PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Sing Ali (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Seppo Rovanpera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ali comes to the ring accompanied by Prince Ali - Reprise. Rovanpera has chosen Die Antwoord - Enter The Ninja as his entrance music. Sing Ali could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Seppo Rovanpera's chin.

Ali
vs
Rovanpera

225 cm
25
145 lbs
10 - 1 - 0

164 cm
24
140 lbs
6 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sing Ali!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Seppo Rovanpera!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Illya Tyunina and Viktor Lagutenko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rovanpera looks to score with a jab to the body but Ali is just out of range.
Rovanpera throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rovanpera misses with a wild combination.
Ali needs to keep his hands up - Rovanpera had a free shot at his head there.
A telegraphed right hand from Ali misses the target.
Ali uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rovanpera.
A big right from Rovanpera misses.
Rovanpera misses with a looping right.
Rovanpera takes one to the side of the head.
A nice combination there by Ali.

It looks like Seppo Rovanpera has been cut.
Ali just misses with a punch to the body.
Rovanpera throws a jab but it's blocked by Ali.
Rovanpera throws a right and a left that Ali avoids nicely.
A slow jab from Rovanpera misses its intended target.
Rovanpera swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rovanpera keeps the fight on the outside.
Ali slips a straight right by Rovanpera.
Ali lands a slapping body shot.
Rovanpera swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Ali to counter with a crisp jab.
Rovanpera's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Rovanpera duly obliges.

Rovanpera has managed to clinch.
Ali is trying to break the clinch but Rovanpera has him pressed against the ropes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ali.
Rovanpera blocking some punches.
Rovanpera scores with a nice hook to the head.

Ali is rocked!
Rovanpera misses with the head strike.
Oh Ali is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A short uppercut from Ali.
A body shot lands from Ali.
Ali tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ali seems to have got his legs back now.
Rovanpera misses with some punches.
Ali is trying to maintain a safe position but Rovanpera gets an underhook and turns Ali into the ropes.
Rovanpera lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ali backwards.
Ali fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ali's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ali stalling in the clinch but Rovanpera improves position.
Ali wants to break the clinch but can't.
Rovanpera tries to score a body lock takedown but Ali shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Rovanpera is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Ali cracks Rovanpera with a nice body shot.
Rovanpera is leaning against Ali and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Rovanpera blocking some punches.
A right hook to the body lands for Rovanpera.
Rovanpera lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ali working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Rovanpera prevents a body shot from Ali.
Ali misses with the head strike.
Rovanpera tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Ali scores with a hook to the body.
Ali misses with a punch on the inside.
Rovanpera lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ali backwards.
Rovanpera working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.

Rovanpera has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Ali is trying to keep an underhook but Rovanpera manages to get the takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rovanpera trying to pass the guard but Ali defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ali avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rovanpera.

Rovanpera is working for a kimura but Ali is defending it quite comfortably.
Rovanpera trying to control from Ali's half guard. Ali has other ideas though and has regained full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ali tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Rovanpera trying to control but Ali is working from the bottom.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Rovanpera misses with a hook to the body

and Ali moves into the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ali.
Ali tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ali is trying to maintain a safe position but Rovanpera gets an underhook and turns Ali into the ropes.
Ali tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rovanpera's elbow.
Rovanpera drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ali gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Sing Ali has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Seppo Rovanpera.
Ali blocking some punches.
Ali scores with a hook to the body.
Rovanpera tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A right hook to the body lands for Ali.
Ali struggles to land a body shot inside as Rovanpera controls his hands.
Rovanpera blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rovanpera throws a punch but it's blocked by Ali.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rovanpera.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Ali gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Rovanpera.
Ali stalling in the clinch.
Rovanpera throws a head punch that misses.
Rovanpera tries for a takedown. No joy.
Ali really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Rovanpera looking to stall.
Rovanpera has Ali pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Ali manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ali struggles to land a body shot inside as Rovanpera controls his hands.
Nice body punch from Ali - that landed with a thud.
Ali misses with a punch on the inside.
Rovanpera misses with some punches.
A hook to the body from Ali.
Ali tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ali takes a shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sing Ali dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Seppo Rovanpera's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.

