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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Seppo Kova (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bai Run (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kova comes to the cage accompanied by Jääkärimarssi. Run has chosen Eye of the tiger as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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170 lbs
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172 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Seppo Kova!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bai Run!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kova checks a low kick from Run.
Run moves into range and clinches up with Kova.
Kova lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Run slowing the pace effectively.
Kova scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kova lands a takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kova lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Kova keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Run's head.
Kova landing with the ground and pound.
Run keeping moving, preventing Kova from controlling successfully.
Kova scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kova working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kova is looking to work some ground and pound but Run has wrist control.
Run looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kova wants to control from the top but Run keeps moving.
Kova is in close to Run's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Run looking for a guillotine here but Kova defends easily.
Kova throwing strikes from guard but Run blocks nicely.
Kova trying to control but Run is working from the bottom.
Kova trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kova passes into half guard.
Kova seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Kova wants to pass to mount but Run is defending the position.
Kova looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Run is looking to improve his position.
Kova throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Run is staying active underneath Kova, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kova is looking for a kimura here.
Run trying to control but Kova postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kova wants to pass to mount but Run is defending the position.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Kova tries to close the distance and clinch up but Run swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Run connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Run misses with a leg kick.
Run fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kova is out of range.
Kova tries to score a power double leg takedown but Run sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kova somewhat.
Kova closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Run did well to prevent Kova getting side control.
Kova throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kova is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Run wants to improve his position but Kova is controlling well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Run is not content to let Kova control the position.
Run is trying to control but can't.
Run is trying to get back to full guard.
Kova looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Run avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Seppo Kova dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Kova throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kova fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Run throws a head kick that Kova semi-blocks.
Kova gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kova drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kova lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Run backwards.
A body shot lands from Kova.
Kova pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Run throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kova moves into the clinch.
Good body shot from Kova.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good body shot from Kova.
Good body shot from Kova.
Kova lands a knee to the body.
Kova unloads a knee to the mid-section. Run lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Kova lands with a short shot to the head.
Kova pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bai Run is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Run is breathing heavily.
Nice body punch from Kova.
Kova clinches with his opponent.
Kova has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Run clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Kova patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kova working for the choke.
Run rolls, trying to escape but Kova keeps control of the position.
Kova is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Run knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Run for a finish.
The referee is taking a good look at Run as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Kova!
Run is taking damage to the body and head.
Kova wants to control but Run is keeping busy.
Kova is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Run tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Run wants to hold on but Kova pushes him away.
Kova goes for an armbar but Run turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Run.
Run won't allow Kova to sweep him here.
Kova escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Run gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Run trying to control the position from guard on top but Kova is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kova has his foot on Run's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Run works his way back into a safe position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Run won't allow Kova to get back to his feet.
Kova has his foot on Run's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Run works his way back into a safe position though.
Kova avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Run throws and low kick but Kova moves out of range easily.
Run fails with a takedown attempt.
Kova tries for a takedown but Run circles away easily
and Run counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Run goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kova will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Seppo Kova. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A nice leg kick lands there from Run.
Kova misses with a few strikes there.
Kova takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kova rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Run moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kova is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Run can do to turn this around?
Run throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kova shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Run as he avoids it easily.
Run connects with a single shot there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Run throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kova throws a leg kick
letting Run counter with a right hand.
Nice body punch from Kova.
Run slips a jab and a cross from Kova.
Kova fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Run, pushing him back against the cage.
Kova drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kova takes a knee right on the jaw!
Run gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Kova working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kova.
Kova wants a takedown.
Run trying to land knees to the body.
Run throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kova has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Run is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kova turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Kova goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Run rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Kova's guard! Nice work there by Run!
Kova wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Run manages to pass to side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Seppo Kova dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Run tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kova swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Run falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kova counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kova throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kova clinches up with Run and pushes him back against the cage.
Kova gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Kova with a flurry of punches that miss.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kova accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kova scoring with punches to the head and body.
Run controls Kova momentarily but Kova frees himself.
Kova is in close to Run's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kova throws a big right hand that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kova lands a couple of elbows.
Kova makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Kova working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kova scoring with punches to the head and body.
Kova throws a big right hand that misses.
Kova scoring with some ground and pound.
Run looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Kova is defending well. Run quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Kova has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Run celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bai Run!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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