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Event:
Highland Games 197
Date: Aug 04, 2016 |
#R1#
Kopp throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Marshall counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Marshall throws out a loose jab but Kopp uses good head movement to avoid it.
Marshall misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Kopp counter with a right hand.
Marshall throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kopp.
Kopp dives in for a single leg takedown but Marshall sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Marshall jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kopp shoots for a takedown but Marshall saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Marshall ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kopp moves away.
Kopp tries to score a power double leg takedown but Marshall sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kopp somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dave Kopp. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marshall looks to throw the jab but Kopp is out of range.
Kopp throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Marshall stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kopp takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Marshall throws an off balance right hand
and Kopp counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kopp shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#T1#
Kopp misses with a takedown
and Marshall counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#TD#
Kopp gets the takedown into side control.
The ground and pound from Kopp seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Kopp fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Kopp working the strikes but Marshall uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Kopp looks to land a strike but Marshall avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Marshall has momentary wrist control but Kopp slips an elbow through the middle.
Kopp lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Kopp landing with the ground and pound.
Kopp is working Marshall over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kopp accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kopp throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Marshall works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Marshall can do anything to dispel that myth.
Kopp throwing strikes but missing.
Kopp working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kopp in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Marshall tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kopp with a nice head shot there.
Marshall really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kopp. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kopp throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kopp keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Marshall's head.
Kopp is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Kopp is looking to work some ground and pound but Marshall has wrist control.
Kopp throws a strike but Marshall rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marshall has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Kopp is proving hard to escape from. #T3#
Kopp is adopting a defensive guard.
Kopp has a closed guard, preventing Marshall from standing up. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kopp has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Kopp bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Marshall's guard. #REVR#
Kopp is looking to work some ground and pound but Marshall has wrist control.
Kopp throws an elbow that misses. Marshall uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kopp's guard. Nice move by Marshall!#REVB#
Kopp tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Dave Kopp will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
A combination from Marshall does no damage.
As Marshall tries to get set, Kopp tries to push him back and clinch up but Marshall manages to avoid the attempt.
Kopp shoots in for a double leg but Marshall sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#TD#
Marshall gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Kopp to score an easy takedown into full guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Marshall avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Marshall has control of Kopp's left arm, preventing Kopp from doing any damage.
Kopp throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Marshall avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kopp throws an elbow that misses. Marshall uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kopp's guard. Nice move by Marshall!#REVB#
Marshall wanted to stand there but Kopp had control of the position. #T1#
Marshall stopping the sweep attempt from Kopp.
Kopp pulls Marshall in close to prevent any damage.
Marshall preventing the sweep. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kopp trying to control the position.
#SU2#
Marshall gets to his feet. Kopp looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Kopp fails with a takedown attempt.
Despite the aggression on Marshall's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Tobias Marshall seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Marshall just misses with a punch to the body.
#TD#
Kopp shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Kopp looks to land a strike but Marshall avoids it nicely and regains full guard.#T3#
Kopp throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Marshall avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kopp chips away with some ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kopp's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Marshall trying to control the position.
Dave Kopp overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kopp postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kopp throwing strikes but missing.
Kopp throwing strikes but missing.
Kopp throwing strikes but missing.
Marshall preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T4#
Kopp trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kopp lands a couple of elbows.
Kopp throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Marshall works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Marshall tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kopp 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.
Kopp throwing strikes from guard but Marshall blocks nicely.
Kopp trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Marshall manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
Kopp looking to hit a scissor sweep but Marshall is one step ahead there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Dave Kopp will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Marshall tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kopp was well out of range. Poor timing from Marshall.
Kopp is looking to counter the offense by Marshall and move into the clinch.
Marshall leaves Kopp with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Marshall stuffs the takedown.
Kopp takes one to the chin there.#CUT2#
It looks like Dave Kopp has been cut.
Marshall throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#CL#
and Kopp moves into the clinch.
Marshall is pushing Kopp up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Kopp wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dave Kopp. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marshall lands a right hand.
Marshall tries a body shot but Kopp blocks it.
A short uppercut from Marshall. #TD#
Kopp turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!#T1#
Kopp misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Kopp landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Kopp misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Kopp in side control, throwing shots but Marshall defends.
