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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Sepi Kumpulainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roger D Roger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Roger has chosen Jedi Mind Tricks - On the Eve of War (Instrumental) as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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143 lbs
13 - 3 - 0 |
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177 cm
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155 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Basic striking
Very strong |
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Olympic wrestler
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sepi Kumpulainen!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Roger D Roger!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Matti Vanhoillinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kumpulainen moves out of range as Roger strikes.
Roger throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kumpulainen with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Roger to score with a decent uppercut.
Kumpulainen will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kumpulainen shoots in for a double leg but Roger sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kumpulainen shoots in for a takedown but Roger shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sepi Kumpulainen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Roger throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kumpulainen shoots in for a double leg but Roger sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kumpulainen tries to score a power double leg takedown but Roger sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kumpulainen somewhat.
Kumpulainen on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Roger leaves Kumpulainen with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Roger lands a lovely overhand right.
Roger keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Sepi Kumpulainen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kumpulainen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Roger.
Kumpulainen shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Roger pinned against the cage. Roger gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roger stuffs the takedown attempt from Kumpulainen. Kumpulainen gets slowly back to his feet.
Roger D Roger is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kumpulainen shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Roger defends it nicely.
Roger throws a jab when Kumpulainen was well out of range.
Kumpulainen misses with a takedown attempt - Roger sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kumpulainen.
Roger clobbers Kumpulainen with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Nice takedown defense from Roger. No joy for Kumpulainen on that attempt.
Kumpulainen moves away from the strike by Roger.
Roger scores with a nice head shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roger misses with a few strikes there.
Kumpulainen shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Roger but Roger pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Roger connects with a single shot there.
Kumpulainen shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kumpulainen tries to score a power double leg takedown but Roger sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kumpulainen somewhat.
Roger scores with a jab to the body.
Kumpulainen shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Roger pinned against the cage. Roger gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kumpulainen takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Roger connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Roger slaps away a takedown attempt from Kumpulainen, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kumpulainen moves out of range as Roger strikes.
Kumpulainen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Kumpulainen. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Roger missing with a left hand there. Kumpulainen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kumpulainen tries for a takedown but Roger sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kumpulainen closes the distance and clinches up with Roger, looking for a takedown. Kumpulainen pushes Roger against the cage but Roger circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kumpulainen shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Roger pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Roger lands with a straight right. Kumpulainen didn't see that one coming.
Kumpulainen shoots in looking for a takedown. Roger tries to sprawl out of it but Kumpulainen keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Roger manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Roger lands with a nice combination. Kumpulainen backs away looking to recover.
Roger is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kumpulainen.
Roger lands a slapping body shot.
Kumpulainen fails to land the takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roger scores with a body shot.
Roger sizes up Kumpulainen with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kumpulainen looks for a takedown but Roger sprawls well.
Roger is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Kumpulainen had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Kumpulainen is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kumpulainen fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Roger sprawls well initially but Kumpulainen persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Roger holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Kumpulainen lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Kumpulainen missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kumpulainen seems to be looking for submissions.
Kumpulainen is looking for a kimura but Roger is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kumpulainen to get the leverage.
Kumpulainen is breathing heavily.
Roger is looking to improve his position.
Roger is trying to stand up here but Kumpulainen is controlling him well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roger D Roger dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Kumpulainen shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Roger as he jumps to the side.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kumpulainen is defended easily by Roger.
Roger lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Roger.
Kumpulainen throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Roger's waist but Roger gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kumpulainen off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sepi Kumpulainen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kumpulainen closes this distance looking for a takedown but Roger circles away.
Kumpulainen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Roger.
Roger fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kumpulainen on the side of the head.
Kumpulainen closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Roger misses with a few strikes there.
Roger ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kumpulainen tries for a takedown but Roger sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Roger scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Roger lunges at Kumpulainen with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kumpulainen's hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kumpulainen on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Kumpulainen shoots in and drives through. Roger sprawls well.
Kumpulainen looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Roger slaps away a takedown attempt from Kumpulainen, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A slow jab from Roger misses its intended target.
