PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Roberto Kopite (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Master Tyson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Roberto Kopite has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Kopite
vs
Tyson

198 cm
18
131 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

165 cm
18
139 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Prefers standup

BADGER MILK!

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Roberto Kopite!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Master Tyson!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tyson lands with a nice combination. Kopite backs away looking to recover.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tyson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A shot to de liver by Tyson. Beautiful body shot.
Tyson doesn't manage to clinch there - Kopite circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tyson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kopite fails with a takedown attempt.
Kopite dodges the punch combination from Tyson.
Kopite fails to land with a series of punches.
Tyson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kopite lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Tyson backs up against the ropes.
Kopite showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tyson.
Kopite shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tyson as he jumps to the side.
Tyson tries to clinch but Kopite is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kopite shoots for a takedown but Tyson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roberto Kopite. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tyson misses with the combination.
Master Tyson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kopite shoots in for a double leg but Tyson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Tyson looks to land a combination. Kopite sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.

Kopite is rocked!
Tyson misses the shot to the body.
Tyson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tyson swinging wilding here.
Kopite fails to land the takedown.
Tyson tries to clinch but Kopite moves out of range.
Tyson's corner calls for a 1-2. Tyson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Nice sprawl there from Tyson as Kopite shoots in.
Kopite is breathing heavily.
Tyson fails to land with a series of punches.
Kopite throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Tyson's waist but Tyson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kopite off to one side.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tyson looks to land a left hand but Kopite moved out of range nicely.
Tyson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kopite really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Nice takedown defense from Tyson. No joy for Kopite on that attempt.
Kopite takes one on the button.
Kopite fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Tyson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tyson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Tyson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kopite at a distance.
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!
Tyson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Kopite counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Tyson's guard now.
Kopite working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Tyson's head.
Kopite with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kopite loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kopite will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kopite prevents Tyson from getting back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kopite passes Tyson's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Kopite thows a huge punch but Tyson dodges it nicely.
Kopite has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Kopite working the head and body with strikes.
Kopite thows a huge punch but Tyson dodges it nicely.
Kopite keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

Kopite is trying to work for a kimura but Tyson is defending well.
Tyson taking some punishment here, with Kopite in his half guard.
Tyson is not content to let Kopite control the position.
Kopite working the head and body with strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

Tyson is defending against the submission attempts here by Kopite.
Tyson looks like he's trying to stand up.
Nice strikes from Kopite there.
Kopite scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Kopite scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kopite wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tyson keeps working.

Kopite is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Tyson is just riding it out for now. Kopite eventually gives up the hold.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Master Tyson will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Kopite closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Tyson to the mat! Tyson manages to get full guard.
Kopite working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Tyson's head.
Kopite wants to control from the top but Tyson keeps moving.
Kopite throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tyson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kopite wants to control from the top but Tyson keeps moving.
Kopite works over Tyson with some ground and pound from guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kopite throwing strikes from guard but Tyson blocks nicely.
Kopite missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kopite passes Tyson's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Tyson is trying to stand up here but Kopite is controlling him well.
Kopite sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Kopite seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Tyson for as long as he can get away with.
Kopite drops an elbow to the side of Tyson's head.
Kopite seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.

Kopite seems to be looking for submissions.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tyson is not content to let Kopite control the position.
Tyson wants to get back to his feet.

Kopite is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Tyson defends it well.
Tyson is trying to stand.
Kopite working Tyson over with strikes.
Tyson taking some punishment here, with Kopite in his half guard.
Tyson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kopite wants to work for an arm triangle but Tyson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Kopite connects with a nice short shot to Tyson's temple.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Kopite seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Kopite scores with a couple of good hammerfists.

Tyson is defending against the submission attempts here by Kopite.
Tyson tries to kick Kopite off but Kopite keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

Kopite seems to be working for a kimura but Tyson defends the submission attempt.

Kopite is looking for a kimura but Tyson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kopite to get the leverage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kopite thows a huge punch but Tyson dodges it nicely.

Kopite is looking for a kimura here.
Kopite is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Kopite wants to take a breather but Tyson is having none of it.
Kopite lands with a punch from half guard.
Kopite not doing much here.
Kopite seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Tyson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roberto Kopite dominated that second round.
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.

Kopite misses with a takedown attempt - Tyson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Tyson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Some wild striking there from Tyson.

Kopite closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Kopite lands in his opponent's guard.

Kopite drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kopite jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kopite sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Tyson's guard.
Roberto Kopite overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Kopite is looking for a kimura here.
Tyson is trying to stand up here but Kopite is controlling him well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kopite sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Tyson defending well though.
Kopite wants to control but Tyson is keeping him busy.
Kopite is controlling the pace.
Kopite is keen to just control but Tyson is a slippery customer.
Kopite is really struggling to control Tyson but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Tyson looks like he's trying to stand up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kopite tries for a takedown but Tyson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kopite shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roberto Kopite. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tyson closes the distance looking to clinch

and Kopite counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Kopite slips a nice elbow through Tyson's hands, connecting with Tyson's forehead.
Kopite drops an elbow to the side of Tyson's head.
Nice strikes from Kopite there.
Kopite working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Kopite takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Kopite working over Tyson with some ground and pound. Tyson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Nice strikes from Kopite there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kopite throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kopite seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Tyson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kopite throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Tyson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kopite moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kopite tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Tyson swivels and escapes.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kopite.
Tyson looks to land a combination but Kopite avoids it well.
Kopite shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tyson as he avoids it easily.
Tyson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.

Kopite shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Kopite was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
A nice elbow there by Kopite.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tyson tries to buck Kopite off but he can't manage it.
Kopite raining down shots from the mount!

Tyson tries to buck Kopite off so he can stand up but Kopite has got his back now - this could be big trouble! He's slapped on a rear naked choke that looks really tight! Tyson falls backwards, slamming Kopite to the mat but Kopite holds on tight! Tyson is forced to tap and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Roberto Kopite!
Roberto Kopite retains his bantamweight title!