Coptor up against the ropes in a clinch.
Still in the clinch, Knowles scores with a nice short uppercut.
Knowles working aggressively here.
Knowles throws a punch but it's blocked by Coptor.
Coptor tries to land knees in the clinch but Knowles avoids the damage to the body.
Knowles lands a nice uppercut.
Knowles lands with a left to the head.
Coptor is looking to break free of the clinch but Knowles has double underhooks.
Knowles lands a nice shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knowles lands a shot to the body.
Knowles lands a nice uppercut.
Knowles has Coptor pushed against the ropes.
Coptor is breathing heavily.
Coptor takes a shot to the head. #T1#
Coptor looking to throw knees to the head but Knowles is blocking nicely.
Knowles tries to throw a body punch but Coptor avoids it by throwing Knowles back against the ropes.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Knowles.
Knowles lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Coptor trying to land knees to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Knowles creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Coptor stalling in the clinch but Knowles improves position.
Knowles lands a shot to the body.
Knowles effectively controlling the action here.
Lyndon Knowles has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A short right from Knowles on the inside.
Knowles misses with a punch to the body.
Coptor tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Knowles's elbow.
Knowles lands with a light punch inside. #T2#
Knowles lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Knowles tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Coptor has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Lyndon Knowles is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Coptor fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Coptor has a couple of punches blocked by Knowles.
Knowles lands a shoulder strike.
Helio Coptor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Knowles lands a hook that snaps the head of Coptor backwards.
Knowles lands a body shot in the clinch.
Knowles lands a body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Knowles.
Knowles lands a left hand that snaps the head of Coptor backwards.
Knowles keeps control of Coptor as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lyndon Knowles showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Knowles has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 20:17
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 20:18
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 20:18

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lyndon Knowles!

Event: H6
Date: Jul 16, 2023

#R1#
Coptor lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range. #CUT2#It looks like Horacio Barbosa has been cut.
Barbosa scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Coptor works Barbosa's body with a nice hook.
Coptor wants to clinch.#CL2#
Coptor clinches with his opponent.
Barbosa definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Barbosa is trying to push Coptor away but Coptor has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Barbosa can't break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbosa wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Coptor keeps control of Barbosa as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Barbosa looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC2#
Coptor breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Barbosa throws a hook but Coptor blocks it.
Coptor walks into a left hand. #T1#
Barbosa moves out of range of the body kick from Coptor.
Barbosa gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Barbosa ducks right into an uppercut from Coptor.
Barbosa lands a jab to the head.
Coptor is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Barbosa takes a kick to the side of the head.
Barbosa falls off balance throwing a combination
and Coptor counters with a nice kick to the body.
Coptor connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Coptor throws a low kick but Barbosa moves out of range easily. #T2#
Coptor connects with a body shot that sends Barbosa's belly button to the back.
Coptor thumps Barbosa with a low kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A big right from Barbosa misses.
Barbosa throws an off balance right hand
letting Coptor counter with a right hand.
Coptor lands a jab.
Barbosa with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Coptor lands a jab to the head.
Barbosa throws a poor cross that misses
and Coptor counters with a straight right hand.#ROC2#Barbosa is rocked!
Helio Coptor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Coptor connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Barbosa out cold! This one is over in a flash!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Helio Coptor!
A victorious Helio Coptor thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

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