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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Travis Copeland (ranked 1150 p4p, 1053 weight class) and Vlad Tepes Iii (ranked 161 p4p, 145 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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World class boxer
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Lethal high kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Travis Copeland!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 1, fighting out of London, Vlad Tepes Iii!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Aafke Stam and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Copeland throws a jab but it's blocked by Tepes Iii.
Tepes Iii lands with a hook. Copeland tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Tepes Iii wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Copeland wants to clinch up but Tepes Iii keeps it at a distance.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Copeland checks a leg kick.
Copeland throws a hook to the side of Tepes Iii's head but Tepes Iii sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And Tepes Iii responds with a good body kick, but Copeland manages to step out the way in time.
Tepes Iii has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Copeland is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Tepes Iii throws a hook but Copeland blocks it.
Copeland moves into the clinch.
Copeland is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tepes Iii is defending well for now.
Copeland is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tepes Iii is defending well for now.
Copeland has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Tepes Iii is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Copeland is keeping busy.
Tepes Iii has Copeland pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Tepes Iii pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Copeland tumbling to the mat - Tepes Iii dives into Copeland's guard.
Copeland pushes Tepes Iii off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Copeland has Tepes Iii up against the cage in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tepes Iii manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Knees in the clinch landing for Copeland.
Copeland throws an elbow but it misses.
Tepes Iii wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Copeland tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Copeland lands a damaging elbow.
It looks like Vlad Tepes Iii has been cut.
Tepes Iii jumps guard and drags Copeland to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Tepes Iii wants to sweep but no luck.
Tepes Iii is still trying to improve position.
Copeland stands up from Tepes Iii's guard - Copeland perhaps looking for a knockout.
Copeland scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Copeland scores with a jab.
Copeland rushes Tepes Iii and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Tepes Iii tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Tepes Iii jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Copeland walks away with a smile on his face. Tepes Iii gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Tepes Iii uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Copeland.
Copeland throws the left hand but Tepes Iii avoids the punch easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tepes Iii ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Copeland moves away.
Copeland fails to land with a series of punches.
Copeland doesn't manage to clinch there - Tepes Iii circles away.
Copeland misses with the combination.
Copeland doesn't manage to clinch there - Tepes Iii circles away.
Copeland is looking to clinch but Tepes Iii is avoiding it.
Copeland tries to close the distance and clinch but Tepes Iii swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Copeland throws a jab but it's blocked by Tepes Iii.
Travis Copeland is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tepes Iii swats away the attempt to clinch by Copeland.
Tepes Iii dives in for a single leg takedown but Copeland sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Travis Copeland has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vlad Tepes Iii.
Copeland tries to clinch up but Tepes Iii circles away and keeps his distance.
Copeland will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Travis Copeland seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Copeland tries to clinch there but Tepes Iii circles away.
Copeland chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tepes Iii can pounce on him.
Copeland jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Copeland clinches up against the cage.
Copeland is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tepes Iii is defending well for now.
Copeland missing with knees to the body.
Copeland avoiding damage.
Tepes Iii avoids the elbow strike from Copeland, against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tepes Iii on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Tepes Iii fails to pull guard.
Tepes Iii lands with a short punch from the clinch.
It looks like Travis Copeland has been cut.
Copeland throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Tepes Iii blocks it with crossed arms.
Copeland looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Tepes Iii blocks the elbow strike.
Tepes Iii effectively controlling the action here.
Tepes Iii lands with a left to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tepes Iii is trying to maintain a safe position but Copeland gets an underhook and turns Tepes Iii into the cage.
Copeland lands an elbow just above Tepes Iii 's eye.
Copeland looking to throw knees to the head but Tepes Iii is blocking nicely.
A shot in the inside from Tepes Iii.
Copeland will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Tepes Iii up against the cage.
Copeland stalling the fight.
Copeland gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Copeland is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tepes Iii is defending well for now.
Tepes Iii avoiding damage as Copeland throws knees to the body.
Come on Copeland - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Travis Copeland dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Copeland is looking to clinch but Tepes Iii is avoiding it.
Copeland defending well as Tepes Iii loads up on a big left hand.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tepes Iii.
Copeland tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tepes Iii throws a hook to the side of Copeland's head but Copeland sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Copeland lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tepes Iii at a distance.
Tepes Iii doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Tepes Iii uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Copeland.
It seemed like Tepes Iii was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Tepes Iii connects with an inside leg kick.
Tepes Iii throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tepes Iii thumps Copeland with a low kick.
Copeland tries to clinch but Tepes Iii moves out of range.
A shot to the liver by Tepes Iii. Beautiful body shot.
Tepes Iii scores with a shot to the body.
Copeland pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Tepes Iii back to the cage. Copeland follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tepes Iii connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Copeland's hands.
Copeland closes the distance and clinches.
A short left from Tepes Iii.
Copeland lands an elbow inside.
Tepes Iii escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tepes Iii looks for the body kick but Copeland saw that one coming.
As Tepes Iii looks to move away, Copeland throws a big counter combo but Tepes Iii just gets out of the way.
Copeland looks to clinch
and Tepes Iii counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tepes Iii throws a leg kick but Copeland checks it.
Tepes Iii with a nice calf kick.
Copeland is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Vlad Tepes Iii seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Copeland throws a body punch but Tepes Iii moves out of range.
A punch combination from Tepes Iii misses.
Copeland slips a jab and a cross from Tepes Iii.
Copeland takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
A big left from Copeland misses.
