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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Troy Powers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Henkka Seppala (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Seppala is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Fivefold - Fighting Madness. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Troy Powers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Henkka Seppala!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Shigeki Sano and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Seppala fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Powers.
Seppala gets a takedown into half guard.
Seppala scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Powers works his way to full guard. Good work.
Powers looking for a sweep. Not yet Powers, not yet.
Powers is controlling Seppala's posture.
Seppala pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Powers is keeping the position for now.
Powers not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seppala pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Powers is keeping the position for now.
Seppala keeps trying to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Powers has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Seppala can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Seppala working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Seppala won't allow Powers to sweep him here.
Seppala trying to control the position from guard on top but Powers is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Seppala lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Seppala stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Powers swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Powers looking to hit a scissor sweep but Seppala is one step ahead there.
Seppala trying to control the position from guard on top but Powers is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Seppala missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Seppala postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Seppala passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Powers avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Seppala.
Seppala scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Powers to see if he's OK.
Seppala lands a few punches from side control.
Seppala working the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Seppala is putting a hurting on Powers here, landing some big shots from side control.
Seppala wants to control but Powers is keeping him busy.
Powers struggling a bit here.
Seppala misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Seppala throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Powers is looking for a sweep.
Seppala is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Powers managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Seppala.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes there by Seppala.
Powers dodges the ground and pound from Seppala.
The strikes coming from Seppala are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Seppala trying to control the action but Powers is working from the bottom.
Seppala creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Powers sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Seppala is looking to take a break and control but Powers is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Powers struggling a bit here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Henkka Seppala dominated that round.
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.
Powers lands a right hook to the body.
Powers slaps away a takedown attempt from Seppala, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Seppala throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Powers swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Seppala misses with a takedown
and Powers counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Powers throws a hook but Seppala avoids it easily.
Seppala has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Seppala avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Powers looks to score with a jab to the body but Seppala is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seppala looks for a takedown but Powers sprawls well.
Troy Powers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Henkka Seppala.
Powers tries to bum rush Seppala with a series of wild strikes but Seppala uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Seppala uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Powers.
Seppala misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Seppala misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Seppala swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Powers doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Powers misses with a wild body shot.
Seppala changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Seppala slips under a jab from Powers.
Seppala throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Powers's waist but Powers gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Seppala off to one side.
Powers gets a double leg takedown into Seppala's guard.
Seppala has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Powers off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Powers lands a jab to the head.
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!
Seppala with a poor takedown
and Powers counters with a straight right hand.
Powers uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Seppala is rocked!
Seppala darts in looking for a takedown but Powers gets double underhooks and turns Seppala into the cage.
Seppala bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Powers's head.
Troy Powers is winning the standup battle so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Seppala tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Powers defends well and Seppala ends up having to push Powers into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Seppala is breathing heavily.
Seppala misses with a body shot
and Powers counters with a right hand to the body.
Seppala gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Powers.
Seppala tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Powers was well out of range. Poor timing from Seppala.
Seppala slaps away a takedown attempt from Powers, before circling back to the center of the mat.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Seppala checks a leg kick.
Powers misses with a body punch
and Seppala counters with a takedown into side control.
Henkka Seppala has got the better of the ground game so far.
Powers is not content to let Seppala control the position.
Seppala has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Powers is looking for a sweep.
An elbow from Seppala crashes against the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An elbow from Seppala crashes against the mat.
Powers is trying to control Seppala's posture but Seppala avoids it.
Seppala throws a strike aimed at the side of Powers's head but Powers avoids it well.
Seppala working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Seppala grinds an elbow into Powers's temple.
Powers avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Seppala.
Powers regains half guard, as Seppala was trying to land strikes.
Seppala seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Powers does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Powers makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
A head kick from Seppala lands but Powers takes it in his stride.
The fighters circle momentarily. Seppala darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Powers shoots in looking for a takedown but Seppala manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Powers's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Seppala shoots in for a double leg but Powers sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Powers tries to sprawl but Seppala drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Seppala is controlling the pace.
Seppala wants to lay and pray for a moment but Powers keeps working.
Seppala with the ground and pound but Powers uses the opportunity to regain guard.
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 Troy Powers will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
A jab lands there for Seppala.
Powers bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Seppala's head backwards.
Seppala avoids a kick to the body.
Seppala has his takedown stuffed
and Powers counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Powers stuffs the takedown attempt from Seppala. Seppala gets slowly back to his feet.
Nice uppercut lands for Powers. That snapped Seppala's head back.
Powers has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Seppala finds it's way round the side to connect with Powers's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Powers misses with an uppercut.
Seppala uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Powers.
Seppala shoots in but no luck this time.
Troy Powers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Henkka Seppala.
Powers connects with a single shot there.
Seppala throws a sloppy head kick and Powers moves out of range easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Seppala shoots in for a takedown but Powers shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Seppala takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Powers throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Seppala stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Seppala bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Powers is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Seppala with the ground and pound but Powers uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Seppala trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Seppala loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Seppala stands and throws Powers's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Seppala sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Powers is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Powers struggling a bit here.
Seppala tries to score with some ground and pound. Powers controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Seppala lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Powers down.
Seppala throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Seppala is looking to take a break and control but Powers is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Powers tries to bench press Seppala off him but Seppala keeps the position.
Seppala is working Powers over with some ground and pound from side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Seppala in side control, throwing shots but Powers defends.
Powers managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Seppala.
The strikes coming from Seppala are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Powers is not content to let Seppala control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Seppala postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Seppala scoring with punches and elbows.
Powers is looking for a sweep.
Powers is working to avoid the ground and pound but Seppala connects with a decent elbow.
Powers avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Seppala.
Seppala tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Seppala takes a little break here. Powers wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Powers tries to improve position but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Seppala tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Seppala cracks Powers with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Seppala throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Powers works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Seppala not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Seppala landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Powers keeping hold of Seppala's head, controlling as best he can.
Seppala stalling away here and it's allowed Powers to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Henkka Seppala comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Seppala has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Henkka Seppala!
Our winner, Henkka Seppala, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
Troy Powers was interviewed post fight and said 'It's tough to lose but that's what makes a winner. I'll do what I must to never feel this again.'.
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