PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cro Copout (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gigant Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Copout comes to the cage accompanied by you throw knee, i go home. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Copout
vs
Silva

219 cm
33
285 lbs
50 - 19 - 0

225 cm
26
265 lbs
16 - 9 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Merciless Gladiators

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 50 - 19 - 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 16 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gigant Silva!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Chris Downing and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circling - Copout throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Silva.
Silva misses with a takedown
and Copout counters with a straight right hand.
Silva with a poor takedown

and Copout counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Copout.
Cro Copout has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gigant Silva.

Silva manages to break the clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Silva is defended easily by Copout.
Silva shoots in looking for a takedown but Copout manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Silva's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva looks for a takedown but Copout sprawls well.
Silva with a poor takedown

and Copout counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Silva tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Copout is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Silva is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Copout trying to control but Silva is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Copout looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

We're going to have a standup here because Cro Copout wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Copout displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Silva.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Silva tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Copout swivels and escapes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva looks for a takedown but Copout sprawls well.
Copout stuffs the takedown attempt from Silva. Silva gets slowly back to his feet.
Silva is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Nice takedown defense from Copout. No joy for Silva on that attempt.
Gigant Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Silva clinches up against the cage.
Copout doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Silva tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Copout working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Silva scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Copout lands an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Copout fails to land.
Silva lands a hook that snaps the head of Copout backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Copout prevents Silva from breaking the clinch.
Silva has Copout pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Copout manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Silva tries to break the clinch but Copout is controlling the position.
Silva takes a shot to the head.
Copout stops a takedown attempt from Silva.
Silva drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Copout lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Silva or not.
Silva looks winded!
Copout scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Copout lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Silva backwards.
Copout lands a nice uppercut.
Silva wants to break free but Copout has control.
Silva drops down looking for an ankle pick but Copout pulls his leg out and moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cro Copout dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Silva closes this distance looking for a takedown but Copout circles away.
Silva shoots in for a takedown but Copout shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Silva tries to score a power double leg takedown but Copout sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Silva somewhat.
Cro Copout has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gigant Silva.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva tries to score a power double leg takedown but Copout sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Silva somewhat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva goes for a double leg but Copout avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Copout continues to drive forward.
Copout is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Copout is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Silva is defending well for now.
Good body shot from Copout.
Silva is breathing heavily.
Silva goes for a takedown attempt but Copout pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Silva looks for a takedown but Copout sprawls well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva fails to land the takedown.
Silva fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Copout avoids it really well and circles away.

Silva moves into the clinch successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva takes a shot to the head.
Good body shot from Copout.
A nice right hand lands inside from Copout.
Silva is looking for a takedown.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Copout scores with a shoulder strike.
Silva takes a shot to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Copout.
Copout working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Copout effectively controlling the action here.
Copout lands a right hand that snaps the head of Silva backwards.
Copout lands a shot to the body.
Copout presses Silva against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Copout tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Copout lands with a right to the head.
Silva blocks a body shot from Copout.

Copout lands a big right hand that sends Silva to the canvas! This could be the beginning of the end for Silva!

Silva is rocked!
Copout controlling the pace.
Silva is still in real trouble! Can Copout finish him?

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva has a hand on Copout's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Copout takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Silva seems to have recovered his senses.
Copout content just to control the position here.
Silva is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Copout tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cro Copout dominated that second round.
That's time! Copout's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Silva uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Copout.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Silva is defended easily by Copout.

Silva takes the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Copout tries to work over Silva's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Copout tries a body shot but Silva blocks it.
A right hand to the body from Copout.
Silva takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Copout fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Silva's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Copout prevents a takedown attempt there.
Copout is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Silva can do to turn this around?
Copout lands a left hand.
Silva fails to pull guard.
Cro Copout has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gigant Silva.
Silva tries to throw a body punch but Copout avoids it by throwing Silva back against the cage.
Copout lands a hook to the side of the head.
Copout throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Silvas head.
Copout misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Silva has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Copout avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Copout.
Copout is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Still in the clinch, Copout scores with a nice short uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Silva prevents a body shot from Copout.
Copout tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Silva's elbow.

Silva breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Copout throws an uppercut from hell that sends Silva clean off his feet! He's out cold! Copout stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Cro Copout!
Cro Copout tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.