PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Aatami Omppu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Derick Trotter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Aatami Omppu has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Omppu
vs
Trotter

175 cm
21
170 lbs
4 - 0 - 1

170 cm
22
185 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Big right hand

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Aatami Omppu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Derick Trotter!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Trotter misses.
Trotter fails in his attempt to clinch.
Trotter looks to land a combination but Omppu avoids it well.
Omppu is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Omppu tries to clinch there but Trotter circles away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Omppu.
Trotter misses with a series of wild punches.
Trotter scores with a crisp jab that stopped Omppu in his tracks.
Trotter fails with an attempt to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Omppu throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Trotter's waist but Trotter gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Omppu off to one side.
Trotter throws a right hand that Omppu ducks under and follows up with a left that Omppu also avoids with ease.
Trotter wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A jab from Trotter does it's job there.
Jab by Trotter.
Trotter's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Trotter duly obliges.
Derick Trotter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fight stays on the outside here - Omppu looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Omppu shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Trotter as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aatami Omppu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Omppu shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Trotter but Trotter pushes him off and we're back to square one.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Trotter tries to clinch up but Omppu circles away and keeps his distance.
Trotter throws a right and a left that Omppu avoids nicely.
Omppu doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Trotter counters with a series of strikes. Omppu will be more careful next time no doubt.

It looks like Aatami Omppu has been cut.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Omppu is defended easily by Trotter.
Omppu shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Trotter sprawls well. Trotter wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Omppu gets slowly back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trotter throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Trotter digs a good body shot into Omppu's ribs.
Omppu shoots in looking for a takedown but Trotter manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Omppu's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Omppu misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

Trotter closes the distance and pushes Omppu back into the cage.
Trotter is trying to break the clinch but Omppu has him pressed against the cage.
Trotter wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trotter is trying to break free.
Trotter has had enough of the clinch but Omppu keeps him there for the moment.
Omppu tries for a takedown. No joy.
Trotter scores with a shot to the side of Omppu's head.
Omppu drops down looking for an ankle pick but Trotter pulls his leg out and moves away.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Omppu. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Trotter scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.

Omppu tries to keep at a distance but Trotter has taken the fight into the clinch.
Omppu takes a shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Trotter is trying to break the clinch but Omppu has him pressed against the cage.
Omppu is working for takedown but Trotter is calmly controlling the position for now.
Trotter wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Omppu has him pressed against the cage.
Omppu keeps control of Trotter as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Derick Trotter dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Aatami Omppu's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Trotter scores with a body shot.
Trotter swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Trotter throws a poor cross that misses
and Omppu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Trotter misses with a combination

and Omppu counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Trotter looks like he's trying to stand up.
Omppu thows a huge punch but Trotter dodges it nicely.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Trotter can do anything to dispel that myth.
Trotter on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Trotter makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Aatami Omppu is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Trotter tries a head kick but it misses.
Trotter tries to clinch but Omppu moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Trotter fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Omppu fails with a takedown attempt.
Trotter throws a right and a left that both miss.
Omppu shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Trotter defends it nicely.
Trotter doesn't manage to clinch there - Omppu circles away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trotter misses with a few strikes there.
Trotter lands with a hook. Omppu tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Omppu throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Trotter's waist but Trotter gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Omppu off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aatami Omppu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Trotter takes a swing at Omppu's ribcage but misses.
Trotter doesn't manage to clinch there - Omppu circles away.
Trotter lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Trotter throws a right and a left that both miss.

Omppu takes the fight into the clinch.
Omppu can't get the takedown.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trotter wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Trotter has had enough of the clinch but Omppu keeps him there for the moment.
Omppu is trying to drag Trotter to the mat but Trotter just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Omppu is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Omppu is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Trotter pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Trotter is pressed up against the cage. Omppu has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Trotter down to the mat. Trotter avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Trotter swinging wildly here.
Omppu shoots in for a double leg but Trotter sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Omppu takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Trotter stuns Omppu with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Omppu takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Omppu gets tackled into the cage by Trotter. Trotter maintains the clinch.
Trotter tries to break the clinch but Omppu is controlling the position.

Trotter breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Trotter uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Omppu has time to react.
Trotter misses with a series of wild punches.

Omppu tries to keep at a distance but Trotter has taken the fight into the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Omppu is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Trotter gets through Omppu's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Derick Trotter showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Aatami Omppu's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Trotter throws a series of punches but Omppu moves out of range.
Trotter pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Omppu back to the cage. Trotter follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Omppu keeps the fight on the outside.
Trotter fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Omppu looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Omppu takes a jab right on the kisser.
Good shot there by Trotter.
Omppu tries for a takedown but Trotter circles away easily
and Omppu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Trotter misses with a double jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Trotter throws a right and a left that both miss.
Trotter throws a right and a left that both miss.
Trotter tries to clinch but Omppu is having none of it.
Derick Trotter seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Trotter throws a combination that misses

and Omppu counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Trotter's guard now.
Omppu stops Trotter from standing up.
Omppu loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Trotter wants to stand but Omppu is controlling the position.
Omppu trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Omppu 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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trotter wants to stand up but Omppu is controlling him.

Trotter wriggles free and stands up.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Trotter avoids the body shot from Omppu.
Trotter tries to close the distance and clinch up but Omppu swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Omppu shoots for a takedown but Trotter saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Omppu avoids the body shot from Trotter.
Trotter stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Trotter wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aatami Omppu. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trotter throws a head kick but Omppu moves out of range.
Omppu slips a jab and a cross from Trotter.
Omppu shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Trotter but Trotter pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Omppu tries for a takedown but Trotter circles away easily
and Trotter counters with a series of strikes. Omppu will be more careful next time no doubt.
Trotter throws a good cross that connects.
Trotter throws a head kick but Omppu moves out of range.
Trotter misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Omppu misses with a takedown attempt - Trotter sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

Trotter has Omppu up against the cage in a clinch.
Omppu has Trotter pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Trotter manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Trotter has had enough of the clinch but Omppu keeps him there for the moment.
Trotter wants to break the clinch but can't.
Omppu looking for a takedown.
Aatami Omppu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Trotter is trying to break the clinch but Omppu is controlling him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Trotter is trying to push Omppu away but Omppu has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Trotter is looking to control Omppu's arms but Omppu gets an underhook and turns him. Now Trotter has his back to the cage.
Omppu wants a takedown but no success here.
Trotter misses with a body punch.
Derick Trotter is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Omppu with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Trotter lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Omppu or not.

And that's the end of the fight!
Derick Trotter comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Trotter winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Derick Trotter!