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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Alexey Bakharev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Seppo Rovanpera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bakharev comes to the cage accompanied by Hatebreed - Live For This. Rovanpera has chosen Die Antwoord - Enter The Ninja as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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145 lbs
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140 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Excellent boxer
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alexey Bakharev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Seppo Rovanpera!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Konstantin Menshow and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rovanpera lands a nice hook to Bakharev's body. Bakharev takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Rovanpera throws a nice looking combination but Bakharev bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bakharev pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A punch lands to the side of Bakharev 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Rovanpera misses with a straight right.
Bakharev fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A jab from Rovanpera misses.
Bakharev walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Bakharev moves away from the strike by Rovanpera.
Bakharev walks into a stiff left hand from Rovanpera.
Bakharev tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rovanpera paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bakharev goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Bakharev jabs at Rovanpera's body.
Rovanpera jabs at Bakharev's body.
Bakharev shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Rovanpera napping and manages to drive through into side control!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bakharev is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Rovanpera knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Bakharev wants to control but Rovanpera is keeping him busy.
Rovanpera is trying to get back to half guard.
Rovanpera is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Bakharev has just dragged him back down to the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rovanpera is trying to improve his position.
Bakharev sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Rovanpera is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Bakharev is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Rovanpera has escaped the position, nice work there.
Rovanpera gets back to half guard.
Bakharev stalling.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
Rovanpera is looking to improve his position.
Bakharev seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rovanpera does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Rovanpera looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bakharev seems to be working for a kimura but Rovanpera defends the submission attempt.
Bakharev passes to side control.
Bakharev working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bakharev is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rovanpera manages to get back to half guard.
Bakharev is keen to just control but Rovanpera is a slippery customer.
Rovanpera is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bakharev pulls his head out easily.
Bakharev prevents Rovanpera from improving his position.
Rovanpera has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bakharev is working away from the top position though.
Rovanpera might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Bakharev kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Bakharev is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Bakharev is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Rovanpera's half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rovanpera is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rovanpera pushes Bakharev off looking to stand but Bakharev dives back in and keeps control.
Rovanpera trying to hold on to Bakharev's head to control him but Bakharev postures up.
Rovanpera manages to get to full guard.
Bakharev with a flurry of punches that miss.
Rovanpera working a defensive guard here.
Bakharev throws a strike but Rovanpera rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Bakharev keeping full guard, as Rovanpera tries to pass.
Rovanpera drops back, looking for a kneebar! Bakharev looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Bakharev looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Bakharev!
Rovanpera gets back to half guard.
Bakharev misses with a head shot. Rovanpera uses the momentum to regain guard.
Rovanpera is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Rovanpera working a defensive guard here.
Bakharev is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Rovanpera is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Rovanpera has escaped and now he's on top!
Rovanpera gets to his feet - Bakharev follows without any prompting.
Bakharev tries to clinch up but Rovanpera circles away and keeps his distance.
Rovanpera throws out a loose jab but Bakharev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bakharev tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rovanpera swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Bakharev misses its intended target.
Rovanpera misses the jab.
Bakharev takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Rovanpera jabs at Bakharev's body.
Rovanpera lands with a right hand.
Rovanpera smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Rovanpera fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bakharev on the side of the head.
Seppo Rovanpera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bakharev uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rovanpera.
Rovanpera lands with a shot to the body.
Bakharev tries to clinch but Rovanpera is having none of it.
Rovanpera waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bakharev.
Rovanpera misses with an uppercut.
Rovanpera lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bakharev at a distance.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Bakharev misses with a body shot.
Rovanpera sizes up Bakharev with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Nice uppercut lands for Rovanpera. That snapped Bakharev's head back.
Rovanpera jabs at Bakharev's body.
Rovanpera cracks Bakharev with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rovanpera jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rovanpera is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round!Bakharev had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Bakharev walks into a straight right hand from Rovanpera.
Nice uppercut lands for Rovanpera. That snapped Bakharev's head back.
Rovanpera scores with a punch to the head.
Bakharev is rocked!
Bakharev takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Oh Bakharev is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bakharev fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bakharev seems to have got his legs back now.
Rovanpera swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bakharev.
Bakharev steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rovanpera.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Rovanpera thuds his right hand into Bakharev's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Rovanpera misses with a straight right.
Rovanpera waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bakharev.
A jab from Rovanpera finds it's way through Bakharev's defenses.
Bakharev staying out of range there.
A big left from Rovanpera misses.
Bakharev is looking to land body kicks.
Rovanpera might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Bakharev tries to close the distance and clinch but Rovanpera swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jab from Rovanpera.
Bakharev tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rovanpera swivels and escapes.
Bakharev displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rovanpera throws out the jab.
Rovanpera takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A slow jab from Rovanpera misses its intended target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Seppo Rovanpera dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Bakharev shoots for a double leg takedown but Rovanpera sprawls well. He's pushed Bakharev's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Bakharev tries to close the distance and clinch but Rovanpera swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rovanpera thuds a left hand into Bakharev's body.
Bakharev moves in looking to clinch but Rovanpera pushes him off.
Bakharev dodges the punch combination from Rovanpera.
A lazy left from Rovanpera finds it's target.
Rovanpera throws a jab but it's blocked by Bakharev.
Rovanpera lands a nice looking body shot.
Bakharev steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rovanpera.
Rovanpera throws a hook but Bakharev avoids it easily.
Seppo Rovanpera seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bakharev slips a jab from Rovanpera.
Rovanpera is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bakharev.
Rovanpera slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bakharev tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bakharev keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rovanpera.
Bakharev ducks right into an uppercut from Rovanpera.
Bakharev ducks right into an uppercut from Rovanpera.
Bakharev steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rovanpera.
Bakharev shoots in for a double leg but Rovanpera sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bakharev wants to clinch up but Rovanpera keeps it at a distance.
Rovanpera stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Bakharev is looking to clinch but Rovanpera is avoiding it.
Bakharev has Rovanpera up against the cage in a clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Rovanpera.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rovanpera tries to break free but Bakharev pushes him back against the cage.
Rovanpera tries to break the clinch but Bakharev is controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rovanpera lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bakharev backwards.
Bakharev looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Rovanpera tries to circle away but Bakharev has him pinned against the cage.
Rovanpera breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Seppo Rovanpera is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rovanpera scores with a jab to the body.
Rovanpera drops Bakharev with a beautiful combination! Bakharev stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Rovanpera is looking for the KO!
It looks like Alexey Bakharev has been cut.
Rovanpera thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bakharev throws a leg kick but Rovanpera moved away.
Rovanpera connects with a right hand. Bakharev shakes it off.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rovanpera misses with an uppercut.
Rovanpera scores with a three punch combo!
Rovanpera cracks Bakharev with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Bakharev tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Rovanpera pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Bakharev is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Seppo Rovanpera!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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