Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: EFC Orion vs Hawtry
Date: Jun 15, 2019

#R1#
Diaz misses with a wild body shot.
Diaz takes a swing at Saarenpaa's ribcage but misses.
Saarenpaa drops his hands momentarily and Diaz takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Diaz. Saarenpaa does a little dance to reset his feet.
A lazy left from Diaz finds it's target.
Saarenpaa slips under a jab.
Saarenpaa was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Saarenpaa moves forwards but Diaz connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Saarenpaa pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A big left from Diaz misses.
Diaz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Saarenpaa takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Saarenpaa avoids the head kick by Diaz.
Diaz looks to land a combination but Saarenpaa avoids it well.
Diaz connects with a jab.#T1#
Diaz misses with a hook. Saarenpaa ducked under it nicely.
Saarenpaa thows a leg kick but Diaz checks it
and Diaz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Diaz misses with a left hand
and Saarenpaa counters with a nice leg kick.
Diaz misses with a looping right.
Diaz jabs Saarenpaa to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Saarenpaa throws a nice inside leg kick.
Diaz swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Saarenpaa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Diaz dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Saarenpaa is breathing heavily.
Diaz jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Saarenpaa was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Diaz jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Decent striking displayed by Diaz there.#ROC2#
Saarenpaa is rocked!
Diaz walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Saarenpaa drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Diaz swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Saarenpaa's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mat Diaz!
An out of breath Mat Diaz thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: EFC Diaz vs Hawtry
Date: May 18, 2019

#R1#
Saarenpaa comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Orion misses with an uppercut
and Saarenpaa makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Saarenpaa fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Saarenpaa misses with a series of wild punches.
A little jabbing left from Orion on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Saarenpaa is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Orion.
Orion uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Saarenpaa has time to react.#CUT2#
It looks like Mika Saarenpaa has been cut.
Saarenpaa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Orion throws a lazy right hand but Saarenpaa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#KD2#
Orion lands a big right hand that sends Saarenpaa crashing to the mat! Orion stays standing though and waves Saarenpaa back to his feet!#ROC2#
Saarenpaa is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Saarenpaa walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Saarenpaa limp body while Orion jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Cole Orion!
Cole Orion is the new welterweight champion!
Our winner, Cole Orion, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: EFC Williams vs Gold
Date: Apr 27, 2019

#R1#
Hooper looks to score with a jab to the body but Saarenpaa is just out of range.
Saarenpaa throws a body punch but Hooper moves out of range.
Hooper scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Saarenpaa ducks under a wild hook from Hooper.
It looked like Saarenpaa was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Hooper.
Hooper throws a hook to the side of Saarenpaa's head but Saarenpaa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hooper scores with a shot to the body.
Hooper misses with a double jab.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Hooper checks a leg kick.
Saarenpaa throws the kick towards the body but Hooper avoids it.
Saarenpaa ducks under a wild hook from Hooper.
Hooper dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donk. Hooper catches Saarenpaa right on the button with a cross.
Good exchange - Hooper coming out on top.
Hooper swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Saarenpaa.
Hooper connects with a good right hand that stumbles Saarenpaa. Saarenpaa circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hooper connects with a solid leg kick.
Hooper jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #T1#
Saarenpaa checks a low kick from Hooper.
An attempted straight right counter from Saarenpaa misses the target.
Hooper gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Saarenpaa counter with a right hand.
Nice body punch from Hooper.
Hooper throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hooper lands a body shot.
Mika Saarenpaa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Saarenpaa gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hooper.
Saarenpaa throws a looping overhand right but Hooper ducks down to avoid it.
Saarenpaa closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Saarenpaa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hooper.
Saarenpaa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hooper defending well as Saarenpaa loads up on a big left hand.
Saarenpaa takes one to the chin there.
Hooper is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Saarenpaa had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Saarenpaa on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Saarenpaa throws a right and a left that both miss.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hooper takes a swing at Saarenpaa's ribcage but misses. #T2#
Saarenpaa missing with a left hand there. Hooper was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hooper connects with a good right hand that stumbles Saarenpaa. Saarenpaa circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Hooper checks the leg kick nicely there.
Saarenpaa moves out of range of the strikes.
Saarenpaa walks into a straight right hand from Hooper.
Saarenpaa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hooper.
Saarenpaa lunges at Hooper with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hooper's hand.
A thudding body kick lands there by Hooper!
Hooper throws a hook but Saarenpaa avoids it easily.
Hooper jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hooper scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nice cross by Saarenpaa.
Hooper throws an overhand right that lands on Saarenpaa's shoulder, as Saarenpaa tries to avoid the shot.
Hooper misses with an uppercut. Saarenpaa saw that one coming.
Saarenpaa half committed to a counter leg kick.
Hooper with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #T3#
A telegraphed right hand from Saarenpaa misses the target.
Hooper throws a hook to the side of Saarenpaa's head but Saarenpaa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Troy Hooper seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circling - Saarenpaa throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hooper misses with a wild body shot.
Hooper tries for a takedown but Saarenpaa circles away easily
and Saarenpaa counters with a nice uppercut.
Saarenpaa missing with a left hand there. Hooper was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hooper cracks Saarenpaa with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Hooper throws a right and a left that both miss.
Saarenpaa scores with a one two! Hooper had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #CUT#
It looks like Troy Hooper has been cut.#CL#
Saarenpaa closes the distance and pushes Hooper back into the cage.
Hooper has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Saarenpaa after a bit of a struggle.
Mika Saarenpaa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Troy Hooper.
Hooper misses with a punch on the inside.
Saarenpaa tries to break the clinch but Hooper is controlling the position.
Saarenpaa tries to throw a body punch but Hooper avoids it by throwing Saarenpaa back against the cage.
Saarenpaa is pressed up against the cage. Hooper has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Saarenpaa down to the mat. Saarenpaa avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Saarenpaa looks to throw the jab but Hooper is out of range. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hooper slips a straight right by Saarenpaa.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Saarenpaa. Hooper shrugs it off though.
Saarenpaa scoring well with a low kick there.
Hooper feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Saarenpaa's calf.
Hooper misses with an uppercut.
It looked like Saarenpaa wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hooper pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Saarenpaa throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hooper swings for the body but Saarenpaa moves out of range.
It appears Saarenpaa was looking to counter with a kick there.
Hooper tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Saarenpaa was well out of range. Poor timing from Hooper.
Hooper misses with a jab to the body
and Saarenpaa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hooper misses with a hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Saarenpaa fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hooper.
Hooper misses with a takedown attempt - Saarenpaa sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Saarenpaa throws a head kick but Hooper moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Troy Hooper dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Troy Hooper's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
A solid body kick from Saarenpaa.
An inside leg kick lands from Hooper.
Saarenpaa ducks under a wild hook from Hooper.
Saarenpaa avoids the body shot from Hooper.
Hooper misses the jab.
Hooper scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Saarenpaa doesn't seem bothered though.
Hooper scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hooper connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Saarenpaa's hands.
Saarenpaa shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A clash of legs there as Hooper blocks the low kick.
Hooper has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Saarenpaa lands a nice looking kick to the body. Hooper takes a step back to recover.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saarenpaa tries to clinch up.
Hooper jabs Saarenpaa to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Saarenpaa slips under a jab from Hooper.
Hooper throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Saarenpaa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Saarenpaa throws a nice head kick! #T1#
Saarenpaa lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hooper thows a left - swing and a miss!
Saarenpaa swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Saarenpaa takes one on the button.
Hooper misses with an uppercut.
A big left from Saarenpaa misses.
Hooper swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Saarenpaa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Saarenpaa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hooper.
Saarenpaa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hooper.
Hooper darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hooper scores with a sloppy right hand. Saarenpaa should have avoided that one.
Saarenpaa moves forwards but Hooper connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Saarenpaa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hooper.
A counter left hand to the body from Saarenpaa misses its target.
Saarenpaa wants to clinch up but Hooper keeps it at a distance.
Hooper drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Saarenpaa defends it well.
Hooper misses the jab.#T2#
Hooper dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Saarenpaa. That did some damage!
Troy Hooper seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hooper throws a leg kick which misses Saarenpaa's front leg but catches the back leg as Saarenpaa tries to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Saarenpaa takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Saarenpaa listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Hooper digs a good body shot into Saarenpaa's ribs.
Hooper has a takedown stuffed.
Saarenpaa lands a jab to Hooper's midsection.
Saarenpaa defending well as Hooper loads up on a big left hand.
Saarenpaa tries to clinch up but Hooper circles away and keeps his distance.
A head kick misses from Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Saarenpaa on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hooper misses with a right hand
and Saarenpaa counters with a nice body shot. #T3#
Hooper jabs at Saarenpaa's body.
Nice sprawl there from Saarenpaa as Hooper shoots in.
Saarenpaa tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hooper manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hooper throws out a counter right but Saarenpaa avoids it with no problem.
Hooper checks a leg kick.
Saarenpaa misses with a straight right.
Saarenpaa's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Saarenpaa duly obliges.
Saarenpaa blocks a head kick by Hooper.
The fighters circling - Saarenpaa throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Saarenpaa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hooper.
A big right from Hooper misses.
As Hooper tries to get set, Saarenpaa tries to push him back and clinch up but Hooper manages to avoid the attempt.
Hooper throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Saarenpaa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hooper throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Saarenpaa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Saarenpaa moves out of range as Hooper strikes.
Hooper tests Saarenpaa's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Saarenpaa is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hooper.
Hooper misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Saarenpaa.
Hooper connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Saarenpaa momentarily.
Hooper lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Hooper fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Saarenpaa manages to avoid it.
Saarenpaa drops his hands momentarily and Hooper takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Hooper misses with a straight right.
Hooper throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Saarenpaa takes a swing at Hooper's ribcage but misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hooper! But no joy.
Saarenpaa throws a hook but Hooper avoids it easily.
Saarenpaa closes the distance and lands a one-two.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hooper misses with a looping right.
Hooper throws a body shot but no joy.
Hooper looks to score with a jab to the body but Saarenpaa is just out of range.
Hooper avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Troy Hooper will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Troy Hooper's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R3#
A slapping leg kick lands for Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Saarenpaa takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Saarenpaa drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Hooper cracks Saarenpaa with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Hooper swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Saarenpaa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Saarenpaa looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Nice body punch from Hooper.
Hooper looks for a takedown but Saarenpaa sprawls well.
It looked like Saarenpaa was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Hooper.
Saarenpaa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hooper.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hooper darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Saarenpaa fails to land with a series of punches.
Hooper throws a good cross that connects.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hooper misses with an uppercut.
Saarenpaa wants to clinch up but Hooper keeps it at a distance.#T1#
Hooper works the jab nicely.
Saarenpaa misses with a wild body shot.
Hooper paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Hooper shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Saarenpaa but Saarenpaa pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Saarenpaa lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hooper circles away quickly and effectively.
Hooper looks to score with a jab to the body but Saarenpaa is just out of range.
Hooper shoots in looking for a takedown but Saarenpaa manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hooper's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Mika Saarenpaa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Troy Hooper.
Hooper scores with a nice head shot.
Hooper fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Saarenpaa manages to avoid it.
Saarenpaa wants to clinch.
Hooper throws a nice outside leg kick. #T2#
Saarenpaa dips to his left and cracks Hooper with an uppercut!
Hooper cracks Saarenpaa with a good jab.
Saarenpaa takes one on the button.
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!
Decent striking displayed by Saarenpaa there.
Hooper misses with a hook.
Saarenpaa appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Hooper misses with a jab, cross combination.
Saarenpaa throws the kick towards the body but Hooper avoids it.
Hooper with a nice cross.
Hooper takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hooper jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Saarenpaa connects with a crisp jab.
Hooper misses the body punch
and Saarenpaa counters with a left to the body.
A slapping body kick lands there for Saarenpaa.
Hooper takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T3#
Saarenpaa lands a jab to the nose.
Hooper misses with a hook
letting Saarenpaa counter with a right hand. #ROC#
Hooper is rocked!
Hooper throws out a loose jab but Saarenpaa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hooper is still on wobbly legs! Can Saarenpaa finish him?
An inside leg kick lands from Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa looks to score with a jab to the body but Hooper is just out of range.
Hooper seems to have recovered his senses.
Saarenpaa defending well as Hooper loads up on a big left hand.
It looked like Saarenpaa wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hooper throws out a powerful jab.
Hooper misses with an uppercut.
Hooper connects with a crisp jab.
Saarenpaa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hooper.
Saarenpaa with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Saarenpaa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hooper.
Saarenpaa fires out a quick counter leg kick but Hooper just manages to avoid it.
Hooper pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Saarenpaa with a jab.
Hooper is looking to score with low kicks.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Saarenpaa is looking to clinch.
Hooper blocks a head kick by Saarenpaa.
Hooper misses with a hook.
Saarenpaa appears to be looking for a big counter.
Hooper tries to bum rush Saarenpaa with a series of wild strikes but Saarenpaa uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hooper throws a front kick aimed at Saarenpaa's knee but Saarenpaa avoids it well.
Hooper with a nice cross.#CL#
Saarenpaa moves into the clinch.
Saarenpaa stops a takedown attempt from Hooper.
Saarenpaa misses with a body punch.
Hooper is working for takedown but Saarenpaa is calmly controlling the position for now.
Saarenpaa presses Hooper against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Hooper working aggressively here.
Hooper has Saarenpaa pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Saarenpaa manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Hooper struggles to land a body shot inside as Saarenpaa controls his hands.
Hooper is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Saarenpaa gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Saarenpaa scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hooper tries for a takedown. No joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Mika Saarenpaa did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Troy Hooper's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R4#
Saarenpaa lands a nice looking body shot.
Saarenpaa throws a hook but Hooper blocks it.
No joy there for Saarenpaa, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #CL#
Saarenpaa clinches.
Saarenpaa prevents a takedown attempt there.
Saarenpaa misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa gets underhooks to prevent Hooper's takedown attempt.
Saarenpaa is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Hooper tries to work over Saarenpaa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Saarenpaa throws a head punch that misses.
Saarenpaa has a couple of punches blocked by Hooper.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hooper is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Saarenpaa pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Mika Saarenpaa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Troy Hooper.
Saarenpaa tries to work over Hooper's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hooper blocks the elbow strike.
Saarenpaa can't find room to land a body shot as Hooper controls the action.
Hooper blocks an uppercut. #BC2#
Hooper breaks from the clinch.
Hooper misses with an uppercut
and Saarenpaa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
Hooper throws a looping overhand right but Saarenpaa ducks down to avoid it.
Saarenpaa throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hooper lands a jab.
Hooper avoids the head kick by Saarenpaa.
Hooper works Saarenpaa's body with a nice hook.
Saarenpaa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hooper moves away.
Saarenpaa misses with a body kick.
Hooper shoots and misses
and Saarenpaa makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hooper swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hooper looks to land a left hand but Saarenpaa moved out of range nicely.
Hooper rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Saarenpaa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hooper tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Saarenpaa was well out of range. Poor timing from Hooper.
Hooper connects with a body shot that sends Saarenpaa's belly button to the back.#T2#
Hooper looks to land a combination but Saarenpaa avoids it well.
Hooper looks to throw the jab but Saarenpaa is out of range.
Saarenpaa scores with a jab to the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Saarenpaa cracks Hooper with an open hand slap.
A jab from Hooper misses.
Hooper scores with a jab to the head.
Saarenpaa misses with a body kick.
Saarenpaa throws a leg kick but Hooper sees it coming and moves out of range.
Saarenpaa tried to score with a low kick but Hooper checks it.
Hooper throws a right hand that misses
and Saarenpaa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hooper misses with a hook to the body
and Saarenpaa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Saarenpaa moves out of range as Hooper strikes.
Hooper tries a low kick but Saarenpaa avoids it.
Saarenpaa moves in looking to clinch but Hooper pushes him off.#T3#
Hooper looks for a takedown but Saarenpaa sprawls well.
Saarenpaa throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hooper sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hooper. Saarenpaa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Saarenpaa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hooper.
Hooper slips a jab and a cross from Saarenpaa.
Hooper looks to land a left hand but Saarenpaa moved out of range nicely.
Saarenpaa lands with a nice body punch.
Hooper looks to throw the jab but Saarenpaa is out of range.
Saarenpaa avoids the body shot from Hooper.
Hooper rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Saarenpaa moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hooper tries to bum rush Saarenpaa with a series of wild strikes but Saarenpaa uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Saarenpaa closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Hooper is looking to slow Saarenpaa down with leg kicks. #T4#
Hooper takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hooper swings away with a body shot that misses
and Saarenpaa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hooper swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hooper looks to score with a jab to the body but Saarenpaa is just out of range.
Saarenpaa is looking to counter punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Saarenpaa tries to clinch there but Hooper circles away.
Hooper tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Saarenpaa was well out of range. Poor timing from Hooper.
Saarenpaa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hooper.
A nice leg kick lands there from Saarenpaa.
Hooper swats away the attempt to clinch by Saarenpaa.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Hooper checks a leg kick.
Saarenpaa thuds a left hand into Hooper's body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hooper.
Saarenpaa misses with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mika Saarenpaa had his way with Troy Hooper in that round.
The cut man is working on Troy Hooper's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R5#
Saarenpaa's corner calls for a 1-2. Saarenpaa obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Hooper throws a looping overhand right but Saarenpaa ducks down to avoid it.
Hooper dodges the punch combination from Saarenpaa.
Hooper throws a predictable looking body shot
and Saarenpaa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hooper throws a body punch but Saarenpaa moves out of range.
Hooper swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Saarenpaa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hooper loads up on a big right hand but Saarenpaa slips the punch.
A slow jab from Hooper misses its intended target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saarenpaa misses with a left hand #TD2#
and Hooper counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #ES#
Saarenpaa pushes Hooper off and gets back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hooper pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A slapping body kick lands there for Saarenpaa.#T1#
Hooper waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Saarenpaa.
Hooper avoids the body shot from Saarenpaa.
Hooper walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Saarenpaa misses with a body kick.
Hooper lands a nice hook to Saarenpaa's body. Saarenpaa takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hooper scores with a jab to the jaw.
Hooper fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Saarenpaa manages to avoid it.#CL#
Saarenpaa clinches with his opponent. #TD2#
Hooper gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Hooper throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hooper thows a huge punch but Saarenpaa dodges it nicely.
Hooper looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Saarenpaa with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Saarenpaa keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T2#
Hooper slips a nice elbow through Saarenpaa's hands, connecting with Saarenpaa's forehead.
Hooper has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hooper throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hooper moves nicely into side control.
Hooper working the strikes but Saarenpaa uses the opportunity to regain half 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.
Hooper is looking to stall here but Saarenpaa recovers full guard.
Hooper lands a couple of elbows.
Hooper pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Saarenpaa is keeping the position for now.
Hooper with a flurry of punches that miss. #T3#
Hooper missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Saarenpaa avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hooper throws a big right hand that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#ES#
Saarenpaa has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Hooper is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Hooper lands with a short shot to the head.
Hooper misses with a punch to the body.
Saarenpaa lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Hooper wants to take the fight to the mat but Saarenpaa manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Hooper lands a shoulder strike.
A short left from Hooper.
Saarenpaa throws a punch but it's blocked by Hooper.
Saarenpaa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hooper tries to work over Saarenpaa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Saarenpaa gets underhooks to prevent Hooper's takedown attempt.
Saarenpaa gets underhooks to prevent Hooper's takedown attempt.
Mika Saarenpaa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Troy Hooper.#T4#
Saarenpaa is pressed up against the cage. Hooper has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Saarenpaa down to the mat. Saarenpaa avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Hooper tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Saarenpaa was well out of range. Poor timing from Hooper.
Hooper looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hooper throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Saarenpaa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Saarenpaa is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Hooper.
Saarenpaa throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Saarenpaa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hooper was well out of range. Poor timing from Saarenpaa.
Hooper tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#CL#
Saarenpaa closes the distance and clinches.
Hooper tries to score a body lock takedown but Saarenpaa shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Saarenpaa misses with a hook from the clinch.
Saarenpaa is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Saarenpaa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Saarenpaa.
Hooper tries for a takedown but Saarenpaa manages to get underhooks.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Hooper wants to take the fight to the mat but Saarenpaa manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mika Saarenpaa showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Saarenpaa 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 48:47
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 48:47
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 48:48

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Mika Saarenpaa!
Mika Saarenpaa retains his welterweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Mika Saarenpaa thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: EFC Pichushkin vs Fujiwara
Date: Mar 30, 2019

#R1#
Khan throws a shot from downtown. Saarenpaa moves away and avoids it.
Saarenpaa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Saarenpaa throws the left hand but Khan avoids the punch easily.
We've been informed that Saarenpaa has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Khan takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Saarenpaa checks a low kick from Khan.
Saarenpaa scores with a body shot.
Saarenpaa throws a leg kick but Khan sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Khan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Saarenpaa manages to avoid it.
Saarenpaa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Khan was well out of range. Poor timing from Saarenpaa.
Khan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Khan throws a nice inside leg kick.
Khan changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khan tries a head kick but it misses.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Saarenpaa checks a leg kick.
Saarenpaa looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Saarenpaa throws a body shot but no joy.
Argat Khan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Khan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A nice side step and Saarenpaa releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Khan defending well as Saarenpaa loads up on a big left hand.
Saarenpaa tries to close the distance and clinch but Khan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T1#
Khan lands with a thumping leg kick.
Khan with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Saarenpaa to score with a decent uppercut.
Saarenpaa checks a leg kick.
Khan throws a low kick but it's checked well by Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa throws a series of punches but Khan moves out of range.
Saarenpaa throws a big shot that misses.
Khan throws a big counter combination but Saarenpaa scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Khan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Saarenpaa turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Khan scores with a punch to the head.
Khan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa throws a big shot that misses.
Khan looks to score with a jab to the body but Saarenpaa is just out of range.
Saarenpaa lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Khan throws a head kick but Saarenpaa moves out of range.
Khan ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Khan looks to land a body kick but Saarenpaa moved away.
Khan has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Shark Tank MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Saarenpaa blocks a head kick by Khan. #T2#
Saarenpaa is looking to clinch.
Khan scores with a decent looking hook.
Khan misses with a head kick.
Saarenpaa takes a jab right on the kisser.
Saarenpaa moves into range and connects with a jab.
Khan just misses with a punch to the body.
Khan misses with a left hand
and Khan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Khan wants to slow Saarenpaa down by chopping away at his legs.
Saarenpaa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Khan.
Khan connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Khan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Khan attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Khan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Saarenpaa on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Khan lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Khan misses with an attempted mid kick. #T3#
Khan looks for the body kick but Saarenpaa saw that one coming.
Saarenpaa looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A big right from Khan misses.
Khan misses with a body punch
and Saarenpaa finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Khan walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Khan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A jab from Saarenpaa misses.
Khan stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa misses with a wild combination. #CL2#
Saarenpaa gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Khan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Saarenpaa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Khan scores with a shoulder strike.
Khan misses with a punch on the inside.
Khan swings wildly with an uppercut but Saarenpaa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Khan misses with a hook from the clinch. #T4#
Saarenpaa digs a right hand into Khan's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Khan's gas tank.
Khan lands a nice shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Khan stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Khan struggles to land a body shot inside as Saarenpaa controls his hands.
A short left from Khan.
Khan stalling against the cage.
Khan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Saarenpaa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Saarenpaa.
Khan blocks a body shot from Saarenpaa.
Khan misses with a body punch.
Khan has a couple of punches blocked by Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa scores with a shoulder strike.
Khan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Khan lands a body shot in the clinch.
Saarenpaa misses with the head strike.
Khan has a couple of punches blocked by Saarenpaa.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Khan.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Khan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Khan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Argat Khan dominated that round.
That's time! Khan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Khan takes a swing at Saarenpaa's ribcage but misses.
Khan goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Khan moves out of range of the body kick from Saarenpaa.
Khan throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Saarenpaa stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Saarenpaa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Khan lands a jab to Saarenpaa's midsection.
Khan bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Saarenpaa's head.
Khan digs a good body shot into Saarenpaa's ribs.
Khan misses with a body shot.
It seemed like Saarenpaa was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Khan is looking to clinch but Saarenpaa is avoiding it.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Khan.
Saarenpaa keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Khan misses with a straight right.
Saarenpaa throws out a counter right but Khan avoids it with no problem.
An inside leg kick from Saarenpaa misses.
Khan takes a body punch but keeps moving.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Khan misses with a right hand
and Saarenpaa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Khan swings away with a leg kick that misses.#T1#
Saarenpaa ducks right into an uppercut from Khan.
An inside leg kick from Khan misses.
Khan bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Saarenpaa's head.
Khan tries to land a leg kick but Saarenpaa saw it coming and moves away.
Khan throws an overhand right that lands on Saarenpaa's shoulder, as Saarenpaa tries to avoid the shot.
Khan pivots, looking for a leg kick but Saarenpaa is out of range and Khan settles back down.
Khan lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Saarenpaa avoids the body shot from Khan.
The fighters circling - Khan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Saarenpaa flicks out a counter leg kick but Khan steps away.
Saarenpaa connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Khan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Saarenpaa paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Saarenpaa slips a straight right by Khan.
Khan throws a head kick but Saarenpaa moves out of range.
Saarenpaa works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Khan throws a leg kick that is checked
and Saarenpaa counters with a left and a right that stings Khan. #ROC2#
Khan is rocked!#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Khan misses with a hook. Saarenpaa ducked under it nicely.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Saarenpaa checks a leg kick.
Khan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Argat Khan is winning the standup battle so far.
Khan throws a sloppy body shot
letting Saarenpaa counter with a right hand.
Oh Khan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Khan throws a leg kick that misses.
Saarenpaa checks a low kick from Khan.
Saarenpaa chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Khan seems to have got his legs back now.
Saarenpaa wants to clinch up but Khan keeps it at a distance.
Khan thows a leg kick but Saarenpaa checks it
and Saarenpaa counters with a nice uppercut.
Khan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Saarenpaa. Khan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Saarenpaa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Khan moves away.
Khan is looking to clinch.
Saarenpaa throws out a counter right but Khan avoids it with no problem.
Khan lands with a good body shot.
Khan throws a sloppy head kick and Saarenpaa moves out of range easily.
Saarenpaa slips a jab from Khan.
Saarenpaa thinks about the counter body kick.#T3#
Khan throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Khan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Khan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Saarenpaa digs a good hook to Khan's body.
Saarenpaa throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Khan stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Khan moves out of range as Saarenpaa throws a body kick.
Khan swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Saarenpaa checks a leg kick nicely.
Saarenpaa looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Khan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Saarenpaa.
Khan looks to throw the jab but Saarenpaa is out of range.
Saarenpaa chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Khan can pounce on him.
Khan misses with a low kick.
Saarenpaa throws out a counter right but Khan avoids it with no problem.
Khan walks into a stiff left hand from Saarenpaa.
Khan misses the shot to the body.
A countering left hand to the body from Saarenpaa misses.
Khan throws a leg kick that is checked
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Saarenpaa looks to score with a jab to the body but Khan is just out of range.
Khan misses with a hook to the body
and Saarenpaa counters with a slapping leg kick. #T4#
Khan throws a nice inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Saarenpaa scores with a decent looking hook.
Saarenpaa jabs Khan to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Saarenpaa jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Khan looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A head kick misses from Khan.
Saarenpaa throws a jab but it's blocked by Khan.
Khan tried to counter with a leg kick but Saarenpaa avoided it.
Khan misses with a two punch combination.
Khan throws a leg kick that misses.
Khan jabs at Saarenpaa's body.
A big right from Saarenpaa misses.
Saarenpaa throws a shot to the body.
Saarenpaa ducks under a wild hook from Khan.
Saarenpaa let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Saarenpaa throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Saarenpaa fakes the leg kick and cracks Khan in the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Argat Khan will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R3#
Khan misses the shot to the body.
Saarenpaa catches Khan with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Saarenpaa walks into a stiff left hand from Khan.
Saarenpaa takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Khan misses the body punch
and Saarenpaa counters with a nice low kick that buckles Khan's knee momentarily.
Saarenpaa takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Khan lands a nice hook to Saarenpaa's body. Saarenpaa takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Khan throws the kick towards the body but Saarenpaa avoids it.
Khan misses with a shot to the body
and Saarenpaa counters with a straight right hand.
Khan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Khan throws a looping overhand right but Saarenpaa ducks down to avoid it.
Saarenpaa defending well as Khan loads up on a big left hand.
It seemed like Saarenpaa was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Khan throws a chopping leg kick but Saarenpaa manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Khan chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Saarenpaa can pounce on him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Khan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Saarenpaa blocks a leg kick.#T1#
Saarenpaa dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#CL2#
Saarenpaa pushes Khan up against the cage in a clinch.
Khan is looking to control Saarenpaa's arms but Saarenpaa gets an underhook and turns him. Now Khan has his back to the cage.
Khan blocking some punches.
A right hook to the body lands for Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Argat Khan has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Saarenpaa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Saarenpaa lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Saarenpaa lands an uppercut.
Khan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Khan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Saarenpaa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa lands with a light punch inside.
Khan misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC2#
Saarenpaa manages to break the clinch.
Khan steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Saarenpaa. That one must have hurt.
A jab from Khan misses. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Khan misses with a leg kick
and Saarenpaa counters with a lovely shot to the body.#CL2#
Saarenpaa drives through and clinches with Khan against the cage.
Saarenpaa tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Khan avoids it.
Saarenpaa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Saarenpaa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Saarenpaa.
Khan throws a head punch that misses.
Khan pushes Saarenpaa back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Khan struggles to land a body shot inside as Saarenpaa controls his hands.
Khan tries to throw a body punch but Saarenpaa avoids it by throwing Khan back against the cage.
A short right from Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa lands a left hand that snaps the head of Khan backwards.
A shot in the inside from Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa lands a hook to the side of the head.
Saarenpaa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Saarenpaa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Khan is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Saarenpaa is keeping busy.
Khan misses with a hook to the ribs. #T3#
Khan lands a hook to the side of the head.
Khan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Saarenpaa's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Nice body punch from Khan.
Khan misses with a punch to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Saarenpaa.
Khan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Saarenpaa digs a right hand into Khan's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Khan's gas tank.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Saarenpaa.
Khan trying to control the position but instead, Saarenpaa has worked for underhooks and has pushed Khan into the cage.
Khan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Khan gets through Saarenpaa's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Khan tries to throw a body punch but Saarenpaa avoids it by throwing Khan back against the cage.
Saarenpaa pushes Khan back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Still in the clinch, Saarenpaa scores with a nice short uppercut.
Saarenpaa lands a shoulder strike.
Khan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T4#
Saarenpaa blocks a body shot from Khan.
Saarenpaa lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Khan backwards.
Saarenpaa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right from Khan on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Saarenpaa letting Khan take a breather here.
Khan tries a body shot but Saarenpaa blocks it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Khan.
Saarenpaa struggles to land a body shot inside as Khan controls his hands.
Khan struggles to land a body shot inside as Saarenpaa controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Khan fails to land.
A hook to the body from Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Saarenpaa lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Khan swings wildly with an uppercut but Saarenpaa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Saarenpaa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice left hand lands by Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa can't find room to land a body shot as Khan controls the action.
Khan misses with some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mika Saarenpaa really 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.
#R4#
Khan thumps Saarenpaa with a low kick.
Khan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Saarenpaa.
Khan swings away with a body shot that misses
and Saarenpaa counters with a stiff right hand.
Khan throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Saarenpaa counters with a nice uppercut.
Saarenpaa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Khan was well out of range. Poor timing from Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Khan finds it's way round the side to connect with Saarenpaa's head.
Saarenpaa avoids the body shot from Khan.
Khan throws a right and a left that Saarenpaa avoids nicely.
Khan throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Saarenpaa stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Khan is looking to wear down Saarenpaa with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Khan connects with a crisp jab.
Saarenpaa swats away the attempt to clinch by Khan.
Saarenpaa connects with a right that clearly hurt Khan. He's backed up against the cage with nowhere to go as Saarenpaa proceeds to tee off with vicious combinations till Khan collapses and taps out under the pressure!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mika Saarenpaa!
Mika Saarenpaa is the new welterweight champion!
Mika Saarenpaa thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: EFC Turturro vs Lambton
Date: Feb 09, 2019

#R1#
Saarenpaa looks to land a left hand but Hepple moved out of range nicely.
Hepple throws a big counter head kick but Saarenpaa avoids it with no problem.
Hepple takes a swing at Saarenpaa's ribcage but misses.
Saarenpaa ducks under a wild hook from Hepple.
Hepple throws the left hand but Saarenpaa avoids the punch easily.
Hepple misses with a low kick.
Saarenpaa misses with a body shot
and Hepple counters with a right hand to the body.
Hepple misses with a body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Saarenpaa on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Saarenpaa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Saarenpaa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saarenpaa takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hepple misses the shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Saarenpaa throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Saarenpaa connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hepple's hands.#T1#
Saarenpaa tries to clinch up.
Hepple swats away the attempt to clinch by Saarenpaa.
Hepple dips to his left and cracks Saarenpaa with an uppercut!
Saarenpaa scores with a hook.
Hepple slips a straight right by Saarenpaa.
A slow jab from Saarenpaa misses its intended target.
Hepple throws a lazy right hand but Saarenpaa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Saarenpaa chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hepple can pounce on him.
Hepple is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Saarenpaa.
Hepple slips under a jab.#T2#
Hepple ducks under a wild hook from Saarenpaa.
Hepple avoids the body shot from Saarenpaa.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hepple! But no joy.
Hepple throws a big shot that misses.
It looked like Saarenpaa wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hepple misses with a head kick.
A cross from Saarenpaa lands.
Hepple throws a lazy right hand but Saarenpaa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hepple throws a looping overhand right but Saarenpaa ducks down to avoid it.
Saarenpaa lands a front 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!
Good work by Hepple as he checks the leg kick.
Hepple slips under a jab.
Saarenpaa thows a leg kick but Hepple checks it
and Hepple cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T3#
Hepple takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hepple lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Saarenpaa swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hepple counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hepple takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Hepple throws an overhand right that lands on Saarenpaa's shoulder, as Saarenpaa tries to avoid the shot.
Hepple throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Saarenpaa counters with a stiff right hand.
Hepple moves out of range of the strikes.
Saarenpaa throws a body shot but no joy.
Hepple throws a series of punches but Saarenpaa avoids them all with ease.
Hepple bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Saarenpaa throws a hook but Hepple avoids it easily.
Saarenpaa lands the left hand.#ROC#
Hepple is rocked!#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hepple throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hepple is still on wobbly legs! Can Saarenpaa finish him?
Saarenpaa drops Hepple with a straight right hand, right on the button! Saarenpaa follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mika Saarenpaa!
Mika Saarenpaa thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: EFC Lambton vs Woodcock
Date: Jan 12, 2019

#R1#
Saarenpaa on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Barbosa scores with a punch to the head.
Barbosa throws a half hearted mid kick.
Saarenpaa looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Barbosa. Saarenpaa does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd cheers as Saarenpaa lands an impressive looking overhand right. Barbosa doesn't seem phased though.#CUT2#
It looks like Daniel Barbosa has been cut.
Barbosa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Saarenpaa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barbosa was well out of range. Poor timing from Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa looks to land a right hand but Barbosa moved out of range.
Saarenpaa moves in looking to clinch but Barbosa pushes him off.
Barbosa lands with a slapping head kick.
Barbosa scores with a nice right hand.
Saarenpaa looks to land a body kick but Barbosa moved away.
Barbosa checks the leg kick.
Saarenpaa dodges the punch combination from Barbosa.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Saarenpaa takes a head kick and shrugs it off. #T1#
Saarenpaa stuffs the takedown attempt from Barbosa. Barbosa gets slowly back to his feet.
Barbosa misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Saarenpaa! But no joy.
Saarenpaa defending well as Barbosa loads up on a big left hand.
Saarenpaa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Barbosa.
Saarenpaa is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Barbosa throws a body shot but no joy.
Barbosa has a takedown stuffed.
Saarenpaa tries to counter with a clinch but Barbosa shakes him off and moves away.
Barbosa tests Saarenpaa's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Barbosa throws a lazy right hand but Saarenpaa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Saarenpaa is looking to clinch but Barbosa is avoiding it.
Mika Saarenpaa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Saarenpaa tries to close the distance and clinch but Barbosa swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Saarenpaa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barbosa manages to avoid it.
Barbosa takes a swing at Saarenpaa's ribcage but misses.
A nice side step and Saarenpaa releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T2#
Saarenpaa throws a head kick that misses.
Barbosa moves out of range of the strikes.
Barbosa went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Jab, jab by Barbosa - just one landing.
Barbosa jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Barbosa with a nice cross.
Barbosa missing with a left hand there. Saarenpaa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Saarenpaa tries to clinch but Barbosa moves out of range.
Barbosa swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#CL2#
Saarenpaa clinches with his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short left from Saarenpaa. #BC#
Barbosa escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Barbosa throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Barbosa throws the left hand but Saarenpaa avoids the punch easily.
Saarenpaa now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Saarenpaa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Barbosa misses with a two punch combination.
Barbosa takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #T3#
Barbosa jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Saarenpaa fails to land with a series of punches.
Barbosa throws a combination that misses
and Saarenpaa counters with a right hand to the body.
Barbosa throws a nice outside leg kick.
A jab from Barbosa misses.
Saarenpaa throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Barbosa to counter with a crisp jab.
Saarenpaa tries to close the distance and clinch but Barbosa swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Barbosa is looking to score with low kicks.
Barbosa throws a poor cross that misses
and Saarenpaa counters with a nice body kick.
Saarenpaa is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Barbosa rather than just go for the knockout.
Barbosa looks to land a left hand but Saarenpaa moved out of range nicely.
Barbosa connects with a body shot that sends Saarenpaa's belly button to the back.
Saarenpaa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Saarenpaa throws a leg kick that misses.
It looked like Barbosa wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Barbosa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T4#
Barbosa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Saarenpaa manages to avoid it.
Nice uppercut lands for Barbosa. That snapped Saarenpaa's head back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barbosa loads up on a big right hand but Saarenpaa slips the punch.
Saarenpaa looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Barbosa throws a nice outside leg kick.
Barbosa throws a right and a left that Saarenpaa avoids nicely.
Barbosa misses with a takedown attempt
and Saarenpaa counters with a thumping low kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Barbosa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Saarenpaa moves away from the strike by Barbosa.
Saarenpaa lands with a slapping head kick.
Saarenpaa throws a push kick but Barbosa slaps the foot to one side.
Saarenpaa throws out a leg kick but Barbosa moves out of range and Saarenpaa only half commits.
Saarenpaa moves out of range of the strikes.
Barbosa misses with the combination.
Saarenpaa scoring well with a low kick there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Daniel Barbosa dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Daniel Barbosa's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##CL2#
Saarenpaa rushes Barbosa and presses him up against the cage.
Barbosa lands a shot to the body.
Barbosa blocks a body shot from Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa has a couple of punches blocked by Barbosa.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Barbosa.
Barbosa tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Saarenpaa smiles and moves away.
Barbosa tries to bum rush Saarenpaa with a series of wild strikes but Saarenpaa uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Barbosa misses with a body kick.
Barbosa shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Saarenpaa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Saarenpaa lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#ROC2#
Barbosa is rocked!#CL2#
Saarenpaa moves into the clinch.
Oh Barbosa is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Saarenpaa unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Barbosa! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Saarenpaa is unloading with more strikes now! Barbosa drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mika Saarenpaa!
After winning the bout, Mika Saarenpaa thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Daniel Barbosa was interviewed post fight and said 'That was most unfortunate, sir i hope you have endless farts for the rest of the night. '.

