PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between cro copout (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Proudstar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). copout comes into the arena with you throw knee, i go home blaring out of the sound system. Proudstar has chosen "Run to the hills" by Iron Maiden as his entrance music. cro copout could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to James Proudstar's chin.

copout
vs
Proudstar

219 cm
20
288 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

213 cm
22
286 lbs
11 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
Dangerous knees
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Good gas tank

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Supersize Me

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, cro copout!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, James Proudstar!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Alan Glass and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Proudstar tries a head kick but it misses.
copout misses with a hook. Proudstar ducked under it nicely.
copout fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
copout checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
copout digs a good body shot into Proudstar's ribs.
copout closes the distance and clinches up with Proudstar, looking for a takedown. copout pushes Proudstar against the cage but Proudstar circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Proudstar throws a leg kick but copout moved away.
copout connects with a jab.
copout throws out a loose jab but Proudstar uses good head movement to avoid it.
copout closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
copout throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Proudstar tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and copout is able to avoid easily.
copout defending well as Proudstar loads up on a big left hand.
Proudstar finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
copout swings for the body but Proudstar moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
copout tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
copout loads up on a big right hand but Proudstar slips the punch.
Proudstar bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
copout misses the jab.
Proudstar steps to the side to avoid the strikes from copout.
copout takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Proudstar takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
copout pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
copout throws a lazy right hand but Proudstar sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Proudstar slips under a jab from copout.
Proudstar wants to land a leg kick but copout is out of range.
copout throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
copout is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Proudstar throws a head kick that misses.
Proudstar tries to move into range but copout moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
copout blocks a low kick nicely.
Proudstar is looking to slow copout down with leg kicks.
Proudstar pivots, looking for a leg kick but copout is out of range and Proudstar settles back down.
Proudstar fails with the takedown
and copout counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Proudstar has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from copout finds it's way round the side to connect with Proudstar's head.
copout throws out a powerful jab.
copout scores with a body shot.
copout rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Proudstar moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Proudstar.
copout throws an overhand right that lands on Proudstar's shoulder, as Proudstar tries to avoid the shot.
Proudstar misses with a kick to the body
and copout counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Proudstar moves out of range as copout strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
copout connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
copout lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Proudstar at a distance.
Proudstar pivots, looking for a leg kick but copout is out of range and Proudstar settles back down.
Proudstar throws a quick inside leg kick.
Proudstar feints and then cracks copout's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow copout down.
copout moves out of range of the leg kick from Proudstar.
Proudstar throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
copout misses with a hook.
Proudstar takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Some bone on bone action there as copout checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A telegraphed right hand from copout misses the target.
copout throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Proudstar's waist but Proudstar gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing copout off to one side.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Proudstar, right into the meat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Proudstar misses with a takedown attempt - copout sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
copout takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! copout crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Proudstar - the referee stops the clock and copout gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Proudstar. copout manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
copout keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Proudstar lands with a nice body punch.
Proudstar clobbers copout with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
copout walks into a stiff left hand from Proudstar.
Proudstar throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
copout throws a hook but Proudstar avoids it easily.
The crowd cheers as copout lands an impressive looking overhand right. Proudstar doesn't seem phased though.
Proudstar slips a straight right by copout.
copout misses with a few strikes there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Proudstar dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

copout takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
copout shoots for a takedown but Proudstar saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Proudstar.
A big left from copout misses.
copout checks a low kick from Proudstar.
Proudstar feints and then cracks copout's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow copout down.
copout throws a jab but it's blocked by Proudstar.
copout takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
copout misses with a straight right.
copout misses with a hook. Proudstar ducked under it nicely.
Proudstar throws a chopping leg kick but copout manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
James Proudstar seems to be getting the better of the standup.
copout on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Proudstar. Proudstar obviously looking to wear him down.

copout gets caught flat footed, as Proudstar shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Proudstar trying to control but copout is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
copout tries to land a sweep but no joy.
copout on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if copout tries to get out of the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
copout controlling the position.
Proudstar stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. copout swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
copout is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
copout not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Proudstar won't allow copout to sweep him here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
copout throws a shot to the body.
Proudstar tried to score with a low kick but copout checks it.
copout waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Proudstar.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Proudstar showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Proudstar takes a shot to the body in his stride.
copout connects with a looping right hand.
cro copout seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
copout scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Proudstar will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
copout throws a shot from downtown. Proudstar moves away and avoids it.
copout throws a jab but it's blocked by Proudstar.
A jab from copout misses.
copout uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
copout missing with a left hand there. Proudstar was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Proudstar takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
copout is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Proudstar misses with a kick to the body.
copout is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Proudstar throws and low kick but copout moves out of range easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
copout lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Proudstar blocks a jab.
Proudstar throws a leg kick but copout moved away.
A chopping leg kick lands by Proudstar.
copout throws a big shot that misses.
copout misses with an uppercut.
Nice defenses there by Proudstar.
copout throws the left hand but Proudstar avoids the punch easily.
Proudstar misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Proudstar chopping away at his opponent's legs.
copout lands a slapping body shot.
A head kick misses from Proudstar.
Proudstar tries a head kick but it misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Proudstar buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Proudstar slips a straight right by copout.
Proudstar pivots, looking for a leg kick but copout is out of range and Proudstar settles back down.
Proudstar misses with a low kick.
Proudstar shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
cro copout has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
copout throws a shot from downtown. Proudstar moves away and avoids it.
Proudstar moves away from the strike by copout.
Proudstar walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
copout blocks a leg kick.
copout keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
copout wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
copout throws a hook to the side of Proudstar's head but Proudstar sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Proudstar throws a leg kick but copout sees it coming and moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Proudstar 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.
copout throws an overhand right that lands on Proudstar's shoulder, as Proudstar tries to avoid the shot.
Proudstar shoots for a double leg takedown but copout sprawls well. He's pushed Proudstar's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Proudstar misses with a takedown attempt - copout sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
copout scores with a sloppy right hand. Proudstar should have avoided that one.
Proudstar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Proudstar throws a chopping leg kick but copout manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
copout with a poor takedown
and Proudstar finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
copout stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Proudstar.
Proudstar scores with a leg kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Proudstar thows a body kick. copout tries to catch it but that hurt him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Proudstar throws out a powerful jab.
A bone on bone clash there as copout blocks the leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Proudstar, right into the meat.
copout changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Proudstar tries to avoid it but copout manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Proudstar to the ground. Proudstar escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Proudstar throws a low kick, looking for copout's leg but copout calmly moves out of range.
A big left from copout misses.
Proudstar throws a head kick that misses.
copout takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
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!
Proudstar lands a nice leg kick that just misses copout's sensitive parts.
Good leg kick by Proudstar there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
copout walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Proudstar cracks the inside of copout's front leg.
Proudstar lands with a thumping leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
James Proudstar comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Proudstar 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Proudstar!