Kopp is working Marshall over with some ground and pound from side control.
Marshall parries the strikes from Kopp easily there. Kopp is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Marshall to escape.
Kopp working the ground and pound from side control.
Marshall taking a bit of punishment here - Kopp scoring with strikes.
Kopp tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Marshall is not in a great position here, taking some shots. #T2#
Kopp works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Kopp in side control, throwing shots but Marshall defends.
Kopp creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Marshall sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Kopp working away.
Kopp working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Marshall wants to get back to his feet but Kopp drags him back down.
Kopp landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Kopp sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Marshall is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kopp is trying to ground and pound but Marshall uses the momentary lack of control by Kopp to regain half guard.
Marshall taking some punishment here, with Kopp in his half guard. #T3#
Kopp sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Marshall defending well though.
Kopp throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Marshall keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kopp thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kopp working over Marshall with some ground and pound. Marshall looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Marshall avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kopp.
Kopp 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.
Kopp seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Kopp sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Marshall defending well though.
Kopp throwing shots but Marshall is blocking nicely.
Kopp throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Marshall on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T4#
Kopp thows a huge punch but Marshall dodges it nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kopp sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Marshall defending well though.
Kopp is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Marshall can do to turn this around?
Kopp lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Kopp not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kopp thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Marshall's head.
Marshall keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kopp throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kopp not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kopp throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Tobias Marshall has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dave Kopp is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kopp working over Marshall with some ground and pound. Marshall looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dave Kopp showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kopp, 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 James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dave Kopp!
An out of breath Dave Kopp thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
Highland Games 189
Date: Jul 07, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Ibaka moves into the clinch.
Ibaka working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ibaka lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#CUT2#
It looks like Dave Kopp has been cut.
Ibaka works on Kopp's body with a couple of short punches.
Ibaka goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kopp fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Ibaka lands a body punch.
Ibaka misses with a body punch.
The referee calls for Ibaka to work.
Ibaka tries to throw a body punch but Kopp avoids it by throwing Ibaka back against the cage.
Ibaka lands with a left to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kopp drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ibaka tries to work over Kopp's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kopp goes for a takedown attempt but Ibaka pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dave Kopp. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Kopp tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kopp fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ibaka slips a jab from Kopp.
Serge Ibaka is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ibaka lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Ibaka throws an overhand right that lands on Kopp's shoulder, as Kopp tries to avoid the shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Ibaka misses the target.
Kopp tries to counter with a takedown but Ibaka is quick to defend against it.
Ibaka uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kopp.
Ibaka looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ibaka jabs at Kopp's body.
Kopp shoots in but Ibaka avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ibaka throws out a counter right but Kopp avoids it with no problem.
Ibaka connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kopp doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Ibaka to counter with a crisp jab.
Kopp shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ibaka as he jumps to the side. #T2#
Ibaka cracks Kopp with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#ROC2#
Kopp is rocked!
Ibaka scores with a body shot.
Oh Kopp is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kopp is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ibaka lands a brutal uppercut that launches Kopp off his feet! Kopp tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Serge Ibaka!
Serge Ibaka made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'Pinaglabanan, you got a lucky decision last time. I'd love a rematch, lets get it booked!'.
In defeat, Dave Kopp stepped up to the mic, saying 'Man, Stumpy got lucky, I want a rematch!'.
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Event:
Highland Games 188
Date: Jul 03, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Kopp fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Szczęsny to the ground. Kopp is now in Szczęsny's guard.
Szczęsny will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kopp trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kopp has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Szczęsny tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kopp postures up in Szczęsny's guard and throws a big left but Szczęsny blocks it.
Kopp working some strikes from top position.
Szczęsny preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Szczęsny preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Szczęsny preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Szczęsny is trying to control the position but Kopp postures up.
Kopp working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Szczęsny preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Szczęsny on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Szczęsny tries to get out of the position.
Szczęsny is pulling down on Kopp's head to control his posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Szczęsny looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kopp is one step ahead there.
Kopp is working Szczęsny over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Kopp missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T1#
Kopp landing some decent shots from guard.
Kopp pushing down on Szczęsny's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Kopp throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kopp working the head and body with strikes.