Event: EFC Ladd vs Mir
Date: Dec 15, 2018

#R1#
Scaletta misses with an uppercut. Saarenpaa saw that one coming.
It looked like Saarenpaa wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Scaletta misses with a hook. Saarenpaa ducked under it nicely.
Saarenpaa misses with a low kick as Scaletta jumps back.
Scaletta misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa throws a leg kick
and Scaletta connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Saarenpaa walks into a stiff left hand from Scaletta.
Scaletta takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Scaletta buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Saarenpaa connects with a jab.
Saarenpaa blocks a jab.
It looked like Saarenpaa wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scaletta swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Saarenpaa to counter with a crisp jab.
Scaletta missing with a left hand there. Saarenpaa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Vito Scaletta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Saarenpaa throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Scaletta stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Saarenpaa stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Scaletta.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Scaletta throws a big shot that misses.#T1#
That kick from Scaletta tenderised Saarenpaa's leg. Saarenpaa is trying to keep his angry face on.
Scaletta takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Scaletta is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Saarenpaa.
Scaletta wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Saarenpaa throws a body punch but Scaletta moves out of range.
Saarenpaa throws a low kick, looking for Scaletta's leg but Scaletta calmly moves out of range.
Scaletta swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Scaletta fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Scaletta uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Saarenpaa avoids a punch combination nicely.
Saarenpaa takes a swing at Scaletta's ribcage but misses.
Scaletta slips a jab and a cross from Saarenpaa.
Scaletta stuns Saarenpaa with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Saarenpaa walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Saarenpaa tries to work over Scaletta's front leg with a kick but Scaletta checks it.
Saarenpaa ducks under a wild hook from Scaletta.
Saarenpaa connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Scaletta momentarily.
Scaletta cracks Saarenpaa with a right hand to the side of the head.
Scaletta misses with a body shot.
Saarenpaa ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Saarenpaa throws a poor cross that misses
letting Scaletta counter with a right hand.
Saarenpaa takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Scaletta blocks a low kick nicely.
Saarenpaa lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Scaletta at a distance.
Scaletta misses with a body shot #CL#
and Saarenpaa counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Saarenpaa.
A left hand lands to the body for Saarenpaa.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa blocks an uppercut.
Scaletta lands a left hand that snaps the head of Saarenpaa backwards. #T3#
Saarenpaa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Scaletta lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Scaletta blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Scaletta misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Scaletta swings wildly with an uppercut but Saarenpaa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Scaletta misses with a hook from the clinch.
Saarenpaa works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Saarenpaa slowing the pace effectively.
Scaletta's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Scaletta blocks a body shot from Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Scaletta misses with a short punch on the inside.
Scaletta wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Saarenpaa has him pressed against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Scaletta.
Scaletta has a couple of punches blocked by Saarenpaa.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Scaletta.
Scaletta has a couple of punches blocked by Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T4#
Scaletta swings wildly with an uppercut but Saarenpaa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Scaletta tries a body shot but Saarenpaa blocks it.
Saarenpaa lands a right hand that snaps the head of Scaletta backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Saarenpaa lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Scaletta blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa scores with a hook to the body.
Scaletta throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Scaletta is trying to break the clinch but Saarenpaa is controlling him.
Saarenpaa throws a punch but it's blocked by Scaletta.
Saarenpaa can't find room to land a body shot as Scaletta controls the action.
Scaletta misses with a short punch on the inside.
Saarenpaa tries to work over Scaletta's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Saarenpaa lands a nice uppercut.
Scaletta swings wildly with an uppercut but Saarenpaa uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short left from Scaletta.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Scaletta.
Scaletta swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Vito Scaletta will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Saarenpaa blocks a jab.
Saarenpaa dips to his left and cracks Scaletta with an uppercut!
Saarenpaa is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Scaletta lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Scaletta lands a nice shot to the body.
Saarenpaa throws a jab but it's blocked by Scaletta.
Saarenpaa throws a nice outside leg kick.
Saarenpaa lands with a cross.
Scaletta turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scaletta pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Saarenpaa throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Scaletta.
Scaletta uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa throws a right hand that misses
and Saarenpaa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Saarenpaa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Scaletta.
Saarenpaa throws a big counter combination but Scaletta scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Vito Scaletta seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Scaletta throws a poor cross that misses
and Saarenpaa counters with a thumping low kick.
Saarenpaa is looking to score with low kicks.
A big left from Saarenpaa misses.
A big right from Scaletta misses.
A little feinted left hand from Saarenpaa on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Saarenpaa has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Scaletta finds it's way round the side to connect with Saarenpaa's head.
A solid leg kick lands there for Scaletta.
Scaletta misses the shot to the body.
Saarenpaa moves away from the strike by Scaletta.
Saarenpaa throws a leg kick
and Scaletta connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Scaletta uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Scaletta misses with a two punch combination.
Scaletta moves forwards but Saarenpaa connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T2#
Scaletta keeps Saarenpaa at a distance using the push kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Scaletta throws a hook to the side of Saarenpaa's head but Saarenpaa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Saarenpaa takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Scaletta lands a slapping body shot.
Scaletta takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Scaletta checks the leg kick nicely there.
Saarenpaa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Scaletta.
An attempted straight right counter from Saarenpaa misses the target.
Scaletta takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Saarenpaa digs a good hook to Scaletta's body.
Saarenpaa scores with a nice right hand.
Saarenpaa connects with a nice looking jab.
Scaletta avoids a punch combination nicely. #T3#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Scaletta.
Scaletta misses with a right hand
and Saarenpaa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Scaletta lands a slapping body shot.
Scaletta circles away from the clinch attempt.
Scaletta fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Saarenpaa is out of range.
Saarenpaa takes a jab right on the kisser.
A looping hook to the body misses from Saarenpaa. Scaletta does a little dance to reset his feet.
Scaletta finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Scaletta misses the jab.
Scaletta digs a good body shot into Saarenpaa's ribs.
Scaletta scores with the left hand. Saarenpaa knows he should have avoided that one.
Scaletta misses with a hook to the body
and Saarenpaa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T4#
Scaletta wants to land a leg kick but Saarenpaa is out of range.
Saarenpaa feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Scaletta thumps Saarenpaa with a low kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Scaletta misses with a looping left.#CL#
Saarenpaa gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Scaletta is trying to break free.
Scaletta misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC#
Saarenpaa manages to break the clinch.
Saarenpaa checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Saarenpaa keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Scaletta throws a leg kick that misses.
Scaletta scores with a punch to the head.#CL#
Saarenpaa moves into range and clinches up with Scaletta.
Scaletta lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right from Scaletta on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Saarenpaa.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Vito Scaletta will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Scaletta ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Scaletta throws a hook but Saarenpaa avoids it easily.
Saarenpaa swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Scaletta counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Scaletta misses the jab.
Scaletta takes a swing at Saarenpaa's ribcage but misses.
Scaletta lands a jab to Saarenpaa's midsection.
Scaletta misses with a looping left.
Scaletta cracks the inside of Saarenpaa's front leg.
Scaletta takes a swing at Saarenpaa's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saarenpaa takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Scaletta throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Saarenpaa swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Scaletta counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Scaletta swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T1#
Nice uppercut lands for Scaletta. That snapped Saarenpaa's head back.
Nice defenses there by Scaletta.
Saarenpaa connects with a solid leg kick.
Saarenpaa takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Scaletta misses with a body shot
and Saarenpaa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Good leg kick by Saarenpaa there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Scaletta displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Saarenpaa throws out the jab.
Saarenpaa with a jab.
Saarenpaa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Scaletta was well out of range. Poor timing from Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa fails with an attempt to clinch.
Scaletta throws a leg kick but Saarenpaa checks it.
As Scaletta tries to get set, Saarenpaa tries to push him back and clinch up but Scaletta manages to avoid the attempt.
Scaletta scores with a hook to the body. Saarenpaa takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Saarenpaa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mika Saarenpaa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Saarenpaa avoids a punch combination nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice body punch from Saarenpaa.
A big left from Scaletta misses.
Saarenpaa avoids the body shot from Scaletta.
Scaletta throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Saarenpaa to counter with a crisp jab.
Saarenpaa slips a straight right by Scaletta.
Scaletta punishes Saarenpaa's body with a nice straight punch.
Scaletta dodges the punch combination from Saarenpaa.
Scaletta connects with a body shot that sends Saarenpaa's belly button to the back.#T3#
Scaletta misses with a right hand
and Saarenpaa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Saarenpaa cracks Scaletta with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Saarenpaa on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#CL#
Saarenpaa rushes Scaletta and presses him up against the cage.
Saarenpaa lands with a right to the head.
Scaletta lands a nice uppercut.
Mika Saarenpaa has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Saarenpaa lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Saarenpaa will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Scaletta up against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Scaletta doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Scaletta misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Scaletta.
A head punch on the inside from Scaletta fails to land. #T4#
Saarenpaa blocks a body shot from Scaletta.
Scaletta takes a shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Saarenpaa blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Saarenpaa fails to land.
Saarenpaa throws a punch but it's blocked by Scaletta.
Saarenpaa lands a right hand.
Scaletta blocks an uppercut.
Saarenpaa swings wildly with an uppercut but Scaletta uses good head movement to avoid it.
Scaletta throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Scaletta escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Saarenpaa takes one on the button.
Saarenpaa throws out a leg kick but Scaletta moves out of range and Saarenpaa only half commits.
Scaletta pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Saarenpaa looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Scaletta misses with a hook.
It appears Saarenpaa was looking to counter with a kick there.
Scaletta avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Scaletta digs a good hook to Saarenpaa's body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vito Scaletta comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Scaletta winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 28:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vito Scaletta!
Vito Scaletta made sure to mention his sponsor, FORCEE in his post fight interview.

Event: EFC Mir vs Jones
Date: Dec 01, 2018

#R1#
Rizzuto throws a right and a left that Saarenpaa avoids nicely.
Saarenpaa bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Saarenpaa cracks a nice hook into Rizzuto's ribs.
Saarenpaa with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Rizzuto scores with a punch to the head.#CL#
Saarenpaa takes the fight into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Saarenpaa fails to land.
Saarenpaa scores with a nice hook to the head.
Rizzuto lands a right hand.
Saarenpaa taking a breather.
Saarenpaa tries a body shot but Rizzuto blocks it.
A body shot lands from Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Rizzuto or not.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Saarenpaa lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Saarenpaa works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Rizzuto misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Saarenpaa manages to break the clinch.
Rizzuto has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Rizzuto is looking to land body kicks.#T1#
Good leg kick by Saarenpaa there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Saarenpaa lands an overhand right.
Saarenpaa changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Saarenpaa lands with a cross.
Saarenpaa throws a shot from downtown. Rizzuto moves away and avoids it.
Rizzuto rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Saarenpaa moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rizzuto throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Saarenpaa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Saarenpaa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rizzuto.
Rizzuto chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Saarenpaa can pounce on him.
Saarenpaa connects with a solid leg kick.
Saarenpaa connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Rizzuto's hands.
Saarenpaa throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Rizzuto's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Saarenpaa clinches.
Saarenpaa is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Saarenpaa with an attempt at a knee that misses. #T2#
Rizzuto blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Saarenpaa misses with a body punch.
Rizzuto blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Saarenpaa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Saarenpaa tries a body shot but Rizzuto blocks it.
Saarenpaa lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rizzuto backwards.
Rizzuto using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Saarenpaa has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Saarenpaa working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Saarenpaa struggles to land a body shot inside as Rizzuto controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Saarenpaa fails to land.
Rizzuto lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Rizzuto goes for a takedown attempt but Saarenpaa pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Saarenpaa scores with a nice head shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Saarenpaa. That's going to slow Rizzuto down.
Mika Saarenpaa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rizzuto uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Saarenpaa.
Rizzuto is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T3#
Rizzuto throws a head kick that misses.
Rizzuto misses with a left hand
enabling Saarenpaa to counter with a crisp jab.
Saarenpaa throws out a leg kick but Rizzuto moves out of range and Saarenpaa only half commits.
Rizzuto missing with a left hand there. Saarenpaa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rizzuto throws a big shot that misses.
Rizzuto lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Saarenpaa circles away quickly and effectively.
A jab from Saarenpaa does it's job there.
Saarenpaa is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.#CL#
Saarenpaa gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Rizzuto misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rizzuto throws a head punch that misses.
Rizzuto tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Saarenpaa avoids it.
Saarenpaa misses with a hook from the clinch.
Saarenpaa tries to work over Rizzuto's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rizzuto throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Saarenpaas head.
Saarenpaa pushes Rizzuto back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rizzuto blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Saarenpaa lands with a left to the head.
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!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rizzuto. #T4#
Saarenpaa tries to throw a body punch but Rizzuto avoids it by throwing Saarenpaa back against the cage.
Saarenpaa has a couple of punches blocked by Rizzuto.
Saarenpaa can't find room to land a body shot as Rizzuto controls the action.
Saarenpaa avoiding damage as Rizzuto throws knees to the body.
Saarenpaa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rizzuto's elbow.
Saarenpaa is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Saarenpaa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Saarenpaa lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Rizzuto or not.
Saarenpaa scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Saarenpaa lands a body shot in the clinch.
Saarenpaa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Still in the clinch, Rizzuto scores with a nice short uppercut.
Saarenpaa digs a right hand into Rizzuto's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Rizzuto's gas tank.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Saarenpaa scores with a shoulder strike.
Saarenpaa lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rizzuto backwards.
Saarenpaa blocks an uppercut.
Saarenpaa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mika Saarenpaa dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Rizzuto misses with a body shot.
Mika Saarenpaa is winning the standup battle so far.
Rizzuto looks to land a right hand but Saarenpaa moved out of range.
Saarenpaa lands a jab to the head.
An inside leg kick from Rizzuto misses.
Crunch! Saarenpaa slams his shin into Rizzuto's torso.#CL#
Saarenpaa gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Saarenpaa stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Rizzuto working aggressively here.
Rizzuto goes for a takedown attempt but Saarenpaa pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Rizzuto moves out of range as Saarenpaa strikes.#TD2#
Saarenpaa gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Saarenpaa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rizzuto can do to turn this around?
Rizzuto won't allow Saarenpaa to get back to his feet.
Rizzuto works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T1##SUB2#
Rizzuto is looking for a kimura but Saarenpaa is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Rizzuto to get the leverage.
Rizzuto wants to take a breather but Saarenpaa is having none of it.
Rizzuto takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rizzuto is looking to stall here but Saarenpaa recovers full guard.
Rizzuto controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Rizzuto scoring with some ground and pound. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Rizzuto makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Saarenpaa preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Rizzuto throws a big elbow that misses.
Rizzuto stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Saarenpaa swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Saarenpaa is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Rizzuto is controlling him.
Rizzuto throwing strikes but missing.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Rizzuto wants to control from the top but Saarenpaa keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rizzuto connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T3#
Rizzuto steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Saarenpaa.
Nice defenses there by Rizzuto.
Rizzuto tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Saarenpaa throws a hook but Rizzuto blocks it.
Rizzuto throws a lazy right hand but Saarenpaa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rizzuto misses with a straight right.
Rizzuto throws an off balance right hand
and Saarenpaa counters with a right hand to the body.
Saarenpaa tries to clinch but Rizzuto is having none of it.
Saarenpaa ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Saarenpaa takes one to the chin there.
Rizzuto bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rizzuto catches Saarenpaa with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Saarenpaa scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Rizzuto missing with a left hand there. Saarenpaa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Saarenpaa is looking to counter punch.
Saarenpaa tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rizzuto manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Saarenpaa thuds a left hand into Rizzuto's body.#T4#
Rizzuto lands a slapping body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Saarenpaa's corner calls for a 1-2. Saarenpaa obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Rizzuto with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Saarenpaa counter with a right hand.
Rizzuto tries to move into range but Saarenpaa moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A nice leg kick lands there from Saarenpaa.
Some wild striking there from Rizzuto.
Saarenpaa connects with a right hand. Rizzuto shakes it off.
Saarenpaa scores with a crisp jab that stopped Rizzuto in his tracks.
Saarenpaa throws a nice inside leg kick.
Saarenpaa bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Rizzuto takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Saarenpaa avoids the head kick by Rizzuto.
Rizzuto connects with an inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Mika Saarenpaa will probably get the nod.
That's time! Saarenpaa's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Rizzuto has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Rizzuto takes one to the chin there.
Rizzuto takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Saarenpaa throws a low kick but it's checked well by Rizzuto.
Rizzuto connects with a crisp jab.
Rizzuto uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Saarenpaa.
A jab from Rizzuto misses.
Saarenpaa wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Saarenpaa throws a low kick but it's checked well by Rizzuto.
Rizzuto looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Saarenpaa dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rizzuto lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Rizzuto missing with a left hand there. Saarenpaa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rizzuto throws a leg kick that misses.
Saarenpaa throws a left and a right that both miss
and Rizzuto counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Saarenpaa drops his hands momentarily and Rizzuto takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Rizzuto tries a head kick but it misses. #T1#
Saarenpaa throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Rizzuto on the side of the head.
That kick from Saarenpaa tenderised Rizzuto's leg. Rizzuto is trying to keep his angry face on.
Rizzuto thows a leg kick but Saarenpaa checks it
and Saarenpaa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Saarenpaa scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Rizzuto takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Saarenpaa walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Rizzuto checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Rizzuto takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Some bone on bone action there as Saarenpaa checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Saarenpaa feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Rizzuto's calf.
Saarenpaa throws a leg kick which misses Rizzuto's front leg but catches the back leg as Rizzuto tries to avoid it.
Rizzuto throws a body kick that misses.
Rizzuto takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A jab from Saarenpaa does it's job there.
Rizzuto has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rizzuto throws a head kick but Saarenpaa moves out of range.
Saarenpaa lands a nice looking body shot.
Alessandro Rizzuto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A telegraphed right hand from Rizzuto misses the target.
Saarenpaa connects with a looping right hand. #TD2#
Rizzuto shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Saarenpaa manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#ES#
Saarenpaa pushes Rizzuto off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Rizzuto throws an overhand right that lands on Saarenpaa's shoulder, as Saarenpaa tries to avoid the shot.
Saarenpaa throws a nice inside leg kick.
Saarenpaa with a nice cross.
Rizzuto throws a hook but Saarenpaa blocks it.
Saarenpaa lands the left hand.
Rizzuto thows a leg kick but Saarenpaa checks it
and Saarenpaa counters with a stiff right hand.
Saarenpaa feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Rizzuto's calf.
A solid leg kick lands there for Saarenpaa.
A telegraphed right hand from Rizzuto misses the target.
Mika Saarenpaa is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Saarenpaa misses with a body kick.
Saarenpaa takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Rizzuto throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Saarenpaa lands a nice looking body shot.
Rizzuto pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rizzuto digs a good body shot into Saarenpaa's ribs.
Saarenpaa slips under a jab.
Rizzuto throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Saarenpaa lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rizzuto at a distance.
Rizzuto looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Saarenpaa scores with the left hand. Rizzuto knows he should have avoided that one.
Rizzuto throws a head kick but Saarenpaa moves out of range.
Saarenpaa feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Saarenpaa moves out of range of the strikes.
Rizzuto takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Saarenpaa connects with a right hand. Rizzuto shakes it off.#T4#
Saarenpaa misses with a body kick.
Saarenpaa takes a jab right on the kisser.
A low kick from Rizzuto is predictable there
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Saarenpaa works the jab nicely.
Rizzuto takes one to the chin there.
Saarenpaa lands a really nice looking cross but Rizzuto seems unphased.
Saarenpaa lands a jab.
Saarenpaa connects with a right hand. Rizzuto shakes it off.
Saarenpaa throws a right and a left that Rizzuto avoids nicely.
Saarenpaa connects with a leg kick. Rizzuto looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rizzuto tries to land a front kick but Saarenpaa steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Rizzuto moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Rizzuto misses with a lunging right hand
and Saarenpaa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mika Saarenpaa showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Saarenpaa, 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:27
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mika Saarenpaa!
Our winner, Mika Saarenpaa, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: EFC Harden vs Pato
Date: Nov 17, 2018

#R1#
Saarenpaa moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Meyer misses with a jab to the body
and Saarenpaa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Saarenpaa walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Saarenpaa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Meyer throws out the jab.
Meyer throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Meyer bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Saarenpaa's head backwards.
Ulrik Meyer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Saarenpaa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Meyer.
A thudding body kick lands there by Saarenpaa!
The fighters circling - Meyer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Saarenpaa is looking to counter punch.
Saarenpaa throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Meyer sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Meyer misses.
Saarenpaa misses with a body shot. #CL#
Saarenpaa closes the distance and pushes Meyer back into the cage.
Saarenpaa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Saarenpaa gets through Meyer's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Saarenpaa is trying to stall.
A head punch on the inside from Saarenpaa fails to land.
Meyer lands with a left to the head. #BC2#
Meyer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Saarenpaa sizes up Meyer with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Saarenpaa throws a jab when Meyer was well out of range.
Jab, jab by Meyer - just one landing. #T1#
The crowd cheers as Saarenpaa lands an impressive looking overhand right. Meyer doesn't seem phased though.
Saarenpaa slips a jab from Meyer.
Meyer cracks a nice hook into Saarenpaa's ribs.
Meyer misses with a lunging right hand
and Saarenpaa counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Saarenpaa checks the leg kick.
Meyer takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Meyer with a hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Saarenpaa. Meyer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Saarenpaa throws a head kick but Meyer moves out of range.
It seemed like Meyer was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Saarenpaa blocks the body kick.
Jab by Meyer.#CL#
Saarenpaa forces Meyer back against the cage and clinches.
A head punch on the inside from Saarenpaa fails to land.
A short uppercut from Saarenpaa.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Saarenpaa scores with a shot to the side of Meyer's head.
Meyer blocks an uppercut.
Saarenpaa working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Saarenpaa takes a shot to the head. #BC2#
Meyer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T2#
Meyer uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Saarenpaa.
Meyer takes a swing at Saarenpaa's ribcage but misses.
Saarenpaa swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Saarenpaa lands a nice looking body shot.
Meyer misses with a looping right.
Saarenpaa ducks under a wild hook from Meyer.
Saarenpaa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Saarenpaa lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Meyer throws an off balance right hand
and Saarenpaa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Meyer misses the shot to the body.
Saarenpaa slips under a jab from Meyer.
Saarenpaa lands a jab-cross combination.
Saarenpaa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Meyer misses with a looping left.
Meyer misses with a few strikes there.
Saarenpaa avoids the head kick by Meyer.
Saarenpaa throws out a loose jab but Meyer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Saarenpaa takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #CL#
Saarenpaa clinches with his opponent. #T3#
Saarenpaa working aggressively here.
Meyer struggles to land a body shot inside as Saarenpaa controls his hands. #BC2#
Meyer breaks the clinch.
Saarenpaa is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Meyer tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Saarenpaa waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Meyer.
Saarenpaa looks for the body kick but Meyer saw that one coming.
Some wild striking there from Meyer.
Saarenpaa blocks a head kick by Meyer.
A head kick from Meyer lands but Saarenpaa takes it in his stride.
A cross from Saarenpaa lands.
A nice inside leg kick there by Saarenpaa. That's going to slow Meyer down.
Meyer takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Saarenpaa throws a body punch but Meyer moves out of range.
Saarenpaa tries to clinch but Meyer moves out of range.
Meyer will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away. #T4#
Saarenpaa dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Meyer. That did some damage!
Meyer slips a jab and a cross from Saarenpaa.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Saarenpaa thumps Meyer with a low kick.
Meyer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Saarenpaa.
Some wild striking there from Meyer.
Meyer rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Saarenpaa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Meyer throws a big shot that misses.
Saarenpaa scores with a body shot.
Saarenpaa lands a right hook to the body.
Saarenpaa throws a shot from downtown. Meyer moves away and avoids it.
Saarenpaa lands with a straight right. Meyer didn't see that one coming.
Meyer cracks Saarenpaa with an open hand slap.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Saarenpaa keeps Meyer at a distance using the push kick.
A head kick misses from Saarenpaa.
Despite the aggression on Meyer's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Meyer thows a leg kick but Saarenpaa checks it
and Saarenpaa counters with a stiff right hand.
Meyer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mika Saarenpaa dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
A big left from Meyer misses.
Meyer connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Saarenpaa momentarily.
Meyer missing with a left hand there. Saarenpaa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Meyer missing with a left hand there. Saarenpaa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Meyer rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Saarenpaa to counter with a crisp jab.
Saarenpaa cracks Meyer with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Meyer misses with a straight right.
Saarenpaa swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Meyer blocks a head kick by Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Meyer misses with an uppercut #CL#
and Saarenpaa moves into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Meyer.
Meyer throws a punch but it's blocked by Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa lands a hook to the side of the head.
Meyer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Saarenpaa's elbow. #BC2#
Meyer breaks from the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Meyer misses with a hook.
Saarenpaa throws a big counter combination but Meyer scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Meyer throws a hook but Saarenpaa avoids it easily.
Meyer throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Meyer ducks under a wild hook from Saarenpaa.#T1#
Saarenpaa scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nice shot lands for Meyer.
Meyer throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Meyer misses with a hook
and Saarenpaa counters with a left to the body.
Saarenpaa slips a jab from Meyer.
Decent striking displayed by Saarenpaa there.
Saarenpaa ducks under a wild hook from Meyer.
The fighters circling - Saarenpaa throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #CL#
Saarenpaa has Meyer up against the cage in a clinch.
Saarenpaa prevents a body shot from Meyer.
Meyer's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC2#
Meyer breaks from the clinch.
Saarenpaa waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Meyer.
Saarenpaa moves into range and lands a nice body 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!
Saarenpaa misses the shot to the body.
Saarenpaa looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Meyer tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Saarenpaa is able to avoid easily.
Saarenpaa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Meyer can do to turn this around?
Saarenpaa ducks under a wild hook from Meyer.#T2#
A swing and a miss from Saarenpaa.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Meyer misses with an uppercut
and Saarenpaa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Saarenpaa staying out of range there.
Meyer takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Meyer takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Saarenpaa ducks right into an uppercut from Meyer.
Saarenpaa slips under a jab.
A counter left hand to the body from Saarenpaa misses its target.
Meyer throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Saarenpaa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Meyer throws a hook but Saarenpaa avoids it easily.
The fighters circle momentarily. Saarenpaa darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Saarenpaa misses with a head kick.
Saarenpaa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Meyer.
Meyer throws a shot from downtown. Saarenpaa moves away and avoids it.
Nice cross by Saarenpaa.
Meyer throws an overhand right that lands on Saarenpaa's shoulder, as Saarenpaa tries to avoid the shot.
Good leg kick by Saarenpaa there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Meyer looks to land a right hand but Saarenpaa moved out of range.#T3#
Meyer looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Saarenpaa tries to clinch up
and Meyer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Meyer moves away from the strike by Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa connects with a crisp jab.
Saarenpaa throws a jab when Meyer was well out of range.
Meyer throws the left hand but Saarenpaa avoids the punch easily.
Saarenpaa lands a lovely overhand right.
Meyer moves out of range as Saarenpaa strikes.
Meyer throws out a counter right but Saarenpaa avoids it with no problem.
Meyer pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Meyer moves out of range of the body kick from Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Meyer.
Saarenpaa throws a big counter combination but Meyer scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
A slow jab from Meyer misses its intended target.
Meyer throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Saarenpaa.
Meyer thows a leg kick but Saarenpaa checks it
and Saarenpaa counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Saarenpaa changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
Meyer 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.
Saarenpaa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Meyer moves away.
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!
Good shot there by Saarenpaa.
Nice defenses there by Meyer.
Meyer lands a nice shot that snaps Saarenpaa's head back.
Meyer throws a right and a left that Saarenpaa avoids nicely.
Meyer turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Saarenpaa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Meyer was well out of range. Poor timing from Saarenpaa.
Meyer feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Saarenpaas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Saarenpaa keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Mika Saarenpaa is winning the standup battle so far.
Meyer pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Saarenpaa feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Meyer attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Saarenpaa scores with a leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A swing and a miss from Meyer.
Meyer uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Saarenpaa has time to react.
Saarenpaa staying out of range there.
Meyer's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Meyer throws a big shot that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Mika Saarenpaa will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Saarenpaa connects with a body shot.
Meyer fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Saarenpaa on the side of the head.
Meyer ducks right into an uppercut from Saarenpaa.
Meyer misses the jab.
A cross from Saarenpaa lands.
Saarenpaa feints and then cracks Meyer's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Meyer down.
Meyer keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for Meyer.
Meyer gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Meyer connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Saarenpaa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Meyer was well out of range. Poor timing from Saarenpaa.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Meyer connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Saarenpaa's hands.
A looping hook to the body misses from Saarenpaa. Meyer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Saarenpaa lands with an uppercut that bounces Meyer off the cage and back into range.
Saarenpaa on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Meyer circles away from the clinch attempt.
Saarenpaa checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#T1#
Meyer misses with the combination.
Meyer throws a right hand that Saarenpaa ducks under and follows up with a left that Saarenpaa also avoids with ease.
Nice defenses there by Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa thows a left - swing and a miss!
Meyer swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Meyer chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Saarenpaa can pounce on him.
Meyer has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A looping hook to the body misses from Saarenpaa. Meyer does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little jabbing left from Meyer on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Meyer throws a jab when Saarenpaa was well out of range.
Saarenpaa tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Meyer throws an overhand right that lands on Saarenpaa's shoulder, as Saarenpaa tries to avoid the shot.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Saarenpaa 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 Meyer has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Meyer and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Meyer looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Meyer throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Meyer misses the shot to the body.
Meyer throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Saarenpaa swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Saarenpaa lands a jab to the nose.
Saarenpaa slips a straight right by Meyer.#T2#
Saarenpaa jabs Meyer to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Saarenpaa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Meyer.
Saarenpaa tries to clinch there but Meyer circles away.
Meyer misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Saarenpaa lands with a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Meyer throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A jab from Saarenpaa does it's job there.
Meyer avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Saarenpaa fails in his attempt to clinch.
Meyer lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Meyer connects with a single shot there.
A big left from Meyer misses.
Meyer throws a jab when Saarenpaa was well out of range.
Meyer lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Saarenpaa takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Meyer on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Saarenpaa connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Mika Saarenpaa is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
A big left from Meyer misses.
Saarenpaa moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Meyer connects with a nice looking jab.
Meyer with a hook.
Saarenpaa lunges at Meyer with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Meyer's hand.
Saarenpaa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Meyer.
Meyer walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Saarenpaa checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #CL#
Meyer tries to keep at a distance but Saarenpaa has taken the fight into the clinch.
Meyer misses with some punches.
Saarenpaa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Saarenpaa is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Meyer tries to circle away but Saarenpaa has him pinned against the cage.
Meyer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ulrik Meyer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
A short right from Meyer on the inside.
Meyer tries to circle away but Saarenpaa has him pinned against the cage.#BC2#
Meyer pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Meyer throws a jab but it's blocked by Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Meyer misses with the combination.
Saarenpaa swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Meyer misses with a straight right.
An attempted straight right counter from Saarenpaa misses the target.
Meyer throws a lazy uppercut
and Saarenpaa counters with a good, hard body kick but Meyer shrugs it off.
Meyer throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Saarenpaa to counter with a crisp jab.
Meyer moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The crowd cheers as Saarenpaa lands an impressive looking overhand right. Meyer doesn't seem phased though.
Meyer throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Saarenpaa counters with a straight right hand.
Meyer takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Saarenpaa darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nice body kick there by Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa wants to clinch but Meyer slips to the side
and Meyer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Meyer throws a low kick but Saarenpaa avoids it.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ulrik Meyer.
I think Saarenpaa 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Mika Saarenpaa!
Mika Saarenpaa decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Ulrik Meyer spoke after the fight, saying 'Boss couldn't see how I could beat this kid, he was right. I tried though.'.

Event: GAMMA#740 Fazier v DeNeville
Date: Nov 03, 2018

#R1#
Saarenpaa cracks the inside of Imbula's front leg.
Imbula walks into a jab.#CL#
Saarenpaa gets tackled into the cage by Imbula. Imbula maintains the clinch.
Imbula fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Saarenpaa misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Imbula fails to land.
Saarenpaa presses Imbula against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Saarenpaa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Imbula misses with a punch to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Saarenpaa.
Imbula lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Saarenpaa manages to break the clinch.
A chopping leg kick lands by Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa jabs Imbula to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Saarenpaa lands with a nice combination. Imbula backs away looking to recover.
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!
Saarenpaa moves out of range of the leg kick from Imbula.
A big right from Imbula misses.
Imbula scores with the left hand. Saarenpaa knows he should have avoided that one.
Imbula has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#T1#
Saarenpaa scores with a kick to the midsection.
Imbula cracks a nice hook into Saarenpaa's ribs.
Saarenpaa connects with an inside leg kick.
Imbula throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Imbula avoids the body shot from Saarenpaa.
It looked like Imbula wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Imbula ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Saarenpaa moves away.
Imbula lands a body shot.
Saarenpaa looks to land a left hand but Imbula moved out of range nicely.
Saarenpaa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Saarenpaa jabs at Imbula's body.
Imbula motions for Saarenpaa to come forward. Imbula throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Mika Saarenpaa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Saarenpaa misses with a right hand
and Imbula counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Saarenpaa scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Imbula is looking to wear down Saarenpaa with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Saarenpaa throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
A decent looking cross lands there for Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa throws the left hand but Imbula avoids the punch easily.
Saarenpaa connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Saarenpaa is looking to slow Imbula down with leg kicks.
Saarenpaa lands with a slapping head kick.
Saarenpaa looks to land a left hand but Imbula moved out of range nicely.
Saarenpaa fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Imbula looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Saarenpaa on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Imbula misses with an uppercut.
Imbula throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Saarenpaa misses with a low kick.
Imbula throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand. #T3#
Saarenpaa punishes Imbula's body with a nice straight punch.
Saarenpaa throws the kick towards the body but Imbula avoids it.
Saarenpaa goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Saarenpaa takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Saarenpaa is looking to slow Imbula down with leg kicks.
Imbula throws a wild body kick that Saarenpaa sees coming a mile off.
Saarenpaa looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Imbula bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Saarenpaa just misses with a punch to the body.
Saarenpaa throws a big shot that misses.
The fighters circling - Saarenpaa throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Imbula, right into the meat.
Saarenpaa staying out of range there.#T4#
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Imbula.
Imbula checks a leg kick.
Imbula is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Saarenpaa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Imbula throws a quick counter kick to the body but Saarenpaa avoids it.
Saarenpaa throws a half hearted mid kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Imbula looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Saarenpaa throws a push kick but Imbula slaps the foot to one side.
Good leg kick by Imbula there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Saarenpaa moves out of range of the body kick from Imbula.
A good leg kick by Imbula.
An inside leg kick lands from Imbula.
A jab from Imbula misses.
Imbula has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Saarenpaa.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Mika Saarenpaa will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Imbula chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Saarenpaa can pounce on him.
Imbula slips a jab from Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa with a jab.
Imbula uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Saarenpaa.
Mika Saarenpaa seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Imbula wants to land a leg kick but Saarenpaa is out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Imbula 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Imbula looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Imbula throws a half hearted mid kick.
Saarenpaa throws a jab when Imbula was well out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saarenpaa misses with a leg kick
and Imbula counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Saarenpaa throws a head kick that misses.
Saarenpaa lands a right hook to the body.
Imbula lands a leg kick that knocks Saarenpaa off balance momentarily.#T1#
Imbula misses with a looping right.
Saarenpaa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Imbula was well out of range. Poor timing from Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa throws a body shot but no joy.
An attempted straight right counter from Imbula misses the target.
Saarenpaa lands an overhand right.
Imbula throws a hook to the side of Saarenpaa's head but Saarenpaa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Saarenpaa throws a head kick that misses
and Imbula counters with a good low kick that Saarenpaa was not able to check.
Saarenpaa scores with a punch to the head.
Imbula lands a jab to the nose.
Imbula ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Imbula takes a swing at Saarenpaa's ribcage but misses.
Saarenpaa tries a quick counter leg kick but Imbula is wise to it.
Crunch! Imbula slams his shin into Saarenpaa's torso.
Saarenpaa looks to land a right hand but Imbula moved out of range.#T2#
Imbula avoids a kick to the body.
Saarenpaa takes one to the chin there.
Saarenpaa throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Saarenpaa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Imbula jabs at Saarenpaa's body.
Imbula jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Imbula takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Saarenpaa lands a body shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Imbula as he connects with a hook.#ROC#
Saarenpaa is rocked!
Saarenpaa throws a lazy body kick
and Imbula counters with a big right hand! Oh Saarenpaa is in trouble here! Imbula follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cheik Imbula!
In his post fight interview, Cheik Imbula started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: GAMMA#738 Simmons v Heimendahl
Date: Oct 20, 2018

