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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Douglas Kopejtka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Freddy Baxter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Baxter is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Thunder. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Douglas Kopejtka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Freddy Baxter!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Arvi Lind and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kopejtka shoots in and drives through. Baxter sprawls well.
Baxter tries to work over Kopejtka's front leg with a kick but Kopejtka checks it.
Kopejtka scores with a shot to the body.
Kopejtka fails to land with a series of punches.
Baxter uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kopejtka.
Kopejtka tries to bum rush Baxter with a series of wild strikes but Baxter uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kopejtka backing away here, and Baxter unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Kopejtka lands with a kick to the temple. Baxter shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Nice sprawl there from Baxter as Kopejtka shoots in.
Kopejtka backing away here, and Baxter unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Baxter stuns Kopejtka with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Baxter tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kopejtka sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Baxter somewhat.
Kopejtka swinging wildly here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kopejtka closes this distance looking for a takedown but Baxter circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Douglas Kopejtka. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kopejtka tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Baxter defends well and Kopejtka ends up having to push Baxter into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Kopejtka shoots in for a double leg but Baxter sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Baxter wants to counter the offense by Kopejtka and move into the clinch position.
Kopejtka looks to land a combination but Baxter avoids it well.
Kopejtka avoids the body shot from Baxter.
Kopejtka tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Baxter swivels and escapes.
Jab from Kopejtka.
A cross from Kopejtka lands.
Kopejtka swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kopejtka has a takedown stuffed.
Kopejtka fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kopejtka rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Baxter moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kopejtka tries to score a power double leg takedown but Baxter sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kopejtka somewhat.
Baxter is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Kopejtka is breathing heavily.
A shot to the body from Kopejtka misses
and Baxter makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A leg kick checked by Kopejtka.
Kopejtka cracks Baxter with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kopejtka swinging wildly here.
Kopejtka misses with a double jab.
Kopejtka lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Kopejtka is looking to slow Baxter down with leg kicks.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Baxter is defended easily by Kopejtka.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baxter showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kopejtka.
Baxter slaps away a takedown attempt from Kopejtka, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kopejtka shoots in but Baxter avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Baxter tries a quick counter leg kick but Kopejtka is wise to it.
Kopejtka misses with a body shot.
Baxter fails to land the takedown.
Baxter moves out of range of the body kick.
Kopejtka throws a series of punches but Baxter avoids them all with ease.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kopejtka pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Baxter back to the cage. Kopejtka follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Kopejtka misses the jab.
Baxter steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Kopejtka.
Baxter attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kopejtka will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Baxter was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Baxter throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kopejtka.
Kopejtka is looking for a counter combo.
Kopejtka dives in for a single leg takedown but Baxter sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Baxter steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Kopejtka.
Kopejtka jabs Baxter right on the nose. Baxter blinks but takes it well.
Kopejtka looks to land a right hand but Baxter moved out of range.
Kopejtka misses with a series of wild punches.
Baxter flicks out a counter leg kick but Kopejtka steps away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kopejtka misses with a straight left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Douglas Kopejtka dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Baxter tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kopejtka swivels and escapes.
Kopejtka misses with a takedown attempt - Baxter sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kopejtka misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kopejtka sets himself, and Baxter steps forward looking for the clinch! Kopejtka avoids it this time.
Kopejtka throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Baxter might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Kopejtka has got the better of the exchanges.
Baxter lands a slapping body shot.
Douglas Kopejtka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Baxter has a takedown stuffed.
Kopejtka is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Baxter can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kopejtka fails to land with a series of punches.
Baxter slips under a jab from Kopejtka.
Baxter steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Kopejtka.
Kopejtka shoots in looking for a takedown. Baxter tries to sprawl out of it but Kopejtka keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Baxter manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Douglas Kopejtka. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kopejtka checks a leg kick.
Kopejtka misses with a jab, cross combination.
Baxter stuffs the takedown attempt from Kopejtka. Kopejtka gets slowly back to his feet.
Baxter feints a counter leg kick.
Kopejtka misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Baxter.
