PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Seppo Rovanpera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eaton Cox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rovanpera comes into the arena with Die Antwoord - Enter The Ninja blaring out of the sound system. Cox is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Hatebreed - Destroy Everything. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Rovanpera
vs
Cox

164 cm
30
170 lbs
19 - 5 - 0

175 cm
27
170 lbs
20 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

ADCC Champion
Excellent MT
Granite chin

ACME-Blood Red Q158 Always $30

TFP Graphics - Pit Inc
Malicious Intent Fight Gear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Seppo Rovanpera!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eaton Cox!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Aleksandr Martynov and Igor Prikhodko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cox tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rovanpera was well out of range. Poor timing from Cox.
Rovanpera tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Rovanpera tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Rovanpera throws a body punch but Cox moves out of range.
Rovanpera fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cox avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Cox. That's going to slow Rovanpera down.
Rovanpera misses with a double jab.
Cox throws a low kick but Rovanpera avoids it.
Rovanpera tried to score with a low kick but Cox checks it.
Cox moves out of range of the body kick.
Rovanpera is looking to chop away at Cox's legs.
Rovanpera blocks the body kick.
Cox moves out of range as Rovanpera strikes.
Nice jab there from Rovanpera.
Rovanpera walks into a jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rovanpera throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rovanpera throws a hook to the side of Cox's head but Cox sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rovanpera takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rovanpera. Cox does a little dance to reset his feet.
A jab lands there for Rovanpera.
Cox uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rovanpera.
Cox is looking to score with low kicks.
Rovanpera moves in looking to clinch but Cox pushes him off.
Rovanpera scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Rovanpera tries to score with a low kick but Cox moves his leg out of the way.
Cox lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rovanpera's sensitive parts.
Cox lands with a hook. Rovanpera tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Rovanpera blocks a head kick by Cox.
Rovanpera throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cox misses with a few strikes there.
Cox misses with a low kick.
Cox lands with a thumping leg kick.
Rovanpera tried to score with a low kick but Cox checks it.
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 checks the leg kick.
Cox uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rovanpera.
Rovanpera clobbers Cox with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Cox throws a chopping leg kick but Rovanpera manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Rovanpera lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Nice takedown defense from Cox. No joy for Rovanpera on that attempt.
Cox scores with a hook to the body. Rovanpera takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Rovanpera throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Cox's waist but Cox gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rovanpera off to one side.
Cox slips a straight right by Rovanpera.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rovanpera pivots, looking for a leg kick but Cox is out of range and Rovanpera settles back down.
Cox takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Seppo Rovanpera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A low kick from Rovanpera is predictable there
and Cox counters with an inside leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Rovanpera 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 Cox has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Cox and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Rovanpera tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cox was well out of range. Poor timing from Rovanpera.
Cox misses with a wild body shot.
Rovanpera chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Cox can pounce on him.
Rovanpera ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cox moves away.
Horrible takedown by Cox or perhaps it was just good defense by Rovanpera which made him look bad.
Cox slips a jab from Rovanpera.
Rovanpera misses with a body shot

and Cox counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Rovanpera!
Cox controlling the position easily from mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rovanpera is just holding on here. Cox manages to take his back.
Cox keeps control of the position as Rovanpera tries to break free.
Rovanpera is working hard here to advance position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Cox tightening his grip on Rovanpera, looking for the choke.
Rovanpera is trying to break free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Eaton Cox will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Rovanpera scores with a punch to the head.
Cox with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Seppo Rovanpera is winning the standup battle so far.
Rovanpera scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Rovanpera stuffs the takedown attempt from Cox. Cox gets slowly back to his feet.
Cox misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rovanpera throws a solid leg kick but Cox takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Rovanpera.
Cox misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rovanpera.
Cox misses with a looping left.
Good standup being displayed there by Rovanpera as he connects with a hook.
Rovanpera connects with a body shot that sends Cox's belly button to the back.
Cox steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rovanpera.
Cox shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rovanpera as he avoids it easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rovanpera scores with a hook to the body. Cox takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cox circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rovanpera lands a really nice looking cross but Cox seems unphased.
Cox fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rovanpera.

