PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Richard Martinez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Seppo Rovanpera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Martinez comes to the cage accompanied by Iced Earth - A Question of Heaven. Rovanpera has chosen Die Antwoord - Enter The Ninja as his entrance music. Richard Martinez has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Martinez
vs
Rovanpera

178 cm
27
174 lbs
13 - 8 - 0

164 cm
32
170 lbs
22 - 9 - 0

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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 13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Richard Martinez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Seppo Rovanpera!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Marco Blurström and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Martinez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rovanpera sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Martinez throws an overhand right that lands on Rovanpera's shoulder, as Rovanpera tries to avoid the shot.
Rovanpera misses with a body shot.
Martinez lands a nice looking body shot.
Rovanpera lands a nice shot that snaps Martinez's head back.

It looks like Richard Martinez has been cut.
A big left from Martinez misses.
Rovanpera tries a head kick but it misses.
Martinez scores with a body shot.
Rovanpera misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Rovanpera!
Rovanpera stuffs the takedown attempt from Martinez. Martinez gets slowly back to his feet.
Martinez connects with a crisp jab.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Rovanpera.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rovanpera fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Martinez is out of range.
A low kick from Rovanpera is predictable there
and Martinez counters with a head kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Martinez lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Rovanpera has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Rovanpera and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Rovanpera scores with a body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rovanpera moves away from the strike by Martinez.
Martinez comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Martinez swings for the body but Rovanpera moves out of range.
Martinez scoring well with a low kick there.
Rovanpera lands an overhand right.
Martinez lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Martinez blocks a head kick by Rovanpera.

Rovanpera clinches up with Martinez and pushes him back against the cage.
Martinez goes for a takedown in the clinch but Rovanpera prevents it.
Rovanpera lands a shoulder strike.
Martinez is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Rovanpera pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Richard Martinez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rovanpera lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.

Martinez has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Rovanpera is trying to keep an underhook but Martinez manages to get the takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rovanpera is trying to maintain the position but Martinez is very close to passing his half guard.
Martinez throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rovanpera is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Rovanpera manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Rovanpera keeping moving, preventing Martinez from controlling successfully.
Martinez sitting in guard here, content to control.
Rovanpera is trying to control the position but Martinez postures up.
Rovanpera throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Martinez trying to control the position from guard on top but Rovanpera is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Rovanpera throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Martinez content to stall in guard here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rovanpera tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Martinez forces his way into half guard.
Rovanpera controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Rovanpera wants to get back to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Rovanpera looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Rovanpera is defending against the submission attempts here by Martinez.

Rovanpera looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Martinez missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Martinez misses with a head shot. Rovanpera uses the momentum to regain guard.
Martinez wants to control from the top but Rovanpera keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Seppo Rovanpera will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Richard Martinez's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Rovanpera dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Martinez. That did some damage!
Rovanpera attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Rovanpera throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rovanpera throws a wild body kick that Martinez sees coming a mile off.
Rovanpera misses with a body kick.
Rovanpera slips under a jab from Martinez.
Seppo Rovanpera seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Martinez tries to work over Rovanpera's front leg with a kick but Rovanpera checks it.
Martinez throws the left hand but Rovanpera avoids the punch easily.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Martinez lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Rovanpera has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Rovanpera and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Rovanpera dives in and grabs Martinez's left leg, looking for a takedown. Martinez pushes down on Rovanpera's head and hops out.
An inside leg kick lands from Martinez.
Rovanpera tries to clinch there but Martinez circles away.
Martinez misses with a low kick as Rovanpera jumps back.
Martinez pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Martinez scores with a nice head shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rovanpera doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Martinez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rovanpera throws a leg kick which misses Martinez's front leg but catches the back leg as Martinez tries to avoid it.
Martinez takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Martinez dives in and grabs Rovanpera's left leg, looking for a takedown. Rovanpera pushes down on Martinez's head and hops out.
Martinez throws a body punch but Rovanpera moves out of range.
The crowd cheers as Martinez lands an impressive looking overhand right. Rovanpera doesn't seem phased though.
Rovanpera fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rovanpera swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Martinez feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Rovanpera's calf.
Martinez misses with a straight left.
Martinez checks the leg kick.