#R1#
Saarenpaa lands a slapping body shot.
Saarenpaa throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Yount works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Yount keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Yount connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Yount moves in looking to clinch but Saarenpaa pushes him off.
Yount thows a left - swing and a miss!
It looked like Saarenpaa wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Saarenpaa throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Yount rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Saarenpaa counters with a low kick, right behind Yount 's knee.
Yount fails with an attempt to clinch.
Saarenpaa throws a right and a left that both miss.
Saarenpaa throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Yount keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa catches Yount with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Saarenpaa ducks right into an uppercut from Yount. #CUT2#
It looks like Mika Saarenpaa has been cut.
Yount is looking to slow Saarenpaa down with leg kicks.
Yount wants to clinch up but Saarenpaa keeps it at a distance.
A little feinted left hand from Saarenpaa on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Yount looks to land a left hand but Saarenpaa moved out of range nicely.#T1#
Saarenpaa throws an off balance right hand
and Yount counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Saarenpaa misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Saarenpaa is looking to land body kicks.
Yount looks to score with a jab to the body but Saarenpaa is just out of range.
Saarenpaa jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Yount looks to score with a jab to the body but Saarenpaa is just out of range.
Saarenpaa lands a nice looking kick to the body. Yount takes a step back to recover.
Yount looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Saarenpaa checks a low kick from Yount.
Saarenpaa throwing a counter right hand but Yount manages to avoid it.
Saarenpaa tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Saarenpaa looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That kick from Saarenpaa tenderised Yount's leg. Yount is trying to keep his angry face on.
Saarenpaa bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Yount's head backwards.
Yount scores with a jab. Saarenpaa acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Saarenpaa lands a jab.
Saarenpaa is looking to slow Yount down with leg kicks. #T2#
Yount tried to score with a low kick but Saarenpaa checks it.
Yount wants to clinch.
Yount throws a poor cross that misses
and Saarenpaa counters with a stiff right hand.
Yount is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Saarenpaa swings for the body but Yount moves out of range.
Saarenpaa thuds his shin into the meat of Yount's side.
Yount misses with an uppercut
and Saarenpaa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Yount just misses with a punch to the body. #CL2#
Yount closes the distance and pushes Saarenpaa back into the cage.
Saarenpaa misses with the head strike.
Saarenpaa blocks an elbow strike from Yount.
Yount pushes off an throws an elbow but Saarenpaa leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Yount pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#BC#
Saarenpaa's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Yount throws a big shot that misses.#T3#
Saarenpaa slips a jab and a cross from Yount.
Yount will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Saarenpaa cracks Yount with a good jab.
Yount walks into a jab.
Saarenpaa looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Saarenpaa is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Yount looks to throw the jab but Saarenpaa is out of range.
Yount turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Saarenpaa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yount.
Saarenpaa lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa misses with a body kick.
Yount throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yount throws a leg kick which misses Saarenpaa's front leg but catches the back leg as Saarenpaa tries to avoid it.
Saarenpaa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Yount throws out the jab. #CL2#
Yount forces Saarenpaa back against the cage and clinches.#T4#
Saarenpaa throws a head punch that misses.
Yount with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Yount tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Saarenpaa's elbow.
Yount misses with a body punch.
Saarenpaa lands a left hand that snaps the head of Yount backwards.
Saarenpaa avoiding damage as Yount throws knees to the body.
A short right from Saarenpaa.
Yount lands an elbow inside that Saarenpaa shrugs off.
Saarenpaa pushes Yount back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Saarenpaa lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Saarenpaa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Yount's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yount.
Yount is trying to maintain a safe position but Saarenpaa gets an underhook and turns Yount into the cage.
Saarenpaa lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Saarenpaa on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Saarenpaa lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Saarenpaa works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Yount tries to land knees in the clinch but Saarenpaa avoids the damage to the body.
Saarenpaa lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mika Saarenpaa dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mika Saarenpaa's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Saarenpaa lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A jab from Yount misses.
Saarenpaa lands a high kick!
Yount takes one on the button.
Saarenpaa throws a nice inside leg kick.
Saarenpaa dodges the punch combination from Yount.
Saarenpaa was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Yount misses with an uppercut. Saarenpaa saw that one coming.
Nice defenses there by Yount.
Yount appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.#CL2#
Yount gets a clinch.
Yount tries to work over Saarenpaa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saarenpaa lands with a left to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Saarenpaa.
Yount looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Saarenpaa lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A left hand lands to the body for Yount.
Saarenpaa managing to block the knees to the body from Yount.
Saarenpaa wants to break free but Yount has control. #T1#
A shot in the inside from Yount.
Yount missing with knees to the body.
Yount working aggressively here.
Yount tries to throw a body punch but Saarenpaa avoids it by throwing Yount back against the cage.
Saarenpaa lands with a left to the head.
Yount trying to land knees to the body.
Saarenpaa is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Yount is keeping busy.
Saarenpaa blocking some punches.
Yount blocks a body shot from Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa working hard to break the clinch.
Saarenpaa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Yount scores with a shoulder strike.
A short body shot lands from Saarenpaa as the two fighters clinch.
Yount has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Saarenpaa seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Yount can turn it around.
Saarenpaa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Yount goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Saarenpaa on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Saarenpaa scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Saarenpaa lands a left hand that snaps the head of Yount backwards. #T2#
Saarenpaa scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A nice right hand lands inside from Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Yount can do to turn this around?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Saarenpaa lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #ROC#
Yount is rocked!
Mika Saarenpaa has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Yount lands a left hand that snaps the head of Saarenpaa backwards.
Yount is still on wobbly legs! Can Saarenpaa finish him?
A short right from Yount.
Yount seems to have recovered his senses.
Yount blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Saarenpaa.
Yount tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Saarenpaa avoids it.
Saarenpaa stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa has a couple of punches blocked by Yount.
Saarenpaa lands a hook to the side of the head.
Saarenpaa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Yount's elbow.
Saarenpaa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Saarenpaa dips a shoulder and cracks Yount with a mighty uppercut! Yount falls back against the cage and Saarenpaa unloads with a barrage of strikes! Yount is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Saarenpaa screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mika Saarenpaa!
Mika Saarenpaa thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: GAMMA#734 FannyP vs Heimendahl
Date: Sep 29, 2018

#R1#
Rienfeldt throws a shot from downtown. Saarenpaa moves away and avoids it.
A jab lands there for Saarenpaa.
Rienfeldt walks into a left hand.
Rienfeldt scores with a jab.
A head kick misses from Rienfeldt.
Saarenpaa shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Nice shot by Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa scores with a crisp jab that stopped Rienfeldt in his tracks.
Saarenpaa looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Saarenpaa scores with a nice head shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Saarenpaa.
Rienfeldt scores with a spinning back kick!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Saarenpaa missing with a left hand there. Rienfeldt was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A good leg kick by Rienfeldt.
Rienfeldt throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Good leg kick by Rienfeldt there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Rienfeldt on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T1#
Saarenpaa motions for Rienfeldt to come forward. Saarenpaa throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Saarenpaa lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Rienfeldt connects with a solid leg kick.
Rienfeldt misses with an uppercut
and Saarenpaa counters with a body kick.
Saarenpaa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Saarenpaa throws a body punch but Rienfeldt moves out of range.
A big left from Rienfeldt misses.
Rienfeldt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Saarenpaa was well out of range. Poor timing from Rienfeldt.
Rienfeldt tries to clinch there but Saarenpaa circles away.
Rienfeldt throws a lazy right hand but Saarenpaa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rienfeldt throws a leg kick but Saarenpaa moved away.
Saarenpaa is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Saarenpaa avoids the body shot from Rienfeldt.
An inside leg kick from Rienfeldt misses.
Rienfeldt walks into a straight right hand from Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Saarenpaa throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #T2#
Saarenpaa scores with a leg kick.
Saarenpaa misses with a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Saarenpaa misses with a kick to the body
and Rienfeldt counters with an outside leg kick.
Saarenpaa dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rienfeldt misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Rienfeldt takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rienfeldt drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Rienfeldt throws a leg kick but Saarenpaa sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Saarenpaa looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Saarenpaa cracks Rienfeldt with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Saarenpaa connects with a jab.
Rienfeldt thuds his right hand into Saarenpaa's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Rienfeldt throws a jab but it's blocked by Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa slips under a jab.
Rienfeldt takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Saarenpaa doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Saarenpaa throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Saarenpaa ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T3#
Saarenpaa checks a low kick from Rienfeldt.
Rienfeldt throws a jab when Saarenpaa was well out of range.
Rienfeldt scores with a sloppy right hand. Saarenpaa should have avoided that one.
That kick from Saarenpaa tenderised Rienfeldt's leg. Rienfeldt is trying to keep his angry face on.
Rienfeldt swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Saarenpaa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rienfeldt.
Saarenpaa throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Rienfeldt lands with a shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Rienfeldt misses the target.
Saarenpaa lands a leg kick that knocks Rienfeldt off balance momentarily.
Rienfeldt looks to land a combination but Saarenpaa avoids it well. #CL#
Rienfeldt closes the distance and clinches.
Saarenpaa is pushing Rienfeldt up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Saarenpaa blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T4#
Saarenpaa presses Rienfeldt against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Saarenpaa is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Saarenpaa working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rienfeldt scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Saarenpaa blocks an uppercut.
Saarenpaa misses with a punch to the body.
A body shot lands from Saarenpaa.
Rienfeldt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rienfeldt.
Rienfeldt misses with a hook from the clinch.
Saarenpaa lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Rienfeldt throws a punch but it's blocked by Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa working aggressively here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Saarenpaa tries a body shot but Rienfeldt blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rienfeldt.
Saarenpaa tries to work over Rienfeldt's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rienfeldt misses with a punch on the inside.
Saarenpaa has a couple of punches blocked by Rienfeldt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mika Saarenpaa dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
A nice leg kick lands there from Saarenpaa.
Rienfeldt tries to work over Saarenpaa's front leg with a kick but Saarenpaa checks it.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Saarenpaa - that will leave a mark!
Rienfeldt throws out a leg kick but Saarenpaa moves out of range and Rienfeldt only half commits.
Rienfeldt misses with a left hand
enabling Saarenpaa to counter with a crisp jab.
Saarenpaa moves out of range of the strikes.
Rienfeldt walks into a left hand.
Rienfeldt throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#CL#
Rienfeldt fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Saarenpaa, pushing him back against the cage.
Saarenpaa working aggressively here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Saarenpaa.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saarenpaa digs a right hand into Rienfeldt's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Rienfeldt's gas tank.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rienfeldt.
A short uppercut from Rienfeldt.
Rienfeldt's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Saarenpaa throws a punch but it's blocked by Rienfeldt.
Rienfeldt throws a head punch that misses. #T1#
Rienfeldt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rienfeldt.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rienfeldt.
Saarenpaa lands with a right to the head.
Saarenpaa working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Saarenpaa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Saarenpaa lands a hook that snaps the head of Rienfeldt backwards.
Saarenpaa tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rienfeldt avoids it.
Saarenpaa swings wildly with an uppercut but Rienfeldt uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Saarenpaa breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Saarenpaa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rienfeldt moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Saarenpaa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rienfeldt.
Saarenpaa takes one to the side of the head.
Saarenpaa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rienfeldt manages to avoid it.
Rienfeldt moves out of range of the leg kick from Saarenpaa.
Rienfeldt fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rienfeldt fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Saarenpaa checks it well. #T2#
Rienfeldt throws a big shot that misses.
Rienfeldt throws a combination. Saarenpaa tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Saarenpaa's corner calls for a 1-2. Saarenpaa obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Saarenpaa throws a nice head kick!
Rienfeldt throws a big shot that misses.
Rienfeldt throws a leg kick but Saarenpaa sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Saarenpaa looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Rienfeldt swings widly with a right hand
and Saarenpaa counters with a stiff right hand.
A bone on bone clash there as Rienfeldt blocks the leg kick.
Rienfeldt swings widly with a right hand
and Saarenpaa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rienfeldt fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Saarenpaa takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Saarenpaa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rienfeldt was well out of range. Poor timing from Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rienfeldt.
Nice uppercut there from Saarenpaa.#T3#
A nice inside leg kick there by Saarenpaa. That's going to slow Rienfeldt down.
Saarenpaa takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
A nice leg kick lands there from Rienfeldt.
Nice straight punches there by Saarenpaa. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Saarenpaa.
Rienfeldt throws a hook but Saarenpaa avoids it easily.
Saarenpaa chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Saarenpaa defending well as Rienfeldt loads up on a big left hand.
Saarenpaa lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Saarenpaa.
Rienfeldt misses with a right hand
and Saarenpaa counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Rienfeldt thinking.
Mika Saarenpaa seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Saarenpaa walks into a straight right hand from Rienfeldt.
Rienfeldt on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Saarenpaa scores with a hook.
Rienfeldt lands a leg kick that knocks Saarenpaa off balance momentarily.
Saarenpaa fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rienfeldt looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Rienfeldt misses with a left hand
and Saarenpaa counters with a leg kick. #T4#
Saarenpaa lands a jab.
That kick from Saarenpaa tenderised Rienfeldt's leg. Rienfeldt is trying to keep his angry face on.
Saarenpaa tests Rienfeldt's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rienfeldt misses with a right hand
and Saarenpaa counters with a leg kick.
Rienfeldt throws a nice looking combination but Saarenpaa bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Saarenpaa scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Saarenpaa with a nice cross.
Saarenpaa scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rienfeldt doesn't seem bothered though.
Rienfeldt lands a slapping body shot.
Saarenpaa stuns Rienfeldt with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rienfeldt throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A swing and a miss from Rienfeldt.
Rienfeldt lands a nice looking body shot.
Rienfeldt throws a nice outside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mika Saarenpaa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Rienfeldt fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Saarenpaa is out of range.
Rienfeldt has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Saarenpaa looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Rienfeldt misses with a body shot.
Rienfeldt blocks the body kick.
Rienfeldt takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Saarenpaa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rienfeldt.
Rienfeldt tried to counter with a leg kick but Saarenpaa avoided it.
Rienfeldt will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Saarenpaa throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Rienfeldt blocks a jab.
Rienfeldt throwing a counter right hand but Saarenpaa manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rienfeldt misses with a hook
and Saarenpaa counters with a straight right hand.
A low kick from Rienfeldt misses
and Saarenpaa counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Rienfeldt swings widly with a right hand
and Saarenpaa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rienfeldt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Saarenpaa manages to avoid it.
Saarenpaa takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Saarenpaa feints a counter leg kick.#T1#
Rienfeldt shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
The fighters circling - Rienfeldt throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rienfeldt ducks right into an uppercut from Saarenpaa.
Rienfeldt slips under a jab from Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rienfeldt misses with an uppercut.
A telegraphed right hand from Rienfeldt misses the target.
Saarenpaa swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Rienfeldt looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Rienfeldt throws an off balance right hand
and Saarenpaa counters with a solid body kick.
A leg kick checked by Saarenpaa.
Rienfeldt shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Saarenpaa eats them both and turns towards Rienfeldt to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Saarenpaa scores with a kick to the midsection.
Rienfeldt throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Saarenpaa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rienfeldt.
Rienfeldt connects with a solid leg kick.
Fredrik Rienfeldt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Saarenpaa lands a nice shot that snaps Rienfeldt's head back.
Rienfeldt fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Rienfeldt scores with a jab to the head.
Saarenpaa lands a body shot.
A shot to the liver by Saarenpaa. Beautiful body shot.
Rienfeldt takes one to the chin there.
Saarenpaa scores with a jab. Rienfeldt acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A decent looking cross lands there for Saarenpaa.
Rienfeldt throws a chopping leg kick but Saarenpaa manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Saarenpaa takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Rienfeldt misses with a hook. Saarenpaa ducked under it nicely.
Saarenpaa fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rienfeldt.
Saarenpaa throws a leg kick but Rienfeldt sees it coming and moves out of range.
Rienfeldt walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Saarenpaa defending well as Rienfeldt loads up on a big left hand.
Mika Saarenpaa is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Saarenpaa lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Rienfeldt 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Rienfeldt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Saarenpaa manages to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Saarenpaa! But no joy.
Rienfeldt throws an off balance right hand
and Saarenpaa counters with a nice uppercut.
A low kick from Rienfeldt is predictable there
and Saarenpaa counters with a nice low kick that buckles Rienfeldt's knee momentarily.
Nice shot lands for Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Saarenpaa paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Rienfeldt scores with a hook to the body. Saarenpaa takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Rienfeldt takes a swing at Saarenpaa's ribcage but misses.
A slapping body kick lands there for Saarenpaa.
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!
Saarenpaa scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Rienfeldt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Saarenpaa was well out of range. Poor timing from Rienfeldt.
Rienfeldt misses with a lunging right hand
and Saarenpaa counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Left hook, right uppercut from Saarenpaa. #T4#
Rienfeldt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Saarenpaa.
Rienfeldt takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A good leg kick by Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa stalks Rienfeldt and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Rienfeldt's face. Rienfeldt staggers backwards, shaken.
Saarenpaa lands with a nice body kick.
Saarenpaa throws a shot to the body.
Rienfeldt will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Saarenpaa attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Rienfeldt misses with a right hand
and Saarenpaa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Saarenpaa's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Rienfeldt swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Saarenpaa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rienfeldt ducks under a wild hook from Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rienfeldt throws out the jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Saarenpaa moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Rienfeldt throws a lazy head kick
and Saarenpaa counters with a stiff right hand.
Rienfeldt throws a leg kick but Saarenpaa sees it coming and moves out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mika Saarenpaa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Saarenpaa 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mika Saarenpaa!
Our winner, Mika Saarenpaa, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: GAMMA#731 Kruger v Simmons
Date: Sep 08, 2018

#R1#
Saarenpaa pivots, looking for a leg kick but Corson is out of range and Saarenpaa settles back down.
Corson swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A lazy body kick from Corson
and Saarenpaa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Saarenpaa blocks a leg kick.
Saarenpaa avoids the body shot from Corson.
A looping hook to the body misses from Saarenpaa. Corson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Corson.
Corson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Saarenpaa. That did some damage!
Corson looks to score with a jab to the body but Saarenpaa is just out of range.
Corson throws a push kick but Saarenpaa slaps the foot to one side.
Corson checks the leg kick nicely there.
Saarenpaa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Saarenpaa tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crunch! Corson slams his shin into Saarenpaa's torso.
Saarenpaa avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Corson on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Shayne Corson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Corson jabs at Saarenpaa's body.
Nice body kick from Saarenpaa.
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!
Corson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Saarenpaa doesn't seem bothered though. #T1#
A swing and a miss from Corson.
Saarenpaa moves forwards but Corson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Corson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Saarenpaa stuns Corson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Corson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A head kick misses from Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa misses with a wild body shot.
Corson looks to land a left hand but Saarenpaa moved out of range nicely.
Saarenpaa throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Corson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Corson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Corson misses the jab.
Saarenpaa paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Saarenpaa chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A good leg kick by Corson.
Saarenpaa has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Saarenpaa waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Corson.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Saarenpaa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Corson.
Corson throws a leg kick
and Saarenpaa makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Corson really felt that one!#T2#
Saarenpaa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Corson.
Corson throws the kick towards the body but Saarenpaa avoids it.
Saarenpaa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Corson.
Corson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Saarenpaa misses the shot to the body.
Corson looks to throw the jab but Saarenpaa is out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Saarenpaa misses.
Saarenpaa takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Saarenpaa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Corson.
Saarenpaa appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Corson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Saarenpaa.
Corson misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Saarenpaa counters with a nice uppercut.
Saarenpaa lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Corson is looking to wear down Saarenpaa with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Corson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Saarenpaa manages to avoid it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Corson. That's going to slow Saarenpaa down.
Corson thuds his right hand into Saarenpaa's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Saarenpaa slips a jab from Corson.
Corson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Saarenpaa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Corson. #T3#
Corson tries to clinch up but Saarenpaa circles away and keeps his distance.
Saarenpaa looks to throw the jab but Corson is out of range.
Saarenpaa on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Corson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Saarenpaa moves away.
Saarenpaa flicks out a counter leg kick but Corson steps away.
Corson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
The crowd cheers as Corson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Saarenpaa doesn't seem phased though.
Saarenpaa swinging wildly here.
Corson throws a body shot but no joy.
Corson looks to throw the jab but Saarenpaa is out of range.
Saarenpaa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Corson.
A solid leg kick lands there for Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa is looking to land body kicks.
Corson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Saarenpaa tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Corson is able to avoid easily.
Corson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Saarenpaa.
Corson throws a sloppy head kick and Saarenpaa moves out of range easily. #T4#
A telegraphed right hand from Corson misses the target.
Corson's corner calls for a 1-2. Corson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Saarenpaa misses with a hook.
Left hook, right uppercut from Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa staying out of range there.
Corson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Saarenpaa moves away.
Corson defending well as Saarenpaa loads up on a big left hand.
Saarenpaa looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Saarenpaa misses with a body kick.
Corson misses with a straight right.
Saarenpaa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Corson swings for the body but Saarenpaa moves out of range.
Saarenpaa pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Corson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A slow jab from Corson misses its intended target.
Saarenpaa now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Corson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shayne Corson dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Corson throws a front kick that sends Saarenpaa stumbling back into the cage.
A telegraphed right hand from Corson misses the target.
Corson throws a hook but Saarenpaa blocks it.
Saarenpaa throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Corson throws a right hand that misses
and Saarenpaa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Saarenpaa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Corson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Saarenpaa counters with a nice body shot.
Corson throws a leg kick that misses.
Saarenpaa bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Corson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Corson lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Corson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Saarenpaa is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Corson with a body shot.
A big right from Corson misses.
Corson missing with a left hand there. Saarenpaa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Corson looks to score with a jab to the body but Saarenpaa is just out of range.
Corson misses with a lunging right hand
and Saarenpaa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Saarenpaa throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
A left lands for Corson.
Corson misses with a low kick.
Corson checks a leg kick.
Corson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Corson takes a swing at Saarenpaa's ribcage but misses.
Corson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Saarenpaa can do to turn this around?
Saarenpaa explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Decent striking displayed by Corson there.
Corson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Saarenpaa pivots, looking for a leg kick but Corson is out of range and Saarenpaa settles back down.
Saarenpaa cracks Corson with a good jab.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Saarenpaa - that will leave a mark!
Saarenpaa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Saarenpaa pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Nice shot by Corson.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Corson looks to score with a jab to the body but Saarenpaa is just out of range.
Saarenpaa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Corson.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Corson. #T2#
Saarenpaa shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Corson lands with a nice body punch.
A chopping leg kick lands by Saarenpaa.
Corson ducks right into an uppercut from Saarenpaa.
A shot to the liver by Corson. Beautiful body shot.
Saarenpaa throws a half hearted mid kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Saarenpaa. Corson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Corson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Saarenpaa stalks Corson and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Corson's face. Corson staggers backwards, shaken.
Corson throws a big shot that misses.
Saarenpaa misses with a looping right.
Corson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Corson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Corson. Saarenpaa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Saarenpaa appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Saarenpaa feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Corsons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A bone on bone clash there as Corson blocks the leg kick. #T3#
Corson throws the left hand but Saarenpaa avoids the punch easily.
Corson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Corson throws an overhand right that lands on Saarenpaa's shoulder, as Saarenpaa tries to avoid the shot.
Saarenpaa throws an overhand right that lands on Corson's shoulder, as Corson tries to avoid the shot.
Corson swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Donk. Saarenpaa catches Corson right on the button with a cross.
Corson just misses with a punch to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Saarenpaa.
Corson throws a hook to the side of Saarenpaa's head but Saarenpaa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Saarenpaa tries to work over Corson's front leg with a kick but Corson checks it.
An inside leg kick lands from Corson.
Corson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Corson tries a head kick but it misses.
Corson misses with a body shot
and Saarenpaa counters with a straight right hand.
Corson wants to land a leg kick but Saarenpaa is out of range.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Corson.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Saarenpaa might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Corson has got the better of the exchanges.
Saarenpaa lands a nice looking body shot. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Saarenpaa misses with a straight left.
Corson looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Saarenpaa missing with a left hand there. Corson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Saarenpaa connects with a body shot.
Corson is looking to slow Saarenpaa down with leg kicks.
Saarenpaa swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Corson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Corson 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.
Saarenpaa on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Corson misses the shot to the body.
Corson misses with a kick to the body.
Saarenpaa's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Saarenpaa lands with a thumping leg kick.
Corson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Saarenpaa.
Corson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Saarenpaa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Corson.
A nice side step and Saarenpaa releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Saarenpaa scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Corson blocks the leg kick.
Saarenpaa scores with a jab.
Corson throws a body shot but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Shayne Corson will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Corson throws a looping overhand right but Saarenpaa ducks down to avoid it.
Saarenpaa lands with a nice body punch.
Corson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Corson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Saarenpaa looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Saarenpaa on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Corson. Corson obviously looking to wear him down.
Saarenpaa lands a slapping body shot.
Saarenpaa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Corson swings for the body but Saarenpaa moves out of range.
Corson will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Corson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Saarenpaa under the eye.
Saarenpaa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Saarenpaa! But no joy.
Corson walks into a left hand.
Corson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A punch lands to the side of Saarenpaa 's head but he takes it in his stride.
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!
Saarenpaa is looking to slow Corson down with leg kicks.
Corson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa scores with a leg kick. #T1#
Corson missing with a left hand there. Saarenpaa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Saarenpaa's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Corson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Saarenpaa scrambles back to his feet.
Corson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Saarenpaa cracks Corson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Corson misses with a low kick.
Saarenpaa feints and then cracks Corson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Corson down.
Saarenpaa jabs at Corson's body.
Saarenpaa swings away with a leg kick that misses.
As Saarenpaa tries to get set, Corson tries to push him back and clinch up but Saarenpaa manages to avoid the attempt.
Corson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Saarenpaa throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A left lands for Corson.
Corson checks a low kick from Saarenpaa.
Corson connects with a high kick.
Nice defenses there by Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Corson throws a body punch but Saarenpaa moves out of range.
Saarenpaa looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Corson thuds his shin into the meat of Saarenpaa's side.
Mika Saarenpaa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Saarenpaa throws a half hearted mid kick.
Corson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Saarenpaa tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Corson is able to avoid easily.
Saarenpaa avoids the head kick by Corson.
Corson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Saarenpaa moves into range and connects with a jab.
Corson misses the shot to the body.
Saarenpaa lunges at Corson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Corson's hand.
Corson moves out of range as Saarenpaa strikes.
Corson throws out a powerful jab.
Saarenpaa lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Corson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Saarenpaa appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Corson swings for the body but Saarenpaa moves out of range.
Corson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Saarenpaa dips to his left and cracks Corson with an uppercut!
Corson cracks Saarenpaa with a good jab.#T3#
Corson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Saarenpaa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Saarenpaa throws a head kick but Corson moves out of range.
Nice body punch from Corson.
Corson throws a hook but Saarenpaa blocks it.
Saarenpaa with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Corson to score with a decent uppercut.#ROC#
Saarenpaa is rocked!
Corson connects with a solid leg kick.
Saarenpaa is still on wobbly legs! Can Corson finish him?
Corson cracks Saarenpaa with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Saarenpaa falls to his knees and Corson doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shayne Corson!
After the fight, Shayne Corson was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: GAMMA#726 Kruger v Heimendahl
Date: Aug 18, 2018

#R1#
A telegraphed right hand from Mosby misses the target.
Saarenpaa is looking to counter punch.
Mosby will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mosby is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Saarenpaa.
Mosby keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Saarenpaa takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Saarenpaa.
Mosby swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mosby looks to land a left hand but Saarenpaa moved out of range nicely.
A slapping body kick lands there for Saarenpaa.
Nice straight punches there by Mosby. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Mosby.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mosby on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Mosby bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Saarenpaa attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Jab by Mosby.
Nice sprawl there from Saarenpaa as Mosby shoots in.#T1#
Mosby scores with a leg kick.
Saarenpaa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mosby.
A counter left hand to the body from Saarenpaa misses its target.
Saarenpaa misses the shot to the body.
Mosby doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Saarenpaa throws a sloppy head kick and Mosby moves out of range easily.
Saarenpaa moves away from the strike by Mosby.
Mosby looks to land a right hand but Saarenpaa moved out of range.
Mosby lands the left hand.
Saarenpaa takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
No joy there for Mosby, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mosby shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Saarenpaa sprawls well. Saarenpaa wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mosby gets slowly back to his feet.
Saarenpaa is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #T2#
Mosby throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Saarenpaa is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Saarenpaa scores with a leg kick.
Mosby cracks Saarenpaa with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mosby takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Saarenpaa scores with a hook.
Mika Saarenpaa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD2#
Mosby is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Saarenpaa's half guard.
Saarenpaa wants to get back to his feet.
Saarenpaa is trying to get back to full guard.
Saarenpaa regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Mosby.
Mosby throws a big right hand that misses. #T3#
Mosby passes into half guard.
Mosby throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Mosby is looking for a kimura but Saarenpaa is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Mosby to get the leverage.
Mosby wants to take a breather but Saarenpaa is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mosby with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Mosby looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Mosby wants to work for an arm triangle but Saarenpaa is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Mosby thows a huge punch but Saarenpaa dodges it nicely.
Mosby looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Saarenpaa looks like he's trying to stand up. #SUB2#
Mosby is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Mosby throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Daniel Mosby dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Nice cross by Saarenpaa.
A thudding body kick lands there by Saarenpaa!
Mosby pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mosby uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Saarenpaa.
Mosby swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Saarenpaa connects with a good right hand that stumbles Mosby. Mosby circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Mosby throws a body shot but no joy.
Saarenpaa takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Jab by Saarenpaa.
Mosby misses with a body shot.
Saarenpaa fires out a quick counter leg kick but Mosby just manages to avoid it.
Mosby swings widly with a right hand
and Saarenpaa counters with a slapping leg kick.
Mosby staying out of range there.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Saarenpaa.
Some wild striking there from Mosby.
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!
Saarenpaa ducks under a wild hook from Mosby.#T1#
Mosby throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Saarenpaa throws a body kick that misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Saarenpaa. That's going to slow Mosby down.
A big right from Mosby misses.
Saarenpaa throws a nice head kick!
Mosby with a nice cross.
Saarenpaa connects with a body shot.
Saarenpaa throws a head kick that half lands.
Saarenpaa is looking to land body kicks.
Saarenpaa misses with a body kick.
Saarenpaa lands with a good body shot.
Mosby misses with a hook.
Mosby throws a body punch but Saarenpaa moves out of range.
Saarenpaa connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T2#
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!
Saarenpaa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mosby.
Saarenpaa throws a sloppy head kick and Mosby moves out of range easily.
Mosby misses with a straight right.
Mosby throws out a loose jab but Saarenpaa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Saarenpaa thows a leg kick but Mosby checks it
and Mosby counters with a right hand to the body.
Saarenpaa throws a front kick that sends Mosby stumbling back into the cage.
Mosby looks to score with a jab to the body but Saarenpaa is just out of range.
Saarenpaa lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mosby at a distance.
Saarenpaa fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Mosby cracks Saarenpaa with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Saarenpaa fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Mosby on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Mosby bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Saarenpaa, right into the meat. #T3#
Mosby swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
An attempted straight right counter from Saarenpaa misses the target.
Saarenpaa staying out of range there.
Saarenpaa feints a jab promting Mosby to slip. Saarenpaa then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Mosby slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Mosby throws a hook but Saarenpaa blocks it.
Mosby blocks the body kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mosby! But no joy.
Saarenpaa takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Mosby throws an off balance right hand
and Saarenpaa counters with a straight right hand.
Mosby smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A nice inside leg kick there by Saarenpaa. That's going to slow Mosby down.
Mosby keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Saarenpaa.
Mosby just misses with a punch to the body.
Saarenpaa scores with a leg kick.
Mosby swinging wildly here. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Saarenpaa throws a hook but Mosby blocks it.
A little jabbing left from Mosby on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mika Saarenpaa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mosby throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Saarenpaa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Some bone on bone action there as Mosby checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Saarenpaa cracks Mosby with a right hand to the side of the head.
Saarenpaa throws a body shot but no joy.
A jab from Saarenpaa misses.
Saarenpaa connects with a crisp jab.
Mika Saarenpaa is winning the standup battle so far.
Saarenpaa misses with a straight left.
Mosby dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Saarenpaa. That did some damage!
Mosby throws a body punch but Saarenpaa moves out of range.
Saarenpaa connects with a nice looking jab.
Mosby will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Saarenpaa throws a jab when Mosby was well out of range.
Saarenpaa ducks under a wild hook from Mosby.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mika Saarenpaa dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Saarenpaa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mosby was well out of range. Poor timing from Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa misses with a body kick.
Saarenpaa ducks under a wild hook from Mosby.
Saarenpaa thumps Mosby with a low kick.
Mosby throws a hook to the side of Saarenpaa's head but Saarenpaa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Saarenpaa connects with a looping right hand.
Mosby swings for the body but Saarenpaa moves out of range.
Saarenpaa misses with a hook
and Mosby counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Mosby takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Mosby has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Saarenpaa.
Mosby needs to keep his hands up - Saarenpaa had a free shot at his head there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mosby checks a leg kick nicely.
Saarenpaa takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A jab from Mosby does it's job there.
Saarenpaa misses with a body kick.#T1#
Saarenpaa throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mosby.
Saarenpaa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Saarenpaa slips a jab from Mosby.
Mosby lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Saarenpaa throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mosby sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Saarenpaa throws a hook to the side of Mosby's head but Mosby sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice jab there from Mosby.
Saarenpaa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mosby.
Saarenpaa appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Mosby scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Saarenpaa connects with an inside leg kick.
Mosby throws a big shot that misses.
Saarenpaa slips a jab from Mosby.
Mosby ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Saarenpaa moves away.
Mosby gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Saarenpaa.#T2#
Mosby uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Saarenpaa.
Mosby throws a hook to the side of Saarenpaa's head but Saarenpaa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mosby on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mosby throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Saarenpaa was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Saarenpaa takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Mosby lands the left hand.
Saarenpaa looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A head kick by Saarenpaa misses
and Mosby counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mosby ducks right into an uppercut from Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mosby.
Mosby tries to score with a low kick but Saarenpaa moves his leg out of the way.
Mosby lands a really nice looking cross but Saarenpaa seems unphased.
A solid leg kick lands there for Saarenpaa. #T3#
Mosby misses with an uppercut.
Mosby avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Mosby only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Saarenpaa misses with a wild body shot.
Saarenpaa pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Saarenpaa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Saarenpaa with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Mosby to score with a decent uppercut.
A telegraphed right hand from Mosby misses the target.
Saarenpaa fires out a quick counter leg kick but Mosby just manages to avoid it.
Saarenpaa scores with a jab to the jaw.
Saarenpaa moves out of range of the strikes.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Saarenpaa.
Mosby feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Saarenpaas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Saarenpaa lands a jab to the head.
Saarenpaa is looking to land body kicks.
It seemed like Mosby was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mosby misses with a lunging right hand
and Saarenpaa counters with a good low kick that Mosby was not able to check. #T4#
Mosby fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Saarenpaa manages to avoid it.
It looked like Saarenpaa was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Mosby.
Saarenpaa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mosby swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mosby with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Saarenpaa to score with a decent uppercut.#TD2#
Mosby drives through with a takedown into guard.
Mosby forces his way into half guard.#SUB2#
Mosby is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Mosby lands a nice short elbow.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Daniel Mosby.
I think Mosby 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Daniel Mosby!
A less than humble Daniel Mosby misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: GAMMA#722 Defoe v Okah 3
Date: Jul 28, 2018

#R1#
Tepes is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Saarenpaa.
Tepes misses with a low kick.
Saarenpaa throws a leg kick but Tepes checks it.
Tepes checks the leg kick nicely there.
Tepes flicks out a counter leg kick but Saarenpaa steps away.
A slow jab from Tepes misses its intended target.
Saarenpaa throws a nice looking combination but Tepes bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Saarenpaa thuds a left hand into Tepes's body.
Decent striking displayed by Tepes there.
Saarenpaa moves out of range of the body kick from Tepes.
Tepes punishes Saarenpaa's body with a nice straight punch.
Saarenpaa throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Tepes only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Saarenpaa throws a jab but it's blocked by Tepes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tepes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Saarenpaa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tepes.
Tepes throws a lazy body kick
and Saarenpaa counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Bruno Tepes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tepes dips to his left and cracks Saarenpaa with an uppercut!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Saarenpaa throws a leg kick but Tepes sees it coming and moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tepes! But no joy.
Tepes avoids a kick to the body. #T1#
Tepes connects with a solid leg kick.
Tepes swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Tepes throws a leg kick but Saarenpaa sees it coming and moves out of range.
Saarenpaa lands with a cross.
Saarenpaa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tepes was well out of range. Poor timing from Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa lands a nice looking kick to the body. Tepes takes a step back to recover.
Tepes fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Saarenpaa checks it well.
Tepes lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Saarenpaa pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Tepes doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Tepes takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Saarenpaa definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Saarenpaa throws a lazy right hand but Tepes sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Saarenpaa walks into a left hand.
Saarenpaa with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Saarenpaa lands with a kick to the temple. Tepes shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tepes uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Saarenpaa.
Tepes swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sloppy strikes from Saarenpaa. Those never looked like landing.
Saarenpaa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T2#
Saarenpaa avoids the body shot from Tepes.
Saarenpaa looks for the body kick but Tepes saw that one coming.
Tepes misses with an attempted mid kick.
Saarenpaa cracks Tepes with an open hand slap.
Tepes lands with a thumping leg kick.
Saarenpaa throws a leg kick
and Tepes counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Saarenpaa thinking.
A shot to the liver by Saarenpaa. Beautiful body shot.
Saarenpaa cracks Tepes with a good jab.
Tepes misses with a low kick.
Saarenpaa fires out a quick counter leg kick but Tepes just manages to avoid it.
Tepes misses with a looping left.
Saarenpaa takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Tepes lands with a nice combination. Saarenpaa backs away looking to recover.
Saarenpaa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tepes throws a looping overhand right but Saarenpaa ducks down to avoid it.
Saarenpaa moves out of range of the leg kick from Tepes.
Tepes misses with a body shot.
Saarenpaa moves out of range as Tepes throws a body kick.
Saarenpaa is looking to counter punch.#T3#
The fighters circle momentarily. Tepes darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Tepes ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Tepes misses with a left hand
and Saarenpaa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tepes tries to clinch there but Saarenpaa circles away.
Tepes throws a push kick but Saarenpaa slaps the foot to one side.
Tepes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Saarenpaa misses with a lunging right hand
and Tepes cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tepes throws a solid leg kick but Saarenpaa takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Tepes.
Saarenpaa tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tepes thuds a left hand into Saarenpaa's body.
Tepes throws a leg kick but Saarenpaa checks it.
Tepes lands a head shot.
Tepes tries to work over Saarenpaa's front leg with a kick but Saarenpaa checks it.
Saarenpaa throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Saarenpaa misses with a body kick.
Tepes uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tepes misses with a body kick.
Saarenpaa appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Saarenpaa checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Saarenpaa rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tepes counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tepes motions for Saarenpaa to come forward. Tepes throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Saarenpaa is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Tepes swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Tepes ducks under a wild hook from Saarenpaa.
Tepes blocks a leg kick.
Tepes throws a body punch but Saarenpaa moves out of range.
Saarenpaa missing with a left hand there. Tepes was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tepes thows a leg kick but Saarenpaa checks it
and Saarenpaa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Saarenpaa gets off balance looking for a body kick
enabling Tepes to counter with a crisp jab.
Saarenpaa checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tepes misses the jab.
Tepes throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Saarenpaa to counter with a crisp jab.
Saarenpaa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tepes blocks a jab.
Tepes works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Bruno Tepes will probably get the nod.
That's time! Saarenpaa's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Saarenpaa swats away the attempt to clinch by Tepes.
Tepes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It seemed like Tepes was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Tepes misses with a kick to the body.
Nice defenses there by Saarenpaa.
Tepes jabs Saarenpaa to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Tepes lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Saarenpaa wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Tepes scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Tepes throws a right hand that misses
and Saarenpaa counters with a body kick.
A swing and a miss from Tepes.
Saarenpaa steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Tepes. That one must have hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tepes fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Saarenpaa checks it well.
Saarenpaa bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Saarenpaa throws a body kick that misses.
A jab from Tepes finds it's way through Saarenpaa's defenses.
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!
Saarenpaa fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T1#
Saarenpaa feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Tepes's calf.
Tepes throws a head kick but Saarenpaa moves out of range.
Tepes with a nice cross.
Tepes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tepes chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Tepes is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Tepes checks a low kick from Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa moves into range and connects with a jab.
Saarenpaa lands with a thumping leg kick.
Tepes uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Saarenpaa.
Tepes slips under a jab.
Saarenpaa is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tepes.
Tepes cracks Saarenpaa with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Tepes throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tepes misses with a straight right.
Tepes throws a low kick, looking for Saarenpaa's leg but Saarenpaa calmly moves out of range. #T2#
Saarenpaa walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Tepes checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Tepes throws a nice outside leg kick.
Saarenpaa attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Saarenpaa chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Tepes throws an off balance right hand
and Saarenpaa counters with a straight right hand.
Saarenpaa moves out of range of the strikes.
Tepes avoids a kick to the body.
Tepes feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Saarenpaas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Saarenpaa throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Tepes counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tepes throws a nice inside leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Tepes misses the target.
Saarenpaa smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Tepes paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Tepes lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Saarenpaa slips a jab from Tepes.
Tepes chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Saarenpaa can pounce on him. #T3#
Tepes defending well as Saarenpaa loads up on a big left hand.
Tepes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Saarenpaa manages to avoid it.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Saarenpaa. Tepes shrugs it off though.
Saarenpaa drops his hands momentarily and Tepes takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Saarenpaa fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Saarenpaa tries a head kick but it misses.
Saarenpaa takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Saarenpaa avoids a kick to the body.
Saarenpaa just misses with a punch to the body.
A big right from Tepes misses.
Tepes throws a body punch but Saarenpaa moves out of range.
Tepes misses with an attempted mid kick.
Saarenpaa misses with a hook. Tepes ducked under it nicely.
Saarenpaa throws a head kick that Tepes semi-blocks.
Tepes lands a jab to Saarenpaa's midsection.
Saarenpaa pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Saarenpaa scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Tepes misses with a straight right.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Tepes checks a leg kick.
Saarenpaa walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Tepes checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Tepes lands a leg kick that knocks Saarenpaa off balance momentarily.
Saarenpaa misses with a low kick.
Tepes lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Saarenpaa scores with a leg kick.
Tepes chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Saarenpaa takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Saarenpaa pivots, looking for a leg kick but Tepes is out of range and Saarenpaa settles back down.
Saarenpaa throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tepes sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Saarenpaa misses with a leg kick
and Tepes counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Saarenpaa thinking.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tepes jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tepes ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Tepes misses with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Bruno Tepes will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Saarenpaa's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Saarenpaa takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Nice defenses there by Tepes.
Tepes pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A nice inside leg kick there by Saarenpaa. That's going to slow Tepes down.
Saarenpaa checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Tepes throws a predictable looking body shot
and Saarenpaa counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Tepes throws a sloppy head kick
and Saarenpaa counters with a three punch combo that has Tepes backing up. Tepes nods at Saarenpaa to acknowledge the strikes.
Saarenpaa throws out a loose jab but Tepes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tepes lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Saarenpaa rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tepes moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Saarenpaa cracks Tepes with a good jab.
Tepes throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Saarenpaa swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Saarenpaa takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tepes buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Tepes throws a wild body kick that Saarenpaa sees coming a mile off.
Tepes throws the left hand but Saarenpaa avoids the punch easily.#T1#
Saarenpaa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tepes manages to avoid it.
Tepes takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Saarenpaa tries to bum rush Tepes with a series of wild strikes but Tepes uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tepes takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Tepes pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Saarenpaa throws a body punch but Tepes moves out of range.
Saarenpaa moves out of range as Tepes throws a body kick.
Tepes misses with a hook. Saarenpaa ducked under it nicely.
Tepes throws a head kick that misses
and Saarenpaa counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Tepes keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Saarenpaa.
Tepes lands a high kick!
Saarenpaa looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Saarenpaa slips under a jab.
Saarenpaa sizes up Tepes with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A good leg kick by Tepes.
Tepes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Saarenpaa jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Good standup being displayed there by Saarenpaa as he connects with a hook.
Mika Saarenpaa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
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!
Saarenpaa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bruno Tepes seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tepes missing with a left hand there. Saarenpaa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tepes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Saarenpaa was well out of range. Poor timing from Tepes.
Tepes displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Saarenpaa throws out the jab.
Tepes throws the kick towards the body but Saarenpaa avoids it.
Tepes misses with a body kick.
Tepes throws an overhand right that lands on Saarenpaa's shoulder, as Saarenpaa tries to avoid the shot.
Tepes throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Tepes has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Saarenpaa throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Tepes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Saarenpaa throws a head kick that Tepes semi-blocks.
Saarenpaa scores with a leg kick.
Tepes thuds a left hand into Saarenpaa's body.
Tepes pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#T3#
Saarenpaa swings for the body but Tepes moves out of range.
Tepes keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Tepes throws a leg kick but Saarenpaa sees it coming and moves out of range.
Saarenpaa cracks Tepes with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A big left from Tepes misses.
Tepes scores with a punch to the head.
Saarenpaa lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tepes circles away quickly and effectively.
Saarenpaa gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Tepes.
Tepes scores with a sloppy right hand. Saarenpaa should have avoided that one.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Tepes.
Saarenpaa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tepes moves away.
Tepes's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Saarenpaa misses with a left hand
and Tepes counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tepes walks forward, straight into a front kick from Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa connects with an inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tepes misses with a low kick.
Bruno Tepes is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Saarenpaa scores with a jab to the head.
Saarenpaa throws a leg kick but Tepes moved away.
Saarenpaa on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tepes. Tepes obviously looking to wear him down.
Saarenpaa shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Tepes lands a head kick!
Both fighters circling a little - Tepes finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Tepes takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Tepes bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Tepes fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Tepes misses with a low kick.
Tepes ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tepes wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Saarenpaa takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Saarenpaa misses the shot to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Mika Saarenpaa.
Well Tepes 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bruno Tepes!
During a confident post fight interview, Bruno Tepes thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: GAMMA#718 Kruger v Glozman
Date: Jul 07, 2018

