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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Otha Copeland (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brian Nakamura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brian Nakamura has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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151 lbs
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155 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Otha Copeland!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Brian Nakamura!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Marco Blurström and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Copeland tries to sprawl but Nakamura drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Nakamura not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Copeland preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Nakamura tries to pass to full mount but Copeland defends it.
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. Nakamura connects with a nice short shot to Copeland's temple.
Copeland is staying active underneath Nakamura, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Nakamura might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Copeland haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Copeland trying to control but Nakamura postures up.
Nakamura stalling away here and it's allowed Copeland to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakamura trying to control the position from guard on top but Copeland is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Copeland pulls Nakamura in close to prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Brian Nakamura wasn't active enough on the ground.
Nakamura defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Copeland.
Nakamura shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Nakamura closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Copeland's guard.
Nakamura trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nakamura drops back, looking for a kneebar! Copeland looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Copeland looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Copeland!
Copeland taking a breather here.
Nakamura tries to buck Copeland off but Copeland is having none of it.
Nakamura struggling a bit here.
Nakamura is trying to get back to his feet.
Nakamura is trying to control Copeland's posture but Copeland avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Copeland is working Nakamura over with some ground and pound from side control.
Copeland lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Nakamura down.
Nakamura is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Copeland off and has taken his back!
Nakamura is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Copeland is defending well though. Nakamura let's go of the attempt for now.
Nakamura looks winded!
Nakamura has the hooks in. Copeland is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Nakamura is looking to control Copeland but Copeland is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Copeland rolls, trying to escape but Nakamura keeps control of the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Copeland turns into Nakamura and is now in his guard.
Copeland postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Copeland trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Copeland stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Nakamura closes the distance and clinches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nakamura gets control of Copeland's arms and successfully pulls guard. Nakamura will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Copeland postures up and lands a big shot to Nakamura's brow.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Copeland makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Copeland postures up and lands a big shot to Nakamura's brow.
Copeland throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nakamura works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Brian Nakamura will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Nakamura misses with a two punch combination.
Brian Nakamura is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Copeland gets caught napping as Nakamura dives in and scores a takedown. Copeland manages to retain guard.
Copeland has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Copeland tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nakamura trying to control but Copeland is working from the bottom.
Nakamura wants to stand and escape but instead Copeland has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Copeland lands a couple of digs.
Copeland lands a couple of digs.
Copeland postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Copeland is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Nakamura is trying to hold Copeland in close to prevent damage but Copeland has managed to pass into half guard.
Nakamura on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Copeland is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Copeland landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Copeland decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Nakamura lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nakamura changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Copeland looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Nakamura is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nakamura goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Copeland has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Nakamura but great work by Copeland.
Nakamura takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Copeland working the ground and pound from side control.
Copeland is working Nakamura over with some ground and pound from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Copeland landing strikes.
Copeland is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Nakamura looks calm but he's in trouble here. Copeland gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Nakamura is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Copeland lets go of the hold and Nakamura can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Otha Copeland!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
35% |
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