PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Sepi Kumpulainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hintu Ramoata (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sepi Kumpulainen could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Hintu Ramoata's chin.

Kumpulainen
vs
Ramoata

172 cm
25
143 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

160 cm
26
145 lbs
7 - 1 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Very strong

ADCC Champion
Decent boxing
Powerful

Battalion Athletics

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 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sepi Kumpulainen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Hintu Ramoata!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Paulo Santos and Matheus Silva.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ramoata leaves Kumpulainen with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Ramoata. No joy for Kumpulainen on that attempt.

Ramoata forces Kumpulainen back against the cage and clinches.
Kumpulainen changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ramoata fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sepi Kumpulainen. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Ramoata scores with a takedown into Kumpulainen's guard.
Ramoata looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
I looks like Ramoata might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ramoata prevents Kumpulainen from getting back to his feet.
Ramoata is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Kumpulainen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ramoata trying to control the position from guard on top but Kumpulainen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ramoata is looking to work some ground and pound but Kumpulainen has wrist control.
Ramoata has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kumpulainen keeping full guard, as Ramoata tries to pass.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Kumpulainen fails with the takedown

and Ramoata counters with a single leg into guard. Kumpulainen didn't expect that.
Ramoata with a nice head shot there.
Ramoata won't allow Kumpulainen to get back to his feet.
Kumpulainen keeping moving, preventing Ramoata from controlling successfully.
Kumpulainen looking for a sweep. Not yet Kumpulainen, not yet.
Kumpulainen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ramoata's guard.
Kumpulainen tries to free his leg and advance position but Ramoata is retaining full guard.
Kumpulainen is working hard here to advance position.
Kumpulainen will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Ramoata looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kumpulainen is one step ahead there.
Kumpulainen tries to free his leg and advance position but Ramoata is retaining full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ramoata looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ramoata trying to control the position here.
Kumpulainen stops Ramoata from standing up.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Kumpulainen shoots and misses

and Ramoata counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Ramoata.
Ramoata looking to pass the guard.
Kumpulainen is looking to stand up but Ramoata isn't so interested in that idea.

Kumpulainen uses the cage to get back to his feet.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!

Ramoata moves into the clinch successfully.
Kumpulainen drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ramoata pulls his leg out and moves away.
Ramoata wants to clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kumpulainen doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Ramoata counters with a single leg into guard. Kumpulainen didn't expect that.
Ramoata in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kumpulainen is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Kumpulainen looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Ramoata has picked Kumpulainen up and slammed him! Kumpulainen can't keep hold of the triangle and Ramoata manages to pass to side control!
Kumpulainen is breathing heavily.
Ramoata working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Ramoata trying to control the position but Kumpulainen is working away.
Ramoata prevents Kumpulainen from escaping the position.
Ramoata tries to move into full mount but can't pass Kumpulainen's legs.
Kumpulainen is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Ramoata has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Kumpulainen stops Ramoata from passing to mount.
Ramoata controls the position.
Ramoata landing a few strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kumpulainen is trying to get back to half guard.
Ramoata creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Ramoata working the body and head with strikes.
Ramoata is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Kumpulainen gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.

Kumpulainen actively working from the bottom here.
Ramoata is trying to control the action in half guard but Kumpulainen is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kumpulainen works his way to full guard. Good work.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ramoata postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kumpulainen keeping moving, preventing Ramoata from controlling successfully.
Ramoata is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hintu Ramoata dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Kumpulainen with a poor takedown

and Ramoata counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Ramoata not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Ramoata scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Ramoata throwing strikes but missing.
Ramoata passes easily into side control. Nice work.

Kumpulainen throws Ramoata to one side and escapes!

Ramoata looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Kumpulainen!
Kumpulainen keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Kumpulainen is in a horrible position here. Ramoata smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Ramoata sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Ramoata tries to control but Kumpulainen wriggling away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramoata might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Kumpulainen kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Ramoata prevents Kumpulainen from getting the reversal.
Kumpulainen tries to buck Ramoata off but he can't manage it.

Kumpulainen somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!

Ramoata drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Kumpulainen sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Kumpulainen gets back to full guard.

Kumpulainen has his feet on Ramoata's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ramoata lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Ramoata lands with an overhand left.
Kumpulainen doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Ramoata decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Kumpulainen's guard.
Ramoata trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Kumpulainen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ramoata defends it easily.
Ramoata wants to control from the top but Kumpulainen keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ramoata accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kumpulainen trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Ramoata lands a couple of elbows.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ramoata content to stall in guard here.
Ramoata loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ramoata doesn't manage to clinch there - Kumpulainen circles away.
Kumpulainen with a lazy takedown attempt

and Ramoata counters with a single leg into guard. Kumpulainen didn't expect that.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sepi Kumpulainen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ramoata trying to control but Kumpulainen is working from the bottom.
Kumpulainen manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!

Kumpulainen has hold of Ramoata's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Ramoata manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.

Kumpulainen looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Ramoata wants to hold on but Kumpulainen pushes him away.
Ramoata regains half guard.
Kumpulainen wants to pass to mount but Ramoata is defending the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ramoata works his way to full guard. Good work.
Kumpulainen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ramoata is pulling down on Kumpulainen's head to control his posture.

Kumpulainen postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Ramoata is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Kumpulainen, into his guard.
Ramoata trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Ramoata got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kumpulainen has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ramoata has managed to get both his arms back between Kumpulainen's legs - danger averted.
Ramoata trying to control but Kumpulainen is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hintu Ramoata showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Kumpulainen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Kumpulainen scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Ramoata is staying active underneath Kumpulainen, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kumpulainen tries to pass to full mount but Ramoata defends it.
Ramoata trying to control from the bottom.
Kumpulainen wants to free his trapped foot but Ramoata is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kumpulainen works his way into side control.
Ramoata manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Ramoata is trying to control but can't.
Kumpulainen wants to pass to mount but Ramoata is defending the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Kumpulainen is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Ramoata looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramoata is trying to stand.
Ramoata moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Kumpulainen throws a big right hand that misses.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Kumpulainen with a poor takedown

and Ramoata counters with a single leg into guard. Kumpulainen didn't expect that.
Ramoata trying to control but Kumpulainen is working from the bottom.
Ramoata connects with a couple of short punches.

Kumpulainen looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ramoata controls from within his opponent's guard.
Ramoata trying to control the position from guard on top but Kumpulainen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Kumpulainen has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Ramoata should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Kumpulainen has tightened it up now! Ramoata should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Sepi Kumpulainen!