#R1#
Saarenpaa checks a leg kick nicely.
Mosby feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Saarenpaas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Saarenpaa misses with a kick to the body
and Mosby counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Crunch! Saarenpaa slams his shin into Mosby's torso.
Mosby ducks under a wild hook from Saarenpaa.
Mosby fires out a quick counter leg kick but Saarenpaa just manages to avoid it.
Mosby looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A big left from Saarenpaa misses.
Saarenpaa throws a right hand that Mosby ducks under and follows up with a left that Mosby also avoids with ease.
A jab from Mosby does it's job there.
Mosby misses with a hook.
Saarenpaa takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Mosby shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Saarenpaa connects with a looping right hand.
Mosby pivots, looking for a leg kick but Saarenpaa is out of range and Mosby settles back down.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mosby waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Saarenpaa.
Mosby wants to slow Saarenpaa down by chopping away at his legs.
Saarenpaa throws out a counter right but Mosby avoids it with no problem.
Saarenpaa throws a jab when Mosby was well out of range.#T1#
Saarenpaa looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Mika Saarenpaa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Saarenpaa throws a nice inside leg kick.
Saarenpaa looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mosby was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Saarenpaa jabs Mosby to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Mosby scores with a body shot.
Mosby uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Saarenpaa.
Mika Saarenpaa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Saarenpaa throws a head kick that misses.
Saarenpaa throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Mosby shoots in for a double leg but Saarenpaa sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Mosby catches Saarenpaa with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Saarenpaa lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mosby circles away quickly and effectively.
Mosby scores with a hook.
Mosby misses with a straight left.
Saarenpaa throws a fast counter high kick but Mosby manages to duck under it in time.
Mosby throws a jab but it's blocked by Saarenpaa.
Mosby misses with a looping left.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mosby tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Saarenpaa was well out of range. Poor timing from Mosby.
Saarenpaa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mosby moves away.
Saarenpaa misses with a low kick.
Mosby takes a swing at Saarenpaa's ribcage but misses.
Saarenpaa scores with a nice head shot.
Saarenpaa slips a straight right by Mosby.
Saarenpaa defending well as Mosby loads up on a big left hand.
Mosby misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mosby throws a good cross that connects.
Saarenpaa is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Mosby throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Saarenpaa throws a leg kick which misses Mosby's front leg but catches the back leg as Mosby tries to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Mosby throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mosby is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa throws a big counter head kick but Mosby avoids it with no problem.#T3#
A head kick misses from Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa just misses with a punch to the body.
Mosby listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Saarenpaa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Saarenpaa lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
An inside leg kick lands from Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa slips a jab from Mosby.
Mosby fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Saarenpaa manages to avoid it.
Mosby moves out of range of the body kick from Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mosby was well out of range. Poor timing from Saarenpaa.
A little feinted left hand from Mosby on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Saarenpaa looks to land a combination but Mosby avoids it well.
Saarenpaa takes a swing at Mosby's ribcage but misses.
Mosby appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Saarenpaa lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Saarenpaa looks for the body kick but Mosby saw that one coming.
Decent striking displayed by Mosby there.#T4#
A big right from Mosby misses.
Mosby looks to land a left hand but Saarenpaa moved out of range nicely.
Saarenpaa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mosby manages to avoid 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!
Mosby ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Saarenpaa moves away.
Saarenpaa looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nice uppercut there from Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa looks to throw a body kick
and Mosby counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mosby looks to score with a jab to the body but Saarenpaa is just out of range.
Mosby digs a good hook to Saarenpaa's body.
Saarenpaa tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Saarenpaa throws a leg kick but Mosby sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Saarenpaa takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Mosby checks a leg kick.
Mosby fails to land with a series of punches.
Mosby lands with a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Daniel Mosby 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.
#R2#
Saarenpaa connects with a body shot.
Saarenpaa throws a low kick but Mosby moves out of range easily.
Saarenpaa swings for the body but Mosby moves out of range.
It looked like Mosby wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Saarenpaa takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Saarenpaa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mosby throws out the jab.
Mosby lands a nice shot that snaps Saarenpaa's head back.
Mosby takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Mosby swinging wildly here.
Saarenpaa gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Mosby counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saarenpaa throws a half hearted mid kick.
Saarenpaa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Saarenpaa scores with a jab to the head.
Saarenpaa avoids a punch combination nicely. #T1#
Saarenpaa lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mosby's sensitive parts.
Mosby sizes up Saarenpaa with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Mosby's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Saarenpaa connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Mosby scrambles back to his feet.
Saarenpaa lands with a nice body punch.
Saarenpaa misses with a body kick.
Mosby moves away from the strike by Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa throws the kick towards the body but Mosby avoids it.
Saarenpaa blocks a low kick nicely.
It seemed like Saarenpaa was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#TD#
Mosby decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Mosby is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Saarenpaa defends it well.
Saarenpaa has his hands clasped together around Mosby's back. He's all about the action.#T2#
Saarenpaa wants to improve his position but Mosby is controlling well.
Mosby wants to control but Saarenpaa is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Mosby 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.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#ES2#
Saarenpaa has one foot on Mosby's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.#T3#
A big right from Mosby misses.
Saarenpaa tries to work over Mosby's front leg with a kick but Mosby checks it.
Saarenpaa fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Saarenpaa slips under a jab from Mosby.
The fighters circling - Mosby throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mosby looks to land a left hand but Saarenpaa moved out of range nicely.
Saarenpaa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mosby throws out the jab.
Saarenpaa connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Saarenpaa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mosby moves away.
Saarenpaa throws an overhand right that lands on Mosby's shoulder, as Mosby tries to avoid the shot.
Mosby fires out a quick counter leg kick but Saarenpaa just manages to avoid it.
Saarenpaa gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Saarenpaa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Good standup being displayed there by Mosby as he connects with a hook.#T4#
Saarenpaa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Saarenpaa chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Mosby throws a leg kick
and Saarenpaa counters with a nice leg kick.
Saarenpaa connects with a nice looking jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Saarenpaa swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Mosby.
Saarenpaa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mosby punishes Saarenpaa's body with a nice straight punch.
Mosby pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Saarenpaa throws a body kick, spinning off balance
enabling Mosby to counter with a crisp jab.
Mosby misses with a lunging right hand
letting Saarenpaa counter with a right hand.
Saarenpaa slips under a jab from Mosby.
Saarenpaa takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Mosby finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Saarenpaa throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mosby stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Mika Saarenpaa will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Saarenpaa connects with the punch.
Saarenpaa takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa misses with a low kick.
Saarenpaa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mosby.
Mosby digs a good hook to Saarenpaa's body.
Saarenpaa smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Saarenpaa connects with a solid leg kick.
Saarenpaa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mosby swings for the body but Saarenpaa moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mosby listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Mosby throws out a loose jab but Saarenpaa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Saarenpaa fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mosby has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Saarenpaa loads up on a big right hand but Mosby slips the punch.#T1#
Mosby throws a leg kick but Saarenpaa checks it.
Saarenpaa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mosby was well out of range. Poor timing from Saarenpaa.
Mosby throwing a counter right hand but Saarenpaa manages to avoid it.
Mosby misses with the combination.
Saarenpaa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mosby manages to avoid it.
Saarenpaa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Saarenpaa walks into a left hand.
Mosby slips a jab and a cross from Saarenpaa.
It looked like Mosby was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Saarenpaa.
Mosby misses with a leg kick.
Mosby throws a hook but Saarenpaa avoids it easily.
Saarenpaa lands with a kick to the temple. Mosby shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
A looping hook to the body misses from Mosby. Saarenpaa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mosby jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mosby looks to land a right hand but Saarenpaa moved out of range.#T2#
Saarenpaa throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Mosby scores with a jab. Saarenpaa acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Saarenpaa throws a hook but Mosby avoids it easily.
Mosby slips under a jab.
Saarenpaa digs a good body shot into Mosby's ribs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mosby misses with a combination
and Saarenpaa counters with a stiff right hand.
Mosby is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Saarenpaa ducks under a wild hook from Mosby.
Nice uppercut there from Mosby.
Mosby throws a big shot that misses.
Mosby takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Mosby misses with a right hand
and Saarenpaa counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Saarenpaa avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Mosby throws a shot from downtown. Saarenpaa moves away and avoids it.#T3#
Mosby on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Saarenpaa. Saarenpaa obviously looking to wear him down.
Saarenpaa lands a high kick!
Nice uppercut lands for Mosby. That snapped Saarenpaa's head back.
Mosby misses with a lunging right hand
and Saarenpaa counters with a stiff right hand.
Mosby takes a swing at Saarenpaa's ribcage but misses.
Mosby misses with a straight right.
Saarenpaa fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mosby has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Saarenpaa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Daniel Mosby is winning the standup battle so far.
Saarenpaa moves out of range as Mosby strikes.
Mosby throws a hook but Saarenpaa blocks it.
Saarenpaa dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mosby. That did some damage!
Saarenpaa lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Mosby avoids the head kick by Saarenpaa. #T4#
Saarenpaa thuds his right hand into Mosby's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mosby has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Saarenpaa delivers a nice body kick.
Saarenpaa walks into a left hand.
Saarenpaa ducks under a wild hook from Mosby.
Saarenpaa throws a right hand that Mosby ducks under and follows up with a left that Mosby also avoids with ease.
Saarenpaa dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mosby. That did some damage!
Saarenpaa misses with a straight right.
Saarenpaa has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Mosby uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa misses with a hook.
Saarenpaa thumps Mosby with a low kick.
Saarenpaa fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Saarenpaa slips a jab from Mosby.
Mosby keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Saarenpaa.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mika Saarenpaa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Saarenpaa 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mika Saarenpaa!
During a confident post fight interview, Mika Saarenpaa thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: GAMMA#716 Goodman v Jones
Date: Jun 23, 2018

#R1#
Saarenpaa pivots, looking for a leg kick but Musashi is out of range and Saarenpaa settles back down. #CL#
Musashi fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Saarenpaa, pushing him back against the cage.
Musashi fails to pull guard.
Musashi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Musashi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Saarenpaa lands with a right to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Musashi.
Musashi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Saarenpaa gets through Musashi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Musashi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Musashi tries to throw a body punch but Saarenpaa avoids it by throwing Musashi back against the cage.
Musashi has a couple of punches blocked by Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Saarenpaa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Saarenpaa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Musashi lands a hook that snaps the head of Saarenpaa backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Musashi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Musashi scores with a shot to the side of Saarenpaa's head.
Musashi misses with a punch on the inside.
Musashi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Musashi lands a shot to the body.
Musashi works on Saarenpaa's body with a couple of short punches.
Saarenpaa lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Musashi backwards. #T1#
A short right from Musashi.
Saarenpaa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Saarenpaa misses with the head strike.
Saarenpaa misses with the head strike.
Musashi swings wildly with an uppercut but Saarenpaa uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Musashi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Saarenpaa misses with the head strike.
Saarenpaa misses with a short punch on the inside.
Musashi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right from Musashi.
Saarenpaa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Saarenpaa misses with some punches.
Saarenpaa misses with the head strike. #TD#
Musashi pulls guard successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Musashi working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Saarenpaa doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Saarenpaa manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Musashi is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Saarenpaa defends well.#T2##SUB#
Musashi had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Saarenpaa defends it easily.#SUB#
Musashi is looking for a triangle here but Saarenpaa uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SU2#
Saarenpaa stands up and beckons Musashi to his feet. #T3#
Musashi tries to clinch but Saarenpaa is having none of it.
Saarenpaa keeps the fight on the outside.
Musashi works the jab nicely.#CL#
Saarenpaa gets tackled into the cage by Musashi. Musashi maintains the clinch.
A short right from Musashi.
Saarenpaa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa tries to throw a body punch but Musashi avoids it by throwing Saarenpaa back against the cage.
Musashi blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC2#
Saarenpaa escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Saarenpaa lands a slapping body shot.
Musashi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Saarenpaa manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
We've been told by Musashi's head coaches at LOD:Top Team that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#CL#
Musashi rushes Saarenpaa and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Saarenpaa lands a shoulder strike.
A short left from Saarenpaa.
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!
Saarenpaa tries a body shot but Musashi blocks it.
Musashi tries to throw a body punch but Saarenpaa avoids it by throwing Musashi back against the cage.
Saarenpaa misses with the head strike. #BC#
Musashi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mika Saarenpaa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Saarenpaa avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #T4#
The fight stays on the outside here - Musashi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Saarenpaa walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Musashi checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Musashi throws a quick counter kick to the body but Saarenpaa avoids it.
Musashi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Saarenpaa manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Saarenpaa throws a solid leg kick but Musashi takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa misses with a kick to the body.
Saarenpaa lands a nice looking body shot. #CL#
Musashi clinches with his opponent.
Musashi lands a hook that snaps the head of Saarenpaa backwards.
Musashi working aggressively here.
Musashi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Saarenpaa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Musashi's elbow.
Musashi lands with a left to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Musashi.
Saarenpaa lands a left hand.
Saarenpaa lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Musashi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Musashi throws a head punch that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Ryu Musashi will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Crunch! Saarenpaa slams his shin into Musashi's torso.
A telegraphed right hand from Musashi misses the target.
Saarenpaa looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Musashi tries to clinch up.
Musashi throws a head kick but Saarenpaa moves out of range.
Musashi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Saarenpaa paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Saarenpaa lands a leg kick that knocks Musashi off balance momentarily.
Saarenpaa scores with a head kick. Musashi tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Saarenpaa connects with a jab.#CL#
Musashi moves into the clinch successfully.
Musashi lands a body punch in the clinch.
Musashi takes a shot to the head.
Saarenpaa working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Saarenpaa tries to throw a body punch but Musashi avoids it by throwing Saarenpaa back against the cage.
Musashi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD#
Musashi ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Musashi no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Saarenpaa controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Saarenpaa preventing the sweep. #T1##SUB#
Musashi looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Saarenpaa passes into half guard.
Saarenpaa prevents Musashi from improving his position.
Saarenpaa is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Musashi wants to control but Saarenpaa is keeping busy.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Musashi trying to hold on to Saarenpaa's head to control him but Saarenpaa postures up. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Musashi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Saarenpaa pulls his head out easily.
Musashi is trying to control but Saarenpaa manages to pass to mount!
Musashi manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB#
Musashi looking for submissions off his back.
Musashi has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Saarenpaa is working away from the top position though.#T3#
Musashi is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Musashi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Musashi trying to control from the bottom.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Musashi is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Saarenpaa lands with a slapping head kick.
Saarenpaa fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Musashi.#T4#
Musashi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Saarenpaa delivers a nice body kick.
Musashi fails in his attempt to clinch.
Musashi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Saarenpaa manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Musashi slips under a jab.
Musashi tries to close the distance and clinch up but Saarenpaa swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Saarenpaa circles away from the clinch attempt.
Saarenpaa lands a nice shot that snaps Musashi's head back.
Musashi tries to clinch up
and Musashi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Saarenpaa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Musashi manages to avoid it.
Musashi is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Musashi wants to clinch but Saarenpaa slips to the side
and Saarenpaa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Saarenpaa throws a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Saarenpaa lands a nice leg kick that just misses Musashi's sensitive parts.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mika Saarenpaa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Musashi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Saarenpaa.
Musashi moves to clinch but Saarenpaa breaks away
and Saarenpaa counters with a nice uppercut.
Musashi lands with a straight right. Saarenpaa didn't see that one coming.
The fight stays on the outside here - Musashi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Musashi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Musashi tries to close the distance and clinch but Saarenpaa swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Saarenpaa throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Saarenpaa scores with a sloppy right hand. Musashi should have avoided that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saarenpaa stuns Musashi with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#CL#
Musashi gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Saarenpaa is trying to force a seperation but Musashi has the dominant position.#BC2#
Saarenpaa breaks from the clinch.
Musashi tries to clinch but Saarenpaa is having none of it.
Saarenpaa is trying to counter with his kicks.#T1#
Saarenpaa chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Musashi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Saarenpaa paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL#
Musashi gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Musashi throws a head punch that misses.
Musashi lands with a short shot to the head.
Saarenpaa lands a left hand.
Musashi lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Saarenpaa or not. #BC2#
Saarenpaa escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Saarenpaa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Saarenpaa keeps the fight on the outside.
Musashi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Musashi wants to clinch up but Saarenpaa keeps it at a distance.
Saarenpaa tries a head kick but it misses.
Musashi tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Saarenpaa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T2#
Musashi wants to clinch.
Saarenpaa throws a wild body kick that Musashi sees coming a mile off.
Saarenpaa lunges at Musashi with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Musashi's hand.
Musashi tries to close the distance and clinch but Saarenpaa swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Musashi tries to clinch but Saarenpaa moves out of range.
Good leg kick by Saarenpaa there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Musashi walks forward, straight into a front kick from Saarenpaa.#CL#
Musashi clinches.
Saarenpaa blocking some punches.
Saarenpaa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Musashi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Saarenpaa's elbow.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Musashi.
Saarenpaa blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC2#
Saarenpaa breaks the clinch. #T3#
Saarenpaa swats away the attempt to clinch by Musashi.
Musashi doesn't manage to clinch there - Saarenpaa circles away.
Musashi fails with an attempt to clinch.
Saarenpaa keeps the fight on the outside.
Saarenpaa fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A head kick misses from Saarenpaa.
Musashi tries to clinch up but Saarenpaa circles away and keeps his distance.
Musashi moves out of range as Saarenpaa throws a body kick.
Saarenpaa pushes Musashi away with a front kick.
Musashi tries to close the distance and clinch but Saarenpaa swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Saarenpaa lands a nice shot to the body.
Musashi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Saarenpaa looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Musashi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Saarenpaa manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T4#
Musashi tries to clinch but Saarenpaa is having none of it.
Musashi is looking to clinch.
Saarenpaa scores with a spinning back kick!
Saarenpaa fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Saarenpaa swats away the attempt to clinch by Musashi.
Musashi is looking to clinch but Saarenpaa is avoiding it.
Saarenpaa throws an off balance right hand
and Musashi counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Musashi tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Saarenpaa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mika Saarenpaa seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Musashi drives through and clinches with Saarenpaa against the cage.
Saarenpaa tries a body shot but Musashi blocks it.
Saarenpaa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Musashi backwards.
Musashi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mika Saarenpaa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Saarenpaa 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mika Saarenpaa!
During a confident post fight interview, Mika Saarenpaa thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: GAMMA#712 Keenan v Ramos
Date: Jun 02, 2018

#R1#
Saarenpaa fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Corson.
A good leg kick by Saarenpaa.
Corson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Saarenpaa moves out of range of the leg kick from Corson.
Saarenpaa throws a jab when Corson was well out of range.
Corson walks into a left hand.
Saarenpaa throws a hook but Corson avoids it easily.
Corson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Corson misses with a series of wild punches.
Corson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Corson throws a looping overhand right but Saarenpaa ducks down to avoid it.
Corson tries a head kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saarenpaa throws a hook but Corson avoids it easily.
Saarenpaa throws a lazy right hand but Corson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice shot by Corson.
A chopping leg kick lands by Saarenpaa.
Corson throws a front kick aimed at Saarenpaa's knee but Saarenpaa avoids it well.
Saarenpaa looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Saarenpaa gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Corson.#T1#
Corson throws a looping overhand right but Saarenpaa ducks down to avoid it.
Corson misses with a straight right.
Saarenpaa is trying to counter with his kicks.
Saarenpaa walks into a stiff left hand from Corson.
Corson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Corson avoids the head kick by Saarenpaa.
Corson looks to land a left hand but Saarenpaa moved out of range nicely.
Saarenpaa steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Corson throws a front kick aimed at Saarenpaa's knee but Saarenpaa avoids it well.
Corson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Saarenpaa moves out of range of the strikes.
Corson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Corson.
Saarenpaa unleashes a big counter combination but Corson bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Saarenpaa misses with an attempted mid kick.
Corson misses the jab.
Corson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Corson misses with a hook
and Saarenpaa counters with a nice kick to the body.
A good leg kick by Corson. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Saarenpaa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Corson.
Corson half committed to a counter leg kick.
Saarenpaa throws a head kick that Corson semi-blocks.
Saarenpaa looks to score with a jab to the body but Corson is just out of range.
Corson jabs at Saarenpaa's body.
Corson tests Saarenpaa's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Corson connects with a right hand. Saarenpaa shakes it off.
Corson misses with a leg kick
and Saarenpaa counters with a straight right hand.
An inside leg kick from Saarenpaa misses.
Corson throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Saarenpaa.
Corson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Saarenpaa takes one to the chin there.
Saarenpaa avoids the head kick by Corson.
A good leg kick by Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Saarenpaa misses with a looping left.#T3#
Corson throws a lazy right hand but Saarenpaa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Saarenpaa throws a leg kick but Corson sees it coming and moves out of range.
Saarenpaa moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Corson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Saarenpaa.
Corson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Corson throws a body shot but no joy.
Corson walks into a stiff left hand from Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Corson.
Corson throws a looping overhand right but Saarenpaa ducks down to avoid it.
Saarenpaa tries a quick counter leg kick but Corson is wise to it.
Saarenpaa misses with a wild body shot.
Corson swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Saarenpaa is looking to score with low kicks.
Saarenpaa misses with a body kick.
Saarenpaa misses with a looping left.
Corson throws a body kick that misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Corson misses the target. #T4#
Corson delivers a nice body kick.
Saarenpaa lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Corson takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Corson throws the left hand but Saarenpaa avoids the punch easily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Corson.
Saarenpaa takes a jab right on the kisser.
Saarenpaa throws a right and a left that Corson avoids nicely.
Corson dips to his left and cracks Saarenpaa with an uppercut!
Saarenpaa lands a nice leg kick that just misses Corson's sensitive parts.
Corson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Saarenpaa connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Corson scrambles back to his feet.
A punch combination from Saarenpaa misses.
Corson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Corson misses with an uppercut. Saarenpaa saw that one coming.
Saarenpaa only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Saarenpaa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Corson connects with a right hand. Saarenpaa shakes it off.
Saarenpaa looks to throw the jab but Corson is out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Shayne Corson will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Corson throws a solid leg kick but Saarenpaa takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Corson.
Saarenpaa throws a leg kick but Corson sees it coming and moves out of range.
Corson is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
An inside leg kick from Corson misses.
Corson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Saarenpaa.
A leg kick checked by Corson.
Corson misses the shot to the body.
Saarenpaa bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Corson's head.
Corson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Saarenpaa throws a head kick that Corson semi-blocks.
Corson misses the body punch
and Saarenpaa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Saarenpaa throws a looping overhand right but Corson ducks down to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Corson moves away from the strike by Saarenpaa.
Corson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Saarenpaa takes one to the side of the head.
Corson misses with a wild body shot.
Saarenpaa keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Saarenpaa fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Corson checks it well.
Corson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T1#
Corson moves away from the strike by Saarenpaa.
Corson walks into a left hand.
Corson misses with a body shot.
Saarenpaa misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Corson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Corson fails to land with a series of punches.
Shayne Corson is winning the standup battle so far.
Saarenpaa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A shot to the body from Corson misses
and Saarenpaa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Saarenpaa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Corson manages to avoid it.
Corson throws a body shot but no joy.
Corson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Saarenpaa.
Corson throws a nice looking combination but Saarenpaa bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Corson takes a swing at Saarenpaa's ribcage but misses.
Saarenpaa misses with a double jab.
Corson misses with a hook. Saarenpaa ducked under it nicely.
Saarenpaa defending well as Corson loads up on a big left hand.
Corson cracks the inside of Saarenpaa's front leg. #T2#
A low kick from Saarenpaa is predictable there
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Corson tries to work over Saarenpaa's front leg with a kick but Saarenpaa checks it.
Saarenpaa throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Corson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The crowd cheers as Saarenpaa lands an impressive looking overhand right. Corson doesn't seem phased though.
Saarenpaa scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Saarenpaa checks a low kick from Corson.
Corson misses with a body punch
and Saarenpaa counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Corson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Saarenpaa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Corson.
Corson misses the body punch
and Saarenpaa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Corson lands a right hook to the body.
Corson throws a body punch but Saarenpaa moves out of range.
Corson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Saarenpaa manages to avoid it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Corson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Corson scores with a jab to the head. #T3#
Saarenpaa throws a hook but Corson avoids it easily.
Saarenpaa gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Corson tries to move into range but Saarenpaa moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Corson swings widly with a right hand
and Saarenpaa counters with a nice kick to the body.
Saarenpaa ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Corson throws a looping overhand right but Saarenpaa ducks down to avoid it.
Saarenpaa lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Saarenpaa moves out of range as Corson strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Saarenpaa! But no joy.
A head kick misses from Corson.
Corson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Saarenpaa manages to avoid it.
Corson throws a low kick but Saarenpaa avoids it.
Saarenpaa tries to score with a low kick but Corson moves his leg out of the way.
Corson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A big right from Corson misses. #T4#
The fighters circling - Corson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Saarenpaa looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Corson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Corson throws a big shot that misses.
A little jabbing left from Saarenpaa on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
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!
Saarenpaa moves into range and connects with a jab.
Saarenpaa misses with a body kick.
A big left from Saarenpaa misses.
Corson throws an off balance right hand
letting Saarenpaa counter with a right hand.
Corson throws a body shot but no joy.
Saarenpaa scores with a punch to the head.
Saarenpaa will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Saarenpaa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Corson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Saarenpaa was well out of range. Poor timing from Corson.
Corson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Saarenpaa misses with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Mika Saarenpaa will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Corson stuns Saarenpaa with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A shot to the body from Corson misses
and Saarenpaa counters with a straight right hand.
Saarenpaa pushes Corson away with a front kick.
Saarenpaa scores with a leg kick.
Corson misses with an uppercut
and Saarenpaa counters with a body kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Saarenpaa.
Corson will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Corson misses with a body shot
and Saarenpaa counters with a thumping low kick.
Saarenpaa is looking to land body kicks.
Corson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Corson misses with a low kick as Saarenpaa jumps back.
Saarenpaa scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Corson.
Corson misses with a hook
and Saarenpaa counters with a good low kick that Corson was not able to check.
Saarenpaa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Corson.
Saarenpaa jabs Corson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
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!
Corson avoids the head kick by Saarenpaa. #T1#
Saarenpaa's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Corson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Saarenpaa scrambles back to his feet.
Corson pivots, looking for a leg kick but Saarenpaa is out of range and Corson settles back down.
Corson ducks under a wild hook from Saarenpaa.
Corson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Saarenpaa's head backwards.
Saarenpaa scores with the left hand. Corson knows he should have avoided that one.
Saarenpaa is looking to land body kicks.
Saarenpaa scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Saarenpaa wants to land a leg kick but Corson is out of range.
Saarenpaa throws a nice inside leg kick.
Corson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Corson looks to score with a jab to the body but Saarenpaa is just out of range.
Corson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Corson misses with a body shot.
Saarenpaa looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Corson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Saarenpaa on the side of the head.
Saarenpaa blocks a head kick by Corson. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Saarenpaa slips a straight right by Corson.
Saarenpaa tries to bum rush Corson with a series of wild strikes but Corson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Corson slips a jab and a cross from Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa just misses with a punch to the body.
It looked like Corson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Saarenpaa.
Corson looks to land a left hand but Saarenpaa moved out of range nicely.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Corson, right into the meat.
Corson throws a body shot but no joy.
Saarenpaa throws a leg kick which misses Corson's front leg but catches the back leg as Corson tries to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Corson. Saarenpaa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Saarenpaa throws out a loose jab but Corson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Saarenpaa fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Corson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Saarenpaa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Corson.
Corson thows a leg kick but Saarenpaa checks it
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Corson misses the shot to the body.
Saarenpaa wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T3#
Corson misses with a low kick.
Saarenpaa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Corson was well out of range. Poor timing from Saarenpaa.
Corson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Saarenpaa is able to avoid easily.
Saarenpaa takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Corson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Saarenpaa to score with a decent uppercut.
Saarenpaa lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Corson tests Saarenpaa's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Corson throws a head kick that misses.
Saarenpaa doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Saarenpaa scores with a punch to the head.
Corson checks a low kick from Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa lands with a kick to the temple. Corson shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Corson tries to work over Saarenpaa's front leg with a kick but Saarenpaa checks it.
Corson backing away here, and Saarenpaa unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Corson blocks a head kick by Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Saarenpaa lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Saarenpaa shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A jab from Corson misses.
Saarenpaa throws a shot to the body.
Saarenpaa lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Corson takes a swing at Saarenpaa's ribcage but misses.
Corson misses with a body shot.
Saarenpaa uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Corson throws a hook to the side of Saarenpaa's head but Saarenpaa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Corson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Saarenpaa was well out of range. Poor timing from Corson.
Corson throws a low kick but it's checked well by Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa scores with a jab to the body.
Saarenpaa slips under a jab from Corson.
Corson swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Saarenpaa - that will leave a mark!

And that's the end of the fight!
Mika Saarenpaa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Saarenpaa 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mika Saarenpaa!
A very excited looking Mika Saarenpaa made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: GC 209
Date: May 05, 2018