Szczęsny is trying to stand back up but Kopp is controlling him
Kopp thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Szczęsny's head.
Kopp lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Szczęsny taking some punishment here, with Kopp in his half guard.
Kopp lands strikes from half guard.
Kopp throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
We've been hearing good reports from Szczęsny's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Kopp missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Szczęsny is holding on to half guard well.
Szczęsny really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Szczęsny wants to control but Kopp is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T2#
Kopp not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kopp tries to pass to full mount but Szczęsny defends it.
Kopp throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Szczęsny avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kopp.
Kopp winds up and cracks Szczęsny with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Kopp missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kopp looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Szczęsny with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kopp throwing shots but Szczęsny is blocking nicely.
Kopp missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kopp winds up and cracks Szczęsny with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Kopp not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Szczęsny taking some punishment here, with Kopp in his half guard.
Szczęsny makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Szczęsny.
Kopp throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Szczęsny works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T3#
Kopp with a flurry of punches that miss.
Szczęsny trying to control the position.
Kopp throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kopp throws a big elbow that misses.
Kopp won't allow Szczęsny to get back to his feet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kopp accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kopp throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kopp is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Szczęsny looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kopp throwing strikes from guard but Szczęsny blocks nicely.
Kopp loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Kopp postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Szczęsny avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T4#
Kopp throws a big right hand that misses.
Szczęsny wants to sweep here but Kopp controlling him for the moment.
Kopp scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Kopp trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kopp trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Szczęsny is pulling down on Kopp's head. It's preventing any offense from Kopp, at least for the moment.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Szczęsny connects with a single shot there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Szczęsny scoring well with a low kick there.
#CL#
Kopp gets tackled into the cage by Szczęsny. Szczęsny maintains the clinch.
Kopp takes an elbow to the temple.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dave Kopp 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.
#R2#
Szczęsny tries to clinch there but Kopp circles away.
Kopp wants to counter the offense by Szczęsny and move into the clinch position.
Kopp tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Szczęsny scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Szczęsny avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kopp tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Szczęsny swivels and escapes.#TD2#
Kopp fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Szczęsny sprawls well initially but Kopp persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Kopp prevents Szczęsny from standing back up.
Szczęsny keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Kopp working Szczęsny over with strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kopp thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Szczęsny is doing well to control the position and prevent Kopp from advancing to side control.
Szczęsny is trying to stand up here but Kopp is controlling him well. #T1#
Szczęsny is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kopp lands strikes from half guard.
Kopp looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Kopp sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Szczęsny defending well though.
Kopp missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kopp lands with a punch from half guard.
Kopp 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.
Szczęsny blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kopp.
Kopp scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Szczęsny is trying to stand.
Kopp throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kopp sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Szczęsny defending well though.
Kopp missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T2#
Kopp not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kopp lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kopp lands a nice short elbow.
Szczęsny trying to hold on to Kopp's head to control him but Kopp postures up.
Szczęsny manages to get to full guard.
Kopp landing with the ground and pound.
Kopp is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Kopp postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#ROC2#
Szczęsny is rocked!
Kopp pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Szczęsny is keeping the position for now.
Oh Szczęsny is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#T3#
Szczęsny trying to control the position.
Szczęsny seems to have got his legs back now.
Szczęsny avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kopp postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kopp with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kopp stands up over Szczęsny, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Kopp content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Kopp scoring with some ground and pound.
Szczęsny controls Kopp momentarily but Kopp frees himself.
Szczęsny lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Szczęsny wants to control from the top but Kopp keeps moving. #T4#
Kopp looking for a sweep. Not yet Kopp, not yet.
Kopp keeping moving, preventing Szczęsny from controlling successfully.
Szczęsny not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Szczęsny trying to control the position from guard on top but Kopp is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dave Kopp showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Szczęsny leaves Kopp with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#TD2#
Kopp feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Szczęsny is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Szczęsny trying to control the position from guard on top but Kopp is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Szczęsny wants to get up but he can't break Kopp's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kopp is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kopp 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.#T1#
Szczęsny is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Szczęsny trying to control the position from guard on top but Kopp is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kopp wants to sweep but no luck.