Kopejtka stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kopejtka wants it to stay on the feet.
Baxter keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Baxter was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Kopejtka throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Baxter sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kopejtka misses with the combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baxter slips a jab and a cross from Kopejtka.
Douglas Kopejtka is winning the standup battle so far.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Baxter is defended easily by Kopejtka.
Kopejtka went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Baxter throws a body shot but no joy.
A head kick misses from Kopejtka.
Baxter is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kopejtka with a body shot.
Baxter fails to land the takedown.
No joy there for Kopejtka, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kopejtka tries for a takedown but Baxter sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kopejtka throws a big shot that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick from Baxter misses.
Kopejtka looks to throw a body kick
and Baxter counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Kopejtka tries to circle away but Baxter has him pinned against the cage.
Baxter is working for takedown but Kopejtka is calmly controlling the position for now.
Baxter tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kopejtka just stands there and leans against the cage.
Baxter changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kopejtka fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Kopejtka misses with a two punch combination.
Baxter feints a counter leg kick.
Kopejtka scores with a one two! Baxter had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Baxter throws a front kick aimed at Kopejtka's knee but Kopejtka avoids it well.
A jab from Kopejtka misses.
Kopejtka sets himself, and Baxter steps forward looking for the clinch! Kopejtka avoids it this time.
Baxter stuffs the takedown.
Baxter appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Baxter motions for Kopejtka to come forward. Baxter throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kopejtka changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Baxter tries to avoid it but Kopejtka manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Baxter to the ground. Baxter escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nice takedown defense from Baxter. No joy for Kopejtka on that attempt.
Baxter ducks under a wild hook from Kopejtka.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Baxter.
Baxter throws a leg kick but Kopejtka sees it coming and moves out of range.
Baxter slips a jab and a cross from Kopejtka.
Horrible takedown attempt by Baxter or perhaps it was just good defense by Kopejtka, which made it look bad.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
An inside leg kick from Baxter misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Baxter attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Douglas Kopejtka dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Baxter throws a leg kick but Kopejtka checks it.
Kopejtka cracks Baxter with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kopejtka throws a one two combo.
Kopejtka fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Baxter shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Baxter was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Kopejtka is trying to get back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baxter content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kopejtka pushes Baxter away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Baxter gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Baxter controlling from side mount.
Kopejtka is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Baxter asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Freddy Baxter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Baxter controlling from side mount.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Kopejtka throws a hook to the side of Baxter's head but Baxter sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kopejtka shoots in looking for a takedown but Baxter manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kopejtka's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Baxter doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Kopejtka stuffs the takedown.
Kopejtka uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kopejtka throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A left lands for Kopejtka.
Kopejtka stuffs the takedown attempt from Baxter. Baxter gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kopejtka throws a right and a left that Baxter avoids nicely.
Baxter is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kopejtka rather than just go for the knockout.
Kopejtka misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Baxter is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Kopejtka tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Baxter defends well and Kopejtka ends up having to push Baxter into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Douglas Kopejtka. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kopejtka shoots and misses
and Baxter counters by moving into the clinch.
Baxter jumps guard but Kopejtka turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Kopejtka is trying to break the clinch but Baxter has him pressed against the cage.
Baxter's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kopejtka throws a right hand that Baxter ducks under and follows up with a left that Baxter also avoids with ease.
Baxter shoots for a takedown but Kopejtka saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kopejtka moves into range and connects with a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kopejtka tries to score a power double leg takedown but Baxter sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kopejtka somewhat.
Baxter tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kopejtka gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Baxter counters with a nice leg kick.
Baxter blocks a jab.
Baxter is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Douglas Kopejtka is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kopejtka throws a right and a left that both miss.
Baxter feints a counter leg kick.
Baxter wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Baxter throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kopejtka misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Baxter.
Kopejtka scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
And that's the end of the fight!
Douglas Kopejtka showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kopejtka, 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Douglas Kopejtka!
Douglas Kopejtka seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
The defeated Freddy Baxter had this to say: ' '.
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