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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Arvo Penaali (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sevent Seagull (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Penaali comes to the cage accompanied by Immortal Technique - Obnoxius. Seagull is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Van Halen - Jump. This should be a great matchup!
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165 lbs
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Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Arvo Penaali!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
30 - 18 - 4, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sevent Seagull!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Gwen Towbar and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Penaali lands a body shot.
Penaali throws a right and a left that Seagull avoids nicely.
Penaali moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromSeagull.
We've been told by Penaali's head coaches at Bad Pluto! (18 Elite Coach) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Seagull is looking to chop away at Penaali's legs.
Penaali loads up on a big right hand but Seagull slips the punch.
Penaali moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromSeagull.
Penaali lands an overhand right.
Penaali throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Seagull tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Penaali is in Seagull's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Seagull is on top in guard.
Seagull would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Penaali is trying to keep Seagull in close.
Seagull controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Penaali is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Penaali is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Penaali working for a triangle but Seagull defends it easily.
Seagull is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Seagull pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Penaali is keeping the position for now.
Penaali tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Seagull got a little sloppy there for a moment and Penaali has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Seagull has managed to get both his arms back between Penaali's legs - danger averted.
Penaali working for a triangle but Seagull defends it easily.
Penaali bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Seagull's guard.
Penaali is pushing down on Seagull's leg trying to pass to half guard. Seagull is fighting to maintain full guard but Penaali has managed to sneak the leg through.
Seagull looks like he's trying to stand up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Penaali is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Seagull tries to kick Penaali off but Penaali keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Seagull blocking the ground and pound attempt from Penaali.
Penaali missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Seagull preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Penaali misses the shot to the body.
And Seagull responds with a good body kick, but Penaali manages to step out the way in time.
Penaali connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Seagull's hands.
Penaali fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Seagull finds it's way through Penaali's defenses.
Penaali blocks a head kick by Seagull.
Penaali uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Seagull.
A little feinted left hand from Penaali on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Penaali looks to land a right hand but Seagull moved out of range.
Penaali with a lazy takedown attempt
and Seagull counters with a three punch combo that has Penaali backing up. Penaali nods at Seagull to acknowledge the strikes.
A punch lands to the side of Seagull 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Penaali shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Seagull pinned against the cage. Seagull gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arvo Penaali. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Penaali lands with an uppercut that bounces Seagull off the cage and back into range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arvo Penaali dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Penaali throws a lazy right hand but Seagull sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Seagull swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Danga de danga de dang - Penaali scores with a four punch combination!
Penaali lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Penaali throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Seagull scores with a jab to the body.
Penaali tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Seagull defends well and Penaali ends up having to push Seagull into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Seagull doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Penaali throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Seagull counters with a nice leg kick.
Penaali throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Seagull counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Penaali displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Seagull ducks under a wild hook from Penaali.
Seagull appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Arvo Penaali is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Penaali throws a sloppy body shot
and Seagull counters with a straight right hand.
Penaali tries to bum rush Seagull with a series of wild strikes but Seagull uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Seagull throws a looping overhand right but Penaali ducks down to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Penaali avoids the head kick by Seagull.
Nice jab there from Seagull.
Seagull swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Penaali shoots for a double leg takedown but Seagull sprawls well. He's pushed Penaali's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Penaali misses with a two punch combination.
Seagull appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Seagull.
Penaali shoots in for a double leg but Seagull sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arvo Penaali. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Penaali misses with a shot to the body
and Seagull counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Seagull throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Penaali fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Seagull manages to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Penaali.
Penaali has a takedown stuffed.
Seagull is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Seagull uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Penaali.
Penaali goes for a double leg but Seagull avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Seagull continues to drive forward.
Seagull avoids a punch combination nicely.
Seagull slips under a jab.
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!
Penaali lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Seagull circles away quickly and effectively.
Arvo Penaali is winning the standup battle so far.