Szczęsny trying to control the position from guard on top but Kopp is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Szczęsny showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Kopp has a closed guard, preventing Szczęsny from standing up. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kopp has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kopp tries to score a power double leg takedown but Szczęsny sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kopp somewhat.
Kopp throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice sprawl there from Szczęsny as Kopp shoots in.
Victor Szczęsny has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Victor Szczęsny has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dave Kopp.#T3#
Kopp tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Szczęsny manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
An attempted straight right counter from Szczęsny misses the target.
Kopp moves in looking to clinch but Szczęsny pushes him off.
Kopp shoots in for a takedown but Szczęsny shows good takedown defense.
Kopp connects with a body shot.#CL2#
Kopp has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kopp is trying to drag Szczęsny to the mat but Szczęsny just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Kopp can't get the takedown.
#T4#
Szczęsny misses with a body punch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Szczęsny throws an elbow but misses.
Szczęsny lands a damaging elbow.
Kopp fails to pull guard.
Kopp tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Szczęsny just stands there and leans against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Szczęsny comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Dave Kopp is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#CUT#
It looks like Dave Kopp has been cut.
Szczęsny misses with a punch to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Victor Szczęsny showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kopp has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dave Kopp!
An out of breath Dave Kopp thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Victor Szczęsny spoke after the fight, saying 'I really wanted to Win but it didn't work out. I'm looking to win back this title, I'll come back'.
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Event:
Highland Games 180
Date: Jun 05, 2016 |
#R1#
Kopp fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kopp shoots in but no luck this time.
Fitzgerald tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kopp was well out of range. Poor timing from Fitzgerald.
Kopp tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Fitzgerald swivels and escapes.
Thaddeus Fitzgerald has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dave Kopp.
Fitzgerald takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Fitzgerald misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kopp.
Kopp shoots in looking for a takedown but Fitzgerald manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kopp's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kopp slips a jab and a cross from Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kopp manages to avoid it.
Kopp closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Kopp closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Kopp lands in his opponent's guard.
Kopp trying to move into half guard but instead Fitzgerald has managed to sweep!#REVR#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fitzgerald wants to stand and escape but instead Kopp has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB##T1#
Fitzgerald manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kopp manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Fitzgerald preventing the sweep.
Fitzgerald tries to stand but Kopp is controlling from the bottom.
Kopp has Fitzgerald pulled in close to control his posture.
Fitzgerald wants to stand and escape but instead Kopp has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB##T2#
Kopp with a nice head shot there.
Kopp scoring with some ground and pound.
Kopp with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kopp with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Kopp scoring with some ground and pound.
Kopp throws a big elbow that misses.
Kopp with a flurry of punches that miss.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kopp throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kopp throwing strikes from guard but Fitzgerald blocks nicely.
Fitzgerald utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Fitzgerald controlling Kopp's posture. #T3#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kopp accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kopp throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Fitzgerald works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Fitzgerald preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kopp throwing strikes from guard but Fitzgerald blocks nicely.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Fitzgerald utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Fitzgerald lands a lovely overhand right.
Horrible takedown attempt by Kopp or perhaps it was just good defense by Fitzgerald, which made it look bad.
Kopp displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fitzgerald throws out the jab.
Kopp is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Kopp shoots in for a takedown but Fitzgerald shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A jab from Kopp misses. #T4#
Kopp shoots in for a takedown but Fitzgerald shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kopp takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Fitzgerald lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kopp circles away quickly and effectively.
Kopp fails with an attempt to clinch.
A counter left hand to the body from Fitzgerald misses its target.
Fitzgerald showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kopp.
Fitzgerald swings for the body but Kopp moves out of range.
Fitzgerald connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kopp. Kopp circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kopp fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Fitzgerald tries to counter with a takedown but Kopp is quick to defend against it.
Fitzgerald throws a jab when Kopp was well out of range.
A slow jab from Fitzgerald misses its intended target.
Fitzgerald loads up on a big right hand but Kopp slips the punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fitzgerald throws a shot to the body.
Fitzgerald stalks Kopp and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Kopp's face. Kopp staggers backwards, shaken.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thaddeus Fitzgerald dominated that round.
That's time! Fitzgerald's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Kopp walks into a jab.
Fitzgerald ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Thaddeus Fitzgerald is winning the standup battle so far.