#R1#
Saarenpaa changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
An inside leg kick from Boma misses.
Saarenpaa looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Boma crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Saarenpaa - the referee stops the clock and Boma gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Saarenpaa. Boma manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Boma tries to clinch up.
Saarenpaa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Boma moves away.
Mika Saarenpaa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boma moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Decent striking displayed by Saarenpaa there.
Saarenpaa throws a low kick but it's checked well by Boma.
An attempted straight right counter from Boma misses the target.
We've been told by Boma's head coaches at LOD: Lightning Kicks (MaxID290K) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A solid body kick from Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa tries to score with a low kick but Boma moves his leg out of the way.
A little feinted left hand from Boma on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Boma turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Saarenpaa tries to land a front kick but Boma steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#CL#
Boma has managed to clinch.
Saarenpaa makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boma prevents a body shot from Saarenpaa.
Boma blocks an uppercut.
Boma blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nice body punch from Boma - that landed with a thud. #T1#
A head punch on the inside from Boma fails to land.
A body shot lands from Saarenpaa.
Boma tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Saarenpaa's elbow.
Saarenpaa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Saarenpaa struggles to land a body shot inside as Boma controls his hands.
Boma blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Boma blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Boma creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Saarenpaa scores with a hook to the body.
Saarenpaa has a couple of punches blocked by Boma.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Boma.
Boma swings wildly with an uppercut but Saarenpaa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Boma misses with a short punch on the inside.
A body shot lands from Saarenpaa.
Boma lands a left hand that snaps the head of Saarenpaa backwards.
Boma doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Boma is working Saarenpaa over against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Saarenpaa.
Boma lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T2#
Saarenpaa is working Boma over against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Saarenpaa lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Boma backwards.
Boma doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Saarenpaa working aggressively here. #BC2#
Saarenpaa's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Saarenpaa is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Saarenpaa lands with a nice body kick. #CL#
Boma closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Saarenpaa has a couple of punches blocked by Boma.
Saarenpaa misses with a body punch.
Saarenpaa misses with a punch to the body.
Saarenpaa blocks an uppercut.
Boma throws a head punch that misses.
A short left from Boma.
Saarenpaa lands a shot to the body.
Saarenpaa throws a punch but it's blocked by Boma. #T3#
Saarenpaa lands a hook to the side of the head.
Boma misses with a hook from the clinch.
Boma managing to block the knees to the body from Saarenpaa.
Boma cracks Saarenpaa with a nice body shot.
Boma tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Boma misses with a hook from the clinch.
Saarenpaa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Good body shot from Boma.
Boma misses with a body punch.
Saarenpaa can't find room to land a body shot as Boma controls the action.
Saarenpaa lands a right hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Boma.
A short uppercut from Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from Boma.
Saarenpaa throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bomas head.
Boma fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Saarenpaa lands a nice shot to the body.
A short right from Saarenpaa.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boma lands a shoulder strike. #T4#
Boma misses with a hook to the ribs.
Saarenpaa misses with a hook from the clinch.
Saarenpaa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Boma digs a right hand into Saarenpaa's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Saarenpaa's gas tank.
Boma misses with a punch to the body.
Saarenpaa blocking some punches.
Boma is leaning against Saarenpaa and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Still in the clinch, Boma scores with a nice short uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Saarenpaa.
Boma misses with some punches.
Saarenpaa has a couple of punches blocked by Boma.
Boma throws a punch but it's blocked by Saarenpaa.
Boma working aggressively here.
Boma working aggressively here.
Saarenpaa lands a left hand.
Saarenpaa lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Boma.
Saarenpaa misses with a punch to the body.
Saarenpaa lands a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mika Saarenpaa dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Boma throws a looping overhand right but Saarenpaa ducks down to avoid it.
Saarenpaa checks the leg kick nicely there.
Boma comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Saarenpaa scores with a nice right hand.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Saarenpaa.
Boma misses with a hook. Saarenpaa ducked under it nicely.
Saarenpaa looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Saarenpaa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Saarenpaa looks to land a body kick but Boma moved away.
As Saarenpaa backs away, Boma returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Saarenpaa moves away from the strike by Boma.
Boma misses with a looping left.
Saarenpaa throws out a counter right but Boma avoids it with no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boma chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Saarenpaa can pounce on him.
Boma throws a looping overhand right but Saarenpaa ducks down to avoid it.
Boma wants to land a leg kick but Saarenpaa is out of range.
Boma throws a big shot that misses.#T1#
Boma scores with a crisp jab that stopped Saarenpaa in his tracks.
Saarenpaa scores with a decent looking hook.
Saarenpaa lands with a slapping head kick.
Boma throws a shot from downtown. Saarenpaa moves away and avoids it.
Boma throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Saarenpaa avoids the head kick by Boma.
Saarenpaa lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Saarenpaa has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Saarenpaa buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Boma throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Saarenpaa slips a straight right by Boma.
Boma misses with a hook.
Saarenpaa feints and then cracks Boma's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Boma down.
Boma takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Saarenpaa throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boma is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Boma tries to move into range but Saarenpaa moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Boma throws a nice looking combination but Saarenpaa bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Boma changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Saarenpaa slips under a jab from Boma.
Saarenpaa is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Saarenpaa throws a leg kick
enabling Boma to counter with a crisp jab.
The fighters circling - Boma throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Boma tries to clinch up.
Saarenpaa throws a hook to the side of Boma's head but Boma sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Saarenpaa takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Saarenpaa throws a nice inside leg kick.
Jab, jab by Saarenpaa - just one landing.
Saarenpaa fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Boma has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T3#
Boma wants to land a leg kick but Saarenpaa is out of range.
Boma throws an overhand right that lands on Saarenpaa's shoulder, as Saarenpaa tries to avoid the shot.
Boma takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Boma throws a head kick that misses
and Saarenpaa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Saarenpaa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Boma.
Boma throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Saarenpaa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Saarenpaa avoids the head kick by Boma.
Saarenpaa clobbers Boma with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Saarenpaa throws a head kick that Boma semi-blocks.
Saarenpaa lands a really nice looking cross but Boma seems unphased.
Saarenpaa dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A thudding body kick lands there by Saarenpaa!
Saarenpaa cracks Boma with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boma throws a quick inside leg kick. #T4#
Boma misses with a looping right.
Saarenpaa is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Boma with a body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Boma looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Saarenpaa only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Saarenpaa connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Boma momentarily.
Mika Saarenpaa seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Saarenpaa moves out of range of the strikes.
Boma doesn't manage to clinch there - Saarenpaa circles away.
Boma will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Boma waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa blocks a leg kick.
Saarenpaa was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Saarenpaa circles away from the clinch attempt.
Saarenpaa only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Saarenpaa.
Boma throws a lazy uppercut
and Saarenpaa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Saarenpaa fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Boma has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Boma throws out a loose jab but Saarenpaa uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mika Saarenpaa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R3#
Saarenpaa looks to land a body kick but Boma moved away.
Saarenpaa misses with a body kick.
Saarenpaa takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Saarenpaa scores with a hook.
Saarenpaa fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Boma checks it well.
Saarenpaa connects with a nice looking jab.
Boma thows a leg kick but Saarenpaa checks it
and Saarenpaa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice body kick from Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa moves out of range as Boma strikes.
Saarenpaa on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Boma is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Boma at a distance.
Saarenpaa doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boma throws a hook to the side of Saarenpaa's head but Saarenpaa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T1#
Boma darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Boma throws a jab but it's blocked by Saarenpaa.
Boma throws a sloppy head kick and Saarenpaa moves out of range easily.
Saarenpaa only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Saarenpaa misses with a leg kick.
Saarenpaa misses with the body kick
and Boma counters with a straight right hand.
Boma stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa lands a nice shot to the body.
Boma with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Saarenpaa to score with a decent uppercut.
Boma checks a low kick from Saarenpaa.
Boma misses with a head kick.
Boma misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Saarenpaa lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Boma circles away quickly and effectively.
Boma avoids the head kick by Saarenpaa. #T2#
A nice leg kick lands there from Saarenpaa.
Boma looks to land a combination but Saarenpaa avoids it well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boma throws a leg kick
and Saarenpaa counters with a good low kick that Boma was not able to check.
Boma takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Saarenpaa throws a leg kick but Boma sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Saarenpaa fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Boma throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Boma steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Saarenpaa. That one must have hurt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Boma swings for the body but Saarenpaa moves out of range.
Saarenpaa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Boma throws out the jab.
Saarenpaa works the jab nicely.
Saarenpaa lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Boma backs up against the cage.
A lazy body kick from Saarenpaa
and Boma counters with a left to the body.
Saarenpaa moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#T3#
Saarenpaa lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Boma throws a leg kick but Saarenpaa moved away.
Boma connects with a leg kick. Saarenpaa looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Boma throws a series of punches but Saarenpaa avoids them all with ease.
Boma misses with a right hand
and Saarenpaa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Boma bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Boma throws a shot from downtown. Saarenpaa moves away and avoids it.
Boma ducks right into an uppercut from Saarenpaa.
Boma scores with a jab.
Saarenpaa chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Some bone on bone action there as Boma checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Saarenpaa works Boma's body with a nice hook.
Boma looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Boma throws a chopping leg kick but Saarenpaa manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#T4#
Saarenpaa lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Boma keeping at a good range here, avoiding a 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!
Boma lands with a straight right. Saarenpaa didn't see that one coming.
Saarenpaa with a hook.
Boma misses the body punch
and Saarenpaa counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Good shot there by Boma.
Saarenpaa swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Boma tries to close the distance and clinch up but Saarenpaa swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Saarenpaa scores with a jab.
Saarenpaa misses with an uppercut.
Boma ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Saarenpaa moves away.
Saarenpaa works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Saarenpaa lands with a straight right. Boma didn't see that one coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mika Saarenpaa really dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R4#
Saarenpaa cracks Boma with a right hand to the side of the head.
Boma throws a leg kick but Saarenpaa moved away.
Saarenpaa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Saarenpaa lands a nice looking kick to the body. Boma takes a step back to recover.
Saarenpaa throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Boma sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Saarenpaa lands a lovely overhand right.
Boma throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Saarenpaa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
An inside leg kick from Saarenpaa misses.
Boma throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boma swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Boma darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Boma misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Saarenpaa fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Boma.
Saarenpaa misses with a hook. Boma ducked under it nicely. #T1#
Boma throws a body shot but no joy.
Saarenpaa scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Saarenpaa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Boma manages to avoid it.
Saarenpaa moves away from the strike by Boma.
Boma throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Boma jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Saarenpaa throws a low kick, looking for Boma's leg but Boma calmly moves out of range.
Saarenpaa ducks under a wild hook from Boma.
The fight stays on the outside here - Boma looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Saarenpaa throws out a powerful jab.
Boma takes a swing at Saarenpaa's ribcage but misses. #T2#
Boma takes a swing at Saarenpaa's ribcage but misses.
Boma walks into a jab.
Boma throws a lazy head kick
and Saarenpaa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Saarenpaa staying out of range there.
Saarenpaa paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Saarenpaa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Saarenpaa keeps the fight on the outside.
Saarenpaa plants his feet and lands a nice head 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!
Boma throws a leg kick that is checked
and Saarenpaa makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Boma really felt that one!
Boma's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Saarenpaa connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Boma scrambles back to his feet.
Boma throws a hook but Saarenpaa blocks it.
Saarenpaa looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Some bone on bone action there as Saarenpaa checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Boma has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Saarenpaa.#T3#
Boma throws a poor cross that misses
letting Saarenpaa counter with a right hand.
Boma takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Boma throws a hook but Saarenpaa blocks it.
Saarenpaa fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Boma throws a quick inside leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Boma misses.
Boma backing away here, and Saarenpaa unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Saarenpaa moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Saarenpaa avoids the body shot from Boma.
Saarenpaa throws a left and a right that both miss #CL#
and Boma holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Saarenpaa blocking some punches.
Boma fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Boma misses with the head strike.
A short right from Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.#T4#
Saarenpaa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Saarenpaa blocks an uppercut.
Saarenpaa can't find room to land a body shot as Boma controls the action.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Saarenpaa misses with the head strike.
Saarenpaa blocks an uppercut.
Saarenpaa lands a nice uppercut.#BC2#
Saarenpaa breaks from the clinch.
Saarenpaa lets loose with a powerful body kick. Boma will feel that in the morning.
A good leg kick by Saarenpaa.
Boma tries to clinch but Saarenpaa moves away
and Saarenpaa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Saarenpaa takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Boma closes the distance but Saarenpaa moves to the side
and Saarenpaa counters with a nice kick to the body.
Saarenpaa throws a nice head kick!
Boma throws a sloppy body shot
and Saarenpaa counters with a stiff right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mika Saarenpaa dominated that fourth round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R5#
Boma swings widly with a right hand
and Saarenpaa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Boma tries to clinch up.
Boma gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Boma just misses with a punch to the body.
Boma wants to clinch up but Saarenpaa keeps it at a distance.
Saarenpaa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The fighters circling - Boma throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Saarenpaa flicks out a counter leg kick but Boma steps away.
Saarenpaa avoids the body shot from Boma.
Boma throws a chopping leg kick but Saarenpaa manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boma throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Saarenpaa counters with a slapping leg kick.
Saarenpaa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Saarenpaa lands with a good body shot.
Saarenpaa checks the leg kick.#T1#
Saarenpaa avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And Saarenpaa responds with a good body kick, but Boma manages to step out the way in time.
Saarenpaa throws a nice head kick!
Saarenpaa attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Boma tried to counter with a leg kick but Saarenpaa avoided it.
Saarenpaa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Boma tried to score with a low kick but Saarenpaa checks it.
Boma motions for Saarenpaa to come forward. Boma throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Saarenpaa fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Boma checks it well.
A head kick misses from Saarenpaa.
Boma throws a jab when Saarenpaa was well out of range.
Boma swings widly with a right hand
enabling Saarenpaa to counter with a crisp jab.
Boma lands with a good body shot.
Jab by Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa throws a half hearted mid kick.
Oscar Boma has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Saarenpaa throws a solid leg kick but Boma takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Saarenpaa.
Boma is looking to counter punch.
Boma throws a sloppy head kick and Saarenpaa moves out of range easily.
Saarenpaa appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Boma fails in his attempt to clinch.
Boma moves away from the strike by Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa throws a sloppy head kick
and Boma counters with a straight right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boma throws a good cross that connects.
Boma keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Saarenpaa jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Saarenpaa lands a jab to Boma's midsection.
Boma throws a hook but Saarenpaa avoids it easily.
Boma pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Boma takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Mika Saarenpaa is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
A shot to the body from Boma misses
and Saarenpaa counters with a nice uppercut.
Boma scores with a jab to the head.
Saarenpaa scoring well with a low kick there.
Boma swings away with a leg kick that misses.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Saarenpaa.
Boma tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Saarenpaa was well out of range. Poor timing from Boma.
Boma takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Boma misses with a left hand
enabling Saarenpaa to counter with a crisp jab.
Boma takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Boma throws a sloppy head kick
letting Saarenpaa counter with a right hand.
Boma misses with a head kick.
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.
Saarenpaa connects with a crisp jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Saarenpaa closes the distance and lands a one-two.#T4#
Saarenpaa feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bomas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Boma avoids the head kick by Saarenpaa.
Boma throws a head kick but Saarenpaa moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Saarenpaa on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Saarenpaa turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Boma swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Saarenpaa fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Boma looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Saarenpaa thuds his right hand into Boma's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Boma takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Saarenpaa pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sloppy strikes from Saarenpaa. Those never looked like landing.
Boma throws a head kick that misses.
Saarenpaa scores with a jab.
Saarenpaa throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Boma stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mika Saarenpaa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Saarenpaa 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 45:50
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 45:50
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mika Saarenpaa!
Mika Saarenpaa is the new welterweight champion!
A victorious Mika Saarenpaa thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: GC 204
Date: Apr 14, 2018

#R1#
Arcuri walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Saarenpaa checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Saarenpaa pivots, looking for a leg kick but Arcuri is out of range and Saarenpaa settles back down.
Arcuri throws a chopping leg kick but Saarenpaa manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Arcuri has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Saarenpaa cracks the inside of Arcuri's front leg.
Saarenpaa stuns Arcuri with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Arcuri throws a leg kick but Saarenpaa sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Arcuri fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Saarenpaa looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Arcuri jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Saarenpaa fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Arcuri.
Arcuri tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Arcuri throws a leg kick but Saarenpaa sees it coming and moves out of range.
Arcuri needs to keep his hands up - Saarenpaa had a free shot at his head there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arcuri misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Saarenpaa scores with a hook to the body. Arcuri takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Arcuri misses with a lunging right hand
and Saarenpaa counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Arcuri misses with a jab, cross combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Saarenpaa scores with a jab.
Arcuri loads up on a big right hand but Saarenpaa slips the punch.#T1#
Saarenpaa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Arcuri lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Saarenpaa blocks a leg kick.
Saarenpaa throws the kick towards the body but Arcuri avoids it.
Arcuri on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Arcuri misses with a hook. Saarenpaa ducked under it nicely.
Arcuri lands the left hand.
Arcuri throws a body shot but no joy.
Saarenpaa loads up on a big right hand but Arcuri slips the punch.
Arcuri is looking to counter punch.
Arcuri throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Arcuri is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Saarenpaa's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Saarenpaa throws a hook but Arcuri blocks it.
Arcuri changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Arcuri bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Saarenpaa swinging wildly here.
Saarenpaa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Saarenpaa checks a leg kick.
Saarenpaa throws a nice outside leg kick. #T2#
Arcuri checks a leg kick.
Saarenpaa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Arcuri was well out of range. Poor timing from Saarenpaa.
A big left from Saarenpaa misses.
Arcuri checks a leg kick.
Saarenpaa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Saarenpaa throws an off balance right hand
and Arcuri counters with a stiff right hand.
Saarenpaa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Arcuri.
Saarenpaa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Saarenpaa scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Saarenpaa throws a leg kick which misses Arcuri's front leg but catches the back leg as Arcuri tries to avoid it.
Arcuri avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Saarenpaa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Arcuri.
Arcuri throws a body shot but no joy.
Arcuri fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Saarenpaa manages to avoid it.
Saarenpaa checks a leg kick.
Arcuri throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Saarenpaa throws a lazy body kick
and Arcuri connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T3#
Saarenpaa lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Saarenpaa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Arcuri.
Arcuri slips a straight right by Saarenpaa.
Arcuri misses with a body shot.
Saarenpaa throws out a counter right but Arcuri avoids it with no problem.
Arcuri fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Saarenpaa checks it well.
Saarenpaa throws a shot from downtown. Arcuri moves away and avoids it.
Saarenpaa throws a wild body kick that Arcuri sees coming a mile off.
Arcuri lands a nice shot to the body.
Arcuri takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Saarenpaa stalks Arcuri and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Arcuri's face. Arcuri staggers backwards, shaken.
Saarenpaa checks a leg kick nicely.
Arcuri throws a body punch but Saarenpaa moves out of range.
Arcuri misses with a straight right.
Saarenpaa is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Arcuri with a body shot.
Arcuri throws a low kick but Saarenpaa avoids it.
Saarenpaa is looking to slow Arcuri down with leg kicks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice straight punches there by Arcuri. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Arcuri.
Phil Arcuri seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
Saarenpaa turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The fighters circling - Arcuri throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Saarenpaa misses with a low kick.
Arcuri chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Saarenpaa can pounce on him.
Arcuri looks to score with a jab to the body but Saarenpaa is just out of range.
Saarenpaa throws a body kick that misses.
Arcuri swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Arcuri walks into a stiff left hand from Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Arcuri throws out the jab.
Arcuri swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Arcuri is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Arcuri moves away from the strike by Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Saarenpaa throws a jab when Arcuri was well out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Arcuri misses its target.
Saarenpaa throws a hook but Arcuri avoids it easily.
Arcuri connects with a good right hand that stumbles Saarenpaa. Saarenpaa circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Arcuri throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Arcuri takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mika Saarenpaa dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Saarenpaa buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Arcuri swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Arcuri takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Arcuri throws a leg kick but Saarenpaa moved away.
Saarenpaa only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Saarenpaa just misses with a punch to the body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Saarenpaa, right into the meat.
Saarenpaa lets loose with a powerful body kick. Arcuri will feel that in the morning.
Arcuri takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Arcuri might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Arcuri throws a solid leg kick but Saarenpaa takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Arcuri.
Saarenpaa dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Arcuri. That did some damage!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Arcuri 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 Saarenpaa has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Saarenpaa and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arcuri rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Saarenpaa moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Saarenpaa scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Arcuri with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Arcuri jabs at Saarenpaa's body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Saarenpaa takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Saarenpaa chopping away at his opponent's legs. #T1#
Arcuri works Saarenpaa's body with a nice hook.
Arcuri swings for the body but Saarenpaa moves out of range.
Saarenpaa throws out a counter right but Arcuri avoids it with no problem.
Arcuri lands with a nice body punch.
Arcuri throws a body punch but Saarenpaa moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Arcuri throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
An inside leg kick lands from Arcuri.
Arcuri rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Saarenpaa moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Saarenpaa connects with a body shot that sends Arcuri's belly button to the back.
Saarenpaa fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Arcuri checks it well.
Saarenpaa sizes up Arcuri with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Saarenpaa checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Arcuri tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Arcuri connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Arcuri takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Saarenpaa with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
An inside leg kick from Arcuri misses. #T2#
Saarenpaa looks for the body kick but Arcuri saw that one coming.
Arcuri throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Arcuri throws a right hand that misses
and Saarenpaa counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Arcuri turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Saarenpaa throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Arcuri misses with a head kick.
Arcuri throws a body shot but no joy.
A countering left hand to the body from Saarenpaa misses.
Arcuri tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Saarenpaa was well out of range. Poor timing from Arcuri.
Saarenpaa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Arcuri.
Arcuri connects with a crisp jab.
A leg kick checked by Arcuri.
Saarenpaa moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Saarenpaa wants to slow Arcuri down by chopping away at his legs.
Saarenpaa blocks a jab.
Saarenpaa appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Arcuri.
Arcuri misses with a wild body shot.
Mika Saarenpaa seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T3#
Arcuri misses the shot to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Arcuri 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Arcuri connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Saarenpaa momentarily.
Arcuri throws a body punch but Saarenpaa moves out of range.
Arcuri lands with a shot to the body.
Saarenpaa cracks Arcuri with a right hand to the side of the head.
Arcuri throws a push kick but Saarenpaa slaps the foot to one side.
Saarenpaa takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Saarenpaa shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Arcuri on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Saarenpaa avoids the body shot from Arcuri.
Arcuri backing away here, and Saarenpaa unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Saarenpaa throws a nice inside leg kick.
Saarenpaa waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Arcuri.
Saarenpaa throws a nice inside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Saarenpaa lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Arcuri throws a leg kick that misses.
Saarenpaa unleashes a big counter combination but Arcuri bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#T4#
A shot to the liver by Saarenpaa. Beautiful body shot.
Arcuri ducks right into an uppercut from Saarenpaa.
Arcuri looks to score with a jab to the body but Saarenpaa is just out of range.
Arcuri checks a leg kick.
Saarenpaa checks a low kick from Arcuri.
Arcuri uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Saarenpaa.
Arcuri connects with a right hand. Saarenpaa shakes it off.
Arcuri is looking to wear down Saarenpaa with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Saarenpaa slips a straight right by Arcuri.
Arcuri avoids the body shot from Saarenpaa.
Good exchange - Arcuri coming out on top.
Saarenpaa connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Arcuri takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Arcuri throws a sloppy body shot
and Saarenpaa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Arcuri throws a series of punches but Saarenpaa avoids them all with ease.
Saarenpaa misses with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Mika Saarenpaa will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Saarenpaa motions for Arcuri to come forward. Saarenpaa throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Saarenpaa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Arcuri on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Arcuri scores with a nice right hand.
Good leg kick by Saarenpaa there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Saarenpaa cracks the inside of Arcuri's front leg.
Arcuri looks to score with a jab to the body but Saarenpaa is just out of range.
Arcuri misses with a looping left.
Saarenpaa throws a low kick but it's checked well by Arcuri.
Saarenpaa takes a jab right on the kisser.
Arcuri misses the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arcuri swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Saarenpaa slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Saarenpaa throws a wild body kick that Arcuri sees coming a mile off.
Saarenpaa getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Saarenpaa thuds his right hand into Arcuri's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T1#
Saarenpaa jabs Arcuri right on the nose. Arcuri blinks but takes it well.
Saarenpaa defending well as Arcuri loads up on a big left hand.
Saarenpaa walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Saarenpaa misses the jab.
Arcuri moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Arcuri lands a leg kick that knocks Saarenpaa off balance momentarily.
Saarenpaa throws a looping overhand right but Arcuri ducks down to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Arcuri misses the target.
Saarenpaa jabs Arcuri right on the nose. Arcuri blinks but takes it well.
Saarenpaa throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Good shot there by Arcuri.
Saarenpaa lands an overhand right.
Arcuri digs a good hook to Saarenpaa's body.
Saarenpaa throws a big shot that misses.
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!
Saarenpaa throws a body kick that misses.
A head kick by Arcuri misses
and Saarenpaa counters with a nice uppercut.
Saarenpaa misses with a looping left.#T2#
Saarenpaa scores with a shot to the body.
Saarenpaa moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Saarenpaa lands with a cross.
Saarenpaa thows a body kick. Arcuri tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Saarenpaa tries a head kick but it misses.
Arcuri misses with a low kick.
Arcuri takes a swing at Saarenpaa's ribcage but misses.
Arcuri will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Arcuri misses with a hook. Saarenpaa ducked under it nicely.
Arcuri throws a nice inside leg kick.
Saarenpaa thuds a left hand into Arcuri's body.
Saarenpaa looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Saarenpaa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Saarenpaa uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Arcuri has time to react.
Mika Saarenpaa is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Arcuri throws a hook but Saarenpaa avoids it easily.
Saarenpaa has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Arcuri takes a swing at Saarenpaa's ribcage but misses.
Arcuri misses with a wild body shot.
Arcuri will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Saarenpaa throws a front kick that sends Arcuri stumbling back into the cage.
Arcuri throws a body shot but no joy.
Saarenpaa lands a front kick.
Saarenpaa is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Arcuri.
Saarenpaa moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Arcuri misses with a body punch
and Saarenpaa makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Saarenpaa buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Arcuri avoids the head kick by Saarenpaa.
Arcuri looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Arcuri misses with a hook to the body
and Saarenpaa counters with a solid body kick.
Saarenpaa checks a leg kick nicely.
Arcuri backing away here, and Saarenpaa unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Saarenpaa misses with a leg kick.
Phil Arcuri has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
A head kick from Saarenpaa lands but Arcuri takes it in his stride.
Saarenpaa bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Arcuri's head backwards.
Saarenpaa finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A low kick from Arcuri is predictable there
and Saarenpaa counters with a stiff right hand.
Arcuri throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Arcuri throws a body punch but Saarenpaa moves out of range.
Arcuri fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Saarenpaa avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Arcuri tries a low kick but Saarenpaa avoids it.
A little jabbing left from Saarenpaa on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Arcuri throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A big left from Arcuri misses.
Arcuri lunges at Saarenpaa with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Saarenpaa's hand.
Arcuri has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Saarenpaa.
Arcuri will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Saarenpaa lands a right hook to the body.
Arcuri has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Arcuri there as he acknowledges the shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mika Saarenpaa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Saarenpaa 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mika Saarenpaa!
A victorious Mika Saarenpaa thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: GC 200
Date: Mar 24, 2018

#R1#
Mac Airt lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range. #CUT#
It looks like Mika Saarenpaa has been cut.
Mac Airt's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Mac Airt duly obliges.
Mac Airt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Saarenpaa moves into range and connects with a jab.
Saarenpaa uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Saarenpaa takes a swing at Mac Airt's ribcage but misses.
Saarenpaa lands with a nice body kick.
Mac Airt looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mac Airt throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Saarenpaa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Saarenpaa misses with a leg kick.
Saarenpaa throws a nice inside leg kick.
Good work by Mac Airt as he checks the leg kick.
Mac Airt swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Saarenpaa lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mac Airt at a distance.
We've been told by Mac Airt's head coaches at #ICC4ISREAL that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Saarenpaa misses with a body punch
and Mac Airt cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
Saarenpaa scores with a jab to the jaw.
Nice shot lands for Saarenpaa.
Mika Saarenpaa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mac Airt gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Saarenpaa throws a series of punches but Mac Airt moves out of range.
Mac Airt closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Saarenpaa goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Saarenpaa throws a head kick that Mac Airt semi-blocks.
Saarenpaa ducks under a wild hook from Mac Airt.
Saarenpaa throws out a counter right but Mac Airt avoids it with no problem.
Saarenpaa misses with a right hand
and Mac Airt counters with a two punch combo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mac Airt on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Mac Airt looks to land a combination. Saarenpaa sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Mac Airt throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Saarenpaa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Decent striking displayed by Saarenpaa there.#T2#
A leg kick checked by Mac Airt.
Saarenpaa connects with a body shot that sends Mac Airt's belly button to the back.
Mac Airt scores with a jab. Saarenpaa acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Saarenpaa scores with a jab to the jaw.
Saarenpaa takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Saarenpaa is looking to slow Mac Airt down with leg kicks.
Saarenpaa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mac Airt.
It looked like Mac Airt wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mac Airt misses with an uppercut
and Saarenpaa counters with a nice low kick that buckles Mac Airt's knee momentarily.
Mac Airt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mac Airt connects with a body shot that sends Saarenpaa's belly button to the back.
Saarenpaa lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mac Airt at a distance.
Saarenpaa lands a nice hook to Mac Airt's body. Mac Airt takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Saarenpaa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T3#
Saarenpaa comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Mac Airt cracks Saarenpaa with a right hand to the side of the head.
Mac Airt takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Saarenpaa connects with a right hand. Mac Airt shakes it off.
Saarenpaa throws a right and a left that Mac Airt avoids nicely.
Saarenpaa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mac Airt throws a hook to the side of Saarenpaa's head but Saarenpaa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Saarenpaa is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Mac Airt had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mac Airt. Saarenpaa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Saarenpaa misses with a body kick.
Mac Airt throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Saarenpaa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Saarenpaa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mac Airt lands a really nice looking cross but Saarenpaa seems unphased. #T4#
Saarenpaa lunges at Mac Airt with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Mac Airt's hand.
Crunch! Saarenpaa slams his shin into Mac Airt's torso.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mac Airt smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Saarenpaa misses with a body shot.
Saarenpaa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mac Airt.
Mac Airt fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mac Airt swings for the body but Saarenpaa moves out of range.
Saarenpaa scores with a head kick.
Saarenpaa waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mac Airt.
Both fighters circling a little - Saarenpaa finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Saarenpaa misses the jab.
Saarenpaa works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Mac Airt ducks right into an uppercut from Saarenpaa.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mika Saarenpaa dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mika Saarenpaa's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Saarenpaa moves away from the strike by Mac Airt.
Mac Airt moves out of range of the leg kick from Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa throws a hook but Mac Airt blocks it.
Left hook, right uppercut from Saarenpaa.
Nice defenses there by Mac Airt.
Saarenpaa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Saarenpaa ducks right into an uppercut from Mac Airt.
Mac Airt takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Saarenpaa dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mac Airt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Saarenpaa manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice leg kick lands there from Saarenpaa.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Mac Airt might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Mac Airt ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Saarenpaa throws a lazy uppercut
and Mac Airt counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Saarenpaa throws a lazy uppercut
letting Mac Airt counter with a right hand. #T1#
Saarenpaa thows a body kick. Mac Airt tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Saarenpaa buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Mac Airt slips under a jab.
Mac Airt has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Saarenpaa finds it's way round the side to connect with Mac Airt's head.
Mac Airt throws a hook to the side of Saarenpaa's head but Saarenpaa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Saarenpaa moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Mika Saarenpaa seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A head kick misses from Saarenpaa.
A little feinted left hand from Mac Airt on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Saarenpaa moves away from the strike by Mac Airt.
Saarenpaa throws out a counter right but Mac Airt avoids it with no problem.
Saarenpaa throws a low kick but it's checked well by Mac Airt.
Mac Airt keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Mac Airt waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa throws out a counter right but Mac Airt avoids it with no problem.
Mac Airt throws a right hand that misses
and Saarenpaa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T2#
Saarenpaa scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Jab by Saarenpaa.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mac Airt looks to throw the jab but Saarenpaa is out of range.
Mac Airt backing away here, and Saarenpaa unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Saarenpaa throws a push kick but Mac Airt slaps the foot to one side.
Mac Airt checks a leg kick.
Mac Airt tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A nice inside leg kick there by Saarenpaa. That's going to slow Mac Airt down.
Mac Airt is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Saarenpaa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Saarenpaa waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mac Airt.
Mac Airt throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Saarenpaa throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mac Airt counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mac Airt tries to move into range but Saarenpaa moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T3#
Mac Airt moves out of range as Saarenpaa strikes.
Saarenpaa misses with the combination.
Saarenpaa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Saarenpaa lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Mac Airt throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice shot by Mac Airt.
Saarenpaa sizes up Mac Airt with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Saarenpaa scores with a head kick.
Jab by Saarenpaa.
Mac Airt misses with a wild body shot.
Mac Airt misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Saarenpaa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T4#
Mac Airt uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa looks for the body kick but Mac Airt saw that one coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mac Airt looks to throw the jab but Saarenpaa is out of range.
Mac Airt slips a straight right by Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Saarenpaa takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Saarenpaa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mac Airt.
Saarenpaa works the jab nicely.
Saarenpaa misses with an uppercut
and Mac Airt counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Mac Airt cracks Saarenpaa with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Saarenpaa waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mac Airt.
Mac Airt throws a body punch but Saarenpaa moves out of range.
Saarenpaa attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mika Saarenpaa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mika Saarenpaa's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Mac Airt throws the left hand but Saarenpaa avoids the punch easily.
Mac Airt misses the jab.
Saarenpaa with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Saarenpaa connects with a jab.
Saarenpaa lands with a good body shot.
Saarenpaa throws a leg kick
and Mac Airt counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Saarenpaa bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Good leg kick by Saarenpaa there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Saarenpaa looks to score with a jab to the body but Mac Airt is just out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Mac Airt misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mac Airt uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Saarenpaa.
Mac Airt misses with a lunging right hand
and Saarenpaa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Saarenpaa misses with an uppercut.
Saarenpaa throws a head kick but Mac Airt moves out of range. #T1#
Saarenpaa lands a nice shot that snaps Mac Airt's head back.
A low kick from Saarenpaa is predictable there
and Mac Airt counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Saarenpaa. Mac Airt does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mac Airt takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Saarenpaa scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Mac Airt takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Saarenpaa throws a push kick but Mac Airt slaps the foot to one side.
Mac Airt looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Saarenpaa misses with a leg kick
and Mac Airt counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Saarenpaa throws a leg kick which misses Mac Airt's front leg but catches the back leg as Mac Airt tries to avoid it.
Mac Airt scores with a nice strike.
Saarenpaa slips under a jab.
Mac Airt throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Saarenpaa finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mac Airt lands with a good body shot.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Saarenpaa 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 Mac Airt has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Mac Airt and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A quick step to the side and Mac Airt tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Saarenpaa throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Mac Airt swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A slow jab from Mac Airt misses its intended target.
Saarenpaa misses with a shot to the body
and Mac Airt counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mac Airt pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Saarenpaa lands with a right hand.
Mac Airt throws a hook but Saarenpaa avoids it easily.
Saarenpaa swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A nice inside leg kick there by Saarenpaa. That's going to slow Mac Airt down.
Saarenpaa misses with a right hand
and Mac Airt counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mac Airt bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mika Saarenpaa is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Mac Airt loads up on a big right hand but Saarenpaa slips the punch.
A big left from Mac Airt misses.
Saarenpaa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mac Airt just misses with a punch to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Saarenpaa.
Mac Airt connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Saarenpaa's hands.
Saarenpaa 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.
Mac Airt is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa digs a good body shot into Mac Airt's ribs.
Saarenpaa dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Saarenpaa. That's going to slow Mac Airt down.
Saarenpaa throws a body kick that misses.
It looked like Mac Airt wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T4#
Saarenpaa displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Saarenpaa misses with a body shot.
Mac Airt throws a big counter combination but Saarenpaa scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Saarenpaa throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Mac Airt jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mac Airt is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Saarenpaa just misses with a punch to the body.
Saarenpaa wants to land a leg kick but Mac Airt is out of range.
Mac Airt throwing a counter right hand but Saarenpaa manages to avoid it.
Saarenpaa connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Mac Airt missing with a left hand there. Saarenpaa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Saarenpaa misses with a straight right.
Mac Airt was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Saarenpaa misses with a hook. Mac Airt ducked under it nicely.
Cormac Mac Airt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mac Airt throws a body punch but Saarenpaa moves out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mika Saarenpaa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Saarenpaa 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mika Saarenpaa!
A relieved looking Mika Saarenpaa thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
In defeat, Cormac Mac Airt stepped up to the mic, saying '"When I am gone I charge you that ye bury me not at Brugh of the Boyne where is the royal cemetery of the Kings of Erinn. For all these kings paid adoration to gods of wood or stone, or to the Sun and the Elements, whose signs are carved on the walls of their tombs, but I have learned to know the On'.

Event: GC 195
Date: Mar 03, 2018

#R1#
Saarenpaa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lokren.
A big right from Lokren misses.
Saarenpaa thumps Lokren with a low kick.
Lokren misses with a looping right.
Lokren takes one on the button.
Saarenpaa throws a solid leg kick but Lokren takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Saarenpaa.
Lokren cracks Saarenpaa with an open hand slap.
A big right from Lokren misses.
Saarenpaa takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Lokren throws a hook but Saarenpaa blocks it.
Lokren pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lokren scores with a jab.
A slow jab from Saarenpaa misses its intended target.
Lokren takes a swing at Saarenpaa's ribcage but misses.
Lokren throws a looping overhand right but Saarenpaa ducks down to avoid it.
Saarenpaa looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Saarenpaa walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Saarenpaa slips a straight right by Lokren.#T1#
Saarenpaa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Saarenpaa lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lokren at a distance.
Lokren is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Saarenpaa throws a body shot but no joy.
A jab from Lokren misses.
Lokren bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Saarenpaa moves out of range of the strikes.
The fighters circling - Saarenpaa throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Good standup being displayed there by Lokren as he connects with a hook.
Lokren keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Lokren throws a right hand that misses
letting Saarenpaa counter with a right hand.
Lokren misses with a left hand
and Saarenpaa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Saarenpaa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Saarenpaa steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Lokren throws a right hand that misses
and Saarenpaa counters with a thumping low kick.
Saarenpaa moves out of range of the strikes.
Saarenpaa flicks out a counter leg kick but Lokren steps away.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Saarenpaa, as that shot connected.
Lokren tries to move into range but Saarenpaa moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
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!
Lokren rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Saarenpaa counters with a stiff right hand. #T2#
Saarenpaa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Saarenpaa lands a nice shot to the body.
Saarenpaa has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
A left and a right from Lokren both land. Nice combination.
A jab from Lokren misses.
Saarenpaa fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Saarenpaa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A punch lands to the side of Lokren 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Lokren moves out of range of the body kick from Saarenpaa.
No joy there for Lokren, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A jab from Lokren does it's job there.
Lokren misses with a hook. Saarenpaa ducked under it nicely.
Lokren avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jab by Lokren.
Saarenpaa throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Saarenpaa walks into a straight right hand from Lokren.
A jab from Saarenpaa misses. #T3#
A big right from Lokren misses.
Saarenpaa throws a body shot but no joy.
Lokren misses with a hook
and Saarenpaa counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Lokren thinking.
Lokren swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lokren swings widly with a right hand
and Saarenpaa counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Lokren thinking.
Saarenpaa ducks under a wild hook from Lokren.
Lokren misses with a body shot
and Saarenpaa counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Lokren just misses with a punch to the body.
Lokren throws a nice looking combination but Saarenpaa bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Saarenpaa with a jab.
Lokren on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Saarenpaa is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Lokren had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Saarenpaa lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Saarenpaa.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Saarenpaa misses with an uppercut.
Lokren throws a right hand that misses
and Saarenpaa counters with a nice uppercut.
Lokren takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Nice defenses there by Lokren.#T4#
Lokren throws a poor cross that misses
and Saarenpaa counters with a straight right hand.
Saarenpaa slips under a jab.
Saarenpaa ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Saarenpaa misses with a straight right.
The fighters circling - Lokren throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Saarenpaa misses with a series of wild punches.
Lokren misses with a wild body shot.
Lokren takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Lokren misses with a hook.
Lokren misses with a straight left.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Saarenpaa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Saarenpaa throws a low kick, looking for Lokren's leg but Lokren calmly moves out of range.
Lokren is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Saarenpaa.
The crowd cheers as Saarenpaa lands an impressive looking overhand right. Lokren doesn't seem phased though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mika Saarenpaa 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.
#R2#
Lokren misses with an uppercut. Saarenpaa saw that one coming.
Lokren throws a hook but Saarenpaa blocks it.
Lokren checks the leg kick.
Mika Saarenpaa seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lokren throws a hook but Saarenpaa blocks it.
Lokren throws a looping overhand right but Saarenpaa ducks down to avoid it.
Saarenpaa misses with a lunging right hand
and Lokren makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Saarenpaa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Lokren might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Saarenpaa connects with a crisp jab.
Lokren throws a lazy right hand but Saarenpaa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Saarenpaa avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lokren throws a sloppy body shot
and Saarenpaa counters with a straight right hand.
Saarenpaa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lokren manages to avoid it.
Lokren misses the body punch
and Saarenpaa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A big left from Lokren misses.
Lokren throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Saarenpaa sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T1#
Saarenpaa throws a big shot that misses.
Saarenpaa sizes up Lokren with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Saarenpaa moves away from the strike by Lokren.
Lokren throws a jab when Saarenpaa was well out of range.
Saarenpaa slips a straight right by Lokren.
Saarenpaa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Saarenpaa moves out of range as Lokren strikes.
Lokren misses with a two punch combination.
Saarenpaa looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Saarenpaa connects with an inside leg kick.
Lokren throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Saarenpaa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Saarenpaa throws a series of punches but Lokren avoids them all with ease.
Saarenpaa throws a low kick but Lokren moves out of range easily.
Saarenpaa feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Lokrens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A jab from Lokren misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Saarenpaa. #T2#
Saarenpaa scores with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lokren misses with a lunging right hand
and Saarenpaa counters with a thumping low kick.
Saarenpaa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lokren.
Saarenpaa throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Lokren throws a hook but Saarenpaa blocks it.
Lokren misses with a hook. Saarenpaa ducked under it nicely.
Saarenpaa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Saarenpaa throws a low kick but Lokren moves out of range easily.
Saarenpaa will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A slow jab from Lokren misses its intended target.
Lokren throws a lazy uppercut
and Saarenpaa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lokren lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Saarenpaa at a distance.
Lokren throws a jab when Saarenpaa was well out of range.
Saarenpaa looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Lokren connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Saarenpaa's hands.
Saarenpaa ducks right into an uppercut from Lokren.
The crowd cheers as Saarenpaa lands an impressive looking overhand right. Lokren doesn't seem phased though.#T3#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Saarenpaa.
Lokren scores with a jab to the jaw.
Saarenpaa looks to land a left hand but Lokren moved out of range nicely.
Saarenpaa tries a head kick but it misses.
Lokren looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Saarenpaa cracks the inside of Lokren's front leg.
Lokren scores with a shot to the body.
Saarenpaa tries to land a front kick but Lokren steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A cross from Lokren lands.
Lokren misses with a hook
and Saarenpaa counters with an inside leg kick.
A slow jab from Saarenpaa misses its intended target.
Lokren throws a body shot but no joy.
Lokren throws a hook but Saarenpaa avoids it easily.
Lokren blocks a head kick by Saarenpaa.
Lokren was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Saarenpaa scores with a shot to the body.
Saarenpaa avoids the body shot from Lokren. #T4#
Saarenpaa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lokren.
Saarenpaa scoring well with a low kick there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Saarenpaa moves away from the strike by Lokren.
Lokren ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Saarenpaa moves away.
Lokren misses with a hook
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
and Saarenpaa counters with a left and a right that stings Lokren.
Lokren blocks a jab.
Saarenpaa throws a nice inside leg kick.
Lokren throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jab by Lokren.
Lokren jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Saarenpaa fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Saarenpaa blocks a jab.
Saarenpaa connects with a leg kick. Lokren looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Saarenpaa buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Lokren throws a shot from downtown. Saarenpaa moves away and avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Mika Saarenpaa will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Lokren throws a right hand that misses
and Saarenpaa counters with a nice uppercut.
Good shot there by Saarenpaa.
Lokren misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Saarenpaa.
It seemed like Saarenpaa was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Lokren lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Lokren is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Saarenpaa looks to score with a jab to the body but Lokren is just out of range.
Lokren misses with a body punch
letting Saarenpaa counter with a right hand.
Lokren misses with a lunging right hand
and Saarenpaa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lokren lands a slapping body shot.
Saarenpaa lands the left hand.
Saarenpaa misses with the body kick
and Lokren counters with a straight right hand.
Saarenpaa's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Lokren connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Saarenpaa scrambles back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice defenses there by Saarenpaa.
Lokren takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Lokren walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Lokren connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Saarenpaa dips to his left and cracks Lokren with an uppercut!#T1#
Saarenpaa takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Lokren uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa scores with a decent looking hook.
Saarenpaa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lokren moves out of range of the body kick from Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa misses with an uppercut.
Lokren swings for the body but Saarenpaa moves out of range.
Lokren takes a swing at Saarenpaa's ribcage but misses.
Saarenpaa looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Lokren throws a hook to the side of Saarenpaa's head but Saarenpaa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Despite the aggression on Saarenpaa's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Lokren misses with a wild body shot.
Lokren lands a jab to Saarenpaa's midsection.
A left and a right from Saarenpaa both land. Nice combination.
Saarenpaa fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Lokren is out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Lokren misses its target.
Lokren misses with a hook. Saarenpaa ducked under it nicely.
A cross from Lokren lands.
Sairanix Lokren has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Good shot there by Lokren.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Saarenpaa looks to land a combination. Lokren sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Lokren takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lokren misses with a left hand
and Saarenpaa counters with a nice low kick that buckles Lokren's knee momentarily.
Lokren ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Saarenpaa moves away.
Saarenpaa looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lokren misses with an uppercut
enabling Saarenpaa to counter with a crisp jab.
Saarenpaa connects with a crisp jab.
Saarenpaa throws a hook to the side of Lokren's head but Lokren sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lokren keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lokren lands with a shot to the body.
Saarenpaa dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lokren. That did some damage!
Lokren misses with a two punch combination.
Saarenpaa flicks out a counter leg kick but Lokren steps away.
Lokren throws a lazy uppercut
and Saarenpaa counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Saarenpaa misses with a leg kick
and Lokren counters with a straight right hand.
Mika Saarenpaa is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Saarenpaa with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Lokren misses with an uppercut
and Saarenpaa counters with a nice uppercut.
Saarenpaa on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Lokren swings for the body but Saarenpaa moves out of range.
Saarenpaa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lokren.
Lokren takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Lokren takes a swing at Saarenpaa's ribcage but misses.
Saarenpaa looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Lokren scores with a jab to the jaw.
A jab lands there for Lokren.
Saarenpaa with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A slow jab from Lokren misses its intended target.
Lokren throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lokren throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lokren throws an off balance right hand
and Saarenpaa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lokren swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Saarenpaa counters with an outside leg kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T4#
Lokren thows a left - swing and a miss!
Saarenpaa throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Lokren takes one on the button.
A nice leg kick lands there from Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa keeps Lokren at a distance using the push kick.
Lokren throws the left hand but Saarenpaa avoids the punch easily.
A big left from Lokren misses.
Saarenpaa connects with a body shot that sends Lokren's belly button to the back.
Saarenpaa thows a body kick. Lokren tries to catch it but that hurt him.
The crowd cheers as Saarenpaa lands an impressive looking overhand right. Lokren doesn't seem phased though.
Saarenpaa lands with a slapping head kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Saarenpaa scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Saarenpaa connects with a nice looking jab.
Saarenpaa lands a really nice looking cross but Lokren seems unphased.
Saarenpaa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mika Saarenpaa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Saarenpaa 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mika Saarenpaa!
During a confident post fight interview, Mika Saarenpaa thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: GC 188
Date: Feb 04, 2018