Kumpulainen on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kumpulainen misses with a takedown attempt - Roger sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kumpulainen fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Roger turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kumpulainen gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kumpulainen shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kumpulainen fails with a takedown attempt.
Kumpulainen looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Kumpulainen throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Roger tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Kumpulainen is in Roger's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Roger manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kumpulainen manages to get himself to full guard.
Roger not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Kumpulainen has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Roger is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Kumpulainen.
Roger cracks Kumpulainen with a big right hand but Kumpulainen just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Kumpulainen tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kumpulainen is not content to let Roger control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roger lands a nice forearm strike.
Kumpulainen sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Kumpulainen is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Roger scores with a couple of nice shots.
Kumpulainen tries to roll over but Roger keeps him under control.
Roger controlling the action here.
Kumpulainen is trying to get back to full guard.
Roger wants to free his trapped foot but Kumpulainen is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Roger is trying to control. Kumpulainen wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Roger D Roger.
Roger leaves Kumpulainen with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kumpulainen closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Roger to the mat! Roger manages to get full guard.
Roger looking for a sweep. Not yet Roger, not yet.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Roger wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Kumpulainen wants to pass the guard but Roger is keeping the position.
Kumpulainen throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kumpulainen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kumpulainen sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Roger's guard.
Kumpulainen is looking for a kimura but Roger is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kumpulainen to get the leverage.
Roger trying to control from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roger D Roger 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.
Nice takedown defense from Roger. No joy for Kumpulainen on that attempt.
Kumpulainen has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kumpulainen there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kumpulainen slips under a jab.
Roger uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kumpulainen.
Roger throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Kumpulainen tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Roger swivels and escapes.
Roger keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sepi Kumpulainen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kumpulainen looks for a takedown but Roger sprawls well.
Kumpulainen closes the distance and clinches up with Roger, looking for a takedown. Kumpulainen pushes Roger against the cage but Roger circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Roger has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kumpulainen shoots in for a takedown but Roger shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kumpulainen fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Roger avoids it really well and circles away.
Kumpulainen fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roger lands with a kick to the ribs.
Roger missing with a left hand there. Kumpulainen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kumpulainen moves out of range of the strikes.
Kumpulainen shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Roger but Roger pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kumpulainen tries to score a power double leg takedown but Roger sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kumpulainen somewhat.
Roger slaps away a takedown attempt from Kumpulainen, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Roger scores with a sloppy right hand. Kumpulainen should have avoided that one.
Kumpulainen tries to clinch but Roger is having none of it.
Roger scores with a jab to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kumpulainen drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Roger bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Roger works Kumpulainen's body with a nice hook.
A punch lands to the side of Kumpulainen 's head but he takes it in his stride.
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!
Roger keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Roger connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kumpulainen. Kumpulainen circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kumpulainen shoots in for a takedown but Roger shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Roger stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Roger wants it to stay on the feet.
Kumpulainen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Roger.
Roger ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Roger moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kumpulainen shoots in for a takedown but Roger shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A jab from Roger misses.
Kumpulainen shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Roger pinned against the cage. Roger gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kumpulainen.
Roger connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kumpulainen momentarily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Roger. Kumpulainen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kumpulainen shoots in for a takedown but Roger shows good takedown defense.
Roger throws a big shot that misses.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kumpulainen is defended easily by Roger.
Roger moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kumpulainen shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Roger defends it nicely.
Kumpulainen tries for a takedown but Roger sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kumpulainen takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kumpulainen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Roger lands an overhand right.
Kumpulainen shoots in but no luck this time.
Roger throws a leg kick but Kumpulainen checks it.
Kumpulainen shoots in looking for a takedown. Roger tries to sprawl out of it but Kumpulainen keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Roger manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kumpulainen shoots in for a takedown but Roger shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kumpulainen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kumpulainen throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Roger's waist but Roger gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kumpulainen off to one side.
Nice sprawl there from Roger as Kumpulainen shoots in.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roger D Roger really dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Roger scores with a nice strike.
A nice leg kick lands there from Roger.