Penaali throws a hook to the side of Seagull's head but Seagull sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Seagull throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Penaali misses with a few strikes there.
Seagull lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Seagull misses with a wild body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Penaali rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Seagull moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A little jabbing left from Seagull on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Penaali misses with a two punch combination.
Seagull thuds his shin into the meat of Penaali's side.
That kick from Seagull tenderised Penaali's leg. Penaali is trying to keep his angry face on.
Seagull throws a leg kick
and Penaali counters with a straight right hand.
Penaali wants to clinch.
Penaali just misses with a punch to the body.
A little jabbing left from Seagull on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Penaali will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Seagull looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Penaali. Those never looked like landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Penaali. Seagull does a little dance to reset his feet.
Penaali fails with the takedown.
Arvo Penaali seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A nice inside leg kick there by Seagull. That's going to slow Penaali down.
Penaali fails to land with a series of punches.
Penaali takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Seagull lands with a thumping leg kick.
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!
Penaali takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Penaali misses with a takedown attempt
and Seagull counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Penaali swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Seagull counters with a flying knee. Nice.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Sevent Seagull will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Penaali is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Seagull feints a counter leg kick.
Penaali drives through with a takedown into Seagull's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Penaali wants to control from the top but Seagull keeps moving.
Penaali scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Seagull wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Penaali with a flurry of punches that miss.
Seagull pulls Penaali in to control the position.
Penaali throws an elbow that misses. Seagull uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Penaali's guard. Nice move by Seagull!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Penaali is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Seagull is looking to stand up but Penaali won't let him.
Penaali has an active guard here but Seagull has managed to pass into half guard.
Penaali is looking to improve his position.
Seagull decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Penaali fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sevent Seagull is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Penaali looks to land a combination but Seagull avoids it well.
A looping hook to the body misses from Penaali. Seagull does a little dance to reset his feet.
Penaali throws a big shot that misses.
Seagull slips a jab and a cross from Penaali.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Seagull moves away from the strike by Penaali.
Seagull tries a head kick but it misses.
Seagull wants to slow Penaali down by chopping away at his legs.
A counter left hand to the body from Penaali misses its target.
Penaali on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Seagull. Seagull obviously looking to wear him down.
A cross from Penaali lands.
Seagull uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Penaali.
Seagull throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Seagull is looking to score with low kicks.
Seagull scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Penaali swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Seagull counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Penaali swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Penaali lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
A shot to the liver by Penaali. Beautiful body shot.
Seagull moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Seagull on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Seagull throws out a leg kick but Penaali moves out of range and Seagull only half commits.
Penaali moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A kick lands to the mid section there for Seagull.
Penaali throws a series of punches but Seagull moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Seagull feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Penaali's calf.
Penaali is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Seagull tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Penaali is able to avoid easily.
Penaali chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Seagull can pounce on him.
Seagull steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Penaali.
Penaali will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Penaali swings widly with a right hand
letting Seagull counter with a right hand.
Penaali fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Seagull manages to avoid it.
Penaali takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Penaali sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Penaali throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Seagull counters with a nice leg kick.
Seagull has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Penaali throws a jab but it's blocked by Seagull.
Seagull throws out a counter right but Penaali avoids it with no problem.
Penaali takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Sevent Seagull just about did enough to take it.
That's time! Back to the action!
An inside leg kick lands from Seagull.
Penaali misses with a looping right.
Seagull appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Penaali fails to land the takedown.
Penaali misses with a straight right.
Seagull goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
It looks like Arvo Penaali has been cut.
Seagull listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Penaali is rocked!
Seagull misses with a left hand
and Penaali cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Oh Penaali is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Seagull. Penaali shrugs it off though.
Penaali seems to have got his legs back now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Penaali is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Seagull.
Penaali shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Seagull defends it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Penaali misses with a two punch combination.
A lazy left from Seagull finds it's target.
Seagull jabs at Penaali's body.