#R1#
Lokren thows a left - swing and a miss!
Saarenpaa looks to land a left hand but Lokren moved out of range nicely.
Saarenpaa tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lokren manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Saarenpaa swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Saarenpaa looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Lokren misses the jab.
A big right from Lokren misses.
Saarenpaa seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Lokren cracks Saarenpaa with an open hand slap.
A head kick misses from Saarenpaa.
Lokren avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A big left from Lokren misses.
Saarenpaa is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Saarenpaa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lokren.
Lokren ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Saarenpaa moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lokren misses with a wild body shot.
Lokren misses the shot to the body.
Donk. Lokren catches Saarenpaa right on the button with a cross.
A cross from Lokren lands.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Saarenpaa. Lokren shrugs it off though. #T1#
Saarenpaa throws a leg kick but Lokren checks it.
Lokren loads up on a big right hand but Saarenpaa slips the punch.
Saarenpaa wants to clinch up but Lokren keeps it at a distance.
Lokren loads up on a big right hand but Saarenpaa slips the punch.
Lokren scores with a nice head shot.
Lokren checks a low kick from Saarenpaa.
A telegraphed right hand from Saarenpaa misses the target.
Lokren staying out of range there.
Saarenpaa throws a quick inside leg kick.
A punch lands to the side of Saarenpaa 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Lokren connects with a body shot that sends Saarenpaa's belly button to the back.
Lokren throws a shot from downtown. Saarenpaa moves away and avoids it.
Lokren looks to throw the jab but Saarenpaa is out of range.
The fighters circling - Lokren throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Saarenpaa missing with a left hand there. Lokren was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Saarenpaa throws a low kick but Lokren avoids it.
Lokren takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Lokren. Saarenpaa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lokren lands a slapping body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lokren misses with a jab, cross combination.
Saarenpaa swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Lokren jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A big left from Lokren misses.
Lokren misses the shot to the body.
Lokren scores with a hook.
Lokren swings for the body but Saarenpaa moves out of range.
Lokren tries to move into range but Saarenpaa moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Lokren throws the left hand but Saarenpaa avoids the punch easily.
Saarenpaa lands a head shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa scores with a jab to the jaw.
Saarenpaa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lokren throws out the jab.
Lokren throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Saarenpaa counters with a leg kick.
Saarenpaa misses the shot to the body. #T3#
Nice uppercut lands for Saarenpaa. That snapped Lokren's head back.
Nice defenses there by Saarenpaa.
Lokren throws a series of punches but Saarenpaa moves out of range.
Saarenpaa chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Saarenpaa throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Lokren misses with a straight left.
Saarenpaa lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Lokren swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lokren ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Saarenpaa moves away.
Lokren swings for the body but Saarenpaa moves out of range.
Saarenpaa takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Saarenpaa fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Lokren on the side of the head.
Saarenpaa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
As Lokren backs away, Saarenpaa returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Saarenpaa moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lokren uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Saarenpaa.
Lokren throws out a powerful jab.#T4#
Saarenpaa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lokren.
Lokren looks to land a combination. Saarenpaa sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Saarenpaa scoring well with a low kick there.
Lokren avoids a kick to the body.
Lokren throws a looping overhand right but Saarenpaa ducks down to avoid it.
Saarenpaa missing with a left hand there. Lokren was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A telegraphed right hand from Lokren misses the target.
Saarenpaa moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Lokren misses with an uppercut.
Saarenpaa lands a head shot.
Lokren throws a nice looking combination but Saarenpaa bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Saarenpaa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lokren.
Saarenpaa lands with a thumping leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lokren looks to land a left hand but Saarenpaa moved out of range nicely.
A low kick from Saarenpaa is predictable there
and Lokren makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Sairanix Lokren will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Lokren drops his hands momentarily and Saarenpaa takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Lokren swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lokren.
Saarenpaa misses with a wild body shot.
Lokren throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Saarenpaa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice defenses there by Lokren.
Saarenpaa lands a jab to the head.
Lokren scores with a jab.
Lokren waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lokren.
Lokren ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Lokren smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Lokren misses with a looping left.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lokren misses with a wild body shot.
Lokren loads up on a big right hand but Saarenpaa slips the punch.
Saarenpaa jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Lokren throws a body punch but Saarenpaa moves out of range. #T1#
Nice defenses there by Lokren.
Crunch! Saarenpaa slams his shin into Lokren's torso.
Saarenpaa misses with a leg kick.
Saarenpaa scoring well with a low kick there.
Lokren misses with an uppercut
and Saarenpaa counters with a body kick.
Lokren misses with a straight right.
Saarenpaa throws a front kick that sends Lokren stumbling back into the cage.
Lokren misses with a looping right.
Saarenpaa walks into a stiff left hand from Lokren.
Saarenpaa defending well as Lokren loads up on a big left hand.
Saarenpaa takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Saarenpaa connects with a looping right hand.
Lokren on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Lokren throws a hook to the side of Saarenpaa's head but Saarenpaa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lokren tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Saarenpaa was well out of range. Poor timing from Lokren.
Saarenpaa tried to counter with a leg kick but Lokren avoided it.
Saarenpaa fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T2#
Saarenpaa feints and then cracks Lokren's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lokren down.
Lokren throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Saarenpaa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Saarenpaa tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lokren swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A big right from Lokren misses.
Lokren loads up on a big right hand but Saarenpaa slips the punch.
Saarenpaa looks for the body kick but Lokren saw that one coming.
Lokren bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Saarenpaa lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lokren's sensitive parts.
Lokren throws a jab when Saarenpaa was well out of range.
Lokren ducks under a wild hook from Saarenpaa.
Lokren moves away from the strike by Saarenpaa.
Lokren takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Lokren ducks under a wild hook from Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Sairanix Lokren seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Saarenpaa moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Saarenpaa dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lokren. That did some damage!#T3#
Lokren throws a body shot but no joy.
Saarenpaa blocks a jab.
Saarenpaa fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lokren waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Saarenpaa.
Lokren throws a body punch but Saarenpaa moves out of range.
Saarenpaa throws a low kick but Lokren avoids it.
Saarenpaa moves forwards but Lokren connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Left hook, right uppercut from Lokren.
Lokren swings away with a body shot that misses
and Saarenpaa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Saarenpaa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lokren.
A little feinted left hand from Saarenpaa on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Saarenpaa slips under a jab.
Lokren takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Lokren cracks Saarenpaa with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Saarenpaa slips under a jab from Lokren.
Saarenpaa darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Saarenpaa defending well as Lokren loads up on a big left hand.
Lokren misses with a hook
letting Saarenpaa counter with a right hand.
Lokren throws a big shot that misses.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Lokren crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Saarenpaa - the referee stops the clock and Lokren gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Saarenpaa. Lokren manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Lokren, as that shot connected.
Lokren has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Lokren has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Lokren works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Lokren ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Saarenpaa moves away.
Saarenpaa lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Lokren misses with a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lokren rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Saarenpaa counters with a thumping low kick.
Lokren takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Saarenpaa waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lokren.
Saarenpaa takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Mika Saarenpaa will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Lokren throws a hook to the side of Saarenpaa's head but Saarenpaa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Saarenpaa takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Lokren misses with a hook. Saarenpaa ducked under it nicely.
Lokren scores with a nice strike.
Saarenpaa looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Saarenpaa connects with an inside leg kick.
Saarenpaa throws a low kick but Lokren avoids it.
Nice cross by Lokren.
Lokren keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lokren throws a series of punches but Saarenpaa avoids them all with ease.
Saarenpaa thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lokren misses with a left hand
and Saarenpaa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lokren throws a hook but Saarenpaa blocks it.
Saarenpaa misses with a leg kick
letting Lokren counter with a right hand.
Saarenpaa tried to score with a low kick but Lokren checks it.
Lokren throws a hook but Saarenpaa blocks it.
Saarenpaa slips under a jab from Lokren.
Saarenpaa thinks about countering with a body kick.
Lokren's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T1#
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Saarenpaa, right into the meat.
Lokren blocks the body kick.
A slow jab from Lokren misses its intended target.
Nice defenses there by Saarenpaa.
Lokren ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Saarenpaa moves away.
Lokren scores with a crisp jab that stopped Saarenpaa in his tracks.
Saarenpaa throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Saarenpaa digs a good hook to Lokren's body.
Saarenpaa lands a head shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Saarenpaa looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Saarenpaa with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Saarenpaa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It looked like Saarenpaa was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Saarenpaa tries to clinch but Lokren moves out of range. #T2#
Lokren fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Saarenpaa manages to avoid it.
Lokren throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It looked like Saarenpaa wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Saarenpaa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A jab from Saarenpaa finds it's way through Lokren's defenses.
Lokren has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Saarenpaa.
Lokren misses with a hook.
Saarenpaa throws a leg kick but Lokren sees it coming and moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lokren misses with an uppercut
and Saarenpaa counters with a slapping leg kick.
Saarenpaa throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lokren appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Saarenpaa fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Lokren is out of range.
Saarenpaa connects with a high kick.
Saarenpaa with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Saarenpaa takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Saarenpaa motions for Lokren to come forward. Saarenpaa throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
It seemed like Lokren was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Saarenpaa throws a leg kick that misses.
Lokren throws a shot from downtown. Saarenpaa moves away and avoids it.#T3#
Saarenpaa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lokren.
Lokren avoids a kick to the body.
Lokren stuns Saarenpaa with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Lokren misses with a double jab
letting Saarenpaa counter with a right hand.
Lokren misses with a lunging right hand
and Saarenpaa counters with a slapping leg kick.
Saarenpaa connects with a leg kick. Lokren looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Saarenpaa looks to throw a body kick
and Lokren counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lokren lands a nice shot to the body.
Lokren throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lokren will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Saarenpaa lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Saarenpaa looks for the body kick but Lokren saw that one coming. #T4#
Lokren slips a straight right by Saarenpaa.
Lokren connects with a looping right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Saarenpaa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lokren throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa lands a leg kick that knocks Lokren off balance momentarily.
Lokren stuns Saarenpaa with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Saarenpaa throws a series of strikes that have Lokren backpedaling.
Saarenpaa connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Lokren looks to land a right hand but Saarenpaa moved out of range.
It looked like Saarenpaa wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lokren fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Saarenpaa manages to avoid it.
Saarenpaa is looking to counter with head kicks.
Lokren misses the jab.
Saarenpaa staying out of range there.
Lokren misses with the combination.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Mika Saarenpaa.
I think Saarenpaa 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:29
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

Event: Gc 185
Date: Jan 12, 2018

#R1#
Batts throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Saarenpaa takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Batts takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#TD#
Batts shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Saarenpaa is trying to defend but Batts finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#ES2#
Saarenpaa kicks off Batts and gets to his feet.
Saarenpaa slips under a jab from Batts.
Saarenpaa looks to land a body kick but Batts moved away.
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!
Batts jabs Saarenpaa right on the nose. Saarenpaa blinks but takes it well.
Saarenpaa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Batts was well out of range. Poor timing from Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa tries to close the distance and clinch up but Batts swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Saarenpaa bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Batts's head.
Batts uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Saarenpaa.
A little feinted left hand from Batts on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Saarenpaa ducks under a wild hook from Batts.
We've been hearing reports that Batts has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Batts scores with a nice right hand.
Batts throws a body kick that misses
and Saarenpaa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Saarenpaa throws a half hearted mid kick.
Saarenpaa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Batts.
Batts looks to land a right hand but Saarenpaa moved out of range.#T1#
Batts shoots in looking for a takedown but Saarenpaa manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Batts's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#TD#
Saarenpaa gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Batts to score an easy takedown into full guard.#ES2#
Saarenpaa has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Batts off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Saarenpaa throws the kick towards the body but Batts avoids it.
A big right from Saarenpaa misses.
Batts misses with a straight right.
Saarenpaa throws a right and a left that Batts avoids nicely.
Mika Saarenpaa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Batts throws a hook but Saarenpaa blocks it.
Batts misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Batts shoots in for a takedown but Saarenpaa shows good takedown defense.
Saarenpaa is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Saarenpaa walks into a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Batts avoids the head kick by Saarenpaa.
A big left from Batts misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Saarenpaa misses.
Saarenpaa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Batts.
Batts throws a right hand that misses
and Saarenpaa counters with a straight right hand.
Batts connects with the punch.
Batts tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Saarenpaa finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.#T2##TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Saarenpaa enables Batts to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Saarenpaa manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Batts in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB#
Batts drops back, looking for a kneebar! Saarenpaa looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Saarenpaa looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Saarenpaa! #REVB#
Batts is trying to work for a sweep but Saarenpaa has mounted him!
Saarenpaa controlling his opponent.
Batts is working to get back to half guard.
Saarenpaa controlling the pace for now. #T3#
Batts can't escape the position.
Saarenpaa looking to control and managing it successfully.
Batts is looking to improve his position but Saarenpaa isn't that keen on the idea.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Batts wants to hold on but Saarenpaa pushes him away.
Batts is desperately trying to improve his position but Saarenpaa has a good base and remains in mount.#T4#
Saarenpaa sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Batts gets back to half guard.
Batts is looking to get back to full guard here but Saarenpaa has managed to pass to side control instead.
Batts tries to buck Saarenpaa off but Saarenpaa is having none of it.
Saarenpaa tries to advance to mount but can't.
Batts is looking for a sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mika Saarenpaa dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Saarenpaa throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Saarenpaa uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Batts has time to react.
Batts tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Saarenpaa swivels and escapes.
Saarenpaa scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Batts jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Batts looks for a takedown but Saarenpaa sprawls well.
Saarenpaa has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Saarenpaa scores with a punch to the head.
Saarenpaa ducks under a wild hook from Batts.
Saarenpaa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Saarenpaa thuds a left hand into Batts's body.
Batts tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Saarenpaa defends well and Batts ends up having to push Saarenpaa into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A little jabbing left from Saarenpaa on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Peter Batts. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Saarenpaa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Batts throws out the jab.
Saarenpaa listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Batts misses with a right hand
and Saarenpaa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
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!
Batts fails with a takedown attempt.
Nice defenses there by Saarenpaa.#CL2#
Saarenpaa closes the distance and clinches.
Batts lands a nice elbow. #T1#
Saarenpaa working aggressively here.
Saarenpaa blocking some punches.
Saarenpaa lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Saarenpaa controlling the action here for a moment.
Batts blocks an uppercut.
Saarenpaa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Batts drops down looking for an ankle pick but Saarenpaa pulls his leg out and moves away.
Batts throws a head kick that misses
and Batts takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Saarenpaa stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Batts misses with a hook. Saarenpaa ducked under it nicely.
Batts shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Saarenpaa but Saarenpaa pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Batts feints and then cracks Saarenpaa's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Saarenpaa down.
Saarenpaa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Batts.
Batts lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Batts ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Saarenpaa moves away.
Batts scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Batts looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Saarenpaa checks the leg kick nicely there.
Batts fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Saarenpaa manages to avoid it.
Batts throws a wild body kick that Saarenpaa sees coming a mile off.
Batts thows a left - swing and a miss!
Saarenpaa throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Saarenpaa looks to land a body kick but Batts moved away.
Batts tries to clinch up but Saarenpaa circles away and keeps his distance.
Batts paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#CL2#
Saarenpaa rushes Batts and presses him up against the cage.
Saarenpaa works on Batts's body with a couple of short punches.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
With the fighters up against the cage, Batts throws an elbow but misses.
Batts swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nice body punch from Saarenpaa.
A shot in the inside from Saarenpaa.
A hook to the body from Saarenpaa.
A shot in the inside from Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Batts's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Saarenpaa lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Batts backwards. #T3#
A short right from Saarenpaa.
A body shot lands from Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Batts seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Saarenpaa can turn it around.
Saarenpaa lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Saarenpaa is working Batts over against the cage.
Saarenpaa lands a shoulder strike.
Saarenpaa is working Batts over against the cage.
Saarenpaa cracks Batts with a nice body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa lands with a left to the head.
Saarenpaa taking a breather.
Saarenpaa presses Batts against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Saarenpaa tries to work over Batts's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Saarenpaa.
A short left from Saarenpaa.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Saarenpaa avoids the elbow strike from Batts, against the cage.
Saarenpaa lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #ROC2#
Batts is rocked!
Saarenpaa lands a nice uppercut.
Oh Batts is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Saarenpaa presses Batts against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A hook to the body from Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #T4#
Saarenpaa lands a body shot.
Batts seems to have got his legs back now.
A short left from Saarenpaa.
Batts misses with a punch on the inside.
Saarenpaa lands a hook that snaps the head of Batts backwards.
Saarenpaa misses with a punch to the body.
Saarenpaa lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mika Saarenpaa seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Saarenpaa lands with a right to the head. #KD2#
Saarenpaa drops Batts onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Batts is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Saarenpaa pushes Batts against the cage. Saarenpaa is working some dirty boxing. Saarenpaa pushes off with a quick right hook! Batts goes down! Batts tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Saarenpaa moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mika Saarenpaa!
Our winner, Mika Saarenpaa, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: gc 175
Date: Nov 11, 2017

#R1#
Saarenpaa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Firm takes one to the side of the head.
Firm ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Saarenpaa moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Firm. Saarenpaa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Saarenpaa is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Firm with a body shot.
Firm connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Saarenpaa moves out of range as Firm strikes.#TD#
Firm shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Saarenpaa manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Saarenpaa looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Saarenpaa keeping moving, preventing Firm from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Firm seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Saarenpaa keeping moving, preventing Firm from controlling successfully. #T1#
Firm sitting in guard here, content to control.
Firm trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Firm stopping the sweep attempt from Saarenpaa.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Firm misses with a looping right.
Saarenpaa follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Saarenpaa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Firm.
Firm misses with an uppercut.
Firm walks into a stiff left hand from Saarenpaa.#TD#
Firm closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Saarenpaa did well to prevent Firm getting side control.#T2#
Saarenpaa wants to improve his position but Firm is controlling well. #SUB#
Firm is working for a kimura but Saarenpaa is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB#
Firm is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB#
Firm is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Saarenpaa has managed to free his arm - good work.
Saarenpaa trying to control but Firm postures up. #T3##SUB#
Firm is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Firm trying to control from half guard but Saarenpaa is working away. #SUB#
Firm is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Saarenpaa has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Firm is trying to work for a kimura but Saarenpaa is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Saarenpaa gets full guard.
Firm stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Saarenpaa swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Saarenpaa is pulling down on Firm's head. It's preventing any offense from Firm, at least for the moment.
Firm trying to control the position from guard on top but Saarenpaa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Saarenpaa throws a hook but Firm avoids it easily.
Saarenpaa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dante Firm dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Firm takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Firm throws a lazy right hand but Saarenpaa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Saarenpaa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Firm throws out the jab.
Firm misses with a hook. Saarenpaa ducked under it nicely.
It seemed like Saarenpaa was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Firm takes a jab right on the kisser.
Firm throws out a loose jab but Saarenpaa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Firm looks to throw the jab but Saarenpaa is out of range.
Saarenpaa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Firm.
Saarenpaa walks into a jab.
Firm ducks right into an uppercut from Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa slips a jab from Firm.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Firm pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The fighters circling - Firm throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Saarenpaa lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Saarenpaa throws a shot from downtown. Firm moves away and avoids it.
Saarenpaa lands a nice looking body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Saarenpaa. #T1#
Firm throws a body shot but no joy.
Firm is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Firm cracks Saarenpaa with a good jab.
Saarenpaa works Firm's body with a nice hook.
Saarenpaa lands a slapping body shot.
Saarenpaa scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Mika Saarenpaa seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Saarenpaa works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Firm tries to score a power double leg takedown but Saarenpaa sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Firm somewhat.
Firm takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A good leg kick by Saarenpaa.
Firm misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Saarenpaa.
Firm fails with a takedown attempt. #T2##TD#
Firm drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Saarenpaa is trying to get back to half guard.
Firm wants to control but Saarenpaa is keeping him busy. #ES2#
Saarenpaa throws Firm to one side and escapes!
Saarenpaa lets loose with a powerful body kick. Firm will feel that in the morning.
Saarenpaa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Firm walks into a jab.
Firm takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Firm throws a body shot but no joy. #T3#
Firm just misses with a punch to the body.
Firm throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Firm looks to throw the jab but Saarenpaa is out of range.
Saarenpaa tries to land a body kick
letting Firm counter with a right hand.
A head kick misses from Saarenpaa.
Firm was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Saarenpaa throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#TD#
Firm fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Saarenpaa to the ground. Firm is now in Saarenpaa's guard.
Firm wants to control from the top but Saarenpaa keeps moving.
Firm content to stall in guard here.
Firm trying to control but Saarenpaa is working from the bottom. #T4#
Firm postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Saarenpaa wants to stand up but Firm is controlling him.
Firm wants to control from the top but Saarenpaa keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Firm waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Saarenpaa.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mika Saarenpaa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Saarenpaa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Firm manages to avoid it.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Saarenpaa. Firm shrugs it off though.
Saarenpaa walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Good exchange - Firm coming out on top.
Saarenpaa paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Saarenpaa fails in his attempt to clinch.
Saarenpaa lands a nice looking kick to the body. Firm takes a step back to recover.
Saarenpaa lands the left hand.
Firm swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Firm throws a body punch but Saarenpaa moves out of range.
Firm thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice sprawl there from Saarenpaa as Firm shoots in.
Saarenpaa scores with a jab to the head.
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!
Firm takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Firm throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T1#
Saarenpaa lunges at Firm with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Firm's hand.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Saarenpaa.
Firm throws a hook but Saarenpaa avoids it easily.
Firm misses with an uppercut.
Saarenpaa throws a fast counter high kick but Firm manages to duck under it in time.#TD#
Saarenpaa tries to sprawl but Firm drives through with a takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Firm seems to be working for a kimura but Saarenpaa defends the submission attempt.
Firm controlling the action here.
Firm frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #T2#
Firm content just to control the position here.
Firm trying to control but Saarenpaa is having none of it.
Saarenpaa is trying to escape the mount.
You get the feeling that Saarenpaa really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Firm trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Saarenpaa squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape. #T3#
Firm pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Firm takes Saarenpaa's back.
Saarenpaa trying to control the action but Firm just sinks the hooks in.
Saarenpaa can't escape the position.
Saarenpaa turns into Firm and is now in his guard.
Firm trying to control the position.
Firm is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T4#
Firm trying to keep a closed guard but Saarenpaa is proving a slippery customer. #SUB#
Firm escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Saarenpaa gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Saarenpaa got a little sloppy there for a moment and Firm has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Saarenpaa has managed to get both his arms back between Firm's legs - danger averted.
Firm controlling Saarenpaa's posture.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mika Saarenpaa.
I think Saarenpaa 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mika Saarenpaa!
A victorious Mika Saarenpaa thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: gc 171
Date: Oct 14, 2017

#R1#
Saarenpaa connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Skog misses with an uppercut
and Saarenpaa counters with a low kick, right behind Skog 's knee.
Skog throws a leg kick
and Saarenpaa counters with a straight right hand.
Saarenpaa misses with an uppercut.
An inside leg kick from Saarenpaa misses.
Skog bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A low kick from Saarenpaa is predictable there #TD#
and Skog counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Skog postures up in Saarenpaa's guard and throws a big left but Saarenpaa blocks it.
Skog throws a big elbow that misses.
Saarenpaa trying to keep a closed guard but Skog is proving a slippery customer.
Saarenpaa has momentary wrist control but Skog slips an elbow through the middle.#T1#
Saarenpaa tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Saarenpaa seems keen to control Skog's posture.
Saarenpaa keeping moving, preventing Skog from controlling successfully.
Skog is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Skog looking to sit in guard and control but Saarenpaa gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Skog is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Saarenpaa wants to control from the top but Skog keeps moving.
Skog not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Saarenpaa sitting in guard here, content to control.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#SUB#
Skog has an active guard here but Saarenpaa has managed to pass into half guard.
Skog wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Skog actively working from the bottom here.#T3#
Skog wants to improve his position but Saarenpaa is controlling well. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Saarenpaa takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Saarenpaa lands a jab to the head.
Saarenpaa ducks under a wild hook from Skog.
Saarenpaa checks the leg kick nicely there.
Saarenpaa throws the left hand but Skog avoids the punch easily.
Skog misses with a left hand
and Saarenpaa counters with a nice uppercut.
Saarenpaa scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Saarenpaa checks a low kick from Skog.#T4#
A looping hook to the body misses from Saarenpaa. Skog does a little dance to reset his feet.
Skog ducks under a wild hook from Saarenpaa.
Skog is looking to counter punch.
Saarenpaa thuds a left hand into Skog's body.
Skog uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Saarenpaa has time to react.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Skog jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A head kick by Skog misses
and Saarenpaa counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Good leg kick by Skog there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Saarenpaa throws a leg kick #TD#
and Skog counters with a takedown into side control.
Saarenpaa is trying to get back to half guard.
Skog remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Skog trying to control the action but Saarenpaa is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Mika Saarenpaa will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##CL#
Skog darts in and clinches Saarenpaa up against the cage.
Saarenpaa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Saarenpaa tries to throw a body punch but Skog avoids it by throwing Saarenpaa back against the cage. #TD#
Skog has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Saarenpaa regains guard immediately.
Skog postures up.
Saarenpaa utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We've been hearing that Skog has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Skog trying to control the position from guard on top but Saarenpaa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skog throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Skog trying to control the position from guard on top but Saarenpaa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Saarenpaa avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Skog throws an elbow that misses. Saarenpaa uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Skog's guard. Nice move by Saarenpaa!#REVB#
Skog looking for a sweep. Not yet Skog, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Skog has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Skog looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Saarenpaa puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #T2#
Skog gets back to full guard.
Skog is looking to sweep but instead, Saarenpaa has passed into half guard.
Saarenpaa slows the pace down in half guard.
Skog wants to control but Saarenpaa is keeping busy.
Skog trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no! #T3#
Saarenpaa takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Skog is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Skog is looking to improve his position but Saarenpaa isn't that keen on the idea.
Skog is working hard here to advance position.
Skog tries to hold on but Saarenpaa postures up.
Saarenpaa controlling from the full mount. #T4#
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.
Skog is in all sorts of trouble here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Saarenpaa controlling from the full mount.
Skog is looking to get to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mika Saarenpaa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Saarenpaa takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Saarenpaa misses with a straight right.
Skog motions for Saarenpaa to come forward. Skog throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
It seemed like Saarenpaa was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Saarenpaa throws a leg kick but Skog sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Skog half committed to a counter leg kick.
Saarenpaa avoids the head kick by Skog.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Saarenpaa! But no joy.
Saarenpaa loads up on a big right hand but Skog slips the punch.
Skog loads up on a big right hand but Saarenpaa slips the punch.
Saarenpaa misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Skog.
Saarenpaa jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Skog appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Saarenpaa lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Mika Saarenpaa seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Saarenpaa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T1#
Skog ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Saarenpaa pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Skog ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Skog chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Saarenpaa checks a leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Skog.
Mika Saarenpaa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Saarenpaa misses with an attempted mid kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Skog misses the target.
Skog tests Saarenpaa's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A clash of legs there as Saarenpaa blocks the low kick.
Saarenpaa scores with a hook.
Crunch! Saarenpaa slams his shin into Skog's torso.
Skog slips a jab from Saarenpaa.
Dan Skog has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Skog takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Saarenpaa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Skog.
Skog shoots for a takedown but Saarenpaa saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Saarenpaa doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Saarenpaa throws a jab but it's blocked by Skog.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Saarenpaa scores with a leg kick.
Skog motions for Saarenpaa to come forward. Skog throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Saarenpaa lands a leg kick that knocks Skog off balance momentarily.
Skog motions for Saarenpaa to come forward. Skog throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A nice side step and Saarenpaa releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Skog misses with a right hand
and Skog takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A slapping leg kick lands for Saarenpaa.
Skog throws a body shot but no joy.
Saarenpaa misses the shot to the body.
Skog shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Mika Saarenpaa is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Skog falls off balance throwing a combination
and Saarenpaa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Saarenpaa looks to score with a jab to the body but Skog is just out of range.
Saarenpaa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Saarenpaa keeps Skog at a distance using the push kick.
Saarenpaa listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Skog misses with a looping right.#CL#
Skog rushes Saarenpaa and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Saarenpaa lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Saarenpaa misses with the head strike.
Saarenpaa throws a head punch that misses.
Skog throws a head punch that misses.
Saarenpaa throws a punch but it's blocked by Skog. #T4#
Skog misses with some punches.
Skog lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Skog misses with a hook from the clinch.
Skog goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Skog tries a body shot but Saarenpaa blocks it.
A frustrated look appears on Skog's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Saarenpaa misses with a punch on the inside.
Skog misses with a body punch.
Skog is trying to maintain a safe position but Saarenpaa gets an underhook and turns Skog into the cage.
Skog misses with some punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Skog misses with the head strike.
Skog lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mika Saarenpaa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Saarenpaa winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mika Saarenpaa!
An out of breath Mika Saarenpaa thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Gc164
Date: Aug 26, 2017

#R1#
A head kick misses from Shaman.
Shaman fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Saarenpaa on the side of the head.
Saarenpaa throws a lazy body kick
and Shaman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Shaman throws the left hand but Saarenpaa avoids the punch easily.
Shaman misses with a looping left.
As Shaman backs away, Saarenpaa returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Saarenpaa throws a leg kick
letting Shaman counter with a right hand.
Shaman avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Shaman with a lazy takedown attempt #CL#
and Saarenpaa counters by clinching up.
Saarenpaa lands an uppercut.
Saarenpaa tries to stall but Shaman uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Shaman works on Saarenpaa's body with a couple of short punches.
A short body shot lands from Shaman as the two fighters clinch. #TD2#
Shaman drags the fight down to the ground.
Saarenpaa preventing the sweep.
Shaman controls Saarenpaa momentarily but Saarenpaa frees himself.
Shaman managing to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Shaman controls Saarenpaa momentarily but Saarenpaa frees himself.
Saarenpaa controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Shaman is on top in guard. #REVB#
Shaman wants to control from the top but Saarenpaa keeps moving. #ES#
Saarenpaa manages to escape and get back to his feet. #T2#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Saarenpaa 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 Shaman has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Shaman and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Saarenpaa throws the left hand but Shaman avoids the punch easily.
Shaman let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#CL#
Saarenpaa gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Saarenpaa throws a punch but it's blocked by Shaman.
Saarenpaa scores with a shot to the side of Shaman's head.
Shaman blocks an uppercut.
Shaman pushes Saarenpaa back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #TD2#
Shaman decides to pull guard. #SUB2#
Shaman working for a triangle but Saarenpaa defends it easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Saarenpaa controlling from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Shaman not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Shaman looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB2#
Shaman has his feet on Saarenpaa's thighs here. He's pushed Saarenpaa off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Saarenpaa screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Blind Shaman!
Blind Shaman thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Gc160
Date: Jul 29, 2017

#R1#
Shaw wants to clinch.#CL#
Shaw closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Saarenpaa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shaw tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Saarenpaa throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Shaws head.
Shaw tries a body shot but Saarenpaa blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Shaw fails to land.
Saarenpaa swings wildly with an uppercut but Shaw uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shaw throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Saarenpaas head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saarenpaa lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Saarenpaa misses with a punch on the inside.
Saarenpaa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shaw lands with a left to the head.
Saarenpaa is trying to stall.
Saarenpaa misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1#
Saarenpaa misses with a body punch.
Saarenpaa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Saarenpaa working aggressively here.
Shaw misses with a punch to the body.
Shaw has a couple of punches blocked by Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa scores with a shoulder strike.
Shaw misses with a punch to the body.
Shaw managing to block the knees to the body from Saarenpaa.
Shaw digs a right hand underneath Saarenpaa's ribcage. Saarenpaa let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Saarenpaa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Saarenpaa misses with a short punch on the inside.
Saarenpaa lands with a short shot to the head.
Saarenpaa misses with a hook from the clinch.
Shaw tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shaw tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Saarenpaa's elbow.
Saarenpaa looking to stall.
Shaw tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shaw goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shaw pushes Saarenpaa back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Shaw doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T2#
A left hand lands to the body for Shaw.
Shaw fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shaw lands with a left to the head.
Saarenpaa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Saarenpaa lands a right hand that snaps the head of Shaw backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shaw misses with the head strike.
Saarenpaa misses with the head strike.
Saarenpaa misses with some punches.
Saarenpaa working aggressively here.
Shaw swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Saarenpaa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shaw tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shaw is stalling here.
Saarenpaa makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Shaw fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Saarenpaa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Saarenpaa tries a body shot but Shaw blocks it.
Shaw can't find room to land a body shot as Saarenpaa controls the action.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
Shaw throws a punch but it's blocked by Saarenpaa.
Shaw throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Saarenpaas head.
Shaw throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Saarenpaas head.
Saarenpaa wants to stall.
Saarenpaa is trying to maintain a safe position but Shaw gets an underhook and turns Saarenpaa into the cage.
Shaw blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shaw misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shaw stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Shaw lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A body shot lands from Shaw.
Saarenpaa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shaw landing knees to the body.
Shaw lands with a right to the head.
Saarenpaa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Saarenpaa is working Shaw over against the cage.
Saarenpaa misses with a punch on the inside.
Shaw misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shaw lands with a short punch from the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Saarenpaa can't find room to land a body shot as Shaw controls the action.
A left hand lands to the body for Shaw. #T4#
Saarenpaa misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shaw tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Saarenpaa's elbow.
Saarenpaa is working Shaw over against the cage.
Saarenpaa has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Shaw seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Saarenpaa can turn it around.
Shaw is struggling to control the position.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Saarenpaa.
A short right from Saarenpaa on the inside.
Shaw lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Saarenpaa or not.
Saarenpaa lands a right hand that snaps the head of Shaw backwards.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Shaw lands an elbow that stopped Saarenpaa in his tracks for a moment.
Saarenpaa lands with a right to the head.
Shaw with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Shaw misses with some punches.
Shaw blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Saarenpaa on the inside.
Shaw fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shaw lands a body shot in the clinch.
Saarenpaa can't find room to land a body shot as Shaw controls the action.
Saarenpaa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shaw lands a hook that snaps the head of Saarenpaa backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Kim Shaw will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Saarenpaa tests Shaw's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Saarenpaa throws an overhand right that lands on Shaw's shoulder, as Shaw tries to avoid the shot.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Saarenpaa 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 Shaw has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Shaw and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Saarenpaa throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Shaw counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL#
Shaw instigates a clinch.
Shaw makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Shaw tries a body shot but Saarenpaa blocks it.
Shaw cracks Saarenpaa with a nice body shot.
Nice body punch from Shaw.
A short right from Shaw on the inside.
Shaw lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Saarenpaa or not.
Saarenpaa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shaw's elbow.
A short left from Shaw.
Shaw lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Saarenpaa.
Shaw swings wildly with an uppercut but Saarenpaa uses good head movement to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Saarenpaa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Shaw lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T1#
Shaw can't find room to land a body shot as Saarenpaa controls the action.
Shaw misses with a hook from the clinch.
Shaw lands with a right to the head.
Shaw lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A nice left hand lands by Shaw.
Shaw doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Shaw creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Shaw trying to land knees to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Saarenpaa.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Shaw takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Saarenpaa scores with a shot to the side of Shaw's head. #ROC2#
Shaw is rocked!
Saarenpaa works on Shaw's body with a couple of short punches.
Oh Shaw is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kim Shaw has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Saarenpaa lands a nice shot to the body.
Saarenpaa dips a shoulder and cracks Shaw with a mighty uppercut! Shaw falls back against the cage and Saarenpaa unloads with a barrage of strikes! Shaw is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Saarenpaa screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mika Saarenpaa!
Mika Saarenpaa seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: CEC 517
Date: May 24, 2017