Ali takes a swing at Rovanpera's ribcage but misses.
Ali moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Ali lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rovanpera at a distance.
Ali uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rovanpera.
Ali will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ali thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ali throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ali misses with a hook.
Ali works the jab nicely.
Ali swings for the body but Rovanpera moves out of range.
Rovanpera uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ali.
Rovanpera misses with a looping left.
Rovanpera lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Rovanpera swats away the attempt to clinch by Ali.

Rovanpera shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Ali is trying to defend but Rovanpera finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Rovanpera throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Rovanpera is trying to work for a kimura but Ali is defending well.
Rovanpera throwing shots but Ali is blocking nicely.
Rovanpera wants to take a breather but Ali is having none of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Rovanpera working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Ali's thigh. Ali counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Rovanpera stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ali swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rovanpera is stalling in the full guard.
Rovanpera wants to pass the guard but Ali is keeping the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Ali throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rovanpera displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ali throws out the jab.
Rovanpera looks to land a right hand but Ali moved out of range.
Ali is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rovanpera takes a swing at Ali's ribcage but misses.

Rovanpera gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Rovanpera scores with a shoulder strike.
Rovanpera lands with a right to the head.
Ali misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ali tries a body shot but Rovanpera blocks it.
Ali tries a body shot but Rovanpera blocks it.
Ali blocking some punches.
Rovanpera lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ali backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rovanpera.
Ali tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ali wants to break free but Rovanpera has control.
A short body shot lands from Rovanpera as the two fighters clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rovanpera.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rovanpera pushes Ali back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rovanpera wants to stall.
Ali works on Rovanpera's body with a couple of short punches.
Still in the clinch, Rovanpera scores with a nice short uppercut.
Rovanpera looking to stall.
Ali prevents a body shot from Rovanpera.
Ali tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ali scores with a nice hook to the head.
Rovanpera drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rovanpera lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ali backwards.
Rovanpera prevents a body shot from Ali.
Rovanpera tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ali lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rovanpera backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Ali fails to land.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Ali creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ali tries a body shot but Rovanpera blocks it.
Ali digs a right hand into Rovanpera's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Rovanpera's gas tank.
Ali fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ali is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Rovanpera taking a breather.
Rovanpera working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Rovanpera working aggressively here.
Rovanpera prevents a body shot from Ali.
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 Sing Ali will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Seppo Rovanpera's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

A swing and a miss from Ali.
Ali showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rovanpera.
A shot to the body from Ali misses
and Rovanpera counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A combination from Rovanpera does no damage.
Rovanpera moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Rovanpera swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice uppercut there from Ali.
Rovanpera loads up on a big right hand but Ali slips the punch.
Rovanpera throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ali counters with a stiff right hand.
Rovanpera misses with a straight left.
Rovanpera throws an overhand right that lands on Ali's shoulder, as Ali tries to avoid the shot.
Rovanpera misses with a looping left.
Rovanpera loads up on a big right hand but Ali slips the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rovanpera slips a jab and a cross from Ali.

Rovanpera closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.

Rovanpera tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Rovanpera has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Rovanpera trying to control the position but Ali is working away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rovanpera wants to take a breather but Ali manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Rovanpera.
Ali keeping moving, preventing Rovanpera from controlling successfully.
Seppo Rovanpera has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Rovanpera wants to pass the guard but Ali is keeping the position.
Rovanpera loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sing Ali is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ali will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

Rovanpera drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Ali dives on top into guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

Rovanpera throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Ali escapes and throws Rovanpera's legs to the side, diving into side control!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rovanpera struggling a bit here.

Ali stands up and beckons Rovanpera to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Rovanpera blocks a jab.
Ali throws a body punch but Rovanpera moves out of range.
Rovanpera throws an overhand right that lands on Ali's shoulder, as Ali tries to avoid the shot.
Ali moves away from the strike by Rovanpera.
Rovanpera drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Rovanpera connects with the punch.
Rovanpera connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ali's hands.
Ali tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rovanpera misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ali.
Rovanpera swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ali ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rovanpera swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Some wild striking there from Ali.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rovanpera lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Ali tries to clinch up
and Rovanpera counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Seppo Rovanpera.
I think Ali has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 29:28
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:27
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sing Ali!