Penaali will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arvo Penaali. That's going to take a lot out of him.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Seagull, right into the meat.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Penaali is defended easily by Seagull.
Penaali misses with an uppercut
and Seagull makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Seagull takes a swing at Penaali's ribcage but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Penaali tries to bum rush Seagull with a series of wild strikes but Seagull uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Penaali checks the leg kick nicely there.
Penaali is looking to counter punch.
Seagull avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Seagull shapes to counter with a head kick.
Seagull tries to land a leg kick but Penaali saw it coming and moves away.
Seagull on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Penaali doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Penaali looks for a takedown but Seagull sprawls well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Seagull avoids the body shot from Penaali.
Penaali avoids the head kick by Seagull.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Penaali checks a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Penaali walks into a left hand.
Penaali tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Seagull was well out of range. Poor timing from Penaali.
Penaali jabs Seagull right on the nose. Seagull blinks but takes it well.
Seagull tries a head kick but it misses.
Penaali is looking for a counter combo.
Penaali shoots in looking for a takedown. Seagull tries to sprawl out of it but Penaali keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Seagull manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Seagull misses with a leg kick.
Penaali stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Seagull.
Seagull slips under a jab from Penaali.
Seagull steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Penaali.
Seagull flicks out a counter leg kick but Penaali steps away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Penaali blocks a low kick nicely.
Seagull tries a head kick but it misses.
Penaali throws a series of punches but Seagull avoids them all with ease.
Seagull throws out a counter right but Penaali avoids it with no problem.
Penaali has his takedown stuffed
letting Seagull counter with a right hand.
Seagull lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Seagull throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Penaali cracks Seagull with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Penaali misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Penaali goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Nice shot lands for Penaali.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sevent Seagull dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Arvo Penaali's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Seagull gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Penaali working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Penaali working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Seagull has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Penaali has passed into side control.
Penaali in side control, throwing shots but Seagull defends.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seagull wants to control but Penaali postures up.
Penaali fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Seagull tries to bench press Penaali off him but Penaali keeps the position.
Penaali working the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Seagull pushes Penaali away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Penaali gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Penaali throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Seagull works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Seagull blocking the ground and pound attempt from Penaali.
Seagull regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Penaali.
Seagull looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Penaali throws a big right hand that misses.
Seagull wants to stand up but Penaali is controlling him.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Penaali scoring with punches to the head and body.
Seagull keeping moving, preventing Penaali from controlling successfully.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Penaali fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Seagull on the side of the head.
Penaali connects with a jab.
Penaali has his takedown stuffed
and Seagull counters with a nice uppercut.
Penaali shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Penaali moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Seagull avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Seagull feints a counter leg kick.
Seagull throws a nice inside leg kick.
Penaali changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Penaali tries to clinch up.
Seagull looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A slapping leg kick lands for Seagull.
Seagull scores with a nice body kick.
Seagull keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Seagull looks to throw a body kick
and Penaali counters with a nice uppercut.
Seagull lets loose with a powerful body kick. Penaali will feel that in the morning.
Penaali throws a lazy uppercut
letting Seagull counter with a right hand.
Penaali looking to score a takedown here. Seagull is defending well but Penaali drives through and ends up in Seagull's guard.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Seagull wants to stand up but Penaali is controlling him.
Penaali postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sevent Seagull is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Penaali wants to control from the top but Seagull keeps moving.
Penaali trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Arvo Penaali has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Penaali accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Penaali throws an elbow that misses. Seagull uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Penaali's guard. Nice move by Seagull!
Seagull stands up and waves to Penaali to follow him.
And that's the end of the fight!
Arvo Penaali showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Seagull 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 47:48
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 47:48
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 48:48
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Sevent Seagull! Sevent Seagull retains his lightweight title!
Sevent Seagull was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
Arvo Penaali was interviewed post fight and said 'i´ll be back and i will fight anyone, anywhere anytime.'.
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