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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Seppo Silvennoinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Javier Arroyo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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212 lbs
14 - 15 - 0 |
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188 cm
32
210 lbs
12 - 7 - 0 |
Great wrestler
World class MT
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Seppo Silvennoinen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Javier Arroyo!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Arroyo misses with an uppercut.
Arroyo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Silvennoinen.
Silvennoinen blocks a leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Arroyo.
Arroyo gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Silvennoinen decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Arroyo's guard.
Silvennoinen stopping the sweep attempt from Arroyo.
Arroyo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Silvennoinen trying to control the position from guard on top but Arroyo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silvennoinen throwing strikes but missing.
We've been hearing that Silvennoinen has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Arroyo is pulling down on Silvennoinen's head. It's preventing any offense from Silvennoinen, at least for the moment.
Arroyo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silvennoinen postures up and lands a big shot to Arroyo's brow.
Arroyo controls Silvennoinen momentarily but Silvennoinen frees himself.
Arroyo keeping moving, preventing Silvennoinen from controlling successfully.
Silvennoinen postures up.
Silvennoinen throws a big elbow that misses.
Arroyo trying to control the position.
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.
Silvennoinen looking to pass the guard.
Arroyo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Silvennoinen defends it easily.
Silvennoinen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Silvennoinen throwing strikes but missing.
Silvennoinen scoring with some ground and pound.
Silvennoinen sitting in guard here, content to control.
Arroyo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Silvennoinen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Silvennoinen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silvennoinen throws a big right hand that misses.
Silvennoinen scoring with punches to the head and body.
Arroyo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Arroyo keeping full guard, as Silvennoinen tries to pass.
Arroyo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Silvennoinen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Silvennoinen with a flurry of punches that miss.
Arroyo has his hands on Silvennoinen's head, controlling the position.
Silvennoinen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's four 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.
Silvennoinen wants to control from the top but Arroyo keeps moving.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Silvennoinen lands a nice shot to the body.
Arroyo tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Silvennoinen half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
The crowd cheers as Silvennoinen lands an impressive looking overhand right. Arroyo doesn't seem phased though.
Silvennoinen shoots in for a takedown but Arroyo shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Arroyo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Silvennoinen manages to avoid it.
Javier Arroyo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silvennoinen checks a low kick from Arroyo.
Silvennoinen feinted with a counter takedown.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Silvennoinen shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Arroyo defends it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Seppo Silvennoinen dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Arroyo connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Arroyo avoids the body shot from Silvennoinen.
A combination from Arroyo does no damage.
Arroyo takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Arroyo connects with a single shot there.
A telegraphed right hand from Arroyo misses the target.
Arroyo gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Silvennoinen counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Arroyo is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Silvennoinen dives into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
You can see the frustration on Arroyo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Silvennoinen lands an elbow.
Silvennoinen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Arroyo can do to turn this around?
That's one minute gone in the round.
An elbow from Silvennoinen crashes against the mat.
Silvennoinen looks up at the clock and then as Arroyo takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Silvennoinen smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Arroyo is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Arroyo controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Arroyo tries to roll over but Silvennoinen keeps him under control.
Silvennoinen working Arroyo over with strikes.
Silvennoinen looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Silvennoinen trying to mount his opponent but Arroyo defends it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arroyo keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Silvennoinen wants to pass to mount but Arroyo is defending the position.
Silvennoinen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Arroyo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Arroyo is looking to improve his position.
Arroyo trying to control from the bottom.
Arroyo is trying is best to control the position here.
Silvennoinen lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Arroyo keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Arroyo gets full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arroyo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Silvennoinen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Arroyo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Silvennoinen.
Arroyo working a defensive guard here.
Silvennoinen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Silvennoinen throwing strikes from guard but Arroyo blocks nicely.
Silvennoinen keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Arroyo's head.
Silvennoinen with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Silvennoinen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Silvennoinen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Silvennoinen with a flurry of punches that miss.
Silvennoinen preventing the sweep.
Silvennoinen chips away with some ground and pound.
Silvennoinen connects with a couple of short punches.
Silvennoinen throwing strikes but missing.
Silvennoinen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Arroyo controls Silvennoinen momentarily but Silvennoinen frees himself.
Silvennoinen is looking to work some ground and pound but Arroyo has wrist control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Seppo Silvennoinen dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Arroyo throws a head kick but Silvennoinen moves out of range.
Silvennoinen looks to score with a jab to the body but Arroyo is just out of range.
Arroyo misses the jab.
Arroyo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Silvennoinen.
Arroyo misses with a looping right.
Arroyo takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Arroyo throws out a loose jab but Silvennoinen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Arroyo takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A leg kick checked by Silvennoinen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice inside leg kick there by Arroyo. That's going to slow Silvennoinen down.
Arroyo just misses with a punch to the body.
Silvennoinen fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Arroyo avoids it really well and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silvennoinen bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Arroyo's head.
Silvennoinen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Arroyo ducks under a wild hook from Silvennoinen.
Arroyo misses with a body kick.
Silvennoinen slips a jab from Arroyo.
Silvennoinen loads up on a big right hand but Arroyo slips the punch.
Javier Arroyo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Arroyo throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Arroyo misses with a hook. Silvennoinen ducked under it nicely.
Silvennoinen jabs Arroyo to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Javier Arroyo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silvennoinen misses with a looping left.
Arroyo tries a low kick but Silvennoinen avoids it.
Silvennoinen blocks a low kick nicely.
Arroyo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Silvennoinen was well out of range. Poor timing from Arroyo.
Arroyo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Silvennoinen attempts a counter takedown but Arroyo avoids it well and moves away.
Silvennoinen throws a low kick but it's checked well by Arroyo.
Arroyo stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Silvennoinen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Arroyo.
Arroyo misses with a right hand
and Silvennoinen counters with a shoot takedown. Arroyo fights it but they end up in guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Arroyo controls Silvennoinen momentarily but Silvennoinen frees himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silvennoinen landing some decent shots from guard.
Silvennoinen trying to control the position from guard on top but Arroyo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Silvennoinen tries to free his leg and advance position but Arroyo is retaining full guard.
Seppo Silvennoinen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Silvennoinen wants to control from the top but Arroyo keeps moving.
Silvennoinen is pushing down on Arroyo's leg trying to pass to half guard. Arroyo is fighting to maintain full guard but Silvennoinen has managed to sneak the leg through.
Silvennoinen with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Arroyo wants to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Silvennoinen looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Javier Arroyo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Arroyo wants to get back to full guard.
Silvennoinen stalling.
Arroyo is trying to get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Silvennoinen performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
And that's the end of the fight!
Seppo Silvennoinen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Silvennoinen, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Seppo Silvennoinen!
A relieved looking Seppo Silvennoinen thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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