PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Geo Versu (ranked 2805 p4p, 4533 weight class) and Salvatore Coppola (ranked 386 p4p, 543 weight class). Coppola has chosen Duality as his entrance music. Salvatore Coppola will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Versu
vs
Coppola

180 cm
44
214
18 - 13 - 1

201 cm
28
210
11 - 26 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Granite chin

Powerful takedowns
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Geo Versu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 26 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Salvatore Coppola!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, William Peck and Dillan Fox.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Versu lands the left hand.
Versu throws a leg kick which misses Coppola's front leg but catches the back leg as Coppola tries to avoid it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Versu.
Versu comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Coppola looks for a takedown but Versu sprawls well.
Versu thumps Coppola with a low kick.
Coppola blocks the body kick.
Coppola on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Versu. Versu obviously looking to wear him down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Versu throws a hook to the side of Coppola's head but Coppola sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Versu wants to slow Coppola down by chopping away at his legs.
Coppola tries to counter with a clinch but Versu shakes him off and moves away.
Versu connects with a jab.
Versu takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Coppola blocks the body kick.
Coppola was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Coppola ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Versu moves away.
Versu throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Versu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Versu misses with a hook
and Coppola makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Coppola checks the leg kick nicely there.
Coppola raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Versu connects with a solid leg kick.
Versu looks to throw a body kick
and Coppola counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

It looks like Geo Versu has been cut.
Coppola defending well as Versu loads up on a big left hand.
Versu throws the kick towards the body but Coppola avoids it.
Versu throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A slapping body kick lands there for Versu.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Versu misses with a kick to the body.
Versu misses with a left hand
and Coppola counters with a slapping leg kick.
Versu scoring well with a low kick there.
Versu lands with a thumping leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Versu displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Coppola.
Versu is looking to chop away at Coppola's legs.
Versu falls off balance throwing a combination
and Coppola counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Versu thinking.
Versu is breathing heavily.
Versu is looking to slow Coppola down with leg kicks.
Coppola moves out of range of the strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Versu takes a swing at Coppola's ribcage but misses.
Coppola wants to counter with a clinch but Versu pushes him away.
Coppola on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Versu misses with an uppercut
and Coppola cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Versu moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Versu is looking to land body kicks.
Coppola was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Versu lands with a shot to the body.
Geo Versu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Coppola walks forward, straight into a front kick from Versu.
Versu with the inside leg kick.
Versu throws a hook but Coppola avoids it easily.
Coppola steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Versu.
Coppola fails with the takedown
and Versu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Geo Versu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Salvatore Coppola.
Versu pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
And Coppola responds with a good body kick, but Versu manages to step out the way in time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Versu gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Coppola counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Coppola takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Versu leaves Coppola with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Versu finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Coppola feints a counter leg kick.
Coppola takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Versu lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nice straight punches there by Versu. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Versu.
Coppola slips under a jab from Versu.
Versu lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Versu throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Geo Versu dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Geo Versu'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.

Versu tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Coppola is able to avoid easily.
Versu throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Coppola.
Versu tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Coppola is able to avoid easily.
Coppola throws out a counter right but Versu avoids it with no problem.
Coppola walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Versu lands with a cross.
Versu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Coppola moves away.
Versu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Versu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Versu throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Versu connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Versu throws a hook but Coppola blocks it.
Versu connects with a crisp jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Versu wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Versu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Coppola can do to turn this around?
Versu connects with a jab.
Coppola takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Coppola dives in for a single leg takedown but Versu sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Versu.
Versu scores with a sloppy right hand. Coppola should have avoided that one.
Versu throws a nice outside leg kick.
Versu throws a shot to the body.
Versu is looking to land body kicks.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Coppola! But no joy.
Versu looks to land a right hand but Coppola moved out of range.
A head kick from Coppola lands but Versu takes it in his stride.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coppola avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Coppola tries to move into range but Versu moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Coppola wants to clinch.
Versu connects with an inside leg kick.
Versu dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Coppola. That did some damage!
Versu connects with a leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coppola shoots in for a double leg but Versu sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Versu was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Versu lands a nice leg kick that just misses Coppola's sensitive parts.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Coppola might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Versu has got the better of the exchanges.
Coppola takes one to the side of the head.
Versu digs a good hook to Coppola's body.
Versu looks for the body kick but Coppola saw that one coming.
A countering left hand to the body from Coppola misses.
Versu misses with an uppercut.
Versu will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Coppola drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Versu defends it well.
Versu is looking to chop away at Coppola's legs.
Coppola is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Versu misses with a low kick.
A jab from Versu finds it's way through Coppola's defenses.
Coppola avoids a low kick by using good footwork.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coppola fails with a takedown attempt.
Geo Versu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Salvatore Coppola.
Coppola tries for a takedown but Versu sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Versu with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Versu sizes up Coppola with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.

Coppola clinches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Versu pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Versu lands a head shot.
Coppola has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Versu displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Coppola.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Geo Versu dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Geo Versu's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Versu throws a poor cross that misses
and Versu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Versu throws a front kick aimed at Coppola's knee but Coppola avoids it well.
Versu connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Geo Versu is winning the standup battle so far.
Versu lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Coppola fails with a takedown attempt.
Versu lands a really nice looking cross but Coppola seems unphased.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coppola misses with a takedown attempt
and Versu counters with a nice uppercut.
Versu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Versu misses with a body shot
and Coppola counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Versu throws a nice looking combination but Coppola bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Versu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Versu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Coppola blocks the body kick.
Coppola tries to score a power double leg takedown but Versu sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Coppola somewhat.
Geo Versu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Salvatore Coppola.
Versu with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Versu fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Coppola is out of range.
Coppola now looks to counter with a shot at the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Versu throws a shot from downtown. Coppola moves away and avoids it.
Coppola is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Versu scores with a push kick.
Versu leaves Coppola with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A clash of legs there as Coppola blocks the low kick.
Coppola's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Versu cracks Coppola with a good jab.
Coppola ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Coppola is looking for the big counter here.
Versu lands a glancing blow to the side of Coppola's head.
Versu lands a high kick!
Versu checks a low kick from Coppola.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Versu connects with a solid leg kick.
Coppola ducks under a wild hook from Versu.
Coppola flicks out a counter leg kick but Versu steps away.
Coppola is trying desperately to land a takedown but Versu is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Coppola.
Versu takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Versu connects with a solid leg kick.
Versu finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Coppola only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Coppola fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Versu avoids it really well and circles away.
Coppola has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Versu scores with the left hand. Coppola knows he should have avoided that one.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Versu misses with a body kick.
Versu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Coppola only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Versu throws a leg kick
and Coppola counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Coppola checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Versu backing away here, and Coppola unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Versu slaps away a takedown attempt from Coppola, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Coppola displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Versu throws out the jab.
Versu moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromCoppola.
Versu tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A swing and a miss from Versu.
Salvatore Coppola has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Coppola keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Geo Versu showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Versu, 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:26
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:26

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