Kopp slips a straight right by Fitzgerald.
Kopp tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Fitzgerald swivels and escapes.
Fitzgerald stuffs the takedown attempt from Kopp. Kopp gets slowly back to his feet.
Fitzgerald thuds a left hand into Kopp's body.
Kopp closes this distance looking for a takedown but Fitzgerald circles away.
Fitzgerald half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Thaddeus Fitzgerald has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dave Kopp.
Fitzgerald dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fitzgerald leaves Kopp with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Fitzgerald catches Kopp with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Fitzgerald is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kopp can do to turn this around?
Kopp displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fitzgerald throws out the jab. #T1#
Fitzgerald connects with the punch.#CL2#
Kopp takes the fight into the clinch.
Fitzgerald is stalling here.
#BC#
Fitzgerald pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kopp misses with a takedown attempt - Fitzgerald sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kopp shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Fitzgerald defends it nicely.
Fitzgerald connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T2#
Fitzgerald stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Fitzgerald wants it to stay on the feet.
Kopp fails to land the takedown.
Kopp shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Fitzgerald pinned against the cage. Fitzgerald gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Fitzgerald!
Kopp fails with a takedown attempt.
Fitzgerald fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kopp misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T3#
Decent striking displayed by Fitzgerald there.
Fitzgerald swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD2#
and Kopp counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Fitzgerald!
Kopp lands a decent elbow from side control.
Fitzgerald regains half guard.
Kopp thows a huge punch but Fitzgerald dodges it nicely.
Fitzgerald really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Kopp missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kopp thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kopp throwing shots but Fitzgerald is blocking nicely.
Fitzgerald keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fitzgerald avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kopp.
Kopp throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kopp not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T4#
Fitzgerald avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kopp.
Fitzgerald is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kopp scores with a couple of nice shots.
Fitzgerald is looking to improve his position.
Kopp not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Fitzgerald blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kopp.
Kopp not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Dave Kopp has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kopp missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kopp takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Fitzgerald blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kopp.
Kopp working the head and body with strikes.
Kopp looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Fitzgerald with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thaddeus Fitzgerald dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Fitzgerald misses with a few strikes there.
Fitzgerald takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Fitzgerald misses the shot to the body.
Kopp dives in and grabs Fitzgerald's left leg, looking for a takedown. Fitzgerald pushes down on Kopp's head and hops out.
Kopp dives in for a single leg takedown but Fitzgerald sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Fitzgerald throws a jab but it's blocked by Kopp.
Kopp will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Thaddeus Fitzgerald has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dave Kopp.
Kopp will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Fitzgerald throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fitzgerald throws the left hand but Kopp avoids the punch easily.
Fitzgerald works Kopp's body with a nice hook.
Kopp bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kopp wants to counter with a clinch but Fitzgerald pushes him away.
Fitzgerald displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kopp. #T1#
Kopp keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fitzgerald's corner calls for a 1-2. Fitzgerald obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kopp shoots in looking for a takedown but Fitzgerald manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kopp's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Fitzgerald keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Fitzgerald fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kopp is looking to clinch but Fitzgerald is avoiding it.
Fitzgerald scores with a nice right hand.
Some wild striking there from Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald missing with a left hand there. Kopp was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kopp closes this distance looking for a takedown but Fitzgerald circles away.#T2#
Kopp has a takedown stuffed.
Kopp takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Fitzgerald is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kopp is trying hard to land a takedown here. Fitzgerald sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Fitzgerald half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Kopp on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
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!
Fitzgerald stuffs the takedown attempt from Kopp. Kopp gets slowly back to his feet.
Kopp takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fitzgerald throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kopp stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Fitzgerald throws out a powerful jab.
Fitzgerald scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kopp shoots in and drives through. Fitzgerald sprawls well.#T3#
Fitzgerald throws a body punch but Kopp moves out of range.
Fitzgerald lunges at Kopp with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kopp's hand.
Kopp fails with a takedown attempt.
Fitzgerald looks to score with a jab to the body but Kopp is just out of range.
Thaddeus Fitzgerald seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kopp shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Fitzgerald changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Fitzgerald ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kopp moves away.