Rovanpera gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Rovanpera avoiding damage as Cox throws knees to the body.
Rovanpera misses with a punch to the body.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A short left from Rovanpera.
Cox tries to break free but Rovanpera pushes him back against the cage.
Cox wants to break free but Rovanpera has control.
Rovanpera misses with a punch on the inside.
Rovanpera tries to work over Cox's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cox throws a punch but it's blocked by Rovanpera.
Cox blocks a body shot from Rovanpera.
Cox blocks an uppercut.
Rovanpera working aggressively here.
Cox can't break the clinch.
Rovanpera works on Cox's body with a couple of short punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rovanpera lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Cox or not.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rovanpera tries to work over Cox's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rovanpera scores with a shoulder strike.
Cox swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cox tries to work over Rovanpera's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short uppercut from Rovanpera.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rovanpera.
Cox tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rovanpera avoids it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cox.
A right hook to the body lands for Rovanpera.
Cox has had enough of the clinch but Rovanpera keeps him there for the moment.
Rovanpera misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cox fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Seppo Rovanpera has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eaton Cox.
Cox tries to break the clinch but Rovanpera is controlling the position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cox.
Rovanpera is leaning against Cox and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Cox is breathing heavily.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rovanpera.
Cox tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Cox wants to break free but Rovanpera has control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rovanpera working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Rovanpera can't find room to land a body shot as Cox controls the action.
Cox takes a shot to the head.
Rovanpera works on Cox's body with a couple of short punches.
Rovanpera pushes Cox back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Seppo Rovanpera has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Cox misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rovanpera struggles to land a body shot inside as Cox controls his hands.
Rovanpera can't find room to land a body shot as Cox controls the action.
Rovanpera pushes Cox back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rovanpera lands a right hand.
Rovanpera lands on the inside with an uppercut.

Rovanpera's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rovanpera misses with a two punch combination.
Cox takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rovanpera connects with a right hand. Cox shakes it off.
Cox chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Cox misses with a wild body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Cox misses.
Cox wants to land a leg kick but Rovanpera is out of range.
Rovanpera looks to score with a jab to the body but Cox is just out of range.
Rovanpera throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Rovanpera throws a body punch but Cox moves out of range.
Rovanpera feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Coxs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Rovanpera scores with a leg kick.
Rovanpera checks a leg kick nicely.
Rovanpera misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rovanpera lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Rovanpera misses with a wild body shot.
Rovanpera connects with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Seppo Rovanpera dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Rovanpera looks to land a body kick but Cox moved away.
Cox ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cox jabs at Rovanpera's body.
Rovanpera throws a hook but Cox blocks it.
Cox uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rovanpera.
Rovanpera wants to clinch.
Cox is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Rovanpera rather than just go for the knockout.
Cox lands with a kick to the temple. Rovanpera shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"

It looks like Seppo Rovanpera has been cut.
Rovanpera tries a head kick but it misses.
Cox tests Rovanpera's chin there with a solid looking shot.

Rovanpera closes the distance and clinches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rovanpera tries a body shot but Cox blocks it.
Rovanpera blocks a body shot from Cox.
Rovanpera scores with a nice hook to the head.
Rovanpera lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Cox tries to land knees in the clinch but Rovanpera avoids the damage to the body.

Cox manages to break the clinch.
Rovanpera fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rovanpera throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Cox stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Rovanpera scores with a punch to the head.
Cox throws the left hand but Rovanpera avoids the punch easily.
Cox swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rovanpera tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rovanpera tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rovanpera stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Rovanpera wants it to stay on the feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rovanpera fails to land with a series of punches.
Cox misses with a low kick as Rovanpera jumps back.
A leg kick checked by Rovanpera.
Rovanpera thows a leg kick but Cox checks it
and Cox counters with a nice body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A good leg kick by Cox.
Rovanpera is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rovanpera tries to clinch but Cox is having none of it.
Rovanpera misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cox tries a low kick but Rovanpera avoids it.
Rovanpera connects with a solid leg kick.
Cox tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rovanpera tries to bum rush Cox with a series of wild strikes but Cox uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rovanpera moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Rovanpera changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Cox tries to avoid it but Rovanpera manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Cox to the ground. Cox escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Cox has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rovanpera.
A head kick misses from Cox.
Rovanpera throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Rovanpera thows a leg kick but Cox checks it
and Cox counters with a big head kick but Rovanpera shrugs it off.
Rovanpera tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Cox manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rovanpera throws a front kick that sends Cox stumbling back into the cage.
Rovanpera lands a nice looking body shot.
Cox takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rovanpera misses with a body shot.
Cox walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Rovanpera checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Cox checks a leg kick nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rovanpera misses with a wild body shot.
Rovanpera avoids the head kick by Cox.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Cox crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Rovanpera - the referee stops the clock and Cox gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Rovanpera. Cox manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cox tries to score with a low kick but Rovanpera moves his leg out of the way.
Rovanpera fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cox manages to avoid it.
Rovanpera checks the leg kick nicely there.
Rovanpera misses with a straight right.
Rovanpera moves in looking to clinch but Cox pushes him off.
Cox lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rovanpera's sensitive parts.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rovanpera looks for the body kick but Cox saw that one coming.
Nice cross by Rovanpera.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Seppo Rovanpera clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Seppo Rovanpera's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

