PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Adriana Lima (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Seppo Rovanpera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rovanpera has chosen Die Antwoord - Enter The Ninja as his entrance music. Adriana Lima has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Lima
vs
Rovanpera

178 cm
22
130 lbs
11 - 5 - 0

164 cm
25
140 lbs
7 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

FinnFighters Nutrition

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 11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Adriana Lima!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Seppo Rovanpera!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Illya Tyunina and Valeri Chadov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lima misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rovanpera.
Rovanpera swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lima misses with a hook.
Lima shoots in for a takedown but Rovanpera shows good takedown defense.
Rovanpera throws an overhand right that lands on Lima's shoulder, as Lima tries to avoid the shot.
Lima shoots in looking for a takedown. Rovanpera tries to sprawl out of it but Lima keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rovanpera manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Rovanpera throws a shot from downtown. Lima moves away and avoids it.
Lima misses with a straight right.
Lima fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Rovanpera. That snapped Lima's head back.
Lima gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Adriana Lima seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed right hand from Rovanpera misses the target.
Rovanpera misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rovanpera throws a big shot that misses.
Lima swings away with a body shot that misses
and Rovanpera counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rovanpera avoids the body shot from Lima.
Rovanpera throws an overhand right that lands on Lima's shoulder, as Lima tries to avoid the shot.

Lima bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Rovanpera can't do much from the bottom here.
Lima looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Rovanpera is avoiding damage well.
Rovanpera manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!

That's one minute gone in the round.

Rovanpera is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Lima trying to hold on to Rovanpera's head to control him but Rovanpera postures up.
Lima gets back to full guard.
Rovanpera wants to stand but Lima is controlling his posture from full guard.
Rovanpera must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Lima looking to control.

Lima isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Rovanpera stacks Lima on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Rovanpera!
Lima is not content to let Rovanpera control the position.
Lima really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

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 in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Rovanpera in side control, throwing shots but Lima defends.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rovanpera fails to land a wild elbow strike.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Rovanpera throws a hook to the side of Lima's head but Lima sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A swing and a miss from Rovanpera.
Lima misses the shot to the body.
Rovanpera looks to land a left hand but Lima moved out of range nicely.
Lima throws out a powerful jab.
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.
Lima avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rovanpera looks to score with a jab to the body but Lima is just out of range.
Lima has his takedown stuffed
and Rovanpera counters with a series of strikes. Lima will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adriana Lima. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lima has his takedown stuffed
and Rovanpera connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lima misses with a takedown attempt
and Rovanpera counters with a nice uppercut.
Lima with a lazy takedown attempt
and Lima takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rovanpera throws a combination. Lima tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Lima is breathing heavily.
Lima with a poor takedown
and Rovanpera counters with a straight right hand.
A jab from Rovanpera misses.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Rovanpera.
Rovanpera pushing out the jab but it's not landing.

Lima shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Rovanpera is looking to escape.
Rovanpera gets full guard.
Rovanpera is trying to control the position but Lima postures up.
Lima stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rovanpera swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rovanpera trying to keep a closed guard but Lima is proving a slippery customer.
Rovanpera wants to stand and escape but Lima is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lima tries to free his leg and advance position but Rovanpera is retaining full guard.
Lima postures up.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Lima steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rovanpera.
Lima with a hook.
Rovanpera misses with an uppercut.
Lima misses with a takedown attempt
and Rovanpera counters with a straight right hand.
Rovanpera ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lima moves out of range of the strikes.
Lima ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lima is looking to wear down Rovanpera with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A swing and a miss from Rovanpera.
Rovanpera lands a head shot.
Lima loads up on a big right hand but Rovanpera slips the punch.
Rovanpera throws a looping overhand right but Lima ducks down to avoid it.
Lima gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Rovanpera.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rovanpera thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lima slips under a jab.
Rovanpera fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lima with a lazy takedown attempt
and Rovanpera counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rovanpera wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Seppo Rovanpera dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Rovanpera throws a hook to the side of Lima's head but Lima sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lima throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rovanpera throws a hook but Lima blocks it.