Martinez shoots in and bounces Rovanpera off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Martinez tries to free his leg and advance position but Rovanpera is retaining full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rovanpera wants to sweep here but Martinez controlling him for the moment.

Martinez drops back, looking for a kneebar! Rovanpera looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Rovanpera looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Rovanpera!
Rovanpera trying to control the action but Martinez is working from the bottom.
Sloppy strikes there by Rovanpera.
Rovanpera slows the pace down.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Rovanpera tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Martinez regains half guard.
Martinez is pressing down on Rovanpera's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Martinez wants to hit a switch here but Rovanpera passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Martinez there!
Martinez tries to hold on but Rovanpera pushes him away.
Martinez is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Martinez is in all sorts of trouble here.
Rovanpera with shots to the head and body - Martinez looks very uncomfortable down there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rovanpera landing punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Martinez working to try and regain half guard.
Martinez is trying to reverse the position but instead Rovanpera has taken his back - oops!
Rovanpera gets his hands free as Martinez looks to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rovanpera scores with strikes from the back.
Rovanpera tries to get the hooks in deep but Martinez pushed the leg off.
Martinez wants to control his opponent's hands but Rovanpera gets his hands free.
Martinez breaks Rovanpera's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Rovanpera keeping moving, preventing Martinez from controlling successfully.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rovanpera seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Martinez wants to control from the top but Rovanpera keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Seppo Rovanpera will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Richard Martinez's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Rovanpera scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Martinez scores with a leg kick.
Rovanpera walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Rovanpera takes a kick to the side of the head.
Rovanpera throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rovanpera is looking to score with low kicks.
Martinez throws a nice looking combination but Rovanpera bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rovanpera scores with a jab to the body.
Rovanpera throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rovanpera looks to land a body kick but Martinez moved away.
Martinez lands a lovely overhand right.
Rovanpera connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Martinez's hands.
Martinez tests Rovanpera's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rovanpera shoots in for a double leg but Martinez sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rovanpera walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Rovanpera wants to clinch.

Martinez gets tackled into the cage by Rovanpera. Rovanpera maintains the clinch.
Rovanpera throws a head punch that misses.
Martinez blocks an uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Rovanpera as the two fighters clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Rovanpera fails to land.
Rovanpera has Martinez pressed against the cage, preventing Martinez from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Martinez wants to take the fight to the mat but Rovanpera manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.

Martinez breaks the clinch.
Martinez has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Rovanpera.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rovanpera throws a hook to the side of Martinez's head but Martinez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rovanpera scores with a spinning back kick!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rovanpera throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Richard Martinez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Seppo Rovanpera is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rovanpera throws a low kick but it's checked well by Martinez.
Martinez is looking to land body kicks.
Rovanpera misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rovanpera stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Rovanpera wants it to stay on the feet.
Martinez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rovanpera.
Rovanpera fails with an attempt to clinch.
A slapping body kick lands there for Rovanpera.
Rovanpera tries to close the distance and clinch but Martinez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Martinez takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Martinez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rovanpera checks a leg kick nicely.
Rovanpera lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Martinez throws a body kick, spinning off balance
enabling Rovanpera to counter with a crisp jab.
Martinez is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Martinez walks forward, straight into a front kick from Rovanpera.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Martinez is predictable there
and Rovanpera counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Martinez throws a series of punches but Rovanpera avoids them all with ease.
Rovanpera tries to clinch but Martinez moves out of range.

Rovanpera closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Martinez to the mat! Martinez manages to get full guard.
Martinez controls Rovanpera momentarily but Rovanpera frees himself.
Rovanpera slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Martinez is not content to let Rovanpera control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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 advances to mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rovanpera is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Martinez is working to get back to half guard.
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!
Rovanpera is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Martinez can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Rovanpera looking to control but Martinez is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Rovanpera lands a big elbow.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Martinez throwing hammer fists to the chest of Rovanpera. What's that going to do exactly?
Martinez is in all sorts of trouble here.
Martinez trying desperately to get to his feet.
Rovanpera looking to control and managing it successfully.

And that's the end of the fight!
Seppo Rovanpera comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Rovanpera has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Seppo Rovanpera!
Seppo Rovanpera thanked the fans post fight for their support.