#R1##CL2#
Ash moves into the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Ash throws an elbow but misses.
Saarenpaa tries to throw a body punch but Ash avoids it by throwing Saarenpaa back against the cage.
Saarenpaa throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Saarenpaa lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ash struggles to land a body shot inside as Saarenpaa controls his hands.
Saarenpaa misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ash is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Saarenpaa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Saarenpaa lands with a short shot to the head. #BC2#
Ash escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Saarenpaa clinches up against the cage.
Ash is looking to break free of the clinch but Saarenpaa has double underhooks.
Ash takes a shot to the head.
Saarenpaa lands with a right to the head.
Ash lands with a left to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ash is trying to break the clinch but Saarenpaa has him pressed against the cage.
Saarenpaa lands a hook that snaps the head of Ash backwards.
Saarenpaa softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ash working hard to break the clinch.
Saarenpaa tries to work over Ash's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T1#
Ash has had enough of the clinch but Saarenpaa keeps him there for the moment.
Ash blocks a body shot from Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa misses with a punch to the body.
Saarenpaa lands a body shot in the clinch.
Ash tries to break the clinch but Saarenpaa is controlling the position.
Saarenpaa misses with a punch to the body.
Saarenpaa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa scores with a shoulder strike.
Ash has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Saarenpaa seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Ash can turn it around.
Ash tries to circle away but Saarenpaa has him pinned against the cage.
Saarenpaa gets through Ash's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Saarenpaa blocking some punches.
A shot in the inside from Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Saarenpaa blocks an elbow strike.
Ash is struggling to control the position.
Saarenpaa softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ash misses with the head strike.
Come on Ash - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense. #T2#
Saarenpaa can't find room to land a body shot as Ash controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ash.
Saarenpaa lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ash backwards.
I was talking to Saarenpaa's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Saarenpaa lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ash is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Saarenpaa is keeping busy.
Saarenpaa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ash blocks a body shot from Saarenpaa. #TD2#
Ash turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Ash throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Saarenpaa works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure. #ES#
Saarenpaa pushes Ash off and gets back to his feet.
Ash takes one to the side of the head.
Saarenpaa throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Saarenpaa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T3#
Saarenpaa takes one to the chin there.
Saarenpaa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ash.
Ash connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Saarenpaa momentarily.
No joy there for Ash, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A quick step to the side and Saarenpaa tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ash lands with a shot to the body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ash is defended easily by Saarenpaa.
A cross from Ash lands.
Ash shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Saarenpaa pinned against the cage. Saarenpaa gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Saarenpaa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ash manages to avoid it.
Saarenpaa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ash doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Saarenpaa throws a front kick aimed at Ash's knee but Ash avoids it well. #T4#
Saarenpaa misses with a right hand
and Ash counters with a left to the body.
A head kick misses from Saarenpaa.
Ash misses with an uppercut.
Saarenpaa half committed to a counter leg kick.#CL2#
Ash drives through and clinches with Saarenpaa against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Saarenpaa. #BC2#
Ash breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ash tries to clinch up but Saarenpaa circles away and keeps his distance.
Ash misses the body punch
and Saarenpaa counters with a good low kick that Ash was not able to check.
Ash swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Saarenpaa.
A telegraphed right hand from Ash misses the target.
Ash avoids the head kick by Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa missing with a left hand there. Ash was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ash rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Saarenpaa counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ash scores with a shot to the body.
Saarenpaa slips a jab and a cross from Ash.
Ash closes this distance looking for a takedown but Saarenpaa circles away.
Mika Saarenpaa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adam Ash.
Ash throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ash throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Saarenpaa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mika Saarenpaa dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Ash throws the left hand but Saarenpaa avoids the punch easily.
Saarenpaa waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ash.
Ash looks for a takedown but Saarenpaa sprawls well.
A counter left hand to the body from Saarenpaa misses its target.
Adam Ash seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Saarenpaa moves into the clinch.
Ash has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Saarenpaa after a bit of a struggle.
Saarenpaa struggles to land a body shot inside as Ash controls his hands.
Ash struggles to land a body shot inside as Saarenpaa controls his hands.
Saarenpaa lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ash backwards. #BC2#
Ash breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Saarenpaa slips a jab and a cross from Ash.
Saarenpaa connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ash fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Saarenpaa scores with a nice right hand.
Saarenpaa tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ash paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ash has a takedown stuffed.
Mika Saarenpaa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adam Ash.
Ash waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Saarenpaa.
It looked like Saarenpaa wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T1#
Saarenpaa fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ash.
Adam Ash seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ash looks to land a combination but Saarenpaa avoids it well.
Saarenpaa swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Saarenpaa lets loose with a powerful body kick. Ash will feel that in the morning.
Ash tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Saarenpaa paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Saarenpaa is looking to score with low kicks.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ash.
Ash throws a nice looking combination but Saarenpaa bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Saarenpaa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ash can do to turn this around?
Saarenpaa is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ash is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Donk. Saarenpaa catches Ash right on the button with a cross.
Ash throws a sloppy head kick and Saarenpaa moves out of range easily.
Ash moves in looking to clinch but Saarenpaa pushes him off.
A punch lands to the side of Ash 's head but he takes it in his stride.#CL2#
Ash clinches with his opponent. #T2#
Ash slows down the pace here.
A short right from Saarenpaa.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Saarenpaa scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Saarenpaa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ash prevents a body shot from Saarenpaa.
Ash misses with some punches.
Mika Saarenpaa has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Ash is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Ash throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Saarenpaa blocks it with crossed arms.
Saarenpaa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short body shot lands from Saarenpaa as the two fighters clinch.
Ash cracks Saarenpaa with a nice body shot.
Ash misses with some punches.
Saarenpaa throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ashs head. #T3#
Ash wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Saarenpaa tries to work over Ash's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Saarenpaa is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Ash has a couple of punches blocked by Saarenpaa.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Ash goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ash working aggressively here.
Good body shot from Ash.
A shot in the inside from Ash.
Saarenpaa misses with a knee strike. #BC2#
Ash breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Saarenpaa checks a leg kick.
Saarenpaa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice shot by Ash.
Saarenpaa throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Ash swings away with a body shot that misses
and Saarenpaa counters with a left and a right that stings Ash. #T4#
Saarenpaa feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ash's calf.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ash throws a head kick that misses.
A head kick misses from Ash.
Saarenpaa throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ash.
Ash throws a left and a right that both miss
and Saarenpaa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ash fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Saarenpaa on the side of the head.
Ash moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Saarenpaa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ash was well out of range. Poor timing from Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Ash tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ash fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ash misses the shot to the body.
Saarenpaa digs a good hook to Ash's body.
Saarenpaa throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Saarenpaa wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Saarenpaa is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ash.
A solid body kick from Saarenpaa.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mika Saarenpaa dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Saarenpaa thows a body kick. Ash tries to catch it but that hurt him.
A low kick from Ash misses
and Saarenpaa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Saarenpaa misses the shot to the body.
Saarenpaa throws a leg kick that misses.
Ash fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ash throws a right and a left that Saarenpaa avoids nicely.
Ash has a takedown stuffed.
Ash displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Ash takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ash waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa scores with a decent looking hook.
Ash will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ash misses with a hook
and Saarenpaa counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Saarenpaa scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T1##CL#
Saarenpaa moves into the clinch.
Ash takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ash misses with a short punch on the inside.
Saarenpaa working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ash goes for a takedown attempt but Saarenpaa pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Ash misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Saarenpaa counters with a low kick, right behind Ash 's knee.
Saarenpaa throws a sloppy head kick and Ash moves out of range easily.
Saarenpaa lands with a nice body punch.
Ash tries to clinch but Saarenpaa moves away
and Saarenpaa counters with a stiff right hand.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa lands with a straight right. Ash didn't see that one coming.#ROC#
Ash is rocked!
BOOM! Saarenpaa lands a beautiful left hook that drops Ash. Ash tries to recover but Saarenpaa is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Ash lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mika Saarenpaa!
Our winner, Mika Saarenpaa, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: CEC 511
Date: Apr 14, 2017

#R1#
Saarenpaa takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A big right from Hogan misses.
Hogan throws a jab when Saarenpaa was well out of range.
Hogan dodges the punch combination from Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa moves away from the strike by Hogan.
A countering left hand to the body from Saarenpaa misses.
Saarenpaa tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hogan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hogan misses with a body shot.
Saarenpaa appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Saarenpaa scores with a kick to the midsection.
Saarenpaa waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hogan.
Saarenpaa throws a body shot but no joy.
Hogan misses with a body shot.
Hogan pivots, looking for a leg kick but Saarenpaa is out of range and Hogan settles back down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hogan's jab looks to have found its range, popping Saarenpaa under the eye.
Ben Hogan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Saarenpaa moves out of range of the strikes.
Hogan tests Saarenpaa's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hogan avoids the body shot from Saarenpaa.
A cross from Hogan lands.#T1##CL2#
Saarenpaa clinches up against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Hogan working hard to break the clinch.
Saarenpaa scores with a hook to the body.
Saarenpaa swings wildly with an uppercut but Hogan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hogan is looking to break free of the clinch but Saarenpaa has double underhooks.
Saarenpaa taking a breather.
Hogan wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #BC#
Hogan breaks from the clinch.
Saarenpaa checks a leg kick.
Saarenpaa throws out a powerful jab.
Saarenpaa swings for the body but Hogan moves out of range.
Hogan jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hogan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hogan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Saarenpaa.#T2#
Hogan swats away the attempt to clinch by Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Saarenpaa connects with the punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hogan. Saarenpaa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Saarenpaa looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Saarenpaa blocks a jab.
Hogan lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hogan walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Saarenpaa checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Hogan defending well as Saarenpaa loads up on a big left hand.
Saarenpaa takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Saarenpaa ducks under a wild hook from Hogan.
Hogan looks to land a right hand but Saarenpaa moved out of range.
Hogan buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Saarenpaa throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hogan throws a big counter combination but Saarenpaa scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Hogan throws a jab but it's blocked by Saarenpaa. #T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Saarenpaa. Hogan does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL2#
Saarenpaa fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hogan, pushing him back against the cage.
Saarenpaa throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#BC#
Hogan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Saarenpaa doesn't manage to clinch there - Hogan circles away.
Hogan drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hogan tries to break free but Saarenpaa pushes him back against the cage.
Hogan is trying to break the clinch but Saarenpaa has him pressed against the cage. #BC#
Hogan breaks from the clinch.
A low kick from Hogan misses
and Saarenpaa counters with a nice leg kick.
Hogan lands a head kick. Saarenpaa smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Hogan circles away from the clinch attempt.
Saarenpaa has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Saarenpaa lands the left hand.
Saarenpaa slips a straight right by Hogan.
Hogan throws a body kick that misses. #T4#
Hogan lands with a cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hogan misses with a hook.
Saarenpaa ducks under a wild hook from Hogan.
Hogan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Saarenpaa manages to avoid it.
Hogan throws an overhand right that lands on Saarenpaa's shoulder, as Saarenpaa tries to avoid the shot.
A nice side step and Saarenpaa releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Hogan throws a jab when Saarenpaa was well out of range.
Hogan throws a low kick but Saarenpaa avoids it.
Saarenpaa connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Hogan fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Saarenpaa is out of range.
Hogan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Saarenpaa tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hogan paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hogan looks to throw the jab but Saarenpaa is out of range. #CL2#
Saarenpaa rushes Hogan and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Hogan is trying to break free.
Saarenpaa lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hogan backwards.
Saarenpaa throws a head punch that misses.
The referee is keeping an eye on Saarenpaa - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Ben Hogan will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Saarenpaa has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC#
Hogan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Saarenpaa connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hogan momentarily.
Hogan misses with a hook. Saarenpaa ducked under it nicely.
Hogan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hogan misses with a right hand
and Saarenpaa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hogan throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A body shot lands from Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa trying to control the position but instead, Hogan has worked for underhooks and has pushed Saarenpaa into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hogan has had enough of the clinch but Saarenpaa keeps him there for the moment.
Saarenpaa lands a body shot in the clinch.
Saarenpaa lands a left hand.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Saarenpaa creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Hogan has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Saarenpaa lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hogan backwards.
Hogan wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Saarenpaa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hogan has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Hogan tries to circle away but Saarenpaa has him pinned against the cage.
Saarenpaa keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hogan's efforts to push away.
Mika Saarenpaa seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#BC#
Hogan breaks the clinch.
Hogan misses with a looping left.
Ben Hogan is winning the standup battle so far.
Hogan throws the kick towards the body but Saarenpaa avoids it.
Hogan fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#CL2#
Saarenpaa takes the fight into the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Saarenpaa.
Hogan wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Saarenpaa has him pressed against the cage.
Hogan is looking to break free of the clinch but Saarenpaa has double underhooks.
Saarenpaa lands a shoulder strike.
I was talking to Hogan's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#T2#
Hogan wants to break free but Saarenpaa has control.
Hogan tries to circle away but Saarenpaa has him pinned against the cage.
Hogan wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hogan tries to circle away but Saarenpaa has him pinned against the cage.
Saarenpaa scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC#
Hogan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hogan is looking to score with low kicks.
Hogan pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hogan connects with a solid leg kick.
Hogan looks to throw the jab but Saarenpaa is out of range.
Hogan looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
Saarenpaa takes the fight into the clinch.
Hogan is trying to force a seperation but Saarenpaa has the dominant position.
Come on Saarenpaa - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Hogan wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Saarenpaa has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Hogan manages to break the clinch. #T3##CL2#
Saarenpaa pushes Hogan up against the cage in a clinch.
A short right from Saarenpaa on the inside.
Hogan is trying to push Saarenpaa away but Saarenpaa has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Saarenpaa lands an uppercut.
Saarenpaa tries to work over Hogan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hogan tries to break free but Saarenpaa pushes him back against the cage.
Hogan is trying to break the clinch but Saarenpaa is controlling him.
Saarenpaa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hogan's elbow.
Saarenpaa misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Hogan manages to break the clinch.
Saarenpaa sizes up Hogan with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Saarenpaa bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Saarenpaa throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Saarenpaa is looking to clinch but Hogan is avoiding it.
Saarenpaa misses with a body shot.
Hogan looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hogan throws a leg kick but Saarenpaa checks it.
Hogan misses with a straight left. #T4#
Saarenpaa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hogan.
Hogan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hogan motions for Saarenpaa to come forward. Hogan throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hogan looks to land a right hand but Saarenpaa moved out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Saarenpaa moves out of range of the body kick.
Saarenpaa connects with a body shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hogan. That's going to slow Saarenpaa down.
Saarenpaa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hogan.
Hogan tried to counter with a leg kick but Saarenpaa avoided it.
Hogan throws out a loose jab but Saarenpaa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Good leg kick by Saarenpaa there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Saarenpaa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hogan.
Saarenpaa lands with a cross.
Hogan lands with a kick to the ribs.
Saarenpaa scores with a shot to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hogan.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mika Saarenpaa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Hogan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Hogan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Saarenpaa throws a hook but Hogan avoids it easily.
Hogan throws a jab but it's blocked by Saarenpaa.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hogan.
Saarenpaa drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Saarenpaa tries to clinch up but Hogan circles away and keeps his distance.
Nice uppercut lands for Hogan. That snapped Saarenpaa's head back.
That kick from Hogan tenderised Saarenpaa's leg. Saarenpaa is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hogan lands a head shot.#CL2#
Saarenpaa rushes Hogan and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Hogan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saarenpaa looks to land a body kick but Hogan moved away.
Hogan smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Nice uppercut there from Hogan.
Hogan fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Saarenpaa throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T1#
Hogan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hogan takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Hogan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Saarenpaa changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Saarenpaa tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hogan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hogan looks to throw the jab but Saarenpaa is out of range.
Saarenpaa tries to clinch there but Hogan circles away.
Hogan looks to land a body kick but Saarenpaa moved away.
Hogan motions for Saarenpaa to come forward. Hogan throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Saarenpaa blocks a low kick nicely.
Hogan moves out of range of the leg kick from Saarenpaa.
Hogan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Hogan misses with a right hand
and Saarenpaa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hogan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T2#
Saarenpaa throws a sloppy head kick and Hogan moves out of range easily.
Hogan swings away with a body shot that misses
and Saarenpaa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Saarenpaa is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Saarenpaa is looking to clinch but Hogan is avoiding it.
Hogan was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Saarenpaa swings for the body but Hogan moves out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hogan.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Saarenpaa tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hogan paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hogan throws a big shot that misses.
Hogan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hogan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hogan moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Hogan misses with a straight right.
Saarenpaa tries to clinch there but Hogan circles away.
Hogan throws a lazy right hand but Saarenpaa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T3#
Saarenpaa defending well as Hogan loads up on a big left hand.
Hogan misses the shot to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hogan. That's going to slow Saarenpaa down.
Saarenpaa throws a wild body kick that Hogan sees coming a mile off.
Saarenpaa wants to clinch but Hogan slips to the side
and Hogan counters with a straight right hand.
Hogan avoids the body shot from Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa lands a nice looking body shot.
Hogan is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Saarenpaa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hogan.
Hogan avoids the head kick by Saarenpaa.
A slow jab from Hogan misses its intended target.
Hogan throws a head kick that half lands.
Hogan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hogan rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Saarenpaa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Saarenpaa lands a really nice looking cross but Hogan seems unphased. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hogan tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Saarenpaa is able to avoid easily.
Saarenpaa is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Saarenpaa's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Hogan gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Saarenpaa counters with a straight right hand.
Hogan looks to throw the jab but Saarenpaa is out of range.
A good leg kick by Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa wants to clinch up but Hogan keeps it at a distance.
Saarenpaa fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hogan is looking to counter punch.
A big right from Hogan misses.
Saarenpaa throws a body punch but Hogan moves out of range.
Hogan looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Saarenpaa works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Saarenpaa ducks under a wild hook from Hogan.
Hogan throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Saarenpaa on the side of the head.
Hogan fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Saarenpaa.
Hogan's jab looks to have found its range, popping Saarenpaa under the eye.
Hogan tries to score with a low kick but Saarenpaa moves his leg out of the way.
Hogan swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Saarenpaa counters with a low kick, right behind Hogan 's knee.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ben Hogan showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hogan 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Ben Hogan!
During a confident post fight interview, Ben Hogan thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: CEC 507
Date: Mar 24, 2017

#R1#
Saarenpaa scores with a push kick.
A big left from Diego misses.
Diego uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Diego swings for the body but Saarenpaa moves out of range.
Saarenpaa tries a quick counter leg kick but Diego is wise to it.
Diego throws a series of punches but Saarenpaa moves out of range.
Diego swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Diego lands a jab to the head.
Diego pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Diego looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Saarenpaa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Saarenpaa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Saarenpaa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Diego.
Diego throws a poor cross that misses
and Saarenpaa counters with a low kick, right behind Diego 's knee.
Saarenpaa moves out of range as Diego strikes.
Saarenpaa misses with a body kick.
Saarenpaa moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Saarenpaa throws a nice inside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Saarenpaa throws an overhand right that lands on Diego's shoulder, as Diego tries to avoid the shot.
Diego tries to clinch up but Saarenpaa circles away and keeps his distance.
Saarenpaa thows a body kick. Diego tries to catch it but that hurt him. #T1#
Diego throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Saarenpaa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Diego checks a leg kick nicely.
Diego throws an off balance right hand
enabling Saarenpaa to counter with a crisp jab.
Diego misses with a body shot.
Diego tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Saarenpaa manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Diego rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Saarenpaa counters with a nice body shot.
Saarenpaa blocks the body kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Diego checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Saarenpaa tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Diego is able to avoid easily.
Diego was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Saarenpaa moves out of range of the strikes.
Saarenpaa lands a jab.
Saarenpaa lands with a kick to the temple. Diego shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #CUT2#
It looks like Spawn Diego has been cut.
Diego throws out a loose jab but Saarenpaa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Saarenpaa swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Saarenpaa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Diego.
Saarenpaa scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
Diego blocks a leg kick.
Spawn Diego seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diego throws a hook to the side of Saarenpaa's head but Saarenpaa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Saarenpaa follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Diego loads up on a big right hand but Saarenpaa slips the punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diego looks to throw the jab but Saarenpaa is out of range.
Diego blocks a head kick by Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Diego.
Saarenpaa takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Saarenpaa circles away from the clinch attempt.
Saarenpaa checks a leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Diego.
Diego uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa looks to land a body kick but Diego moved away.
Diego throws a low kick but it's checked well by Saarenpaa.
Diego throws an overhand right that lands on Saarenpaa's shoulder, as Saarenpaa tries to avoid the shot.
Diego tries a low kick but Saarenpaa avoids it.
Saarenpaa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T3#
Saarenpaa blocks a jab.
Diego throws out a loose jab but Saarenpaa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Saarenpaa connects with a leg kick. Diego looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Saarenpaa swats away the attempt to clinch by Diego.
Diego misses with a hook to the body
and Saarenpaa counters with a thumping low kick.
Diego misses with a body punch
and Saarenpaa counters with a body kick that stops Diego in his tracks momentarily.
Saarenpaa tests Diego's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Diego tries to land a leg kick but Saarenpaa saw it coming and moves away.
Saarenpaa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The crowd cheers as Saarenpaa lands an impressive looking overhand right. Diego doesn't seem phased though.
Nice straight punches there by Diego. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Diego.
Diego tries to clinch
and Saarenpaa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Diego misses with a right hand
and Saarenpaa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diego connects with a good right hand that stumbles Saarenpaa. Saarenpaa circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Diego fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Saarenpaa manages to avoid it.#T4#
Diego misses with a hook.
Diego on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Saarenpaa thumps Diego with a low kick.
Diego uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa blocks a jab.
Saarenpaa throws a hook but Diego avoids it easily.
Saarenpaa scores with a decent looking hook.
Diego loads up on a big right hand but Saarenpaa slips the punch.
Saarenpaa checks a low kick from Diego.
Saarenpaa scores with a kick to the body.
Diego thows a left - swing and a miss!
Saarenpaa lands with a good body shot.
Diego lets loose with a powerful body kick. Saarenpaa will feel that in the morning.
Saarenpaa is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Diego had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Diego throws a lazy right hand but Saarenpaa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Diego misses the jab.
Saarenpaa swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Saarenpaa looks to land a body kick but Diego moved away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mika Saarenpaa dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Spawn Diego's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Diego misses with a body shot.
Diego cracks Saarenpaa with a good jab.
Saarenpaa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Saarenpaa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Saarenpaa avoids the body shot from Diego.
Diego tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Saarenpaa was well out of range. Poor timing from Diego.
Saarenpaa takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Diego wants to clinch up but Saarenpaa keeps it at a distance.
Saarenpaa just misses with a punch to the body.
Diego takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Saarenpaa looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Diego wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Saarenpaa just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diego misses with a straight left.
Diego 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.
Diego tries to clinch up but Saarenpaa circles away and keeps his distance.
Saarenpaa misses with a kick to the body #CL#
and Diego counters by moving into the clinch.
Saarenpaa misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Diego - that landed with a thud. #T1#
Saarenpaa lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Diego or not.
Saarenpaa takes a shot to the head.
Diego can't find room to land a body shot as Saarenpaa controls the action.
Saarenpaa misses with a hook from the clinch.
Saarenpaa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Saarenpaa swings wildly with an uppercut but Diego uses good head movement to avoid it.
Diego prevents a body shot from Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa misses with a punch on the inside.
Diego lands a shoulder strike.
Diego tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Diego misses with a punch on the inside.
Diego tries to work over Saarenpaa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Diego lands with a right to the head.
Saarenpaa throws a head punch that misses.
Diego lands with a short shot to the head.
Diego tries to throw a body punch but Saarenpaa avoids it by throwing Diego back against the cage.
Diego tries to work over Saarenpaa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Still in the clinch, Saarenpaa scores with a nice short uppercut.
Saarenpaa misses with some punches. #T2#
Saarenpaa lands a right hand that snaps the head of Diego backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Saarenpaa lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Saarenpaa.
A short body shot lands from Diego as the two fighters clinch.
Diego tries to work over Saarenpaa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Diego lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Diego doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Diego lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Saarenpaa backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Saarenpaa.
Diego working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Saarenpaa lands a body punch.
Saarenpaa effectively controlling the action here.
Diego makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Diego fails to land.
Saarenpaa lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Diego.
A nice left hand lands by Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Diego swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Diego tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Spawn Diego has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T3#
Diego takes a shot to the head.
Saarenpaa pushes off an throws an elbow but Diego leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Saarenpaa throws a head punch that misses.
Saarenpaa prevents a body shot from Diego.
Diego makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Saarenpaa lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Saarenpaa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Diego.
Diego lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Saarenpaa or not.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Saarenpaa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Diego's elbow.
Diego misses with a body punch.
A short body shot lands from Diego as the two fighters clinch.
Diego tries a body shot but Saarenpaa blocks it.
Diego goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Diego throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Saarenpaas head.
Good body shot from Diego.
Diego lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Saarenpaa scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T4#
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!
Saarenpaa lands with a right to the head.
Saarenpaa blocks an uppercut.
Saarenpaa scores with a shot to the side of Diego's head.
Saarenpaa tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Diego lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Saarenpaa lands a right hand. #ROC2#
Diego is rocked!
Diego has a couple of punches blocked by Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa blocking some punches.
Diego is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Diego doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Saarenpaa takes a shot to the head.
Diego lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Diego's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Diego fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Saarenpaa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Diego's elbow.
Diego is leaning against Saarenpaa and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Diego cracks Saarenpaa with a nice body shot.
Diego has a couple of punches blocked by Saarenpaa.
Diego misses with some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Spawn Diego dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Spawn Diego's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Diego waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Saarenpaa just misses with a punch to the body.
Diego wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Diego tries a head kick but it misses.
Diego throws a hook but Saarenpaa blocks it.
Saarenpaa throws a hook but Diego avoids it easily.
A jab from Diego misses.
Diego throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Diego pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Diego blocks a head kick by Saarenpaa.
Diego seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Diego swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diego dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Diego tries to clinch there but Saarenpaa circles away.
Saarenpaa throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
As Saarenpaa tries to get set, Diego tries to push him back and clinch up but Saarenpaa manages to avoid the attempt.
Saarenpaa pivots, looking for a leg kick but Diego is out of range and Saarenpaa settles back down.
Diego tries to clinch there but Saarenpaa circles away.
Saarenpaa tries a quick counter leg kick but Diego is wise to it.#T1#
Diego fails in his attempt to clinch.
Diego cracks Saarenpaa with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Diego changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Diego with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Saarenpaa to score with a decent uppercut.
Saarenpaa misses with a body shot.
Diego lands with an uppercut that bounces Saarenpaa off the cage and back into range.
Diego misses with a jab, cross combination.
Diego looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mika Saarenpaa seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Saarenpaa misses with a body kick.
Saarenpaa misses the shot to the body.
Saarenpaa takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Diego throws a shot from downtown. Saarenpaa moves away and avoids it.
Diego takes a swing at Saarenpaa's ribcage but misses.
Saarenpaa throws a leg kick but Diego checks it.
Diego moves out of range of the body kick from Saarenpaa. #T2#
Diego throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Diego tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Diego throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Saarenpaa counters with a big head kick but Diego shrugs it off.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Saarenpaa misses with a straight right.
Diego throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Diego digs a good hook to Saarenpaa's body.
Diego tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Saarenpaa was well out of range. Poor timing from Diego.
Saarenpaa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Saarenpaa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Diego throws out the jab.
Diego waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa moves out of range as Diego strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Diego misses the target.
Diego throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Saarenpaa throws a body kick that misses.
Diego lands a head shot.#T3#
Diego avoids the body shot from Saarenpaa.
Diego swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa throws a leg kick that misses.
Saarenpaa buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Saarenpaa takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Saarenpaa looks for the body kick but Diego saw that one coming.
Diego takes a swing at Saarenpaa's ribcage but misses.
Diego tries to clinch there but Saarenpaa circles away.
Saarenpaa is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Diego with a body shot.
Diego is looking to clinch.
A jab from Diego finds it's way through Saarenpaa's defenses.
Diego misses with a low kick as Saarenpaa jumps back.
Nice cross by Saarenpaa.
A clash of legs there as Diego blocks the low kick.
Diego uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Saarenpaa.
Diego misses the jab.
Saarenpaa counters with a body kick.#T4#
Diego takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Saarenpaa misses with a straight right.
Diego doesn't manage to clinch there - Saarenpaa circles away.
Diego ducks under a wild hook from Saarenpaa.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice shot by Diego.
Diego throws a body shot but no joy.
A leg kick checked by Diego.
Diego misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Diego waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Saarenpaa.
Diego throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The fighters circling - Diego throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Saarenpaa throws a head kick that Diego semi-blocks.
A big right from Diego misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Spawn Diego showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Diego 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Spawn Diego!

Event: CEC 503
Date: Mar 03, 2017

#R1#
Saarenpaa feints and then cracks Castro's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Castro down.
Castro lands with a kick to the ribs.
Castro ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Castro throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Saarenpaa moves out of range as Castro strikes.
Saarenpaa is looking to land body kicks.
Saarenpaa throws a low kick but Castro moves out of range easily.
Castro blocks a head kick by Saarenpaa.
Castro has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Saarenpaa takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Castro throws a big shot that misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Saarenpaa. Castro does a little dance to reset his feet.
Castro misses with an uppercut. Saarenpaa saw that one coming.
Saarenpaa connects with a solid leg kick.
Castro scores with a push kick.
Saarenpaa connects with a solid leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Saarenpaa slips under a jab from Castro.
Saarenpaa looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Castro misses with a low kick.#T1#
Saarenpaa moves out of range as Castro strikes.
Castro throws an off balance right hand
and Saarenpaa counters with an outside leg kick.
Castro misses with a body punch
and Saarenpaa counters with a low kick, right behind Castro 's knee.
Saarenpaa moves out of range as Castro throws a body kick.
Saarenpaa throws a body punch but Castro moves out of range.
Saarenpaa has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Castro thows a leg kick but Saarenpaa checks it
and Saarenpaa counters with an inside leg kick.
Castro on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Castro swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Castro rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Saarenpaa counters with a nice body kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Castro checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Castro only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Castro on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Saarenpaa buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Saarenpaa moves out of range as Castro strikes.
Castro jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T2#
A clash of legs there as Castro blocks the low kick.
Saarenpaa scores with a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Castro lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Saarenpaa circles away quickly and effectively.
Saarenpaa moves out of range of the leg kick from Castro.
Saarenpaa swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Castro looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Saarenpaa chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Good work by Castro as he checks the leg kick.
Castro looks to land a right hand but Saarenpaa moved out of range.
Saarenpaa connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Castro on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Castro takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Castro throws a hook but Saarenpaa blocks it.
Saarenpaa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Castro loads up on a big right hand but Saarenpaa slips the punch.
Castro's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Castro misses with a wild body shot. #T3#
A slow jab from Saarenpaa misses its intended target.
Castro takes a swing at Saarenpaa's ribcage but misses.
Saarenpaa misses with an uppercut.
Castro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa is looking to counter with a body kick.
Castro checks a low kick from Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa throws a leg kick but Castro moved away.
Saarenpaa is looking to wear down Castro with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Saarenpaa slips under a jab.
Saarenpaa drops his hands momentarily and Castro takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Castro is looking to chop away at Saarenpaa's legs.
Saarenpaa 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.
Castro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Saarenpaa scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Castro throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nice body punch from Castro.
Saarenpaa fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Castro.#T4#
Nice uppercut lands for Castro. That snapped Saarenpaa's head back.
Saarenpaa moves out of range as Castro throws a body kick.
Saarenpaa misses with a low kick.
Saarenpaa throws a quick inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Saarenpaa is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Castro.
Saarenpaa swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Saarenpaa lands a nice looking body kick.
Saarenpaa scores with a hook.
Saarenpaa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A shot to the body from Castro misses
and Saarenpaa counters with a low kick, right behind Castro 's knee.
Saarenpaa pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Saarenpaa throws a leg kick which misses Castro's front leg but catches the back leg as Castro tries to avoid it.
Saarenpaa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Castro.
Castro looks to land a body kick but Saarenpaa moved away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mika Saarenpaa dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Castro lands a nice shot that snaps Saarenpaa's head back.
Castro moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Castro takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Castro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Castro misses with a looping right.
Saarenpaa fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Castro.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Castro might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Saarenpaa has got the better of the exchanges.
A bone on bone clash there as Castro blocks the leg kick.
A shot to the body from Castro misses
and Saarenpaa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Saarenpaa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Castro appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Castro swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Saarenpaa counters with a low kick, right behind Castro 's knee.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saarenpaa scores with the left hand. Castro knows he should have avoided that one.
Mika Saarenpaa is winning the standup battle so far.
A jab from Saarenpaa finds it's way through Castro's defenses.
An inside leg kick from Saarenpaa misses.
Castro takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
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!
A head kick misses from Saarenpaa. #T1#
Saarenpaa throws out a loose jab but Castro uses good head movement to avoid it.
Castro looks to land a combination but Saarenpaa avoids it well.
Castro tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Saarenpaa quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Castro throws a low kick but Saarenpaa moves out of range easily.
Saarenpaa throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Saarenpaa blocks the body kick.
Castro lands with a right hand.
Castro misses with a leg kick
and Saarenpaa counters with a straight right hand.
Saarenpaa takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Saarenpaa swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Saarenpaa paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Saarenpaa wants to land a leg kick but Castro is out of range.
Castro pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Saarenpaa on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T2#
Saarenpaa lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Castro throws a sloppy body shot
and Saarenpaa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Saarenpaa attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Castro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A head kick misses from Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa moves away from the strike by Castro.
Saarenpaa throws a big counter combination but Castro scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Castro throws a low kick, looking for Saarenpaa's leg but Saarenpaa calmly moves out of range.
Saarenpaa was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Saarenpaa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Castro.
As Castro backs away, Saarenpaa returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Saarenpaa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Castro throws out the jab.
Castro takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Castro throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Saarenpaa counters with a one-two to the body. #ROC#
Castro is rocked!
Castro misses with a wild body shot.
Castro is still on wobbly legs! Can Saarenpaa finish him?
A chopping leg kick lands by Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa lets loose with a powerful body kick. Castro will feel that in the morning.
Castro is breathing heavily.
Castro waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Saarenpaa.
Castro seems to have recovered his senses.
Saarenpaa misses with a body kick. #T3#
Saarenpaa is looking to chop away at Castro's legs.
Saarenpaa scores with a head kick.
Saarenpaa misses with a leg kick.
Castro scoring well with a low kick there.
Saarenpaa throws a head kick that misses.
Whack! Saarenpaa lands a heavy head kick that drops Castro. The ref tackles Saarenpaa to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Castro was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Mika Saarenpaa!
A relieved looking Mika Saarenpaa thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: CEC 496
Date: Jan 25, 2017

#R1#
Alvado throws a body shot but no joy.
Saarenpaa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Saarenpaa throws a leg kick which misses Alvado's front leg but catches the back leg as Alvado tries to avoid it.
Alvado rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Saarenpaa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Alvado throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand. #CUT#
It looks like Mika Saarenpaa has been cut.
Alvado with a hook.
Alvado has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Saarenpaa.
Alvado checks a leg kick.
Alvado tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Saarenpaa was well out of range. Poor timing from Alvado.
Saarenpaa throws the kick towards the body but Alvado avoids it.
Saarenpaa takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Alvado takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Alvado wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Saarenpaa tries to land a front kick but Alvado steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Mika Saarenpaa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Saarenpaa misses with a kick to the body.
A quick step to the side and Alvado tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T1#
Alvado throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Saarenpaa on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A jab lands there for Alvado.
Alvado swings for the body but Saarenpaa moves out of range.
Alvado throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Saarenpaa lands a leg kick that knocks Alvado off balance momentarily.
Saarenpaa misses with a head kick.
Alvado definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Saarenpaa fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Alvado is out of range.
Alvado lands with a nice body punch.
Saarenpaa throws a sloppy head kick and Alvado moves out of range easily.
Alvado moves out of range of the body kick.
Alvado tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Saarenpaa was well out of range. Poor timing from Alvado.
Saarenpaa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Alvado.
Alvado avoids the head kick by Saarenpaa. #T2#
Alvado misses with a hook.
Saarenpaa throws a head kick but Alvado moves out of range.
Saarenpaa lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
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!
Saarenpaa throws a sloppy head kick and Alvado moves out of range easily.
Alvado misses with a kick to the body.
Alvado throws an overhand right that lands on Saarenpaa's shoulder, as Saarenpaa tries to avoid the shot.
Saarenpaa scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Alvado throws a half hearted mid kick.
Saarenpaa takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A nice side step and Saarenpaa releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Alvado gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa thows a body kick. Alvado tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Alvado misses with a kick to the body.
Saarenpaa takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #T3#
Alvado pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Saarenpaa is trying to counter with his kicks.
Saarenpaa staying out of range there.
Saarenpaa fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Alvado checks it well.
Alvado misses the shot to the body.
Saarenpaa scores with a kick to the body.
Saarenpaa lands with a shot to the body.
Alvado throws an overhand right that lands on Saarenpaa's shoulder, as Saarenpaa tries to avoid the shot.
Saarenpaa throws a front kick that sends Alvado stumbling back into the cage.
Saarenpaa misses with a jab to the body
and Alvado counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Saarenpaa misses with the body kick
and Alvado counters with a left to the body.
Saarenpaa turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Saarenpaa throws a front kick that sends Alvado stumbling back into the cage.
A leg kick checked by Alvado.#T4#
Saarenpaa throws an overhand right that lands on Alvado's shoulder, as Alvado tries to avoid the shot.
Alvado tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Saarenpaa was well out of range. Poor timing from Alvado.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Saarenpaa throws an overhand right that lands on Alvado's shoulder, as Alvado tries to avoid the shot.
Saarenpaa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alvado manages to avoid it.
Saarenpaa is looking to land body kicks.
Alvado just misses with a punch to the body.
A cross from Alvado lands.
Alvado fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Saarenpaa manages to avoid it.
Saarenpaa attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Alvado scores with a shot to the body.
Alvado throws a body punch but Saarenpaa moves out of range.
Saarenpaa fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Alvado has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Saarenpaa.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Pablo Alvado will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mika Saarenpaa's cut.
That's time! Alvado's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Saarenpaa scores with a body shot.
A head kick misses from Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Alvado has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Saarenpaa throws a shot to the body.
Alvado on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Saarenpaa misses with a low kick.
Alvado throws a big shot that misses.
Alvado walks into a stiff left hand from Saarenpaa.
Alvado loads up on a big right hand but Saarenpaa slips the punch.
Saarenpaa thinks about the counter body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A solid body kick from Saarenpaa.
Decent striking displayed by Saarenpaa there.
Alvado is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Saarenpaa 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.
Saarenpaa dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Alvado. That did some damage!
Nice defenses there by Alvado.
Mika Saarenpaa seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Saarenpaa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Saarenpaa will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Saarenpaa scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Alvado lands with a nice body punch.
Alvado missing with a left hand there. Saarenpaa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Alvado blocks a low kick nicely.
Saarenpaa misses with a hook.
Alvado was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Saarenpaa takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#CL#
Alvado moves into the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Alvado - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Saarenpaa lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Alvado blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #T2#
Saarenpaa misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Alvado fails to land.
Alvado can't find room to land a body shot as Saarenpaa controls the action.
Alvado misses with the head strike.
Alvado tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Saarenpaa working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Saarenpaa.
Alvado blocks a body shot from Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa struggles to land a body shot inside as Alvado controls his hands.
Saarenpaa misses with a hook from the clinch.
Saarenpaa throws a head punch that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A shot in the inside from Alvado.
Alvado misses with a punch on the inside.
Alvado softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Saarenpaa lands a nice uppercut.
Saarenpaa scores with a shot to the side of Alvado's head.
Alvado lands a hook to the side of the head.
Saarenpaa presses Alvado against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Saarenpaa misses with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Saarenpaa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Saarenpaa lands a nice uppercut.
A short right from Saarenpaa.
Alvado swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Come on Alvado - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Alvado blocks a body shot from Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa blocking some punches.
Alvado blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Saarenpaa lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Alvado backwards.
Alvado misses with some punches.
Saarenpaa is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Mika Saarenpaa seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A shot in the inside from Alvado.
A short left from Alvado.
Saarenpaa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Saarenpaa lands with a right to the head.
Still in the clinch, Saarenpaa scores with a nice short uppercut.
Saarenpaa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Saarenpaa swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC#
Alvado manages to break the clinch.
Saarenpaa blocks a jab.
Alvado lands with a good body shot.
Saarenpaa moves away from the strike by Alvado.
Alvado lands with a shot to the body.
Saarenpaa scores with a sloppy right hand. Alvado should have avoided that one.
Saarenpaa lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Alvado at a distance.
Saarenpaa misses with a low kick.
Alvado seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Saarenpaa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Alvado.#KD#
Alvado drops Saarenpaa with a beautiful combination! Saarenpaa stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Alvado is looking for the KO!#ROC#
Saarenpaa is rocked!
Alvado scores with a body shot.
Saarenpaa is still on wobbly legs! Can Alvado finish him?
Saarenpaa throws a body kick that misses.
Alvado was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Alvado cracks Saarenpaa with a hook to the temple - Saarenpaa is on wobbly legs here! Alvado swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Saarenpaa falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Alvado wins by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Pablo Alvado!
An out of breath Pablo Alvado thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: CEC 492: Olympics FINALS!
Date: Jan 04, 2017