Kopp looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Fitzgerald throws a combination. Kopp tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Fitzgerald leaves Kopp with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T4#
Kopp swinging wildly here.
Fitzgerald cracks Kopp with an open hand slap.
Kopp fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Fitzgerald connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kopp. Kopp circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Thaddeus Fitzgerald is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fitzgerald misses the shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD2#
Kopp shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Kopp showed some decent athleticism there.
Kopp slips a nice elbow through Fitzgerald's hands, connecting with Fitzgerald's forehead.
And that's the end of the fight!
Thaddeus Fitzgerald showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Fitzgerald, 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thaddeus Fitzgerald!
A relieved looking Thaddeus Fitzgerald thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
The defeated Dave Kopp had this to say: 'Man, Stumpy got lucky, I want a rematch!'.
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Event:
Highland Games 177
Date: May 26, 2016 |
#R1#
Pinaglabanan misses with a head kick.
#TD#
Pinaglabanan shoots in and bounces Kopp off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Pinaglabanan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kopp is keeping the position for now.
Pinaglabanan scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Pinaglabanan looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kopp looking for a sweep. Not yet Kopp, not yet. #T1#
Pinaglabanan throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kopp works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Pinaglabanan throws an elbow that misses. Kopp uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Pinaglabanan's guard. Nice move by Kopp!#REVB#
Kopp throwing strikes from guard but Pinaglabanan blocks nicely.
Pinaglabanan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kopp works over Pinaglabanan with some ground and pound from guard.
Kopp in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Pinaglabanan seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Kopp scoring with punches to the head and body. #T2#
Kopp distracts Pinaglabanan with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Pinaglabanan has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Kopp missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kopp preventing the sweep.
Kopp trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Pinaglabanan manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kopp manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Pinaglabanan is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Pinaglabanan trying to control the position from guard on top but Kopp is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Pinaglabanan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kopp swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pinaglabanan won't allow Kopp to sweep him here.
Pinaglabanan postures up in Kopp's guard and throws a big left but Kopp blocks it.
Pinaglabanan lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Pinaglabanan lands a couple of digs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kopp working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Pinaglabanan.
Pinaglabanan missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T4#
Pinaglabanan postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Pinaglabanan lands a couple of digs.
Pinaglabanan is looking to work some ground and pound but Kopp has wrist control.
Pinaglabanan throws a big elbow that misses.
Pinaglabanan wants to control from the top but Kopp keeps moving.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Pinaglabanan content to stall in guard here. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kopp tries to clinch but Pinaglabanan moves out of range.
Pinaglabanan wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Kopp tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Pinaglabanan swivels and escapes.
Kopp walks forward, straight into a front kick from Pinaglabanan.
Kopp misses with a looping right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Pinaglabanan dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Pinaglabanan throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. #TD2#
Kopp closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Pinaglabanan quickly recovers to half guard.
Pinaglabanan makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Pinaglabanan.
Pinaglabanan has Kopp pulled in close to control his posture. #SUB#
Pinaglabanan has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kopp can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Pinaglabanan has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
John Pinaglabanan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Pinaglabanan trying to keep a closed guard but Kopp is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kopp sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Pinaglabanan's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pinaglabanan avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kopp. #T1#
Pinaglabanan is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kopp scores with a couple of nice shots.
Kopp throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Pinaglabanan on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
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. Kopp connects with a nice short shot to Pinaglabanan's temple.
Pinaglabanan tries to roll over but Kopp keeps him under control.
Pinaglabanan slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Kopp must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kopp postures up and lands a big shot to Pinaglabanan's brow.
Pinaglabanan managing to control the position.
Pinaglabanan preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kopp won't allow Pinaglabanan to sweep him here.
Pinaglabanan trying to keep a closed guard but Kopp is proving a slippery customer.
Pinaglabanan avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T2#
Kopp lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Kopp postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Pinaglabanan trying to keep a closed guard but Kopp is proving a slippery customer.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kopp accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kopp in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Pinaglabanan pulls Kopp in to control the position.
Kopp lands a couple of elbows.
Pinaglabanan avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kopp throws a big right hand that misses.
Pinaglabanan avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Pinaglabanan manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kopp manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Kopp is trying to control the position but Pinaglabanan postures up. #T3#
Kopp working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Pinaglabanan.