A bone on bone clash there as Rovanpera blocks the leg kick.
Cox tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Rovanpera is able to avoid easily.
Rovanpera throws a low kick but Cox avoids it.
Rovanpera chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Cox takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Nice body punch from Rovanpera.
A swing and a miss from Rovanpera.
Cox blocks the body kick.
Cox throws a body punch but Rovanpera moves out of range.
Rovanpera scores with a slapping inside leg kick.

Rovanpera has managed to clinch.
Cox misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cox lands a nice uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right from Rovanpera.
Rovanpera scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rovanpera takes a shot to the head.
Rovanpera lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Cox or not.
Cox is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Rovanpera lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Cox is trying to force a seperation but Rovanpera has the dominant position.
Cox tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rovanpera avoids it.
Cox connects with a knee to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Rovanpera.
Rovanpera pushes Cox back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rovanpera is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Rovanpera avoiding damage as Cox throws knees to the body.
Cox prevents a body shot from Rovanpera.
Rovanpera lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Rovanpera tries to work over Cox's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short uppercut from Rovanpera.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rovanpera softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Rovanpera has Cox pressed against the cage, preventing Cox from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Cox tries to pull guard but Rovanpera won't allow it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cox prevents a body shot from Rovanpera.
Cox struggles to land a body shot inside as Rovanpera controls his hands.
Cox is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

Cox manages to pull guard.
Rovanpera scoring with punches to the head and body.
Rovanpera not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Rovanpera trying to control but Cox is working from the bottom.
Cox trying to keep a closed guard but Rovanpera is proving a slippery customer.
Rovanpera trying to control but Cox is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Rovanpera advances to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Cox looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Rovanpera seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Cox is looking to improve his position.
Cox trying to control but Rovanpera postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rovanpera wants to pass the guard but Cox is defending well.
Cox trying to control here.
Cox has a hand on Rovanpera's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Rovanpera takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Eaton Cox has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rovanpera takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Rovanpera trying to control but he's not successful this time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cox is trying to escape the mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Seppo Rovanpera had his way with Eaton Cox in that round.
The cut man is working on Seppo Rovanpera's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Rovanpera tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rovanpera fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Cox has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Cox avoids the body shot from Rovanpera.
Cox ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Rovanpera does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Rovanpera goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Rovanpera scores with a sloppy right hand. Cox should have avoided that one.
Rovanpera misses with an uppercut
and Cox counters with a leg kick.
Cox keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cox looks to land a left hand but Rovanpera moved out of range nicely.
Rovanpera takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Rovanpera staying out of range there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cox walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Cox keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rovanpera.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Rovanpera ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cox moves away.
Rovanpera tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A jab from Cox does it's job there.
Rovanpera attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Rovanpera misses with a leg kick.
Rovanpera misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rovanpera fails in his attempt to clinch.
Seppo Rovanpera is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rovanpera wants to clinch.
Rovanpera thows a body shot but no joy.
Rovanpera has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Cox.
Rovanpera misses with a wild body shot.
Cox misses with an uppercut.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Rovanpera.

Rovanpera shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Cox is trying to control but Rovanpera passes into side control!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cox struggling a bit here.
Rovanpera wants to control but Cox is keeping him busy.
Cox is trying to control Rovanpera's posture but Rovanpera avoids it.
Cox is looking to regain half guard here but Rovanpera keeps moving and retains side control.
Eaton Cox has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cox manages to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rovanpera trying to mount his opponent but Cox defends it.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Rovanpera in particular looking to stall.
Rovanpera trying to control from half guard but Cox is working away.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Rovanpera prevents Cox from improving his position.
Rovanpera blocks the strikes from Cox.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rovanpera wants to pass to mount but Cox is defending the position.
Rovanpera trying to control the pace.

And that's the end of the fight!
Seppo Rovanpera showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Rovanpera has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 49:46
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 49:46
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 49:46

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