Lima bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Rovanpera sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Rovanpera tries to roll over but Lima keeps him under control.

Lima is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Rovanpera is just riding it out for now. Lima eventually gives up the hold.
Lima stops Rovanpera from getting back to his feet.
Lima wants to control but Rovanpera is keeping him busy.
Rovanpera trying to control from the bottom.
Rovanpera is looking for a sweep. Lima is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Rovanpera looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Rovanpera throws a body punch but Lima moves out of range.
Lima fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lima swings for the body but Rovanpera moves out of range.
Lima misses with a takedown attempt
and Rovanpera counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rovanpera throws a right hand that Lima ducks under and follows up with a left that Lima also avoids with ease.
Rovanpera lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Rovanpera connects with a good right hand that stumbles Lima. Lima circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Lima swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lima tries to clinch there but Rovanpera circles away.
Lima steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rovanpera.
Seppo Rovanpera seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A telegraphed right hand from Rovanpera misses the target.
Rovanpera throws the left hand but Lima avoids the punch easily.
Rovanpera ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Adriana Lima is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lima shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Rovanpera connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lima blocks a jab.
Rovanpera throws a shot to the body.
Lima takes one to the chin there.
Rovanpera lands a head shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rovanpera scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Rovanpera throws a hook to the side of Lima's head but Lima sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Seppo Rovanpera is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rovanpera pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A telegraphed right hand from Lima misses the target.
Lima shoots and misses
and Rovanpera cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adriana Lima. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rovanpera scores with a crisp jab that stopped Lima in his tracks.
Lima takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A left lands for Rovanpera.
Rovanpera uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Rovanpera connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Lima bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lima gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Rovanpera counter with a right hand.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Rovanpera.
Lima slips under a jab from Rovanpera.
Rovanpera lands a really nice looking cross but Lima seems unphased.
Lima gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A jab from Rovanpera misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rovanpera misses with a looping right.
Lima takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Rovanpera throws a hook to the side of Lima's head but Lima sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rovanpera lands with an overhand left.
Rovanpera throws a hook but Lima blocks it.
Rovanpera throws the left hand but Lima avoids the punch easily.
Rovanpera slips a jab from Lima.
Lima avoids the body shot from Rovanpera.
Rovanpera connects with a looping right hand.
Rovanpera scores with a crisp jab that stopped Lima in his tracks.
Lima misses the shot to the body.
Lima misses with a takedown
and Rovanpera counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rovanpera connects with a nice looking jab.
A slow jab from Rovanpera misses its intended target.
A combination from Rovanpera does no damage.
Rovanpera ducks under a wild hook from Lima.
Lima wants to clinch but Rovanpera slips to the side
and Rovanpera connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rovanpera fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Lima takes one on the chin but seems OK.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rovanpera lands a nice shot to the body.
Rovanpera will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nice uppercut there from Rovanpera.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Rovanpera moves into the clinch successfully.
A short right from Rovanpera on the inside.
Rovanpera leaning against his opponent.
Lima's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Rovanpera lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lima backwards.
Rovanpera scores with an uppercut up the middle.

Rovanpera's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rovanpera lands a nice looking body shot.
Rovanpera misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lima slips a jab and a cross from Rovanpera.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lima misses with a takedown attempt
and Rovanpera counters with a nice uppercut.
Lima misses with a takedown attempt
letting Rovanpera counter with a right hand.
Rovanpera swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lima shoots and misses
and Rovanpera counters with a left to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Seppo Rovanpera showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Rovanpera lands a really nice looking cross but Lima seems unphased.
Lima doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Rovanpera counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rovanpera connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Rovanpera throws a good cross that connects.

Lima is rocked!
A jab from Rovanpera does it's job there.
Oh Lima is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lima doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Rovanpera counters with a big left hand that crumples Lima! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Seppo Rovanpera!