PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Rudi Guns (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roberto Kopite (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Guns might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to diamonds and guns. Rudi Guns had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Guns
vs
Kopite

176 cm
24
148 lbs
14 - 5 - 0

198 cm
24
131 lbs
15 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rudi Guns!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Roberto Kopite!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Guns displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kopite throws out the jab.
Guns has his takedown stuffed
and Guns takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Guns gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kopite counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Guns shoots and misses
and Kopite counters with a series of strikes. Guns will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rudi Guns. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Guns shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Guns takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

Guns scores with a takedown into Kopite's guard.
Guns looking to pass the guard.
Kopite is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Guns might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Kopite is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kopite can't keep his opponent in guard - Guns advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

Guns is looking for a kimura but Kopite is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Guns to get the leverage.
Kopite is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Guns seems to be looking for submissions.
Guns is trying to control the action in half guard but Kopite is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

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.

Guns is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Kopite to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Guns drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Kopite dives on top into guard.
Kopite controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Kopite pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Guns is keeping the position for now.
Kopite must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Guns throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kopite trying to control but Guns is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kopite thows a big elbow that misses.
Kopite trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kopite passes Guns's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Kopite really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Guns. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kopite wants to control but Guns is keeping him busy.

Kopite looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Guns is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kopite wants to lay and pray for a moment but Guns keeps working.

Guns looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Guns blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kopite.
Kopite is looking to take a break and control but Guns is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Guns blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kopite.
Guns is staying active underneath Kopite, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kopite not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Guns trying to control here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Guns is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roberto Kopite dominated that round.
That's time! Guns's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Guns shoots and misses
and Kopite counters with a left and a right that stings Guns.
Guns tries for a takedown but Kopite circles away easily
and Kopite connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Guns moves forwards but Kopite connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kopite misses with a double jab.
Guns scores with a nice head shot.
Guns misses with a takedown attempt - Kopite sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rudi Guns. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Guns ducks under a wild hook from Kopite.
Guns with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kopite cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Guns misses with a takedown
and Kopite counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Guns throws a hook but Kopite avoids it easily.
Guns with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kopite counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Guns has his takedown stuffed
and Kopite counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kopite throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nice straight punches there by Kopite. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kopite.
Guns ducks under a wild hook from Kopite.
Roberto Kopite is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Guns uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kopite.
Nice uppercut there from Kopite.
Kopite misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A nice combination there by Kopite.
Guns dodges the punch combination from Kopite.
Guns has his takedown stuffed
letting Kopite counter with a right hand.
Guns takes one on the button.
Rudi Guns seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kopite misses with a looping right.
Kopite throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Guns misses with a hook
and Kopite makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kopite throws a low kick, looking for Guns's leg but Guns calmly moves out of range.
Guns misses with a takedown attempt
and Kopite counters with a straight right hand.
Kopite throws out a leg kick but Guns moves out of range and Kopite only half commits.
Kopite lands a jab.
Kopite cracks Guns with a good jab.
Guns misses with a takedown
and Kopite counters with a three punch combo that has Guns backing up. Guns nods at Kopite to acknowledge the strikes.
Kopite with a hook.
Kopite scores with a jab. Guns acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Roberto Kopite is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Guns with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kopite counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Guns has his takedown stuffed
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kopite throws a right and a left that Guns avoids nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guns gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kopite counters with a straight right hand.
Roberto Kopite seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Guns on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Guns walks into a straight right hand from Kopite.
Guns with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Kopite counter with a right hand.
Kopite thuds his shin into the meat of Guns's side.
Kopite lands a glancing blow to the side of Guns's head.
Guns chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kopite can pounce on him.
Kopite has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Kopite throws a right and a left that both miss.
Guns drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kopite, right into the meat.
Guns takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Guns's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kopite connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Guns scrambles back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Guns with a poor takedown
and Kopite counters with a straight right hand.
Kopite lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!

Guns is rocked!
Kopite is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kopite throws a series of punches but Guns moves out of range.
Kopite throws a low kick but it's checked well by Guns.
A punch lands to the side of Guns 's head but he takes it in his stride.
No joy there for Kopite, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Guns looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Kopite stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Guns blocks a leg kick.
Kopite fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Guns on the side of the head.
Kopite is looking to chop away at Guns's legs.
Guns avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Kopite connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Guns fails with the takedown
and Kopite counters with a three punch combo that has Guns backing up. Guns nods at Kopite to acknowledge the strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kopite rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Guns moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kopite defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Guns.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roberto Kopite showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Guns's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Kopite throws a jab but it's blocked by Guns.
Guns shoots and misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Guns misses with a takedown attempt
and Kopite counters with a two punch combo.
Decent striking displayed by Kopite there.
Guns shoots and misses
and Kopite counters with a one-two to the body.
Oh Guns is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rudi Guns. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A punch combination from Kopite misses.
Kopite scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kopite throws a one two combo.
Kopite has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Guns showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kopite.
Kopite throws a low kick but it's checked well by Guns.
Guns seems to have got his legs back now.
Guns misses with a takedown
and Kopite counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kopite scores with a one two! Guns had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Guns slips a straight right by Kopite.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Guns misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Kopite to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice shot lands for Kopite.
Kopite scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Guns shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kopite makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kopite.
Guns fails with the takedown
and Kopite counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kopite connects with a right hand. Guns shakes it off.
Kopite sizes up Guns with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Guns misses with a takedown attempt
and Guns takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Donk. Kopite catches Guns right on the button with a cross.
Kopite lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kopite throws out a powerful jab.
Roberto Kopite is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guns has his takedown stuffed
and Kopite counters with a nice uppercut.
Guns has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kopite finds it's way round the side to connect with Guns's head.
Some wild striking there from Kopite.
Guns takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Guns takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kopite stalks Guns and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Guns's face. Guns staggers backwards, shaken.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Guns doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kopite connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kopite lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Kopite lunges at Guns with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Guns's hand.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kopite, as that shot connected.
Kopite is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Guns.
Kopite is working the combinations to good effect here.
Guns tries for a takedown but Kopite circles away easily
and Kopite counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guns fails with the takedown
and Kopite counters with a stiff right hand.
Guns takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Guns rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kopite counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kopite throws the kick towards the body but Guns avoids it.
Guns takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Guns shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kopite counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kopite feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Gunss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Guns moves forwards but Kopite connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Guns is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kopite slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kopite lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Guns backs up against the cage.
Guns on the wrong end of a nice hook.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guns misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Kopite to counter with a crisp jab.
Guns with a poor takedown
and Kopite counters with a series of strikes. Guns will be more careful next time no doubt.
Kopite throws out a powerful jab.
Kopite misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kopite cracks Guns with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Guns on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Guns has his takedown stuffed
letting Kopite counter with a right hand.
Kopite throws a good cross that connects.
Kopite is looking to land body kicks.
Guns misses with a takedown attempt
and Kopite counters with a one-two to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kopite connects with a looping right hand.
Guns with a poor takedown
and Kopite counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Guns tries to move into range but Kopite moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Rudi Guns has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kopite dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Guns. That did some damage!

And that's the end of the fight!
Roberto Kopite comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kopite 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 25:30
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 25:30
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roberto Kopite!