Pinaglabanan lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Pinaglabanan slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Kopp is trying to control the position but Pinaglabanan postures up.
Pinaglabanan trying to control but Kopp is working from the bottom.
Pinaglabanan throws a big right hand that misses.
Pinaglabanan 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.#T4#
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.
Pinaglabanan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kopp swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kopp lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Pinaglabanan is pulling down on Kopp's head. It's preventing any offense from Kopp, at least for the moment.
Kopp postures up in Pinaglabanan's guard and throws a big left but Pinaglabanan blocks it.
Kopp throws a big elbow that misses.
Kopp chips away with some ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pinaglabanan has Kopp pulled in close to control his posture.
Kopp throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Pinaglabanan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dave Kopp showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Pinaglabanan thows a left - swing and a miss! #TD#
Pinaglabanan closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Kopp did well to prevent Pinaglabanan getting side control.
Kopp wants to control but Pinaglabanan is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Pinaglabanan throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Pinaglabanan thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kopp's head.
Pinaglabanan not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Pinaglabanan missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pinaglabanan missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Pinaglabanan not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kopp is refusing to be controlled, as Pinaglabanan sits in half guard. #T1#
Pinaglabanan throwing shots but Kopp is blocking nicely.
Pinaglabanan missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Pinaglabanan not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kopp trying to control from the bottom.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kopp fails to land the takedown.#CL#
Pinaglabanan moves into range and clinches up with Kopp.
Pinaglabanan working aggressively here.
Kopp has Pinaglabanan pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Pinaglabanan manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Pinaglabanan misses with the head strike.
#T2#
Pinaglabanan misses with some punches.
Pinaglabanan tries to land knees in the clinch but Kopp avoids the damage to the body.
A short uppercut from Pinaglabanan.
Pinaglabanan scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Pinaglabanan tries for a takedown. No joy.
Pinaglabanan lands a shoulder strike.
Kopp blocks an elbow strike.
Kopp tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Pinaglabanan just stands there and leans against the cage.
John Pinaglabanan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dave Kopp.
Pinaglabanan struggles to land a body shot inside as Kopp controls his hands.
Pinaglabanan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Pinaglabanan.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kopp is looking for a takedown.#TD#
Pinaglabanan turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Pinaglabanan manages to end up in side control.#T3#
Pinaglabanan misses with the ground and pound.
Kopp taking a bit of punishment here - Pinaglabanan scoring with strikes.
Pinaglabanan working the body and head with strikes.
Kopp is looking to regain half guard here but Pinaglabanan keeps moving and retains side control.
Pinaglabanan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kopp can do to turn this around?
Kopp wants to control but Pinaglabanan postures up.
Pinaglabanan cracks Kopp with a big right hand but Kopp just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
#ROC#
Kopp is rocked!
A big shot lands for Pinaglabanan! That's hurt Kopp! Will he recover? Pinaglabanan fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Pinaglabanan!
John Pinaglabanan thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Dave Kopp was interviewed post fight and said 'Man, Stumpy got lucky, I want a rematch!'.
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Event:
Highland Games 175
Date: May 19, 2016 |
#R1#
Brandon shoots in but no luck this time. #TD#
Kopp closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Kopp lands in his opponent's guard.
Kopp is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Brandon has his foot on Kopp's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kopp works his way back into a safe position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kopp lands a couple of digs.#SUB2#
Brandon throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kopp with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Kopp connects with a couple of short punches.
Kopp stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Brandon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Brandon has momentary wrist control but Kopp slips an elbow through the middle.
Kopp working some strikes from top position.
Kopp stands up over Brandon, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brandon wants to sweep but no luck.
Kopp postures up and lands a big shot to Brandon's brow.
Kopp scoring with some ground and pound. #ROC#
Brandon is rocked!#T1#
Brandon has momentary wrist control but Kopp slips an elbow through the middle.
Brandon is still in real trouble! Can Kopp finish him?
Kopp cracks Brandon with a solid left hand.
Kopp with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Kopp gets to his feet and stands over Brandon, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Brandon felt that one! Kopp unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Brandon from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dave Kopp!
Dave Kopp thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Brent Brandon was interviewed post fight and said 'ill kill my opponent on his way home '.
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