Roger tries to bum rush Kumpulainen with a series of wild strikes but Kumpulainen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kumpulainen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Roger swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kumpulainen shoots for a takedown but Roger saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A decent looking cross lands there for Roger.
Kumpulainen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Roger stuffs the takedown attempt from Kumpulainen. Kumpulainen gets slowly back to his feet.
Kumpulainen shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Roger seems keen to control Kumpulainen's posture.
Kumpulainen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Roger is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roger has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Kumpulainen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Roger works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Roger D Roger has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Kumpulainen shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Roger as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sepi Kumpulainen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Roger throws out a loose jab but Kumpulainen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kumpulainen tries to score a power double leg takedown but Roger sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kumpulainen somewhat.
Kumpulainen shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Roger napping and manages to drive through into side control!
You can see the frustration on Roger's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kumpulainen has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Roger is trying to get back to half guard.
Roger stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roger tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kumpulainen wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Roger managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Kumpulainen.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kumpulainen is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Roger is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Roger tries to buck Kumpulainen off but Kumpulainen is having none of it.
Kumpulainen tries to advance to mount but can't.
You can see the frustration on Roger's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kumpulainen tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kumpulainen has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Roger struggling a bit here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kumpulainen lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Kumpulainen tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Roger manages to work his way to half guard, despite Kumpulainen's best efforts.
Kumpulainen prevents Roger from improving his position.
Roger avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kumpulainen.
Kumpulainen wants to pass the guard but Roger is defending well.
Kumpulainen is working hard here to advance position.
Roger desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Roger is pressing down on Kumpulainen's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kumpulainen trying to control the position from guard on top but Roger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kumpulainen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Roger is keeping the position for now.
Roger manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Kumpulainen tries to lock up and control but Roger gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kumpulainen tries to reverse the position but Roger maintains control.
Roger tries to control but Kumpulainen wriggling away.
Roger with the ground and pound from mount.
Kumpulainen tries to reverse the position but Roger maintains control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Roger D Roger will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Kumpulainen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Roger lands a slapping body shot.
Roger thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kumpulainen decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Kumpulainen throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kumpulainen throwing shots but Roger is blocking nicely.
Roger wants to get back to full guard.
Kumpulainen thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Roger to regain full guard.
Roger bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kumpulainen's guard.
Roger tries to free his leg and advance position but Kumpulainen is retaining full guard.
Kumpulainen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Roger doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Roger manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Roger trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kumpulainen looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Roger passes into half guard.
Kumpulainen looking for submissions off his back.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kumpulainen is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Roger scores with a couple of nice shots.
Kumpulainen wants to get back to full guard.
Kumpulainen gets back to full guard.
Roger pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kumpulainen is keeping the position for now.
Kumpulainen looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kumpulainen keeping moving, preventing Roger from controlling successfully.
Kumpulainen working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Roger has passed into half guard!
Sepi Kumpulainen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kumpulainen striking from half guard on the bottom.
Roger escapes and gets back to his feet.
Roger D Roger seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kumpulainen closes this distance looking for a takedown but Roger circles away.
Kumpulainen tries for a takedown but Roger sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kumpulainen scores a takedown into full mount!
Roger is in all sorts of trouble here.
Roger sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Roger tries to roll over but Kumpulainen keeps him under control.
Roger has his hands clasped together around Kumpulainen's back. He's all about the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kumpulainen is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Kumpulainen working the ground and pound effectively.
Roger is looking to get to half guard.
Roger is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Kumpulainen lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Kumpulainen with good strikes from the mount here!
Roger tries to lock up and control but Kumpulainen gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kumpulainen looking for a guillotine from mount but Roger is having none of it.
Roger is working to get back to half guard.
Roger D Roger is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kumpulainen scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Roger is working to get back to half guard.
Roger is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kumpulainen working for a guillotine from mount but Roger is in no mood to give up.
Roger is trying to escape the mount.
Sepi Kumpulainen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kumpulainen dominating with strikes here.
Roger is rocked!
Kumpulainen is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Roger is forced to tap! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sepi Kumpulainen!
Sepi Kumpulainen retains his featherweight title!
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