And Tepes Iii tries to counter it with a takedown but Copeland pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Copeland connects with a single shot there.
Copeland moves out of range of the body kick from Tepes Iii.
Copeland tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tepes Iii manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tepes Iii doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Copeland tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Tepes Iii counters with a leg kick.
Tepes Iii fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Copeland manages to avoid it.
Tepes Iii takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Tepes Iii throws a jab but it's blocked by Copeland.
Copeland tries to clinch but Tepes Iii is having none of it.
Copeland tries to clinch up but Tepes Iii circles away and keeps his distance.
Copeland moves forwards but Tepes Iii connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Copeland is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Copeland doesn't manage to clinch there - Tepes Iii circles away.
Tepes Iii is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Tepes Iii swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Copeland to counter with a crisp jab.
Travis Copeland is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tepes Iii takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Copeland lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tepes Iii is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Tepes Iii misses with the body kick
enabling Copeland to counter with a crisp jab.
Copeland swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Copeland lands a jab to Tepes Iii's midsection.
Tepes Iii walks into a jab.
Copeland closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Copeland lands an elbow just above Tepes Iii 's eye.
That has opened up Vlad Tepes Iii's cut even more.
Tepes Iii blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Tepes Iii throws a punch but it's blocked by Copeland.
Copeland creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Copeland is trying to maintain a safe position but Tepes Iii gets an underhook and turns Copeland into the cage.
Tepes Iii blocks a body shot from Copeland.
Tepes Iii takes an elbow to the temple.
Copeland misses with an elbow over the top.
Tepes Iii has a couple of punches blocked by Copeland.
Copeland trying to stall but Tepes Iii improves his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tepes Iii swings wildly with an uppercut but Copeland uses good head movement to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Copeland taking a breather.
A head punch on the inside from Tepes Iii fails to land.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Copeland obliges.
Tepes Iii lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Copeland crunches a lovely knee into Tepes Iii's ribcage.
Travis Copeland has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Copeland lands an elbow inside that Tepes Iii shrugs off.
Copeland stalling in the clinch.
Copeland pushes off an throws an elbow but Tepes Iii leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Copeland creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Copeland throws a knee to the head but misses.
Tepes Iii misses with a punch on the inside.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Copeland.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tepes Iii is leaning against Copeland and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Copeland pushes off an throws an elbow but Tepes Iii leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Tepes Iii gets control of Copeland's arms and successfully pulls guard. Tepes Iii will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Tepes Iii holds on and takes a little breather.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Travis Copeland will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Tepes Iii shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Copeland napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Copeland is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Tepes Iii asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Tepes Iii content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Copeland is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Tepes Iii is controlling him well.
Copeland explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Tepes Iii scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Tepes Iii lands a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tepes Iii. Copeland does a little dance to reset his feet.
Copeland closes the distance and clinches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tepes Iii is looking to control Copeland's arms but Copeland gets an underhook and turns him. Now Tepes Iii has his back to the cage.
Copeland keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Tepes Iii's efforts to push away.
Tepes Iii looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tepes Iii fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Tepes Iii throws a punch but it's blocked by Copeland.
Copeland with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Copeland looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Copeland tries to work over Tepes Iii's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Copeland stalling against the cage.
Tepes Iii blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Tepes Iii managing to block the knees to the body from Copeland.
Tepes Iii is trying to break the clinch but Copeland has him pressed against the cage.
Copeland taking a breather.
Copeland tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Tepes Iii jumps guard but Copeland turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Copeland is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Tepes Iii is keeping busy.
Nice elbow from Copeland.
Tepes Iii wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Copeland has him pressed against the cage.
Vlad Tepes Iii has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tepes Iii throws a punch but it's blocked by Copeland.
Tepes Iii is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Copeland creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Tepes Iii working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short right from Tepes Iii.
Copeland will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Tepes Iii up against the cage.
Copeland misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tepes Iii.
Tepes Iii breaks from the clinch.
Copeland keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tepes Iii misses with a right hand
and Copeland counters with a series of strikes. Tepes Iii will be more careful next time no doubt.
The cut above Vlad Tepes Iii's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
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!
Tepes Iii throws a combination that misses
and Copeland counters with a three punch combo that has Tepes Iii backing up. Tepes Iii nods at Copeland to acknowledge the strikes.
Copeland tries to clinch there but Tepes Iii circles away.
Tepes Iii plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tepes Iii throws a solid leg kick but Copeland takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Tepes Iii.
Copeland was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Left hook, right uppercut from Copeland.
Copeland stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Copeland wants to clinch.
A jab from Tepes Iii misses.
Copeland doesn't manage to clinch there - Tepes Iii circles away.
Copeland lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A telegraphed right hand from Tepes Iii misses the target.
Copeland throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A jab lands there for Copeland.
Tepes Iii fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Copeland has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Copeland tries to clinch up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Copeland tries to clinch but Tepes Iii is having none of it.
A left and a right from Copeland both land. Nice combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Copeland tries to clinch up
and Tepes Iii counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tepes Iii misses with a takedown attempt - Copeland sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Travis Copeland has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vlad Tepes Iii.
Copeland tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tepes Iii manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tepes Iii throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Copeland tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tepes Iii manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Copeland is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Copeland moves into the clinch successfully.
Copeland's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Travis Copeland is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Copeland misses with an elbow over the top.
And that's the end of the fight!
Travis Copeland showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Copeland 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Travis Copeland!
Travis Copeland decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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