#R1#
Saarenpaa throws a good cross that connects.
Saarenpaa tries a head kick but it misses.
Jamison misses with a straight left.
Jamison throws a series of punches but Saarenpaa moves out of range.
Jamison moves out of range of the leg kick from Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Jamison is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Jamison takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Saarenpaa scores with a head kick. Jamison tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#CL#
Jamison closes the distance and clinches.
Jamison misses with a short punch on the inside.
Saarenpaa lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jamison.
A short right from Jamison.
A body shot lands from Saarenpaa.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jamison blocks an uppercut.
Jamison lands a right hand that snaps the head of Saarenpaa backwards.
Saarenpaa throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Jamison fails to land.
Jamison definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Saarenpaa misses with some punches.
The referee is keeping an eye on Saarenpaa - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Jamison misses with the head strike. #T1#
Jamison working some nice short punches in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jamison.
Jamison tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Saarenpaa's elbow.
Jamison tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Saarenpaa lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Jamison or not.
Jamison lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Saarenpaa or not.
Jamison is working Saarenpaa over against the cage.
Jamison swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Saarenpaa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jamison misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Saarenpaa.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jamison.
Saarenpaa lands with a left to the head.
Jamison misses with a hook to the ribs.
Saarenpaa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jamison misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Saarenpaa fails to land.
Saarenpaa content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Saarenpaa struggles to land a body shot inside as Jamison controls his hands. #T2#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jamison.
Jamison blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jamison.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head punch on the inside from Saarenpaa fails to land.
Jamison avoids a wild elbow strike from Saarenpaa.
A short uppercut from Saarenpaa.
Jamison blocking some punches.
Jamison misses with some punches.
Jamison struggles to land a body shot inside as Saarenpaa controls his hands.
Jamison throws a head punch that misses.
Saarenpaa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jamison blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jamison misses with some punches.
Saarenpaa pushes Jamison back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jamison scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jamison working aggressively here. #BC#
Jamison's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mika Saarenpaa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Saarenpaa throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Jamison throws a body shot but no joy.
Saarenpaa connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T3#
Jamison walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Jamison throws a jab but it's blocked by Saarenpaa.
Jamison throws an off balance right hand
and Saarenpaa counters with a slapping leg kick.
Saarenpaa misses with a body kick.
Jamison pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jamison misses with an uppercut
and Saarenpaa counters with a stiff right hand.
Saarenpaa cracks Jamison with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Jamison throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Saarenpaa looks to land a left hand but Jamison moved out of range nicely.
Saarenpaa scores with a body shot.
Jamison takes a swing at Saarenpaa's ribcage but misses.
Jamison misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa fails to land with a series of punches.
Saarenpaa lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jamison connects with a body shot that sends Saarenpaa's belly button to the back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jamison has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Saarenpaa.#T4#
Saarenpaa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jamison.
Jamison looks to throw the jab but Saarenpaa is out of range.
Saarenpaa on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jamison. Jamison obviously looking to wear him down.
Saarenpaa avoids the head kick by Jamison.
Saarenpaa motions for Jamison to come forward. Saarenpaa throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jamison uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Saarenpaa.
Jamison misses with a wild body shot.
Jamison tries a low kick but Saarenpaa avoids it.
Saarenpaa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Jamison, right into the meat.
Saarenpaa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Saarenpaa moves out of range as Jamison throws a body kick.
Saarenpaa is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jamison.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jamison fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Saarenpaa throws a series of punches but Jamison avoids them all with ease.
Jamison misses with a looping right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Mika Saarenpaa will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Saarenpaa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jamison.
Saarenpaa misses with a looping right.
Saarenpaa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jamison lands with a nice combination. Saarenpaa backs away looking to recover.
A good leg kick by Jamison.
A big right from Jamison misses.
Saarenpaa throws the kick towards the body but Jamison avoids it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Saarenpaa checks a leg kick.
Saarenpaa slips under a jab from Jamison.
Saarenpaa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jamison dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jamison avoids the body shot from Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa digs a good hook to Jamison's body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Jamison 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 Saarenpaa has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Saarenpaa and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Jamison throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Jamison throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Saarenpaa throws out a counter right but Jamison avoids it with no problem.
Jamison moves into range and lands a nice body kick. #T1#
Jamison takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Saarenpaa connects with a high kick.
Saarenpaa steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Jamison. That one must have hurt.
Saarenpaa bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Jamison's head.
Jamison throws a looping overhand right but Saarenpaa ducks down to avoid it.
Crunch! Saarenpaa slams his shin into Jamison's torso.
Saarenpaa misses with the combination.
Jamison throwing a counter right hand but Saarenpaa manages to avoid it.
Mika Saarenpaa seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jamison uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Saarenpaa.
Jamison scores with a nice right hand.
Jamison throws a low kick, looking for Saarenpaa's leg but Saarenpaa calmly moves out of range.
Jamison misses with an uppercut. Saarenpaa saw that one coming.
Saarenpaa lands a jab to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jamison fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Saarenpaa manages to avoid it.
Jamison throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T2#
Some wild striking there from Saarenpaa.
Jamison fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Saarenpaa manages to avoid it.
Saarenpaa walks into a straight right hand from Jamison.
Saarenpaa lands a high kick!
Jamison slips under a jab.
Jamison moves out of range of the leg kick from Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa stuns Jamison with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jamison on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Saarenpaa. Saarenpaa obviously looking to wear him down.
Jamison misses with a body shot.
Saarenpaa's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Jamison connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Saarenpaa scrambles back to his feet.
Saarenpaa cracks Jamison with a right hand to the side of the head.
Saarenpaa misses with an uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Saarenpaa takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jamison is looking to chop away at Saarenpaa's legs.
Saarenpaa lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T3#
Saarenpaa misses with a body kick.
Saarenpaa throws a good cross that connects.
Saarenpaa throws a nice inside leg kick.
Saarenpaa throws a body shot but no joy.
Saarenpaa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jamison lands a nice leg kick that just misses Saarenpaa's sensitive parts.
Jamison looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Saarenpaa delivers a nice body kick.
The fighters circling - Jamison throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jamison misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Saarenpaa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jamison scores with a nice head shot.
Saarenpaa lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jamison throws a shot from downtown. Saarenpaa moves away and avoids it.
Saarenpaa looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Saarenpaa wants to land a leg kick but Jamison is out of range.
Saarenpaa drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Saarenpaa connects with a body shot.
Saarenpaa moves away from the strike by Jamison.
Saarenpaa moves out of range of the body kick.
Saarenpaa takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Jamison moves out of range as Saarenpaa throws a body kick.
Jamison jabs at Saarenpaa's body.
Jamison scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Saarenpaa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jamison.
Jamison pivots, looking for a leg kick but Saarenpaa is out of range and Jamison settles back down.
Saarenpaa throws a body shot but no joy.
Jamison throws a quick counter head kick but Saarenpaa was just out of range.
Jamison throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Saarenpaa keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Jamison throws a big shot that misses.
Saarenpaa ducks under a wild hook from Jamison.
Saarenpaa lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Saarenpaa throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Mika Saarenpaa will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Saarenpaa pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Jamison throws a leg kick but Saarenpaa sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Jamison throws a leg kick but Saarenpaa sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Saarenpaa is looking to score with low kicks.
Saarenpaa checks a low kick from Jamison.
Saarenpaa looks for the body kick but Jamison saw that one coming.
Jamison blocks the body kick.
Nice body punch from Jamison.
Saarenpaa looks to score with a jab to the body but Jamison is just out of range.
Jamison throws a quick inside leg kick.
Saarenpaa gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Jamison counters with a body kick that stops Saarenpaa in his tracks momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jamison dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Saarenpaa walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Saarenpaa fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jamison looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Saarenpaa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jamison appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Saarenpaa tries a head kick but it misses. #T1#
Jamison throws a front kick aimed at Saarenpaa's knee but Saarenpaa avoids it well.
Saarenpaa fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jamison has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Jamison looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Saarenpaa let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Saarenpaa ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#CL#
Jamison rushes Saarenpaa and presses him up against the cage.
Saarenpaa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jamison misses with a punch to the body.
Jamison swings wildly with an uppercut but Saarenpaa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jamison tries to work over Saarenpaa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jamison avoiding damage as Saarenpaa throws knees to the body.
Jamison can't find room to land a body shot as Saarenpaa controls the action.
Jamison lands a right hand that snaps the head of Saarenpaa backwards.
Saarenpaa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jamison's elbow.
Jamison gets through Saarenpaa's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Saarenpaa - that landed with a thud.
Jamison is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A head punch on the inside from Jamison fails to land.
Carl Jamison has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Saarenpaa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jamison lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa lands with a short head shot on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Saarenpaa prevents Jamison from breaking the clinch.
Saarenpaa lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jamison backwards.
Jamison lands with a short shot to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jamison.
Carl Jamison has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Jamison blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Saarenpaa blocks an uppercut.
Jamison swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jamison lands a body punch.
Saarenpaa misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jamison makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jamison tries to work over Saarenpaa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Saarenpaa cracks Jamison with a nice body shot.
Saarenpaa can't find room to land a body shot as Jamison controls the action.
A short right from Saarenpaa.
Mika Saarenpaa is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
A short uppercut from Jamison.
Nice body punch from Jamison - that landed with a thud.
Jamison lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Saarenpaa or not.
Saarenpaa takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Saarenpaa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jamison misses with some punches.
A short left from Jamison.
A right hook to the body lands for Saarenpaa.
Jamison blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jamison tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jamison misses with a body punch.
Jamison lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Saarenpaa backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Jamison fails to land.
Jamison has a couple of punches blocked by Saarenpaa.
Jamison tries to work over Saarenpaa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T4#
Jamison misses with a punch to the body.
Saarenpaa prevents a body shot from Jamison.
Saarenpaa tries to throw a body punch but Jamison avoids it by throwing Saarenpaa back against the cage.
Jamison lands a left hand.
Jamison swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Saarenpaa misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jamison misses with some punches.
Saarenpaa tries to work over Jamison's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Saarenpaa misses with a hook from the clinch.
Saarenpaa misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jamison struggles to land a body shot inside as Saarenpaa controls his hands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Saarenpaa blocks a body shot from Jamison.
Saarenpaa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Saarenpaa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

And that's the end of the fight!
Carl Jamison showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Saarenpaa 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

Event: CEC 486
Date: Dec 02, 2016

#R1#
Fakiiri lands a glancing blow to the side of Saarenpaa's head.
Fakiiri throws a lazy body kick
and Saarenpaa counters with a nice leg kick.
A shot to the liver by Saarenpaa. Beautiful body shot.
Saarenpaa throws a leg kick which misses Fakiiri's front leg but catches the back leg as Fakiiri tries to avoid it.
Saarenpaa throws a nice outside leg kick.
Fakiiri swings for the body but Saarenpaa moves out of range.
Fakiiri defending well as Saarenpaa loads up on a big left hand.
Fakiiri looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Fakiiri throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Saarenpaa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Saarenpaa, right into the meat.
Fakiiri misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Saarenpaa.
Fakiiri throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fakiiri jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Saarenpaa works the jab nicely.
Fakiiri loads up on a big right hand but Saarenpaa slips the punch.
Saarenpaa works Fakiiri's body with a nice hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fakiiri scores with a push kick.
Good work by Saarenpaa as he checks the leg kick.
Saarenpaa with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Fakiiri to score with a decent uppercut.
Saarenpaa throws a leg kick but Fakiiri moved away.
The fighters circling - Saarenpaa throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T1#
Saarenpaa is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fakiiri.
Saarenpaa takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Donk. Fakiiri catches Saarenpaa right on the button with a cross.
Saarenpaa takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Fakiiri scores with a leg kick.
Fakiiri throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Saarenpaa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fakiiri walks into a stiff left hand from Saarenpaa.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Saarenpaa.
Fakiiri looks to throw the jab but Saarenpaa is out of range.
Saarenpaa finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Fakiiri tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Saarenpaa is able to avoid easily.
Fakiiri takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Fakiiri avoids the head kick by Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa jabs Fakiiri to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Fakiiri is looking to land body kicks.
Fakiiri thows a body kick. Saarenpaa tries to catch it but that hurt him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fakiiri tries to land a leg kick but Saarenpaa saw it coming and moves away.
A slapping body kick lands there for Fakiiri.#T2#
Saarenpaa misses the jab.
Fakiiri is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Saarenpaa let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Saarenpaa thows a leg kick but Fakiiri checks it #CL#
and Fakiiri holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #BC#
Fakiiri breaks from the clinch.
Saarenpaa takes a swing at Fakiiri's ribcage but misses.
Saarenpaa misses with a telegraphed body shot #CL#
and Fakiiri counters by clinching up.
Fakiiri is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Saarenpaa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Saarenpaa scores with a nice hook to the head.
Saarenpaa lands a nice uppercut.
A bit of stalling here from Saarenpaa.
Fakiiri misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fakiiri lands a right hand.
Saarenpaa misses with some punches.
Saarenpaa throws a head punch that misses.
Saarenpaa lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T3#
Fakiiri prevents a body shot from Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa tries a body shot but Fakiiri blocks it.
Saarenpaa misses with the head strike. #TD#
Fakiiri decides to pull guard.
Fakiiri trying to keep a closed guard but Saarenpaa is proving a slippery customer.
Saarenpaa looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB#
Fakiiri throws his legs up looking for a submission but Saarenpaa uses it to pass to side control. #T4#
Fakiiri is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Saarenpaa prevents Fakiiri from improving his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Still in half guard, Saarenpaa seems content to control.
Fakiiri wants to improve his position but Saarenpaa is controlling well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Mika Saarenpaa will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Saarenpaa lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Fakiiri ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A jab lands there for Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa cracks Fakiiri with a good jab.
Saarenpaa throws a leg kick but Fakiiri moved away.
Crunch! Fakiiri slams his shin into Saarenpaa's torso.
Fakiiri tries to clinch there but Saarenpaa circles away.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Saarenpaa.
Fakiiri throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fakiiri throws a hook but Saarenpaa avoids it easily.
Saarenpaa counters with a body kick.
Fakiiri cracks the inside of Saarenpaa's front leg.
Fakiiri thows a left - swing and a miss!
A little jabbing left from Saarenpaa on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Fakiiri throws a body shot but no joy.
Saarenpaa with a hook.
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!
Saarenpaa misses with a body shot.
Saarenpaa lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Fakiiri goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #T1#
Fakiiri chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Saarenpaa tests Fakiiri's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fakiiri keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Saarenpaa.
Fakiiri with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Fakiiri connects with a looping right hand.
Fakiiri looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Fakiiri misses with a kick to the body.
Fakiiri walks into a left hand.
Saarenpaa on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Saarenpaa checks a low kick from Fakiiri.
Fakiiri keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fakiiri keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Saarenpaa keeps the fight on the outside.
A solid leg kick lands there for Saarenpaa.
Fakiiri scores with a sloppy right hand. Saarenpaa should have avoided that one.
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!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Fakiiri.
Fakiiri is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Fakiiri feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Saarenpaa's calf.#T2#
A leg kick checked by Fakiiri.
Saarenpaa connects with a right hand. Fakiiri shakes it off.
A cross from Saarenpaa lands.
Fakiiri cracks the inside of Saarenpaa's front leg.
A combination from Fakiiri does no damage.
A big right from Fakiiri misses.
Fakiiri connects with a jab.
Fakiiri throws a push kick but Saarenpaa slaps the foot to one side.
Fakiiri on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Fakiiri checks a low kick from Saarenpaa.
A little feinted left hand from Fakiiri on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Fakiiri throws a head kick that Saarenpaa semi-blocks.
Fakiiri scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Fakiiri tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Fakiiri tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Saarenpaa showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fakiiri.
Fakiiri walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T3#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Fakiiri.
Saarenpaa scores with a hook to the body. Fakiiri takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A jab from Saarenpaa misses.
Saarenpaa punishes Fakiiri's body with a nice straight punch.
Fakiiri throws a head kick that misses.
Fakiiri moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Saarenpaa throws the kick towards the body but Fakiiri avoids it.
Saarenpaa ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Saarenpaa pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Saarenpaa misses with a head kick.
Fakiiri feints and then cracks Saarenpaa's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Saarenpaa down.
Fakiiri throws a leg kick but Saarenpaa sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Saarenpaa moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Saarenpaa 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 Fakiiri has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Fakiiri and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Fakiiri crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Saarenpaa - the referee stops the clock and Fakiiri gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Saarenpaa. Fakiiri manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Good standup being displayed there by Saarenpaa as he connects with a hook.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fakiiri goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Saarenpaa moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A big right from Saarenpaa misses.
Saarenpaa fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Saarenpaa is looking to land body kicks.
Fakiiri jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mika Saarenpaa seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Saarenpaa loads up on a big right hand but Fakiiri slips the punch.
Saarenpaa throws a body shot but no joy.
Fakiiri connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Fakiiri throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Saarenpaa scoring well with a low kick there.
Fakiiri looks to score with a jab to the body but Saarenpaa is just out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Saarenpaa misses the jab.
Fakiiri tried to counter with a leg kick but Saarenpaa avoided it.
Fakiiri misses with a body shot.
Fakiiri looks for the body kick but Saarenpaa saw that one coming.
Fakiiri tries to bum rush Saarenpaa with a series of wild strikes but Saarenpaa uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Mika Saarenpaa will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Saarenpaa connects with a nice looking jab.
Fakiiri lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A combination from Fakiiri does no damage.
Fakiiri buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Fakiiri tries to close the distance and clinch up but Saarenpaa swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Fakiiri backing away here, and Saarenpaa unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Saarenpaa - that will leave a mark!
Saarenpaa throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Saarenpaa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fakiiri tried to score with a low kick but Saarenpaa checks it.
Saarenpaa jabs Fakiiri to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A jab from Fakiiri does it's job there.
Fakiiri looks to land a left hand but Saarenpaa moved out of range nicely.
Saarenpaa has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Fakiiri.
Saarenpaa's corner calls for a 1-2. Saarenpaa obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Fakiiri looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Saarenpaa jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Saarenpaa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A bone on bone clash there as Saarenpaa blocks the leg kick. #T1#
Fakiiri uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Saarenpaa has time to react.
Donk. Saarenpaa catches Fakiiri right on the button with a cross.
Fakiiri misses with a head kick.
Fakiiri ducks under a wild hook from Saarenpaa.
Fakiiri is looking to counter punch.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Fakiiri, right into the meat.
Saarenpaa defending well as Fakiiri loads up on a big left hand.
Saarenpaa digs a good body shot into Fakiiri's ribs.
Saarenpaa throws a solid leg kick but Fakiiri takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Saarenpaa.
Fakiiri uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Saarenpaa.
Fakiiri tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Saarenpaa was well out of range. Poor timing from Fakiiri.
Fakiiri blocks a head kick by Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa blocks a leg kick.
Fakiiri misses with a body shot.
Saarenpaa throws a hook but Fakiiri blocks it.
Saarenpaa connects with a body shot that sends Fakiiri's belly button to the back.
Fakiiri throws a leg kick but Saarenpaa moved away.
Saarenpaa let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T2#
Saarenpaa sizes up Fakiiri with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fakiiri throws a half hearted mid kick.#CL#
Fakiiri instigates a clinch.
Saarenpaa prevents a body shot from Fakiiri.
Saarenpaa misses with a body punch.
Saarenpaa is leaning against Fakiiri and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Nakki Fakiiri has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Saarenpaa misses with a punch to the body.
Fakiiri misses with a body punch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Fakiiri.
Saarenpaa tries a body shot but Fakiiri blocks it.
Fakiiri blocks the elbow strike.
Saarenpaa goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC#
Fakiiri breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Saarenpaa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fakiiri.
It looked like Fakiiri wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Saarenpaa misses with a straight right.
Saarenpaa lands with a right hand.
Saarenpaa jabs Fakiiri to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Mika Saarenpaa is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Fakiiri throws a sloppy head kick and Saarenpaa moves out of range easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Saarenpaa! But no joy.
Fakiiri throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A punch lands to the side of Fakiiri 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Saarenpaa clobbers Fakiiri with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Saarenpaa scores with a hook to the body. Fakiiri takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A looping hook to the body misses from Saarenpaa. Fakiiri does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fakiiri has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Saarenpaa.
Fakiiri tried to score with a low kick but Saarenpaa checks it.
Fakiiri throws a sloppy head kick
and Saarenpaa counters with a good, hard body kick but Fakiiri shrugs it off.
Saarenpaa misses with a wild body shot.
Saarenpaa scores with a body shot.
Saarenpaa lands a jab to the nose.
Fakiiri checks a leg kick.
Fakiiri scoring well with a low kick there.
Saarenpaa lands a head kick!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Fakiiri. #T4#
Fakiiri walks into a stiff left hand from Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa throws the left hand but Fakiiri avoids the punch easily.
Fakiiri throws a sloppy head kick and Saarenpaa moves out of range easily.
A swing and a miss from Fakiiri.
Fakiiri keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Saarenpaa goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Fakiiri throwing a counter right hand but Saarenpaa manages to avoid it.
Fakiiri throws the kick towards the body but Saarenpaa avoids it.
Fakiiri looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Saarenpaa closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Saarenpaa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Saarenpaa throws a nice inside leg kick.
Saarenpaa takes one to the chin there.
Saarenpaa takes a swing at Fakiiri's ribcage but misses.
Saarenpaa throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A telegraphed right hand from Fakiiri misses the target.
A countering left hand to the body from Saarenpaa misses.
Fakiiri misses with a low kick.
Saarenpaa lands a head shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mika Saarenpaa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Saarenpaa winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: CEC 481
Date: Nov 04, 2016

#R1#
Saarenpaa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Manta throws out the jab.
Mika Saarenpaa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Saarenpaa takes a kick to the side of the head.#CUT2#
It looks like Mika Saarenpaa has been cut.
Saarenpaa misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Manta counters with a left and a right that stings Saarenpaa.
Some wild striking there from Saarenpaa.
It seemed like Manta was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Saarenpaa takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #ROC2#
Saarenpaa is rocked!
Saarenpaa steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Manta. That one must have hurt.
Oh Saarenpaa is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Saarenpaa walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! Manta swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Federico Manta!
Federico Manta thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: CEC 479
Date: Oct 28, 2016

#R1#
Saarenpaa throws an overhand right that lands on Volkov's shoulder, as Volkov tries to avoid the shot.
Volkov misses the shot to the body.
Saarenpaa slips under a jab from Volkov.
Volkov ducks right into an uppercut from Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa throws a chopping leg kick but Volkov manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Saarenpaa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Volkov.
Saarenpaa has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Volkov.
Volkov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Saarenpaa replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Volkov blocks it well.
Saarenpaa takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Saarenpaa fails in his attempt to clinch.
Saarenpaa moves away from the strike by Volkov.
Saarenpaa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Volkov.
Volkov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Saarenpaa clobbers Volkov with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Saarenpaa throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Volkov counters with a nice body shot.
Volkov misses with an attempted mid kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Saarenpaa checks a low kick from Volkov.
Volkov moves away from the strike by Saarenpaa.
Volkov tries to land a leg kick but Saarenpaa saw it coming and moves away. #T1#
Saarenpaa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Volkov tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Saarenpaa is able to avoid easily.
Saarenpaa takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Volkov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Volkov just misses with a punch to the body.
Saarenpaa connects with a body shot.
Saarenpaa takes a swing at Volkov's ribcage but misses. #CL2#
Saarenpaa gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Volkov misses with a body punch.
Saarenpaa throws a head punch that misses.
Saarenpaa tries a body shot but Volkov blocks it.
Volkov misses with a body punch.
Saarenpaa controlling the action here for a moment.
Saarenpaa has a couple of punches blocked by Volkov.
Saarenpaa lands with a short shot to the head.
Volkov being controlled against the cage.
Volkov misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T2#
Volkov swings wildly with an uppercut but Saarenpaa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Saarenpaa misses with a hook from the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Saarenpaa creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Saarenpaa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Saarenpaa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Volkov's elbow.
Saarenpaa blocks an uppercut.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Volkov working aggressively here.
Volkov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Saarenpaa tries a body shot but Volkov blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Saarenpaa.
Volkov scores with a hook to the body.
Saarenpaa misses with a punch on the inside.
Saarenpaa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Saarenpaa misses with the head strike.
Volkov lands with a short shot to the head. #T3#
Saarenpaa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Volkov lands with a light punch inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Volkov.
Volkov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Saarenpaa backwards.
Still in the clinch, Volkov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Volkov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Volkov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Saarenpaa backwards.
Volkov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Saarenpaa lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Volkov backwards.
Volkov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Saarenpaas head.
Saarenpaa lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Saarenpaa working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Volkov effectively controlling the action here.
Volkov presses Saarenpaa against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Saarenpaa fails to land.
Volkov misses with the head strike. #T4#
A right hand to the body from Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa tries to work over Volkov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Volkov lands a shoulder strike.
Volkov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Volkov tries a body shot but Saarenpaa blocks it.
Volkov lands with a light punch inside.
Volkov misses with a body punch.
Saarenpaa scores with a shoulder strike.
Volkov tries to throw a body punch but Saarenpaa avoids it by throwing Volkov back against the cage.
Saarenpaa struggles to land a body shot inside as Volkov controls his hands.
Saarenpaa throws a punch but it's blocked by Volkov. #BC#
Volkov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Volkov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Saarenpaa connects with the punch.
An inside leg kick lands from Volkov.
Saarenpaa throws a jab but it's blocked by Volkov. #CL2#
Saarenpaa pushes Volkov up against the cage in a clinch.
Saarenpaa tries to throw a body punch but Volkov avoids it by throwing Saarenpaa back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Maxim Vyacheslav Volkov will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Volkov will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Volkov's jab looks to have found its range, popping Saarenpaa under the eye.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Saarenpaa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Volkov.
Volkov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Saarenpaa throws out a powerful jab.
Saarenpaa misses with a lunging right hand
and Volkov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Saarenpaa misses with a wild body shot.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Saarenpaa - that will leave a mark!
A telegraphed right hand from Saarenpaa misses the target.
Saarenpaa throws a jab when Volkov was well out of range.
Saarenpaa is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Volkov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Saarenpaa throws a wild body kick that Volkov sees coming a mile off.
Volkov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Volkov misses with a looping right.
Volkov misses with a looping left.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Volkov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Saarenpaa.
Good standup being displayed there by Saarenpaa as he connects with a hook.#T1#
Volkov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Volkov tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Saarenpaa is able to avoid easily.
Volkov works Saarenpaa's body with a nice hook.
Nice defenses there by Volkov.
Volkov throws a head kick that misses.
Saarenpaa checks a low kick from Volkov.
Volkov feints and then cracks Saarenpaa's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Saarenpaa down.
Volkov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Saarenpaa.
Volkov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Saarenpaa to counter with a crisp jab.
We've been told by Volkov's head coaches at Heart Cave (8 elites, 4 double-elites, 1 triple) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Volkov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Saarenpaa was well out of range. Poor timing from Volkov.
Saarenpaa dips to his left and cracks Volkov with an uppercut!
Saarenpaa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Saarenpaa throws the left hand but Volkov avoids the punch easily.
Volkov throws a shot from downtown. Saarenpaa moves away and avoids it.
Volkov misses with a leg kick.
It seemed like Saarenpaa was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Saarenpaa avoids a punch combination nicely. #T2#
Saarenpaa slips a jab from Volkov.
Volkov throws out a loose jab but Saarenpaa uses good head movement to avoid 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!
Saarenpaa moves in looking to clinch but Volkov pushes him off.
Saarenpaa takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Saarenpaa looks to land a right hand but Volkov moved out of range.
Volkov lands a jab-cross combination.
A chopping leg kick lands by Volkov.
Maxim Vyacheslav Volkov is winning the standup battle so far.
Volkov cracks Saarenpaa with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A shot to the liver by Saarenpaa. Beautiful body shot.
Volkov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Saarenpaa tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Volkov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Volkov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Volkov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Volkov digs a good body shot into Saarenpaa's ribs.
Saarenpaa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Volkov.
Volkov throws a body punch but Saarenpaa moves out of range.
Volkov misses with a kick to the body.
Volkov misses with a low kick. #T3#
Volkov throws the kick towards the body but Saarenpaa avoids it.
Volkov tries to land a front kick but Saarenpaa steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Saarenpaa scores with a punch to the head.
Saarenpaa scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Volkov 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 Saarenpaa has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Saarenpaa and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Saarenpaa looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Volkov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Saarenpaa.
Volkov throws a sloppy head kick and Saarenpaa moves out of range easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Saarenpaa. Volkov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Saarenpaa misses with a hook.
A lazy left from Saarenpaa finds it's target.
Volkov moves away from the strike by Saarenpaa.
Volkov tries to land a front kick but Saarenpaa steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Volkov misses with an uppercut.
Volkov avoids the head kick by Saarenpaa.
Volkov tests Saarenpaa's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Saarenpaa throws a hook but Volkov blocks it.#T4#
Saarenpaa tries a head kick but it misses.
Saarenpaa looks to land a left hand but Volkov moved out of range nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Volkov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Saarenpaa slips a jab from Volkov.
Saarenpaa has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Volkov.
Saarenpaa takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Crunch! Saarenpaa slams his shin into Volkov's torso.
Volkov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Saarenpaa swings for the body but Volkov moves out of range.
Volkov just misses with a punch to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Volkov. Saarenpaa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Saarenpaa lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Saarenpaa scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Volkov doesn't seem bothered though.
Saarenpaa lands a nice shot to the body.
Volkov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Volkov throws a lazy right hand but Saarenpaa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Maxim Vyacheslav Volkov will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Volkov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Saarenpaa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Volkov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Saarenpaa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Volkov looks to land a body kick but Saarenpaa moved away.
Saarenpaa walks forward, straight into a front kick from Volkov.
Saarenpaa lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Saarenpaa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Volkov.
Volkov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Saarenpaa stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Saarenpaa misses with an uppercut. Volkov saw that one coming.
Saarenpaa throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Volkov half committed to a counter leg kick.
Volkov feints and then cracks Saarenpaa's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Saarenpaa down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saarenpaa throws a body shot but no joy.
Volkov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Saarenpaa scores with a sloppy right hand. Volkov should have avoided that one.
Saarenpaa's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Saarenpaa moves out of range of the body kick.
Volkov throws the kick towards the body but Saarenpaa avoids it.#T1#
Volkov misses with a kick to the body.
Saarenpaa gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Volkov misses with a low kick as Saarenpaa jumps back.
Saarenpaa scores with a crisp jab that stopped Volkov in his tracks.
A swing and a miss from Volkov.
Saarenpaa throws out a counter right but Volkov avoids it with no problem.
Volkov throws an off balance right hand
and Saarenpaa counters with a nice kick to the body.
Saarenpaa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Volkov throws out the jab.
A good leg kick by Volkov.
Saarenpaa slips a straight right by Volkov.
Volkov misses with a low kick.
Saarenpaa is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Volkov throws the kick towards the body but Saarenpaa avoids it.
Volkov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Saarenpaa was well out of range. Poor timing from Volkov.
Volkov throws an overhand right that lands on Saarenpaa's shoulder, as Saarenpaa tries to avoid the shot.
Volkov throws a nice inside leg kick.
Decent striking displayed by Volkov there.
Saarenpaa pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A chopping leg kick lands by Volkov.
Mika Saarenpaa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Saarenpaa looks to land a body kick but Volkov moved away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Saarenpaa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Volkov moves out of range of the strikes.
Volkov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Volkov scores with a jab to the jaw.
Saarenpaa throws a shot from downtown. Volkov moves away and avoids it.
Saarenpaa misses with an uppercut. Volkov saw that one coming.
Volkov misses with a straight left.
Volkov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Saarenpaa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Saarenpaa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Volkov.
Saarenpaa throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Saarenpaa throws a lazy head kick
enabling Volkov to counter with a crisp jab.
Saarenpaa throws a low kick, looking for Volkov's leg but Volkov calmly moves out of range.
Saarenpaa on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Volkov. Volkov obviously looking to wear him down.
Saarenpaa attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Volkov looks to land a right hand but Saarenpaa moved out of range.#T3#
Volkov tries to move into range but Saarenpaa moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Volkov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa throws a right hand that misses
and Volkov counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Saarenpaa thinking.
Volkov throws a hook but Saarenpaa blocks it.
And Saarenpaa responds with a good body kick, but Volkov manages to step out the way in time.
Saarenpaa throws a wild body kick that Volkov sees coming a mile off.
Volkov cracks Saarenpaa with a right hand to the side of the head.
Volkov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Volkov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Saarenpaa misses with a kick to the body.
Saarenpaa ducks under a wild hook from Volkov.
Saarenpaa fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Volkov.
Saarenpaa tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Volkov ducks under a wild hook from Saarenpaa.
A jab lands there for Saarenpaa.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good leg kick by Volkov there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Volkov looks to land a right hand but Saarenpaa moved out of range.#T4#
Saarenpaa tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Volkov scores with a leg kick.
Saarenpaa clobbers Volkov with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #CUT2#
It looks like Maxim Vyacheslav Volkov has been cut.
Good exchange - Saarenpaa coming out on top.
An inside leg kick lands from Volkov.
Volkov misses the jab.
Saarenpaa throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Saarenpaa works the jab nicely.
Volkov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Nice uppercut lands for Volkov. That snapped Saarenpaa's head back.
Saarenpaa avoids the body shot from Volkov.
Volkov throws a lazy right hand but Saarenpaa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Volkov shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Volkov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Saarenpaa manages to avoid it.
Volkov throws out a powerful jab.
Maxim Vyacheslav Volkov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Saarenpaa throws a nice looking combination but Volkov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Maxim Vyacheslav Volkov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Volkov has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maxim Vyacheslav Volkov!
Maxim Vyacheslav Volkov took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'I am proud communist.'.

Event: CEC 476
Date: Oct 12, 2016

#R1#
Hogan connects with a crisp jab.
Hogan throws a leg kick that misses.
Hogan throws a front kick that sends Saarenpaa stumbling back into the cage.
Hogan goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hogan avoids the body shot from Saarenpaa.
Hogan circles away from the clinch attempt.
Saarenpaa takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Hogan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hogan throws a head kick that misses.
Hogan motions for Saarenpaa to come forward. Hogan throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Saarenpaa. Hogan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Saarenpaa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Saarenpaa tries to close the distance and clinch but Hogan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Saarenpaa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hogan blocks a jab.
Saarenpaa stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hogan.
Saarenpaa tries to clinch up.
Hogan avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Hogan cracks the inside of Saarenpaa's front leg.
Hogan swings for the body but Saarenpaa moves out of range. #T1##CL#
Saarenpaa has managed to clinch.
Hogan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Saarenpaa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
I was talking to Saarenpaa's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Saarenpaa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Saarenpaa misses with a short punch on the inside.
Saarenpaa misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Hogan.
Hogan wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Saarenpaa has him pressed against the cage.
Saarenpaa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hogan is trying to break the clinch but Saarenpaa is controlling him.
Saarenpaa is trying to stall.
Saarenpaa lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC2#
Hogan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hogan misses with a looping right.
An inside leg kick from Hogan misses.
Saarenpaa throws a jab when Hogan was well out of range.
Hogan only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Hogan takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Saarenpaa looks to throw the jab but Hogan is out of range. #T2#
An inside leg kick lands from Hogan.
A big left from Hogan misses.
Hogan buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hogan keeps the fight on the outside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hogan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Saarenpaa throws out the jab.
Hogan misses with a looping left.
Hogan lands with a thumping leg kick.
Saarenpaa avoids the body shot from Hogan.
Hogan misses with an attempted mid kick.
Saarenpaa gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hogan.
Saarenpaa looks to score with a jab to the body but Hogan is just out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hogan. That's going to slow Saarenpaa down.
Hogan moves out of range as Saarenpaa strikes.
Saarenpaa throws a looping overhand right but Hogan ducks down to avoid it.
Hogan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A quick step to the side and Saarenpaa tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hogan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Saarenpaa.
Hogan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Saarenpaa moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hogan takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #T3#
Saarenpaa throws a wild body kick that Hogan sees coming a mile off.
Hogan avoids a kick to the body.
Hogan avoids the body shot from Saarenpaa.
Hogan pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hogan misses with a two punch combination.
Saarenpaa scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hogan in his tracks.
Saarenpaa misses with a wild body shot.
Hogan throws a chopping leg kick but Saarenpaa manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hogan.
Saarenpaa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hogan throws out the jab.
Hogan uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Hogan walks into a stiff left hand from Saarenpaa.
Hogan staying out of range there.
Saarenpaa 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.
Saarenpaa blocks a leg kick.
Hogan throws out a loose jab but Saarenpaa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hogan misses with a looping right.
It looked like Saarenpaa wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T4#
Good standup being displayed there by Hogan as he connects with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hogan cracks Saarenpaa with a good jab.
Jab from Saarenpaa.
Hogan looks to throw the jab but Saarenpaa is out of range.
Hogan checks a leg kick nicely.
Hogan takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hogan digs a good body shot into Saarenpaa's ribs.
A solid body kick from Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hogan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hogan.
Saarenpaa pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Saarenpaa throws a big shot that misses.
Saarenpaa throws a shot from downtown. Hogan moves away and avoids it.
Hogan throws a big shot that misses.
Saarenpaa was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Saarenpaa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hogan! But no joy.
A jab from Saarenpaa misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ben Hogan will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Hogan checks a leg kick.
Ben Hogan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Saarenpaa goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hogan misses with a low kick.
Saarenpaa checks a low kick from Hogan.
Saarenpaa is looking to counter the offense by Hogan and move into the clinch.
Saarenpaa jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hogan staying out of range there.#CL#
Saarenpaa closes the distance and clinches.
Hogan is trying to break the clinch but Saarenpaa is controlling him.
Hogan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hogan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Hogan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hogan ducks under a wild hook from Saarenpaa.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saarenpaa looks to score with a jab to the body but Hogan is just out of range.
Hogan throws out a counter right but Saarenpaa avoids it with no problem.
Saarenpaa misses with a straight left.
Hogan swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Saarenpaa moves out of range as Hogan strikes.
Saarenpaa moves out of range of the body kick.
Saarenpaa moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Saarenpaa takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #T1#
Hogan loads up on a big right hand but Saarenpaa slips the punch.
Saarenpaa tries to clinch but Hogan moves out of range.
Saarenpaa throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hogan counters with a nice uppercut.
Saarenpaa thows a body kick. Hogan tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Hogan slips under a jab.
Saarenpaa misses with a lunging right hand
and Hogan makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Saarenpaa doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Saarenpaa ducks under a wild hook from Hogan.
Saarenpaa is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Hogan.
Saarenpaa walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hogan checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Hogan wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hogan takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Saarenpaa staying out of range there.
Hogan scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Hogan fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Saarenpaa is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Hogan takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Saarenpaa misses with a body shot
letting Hogan counter with a right hand.
Hogan throws a shot from downtown. Saarenpaa moves away and avoids it.#T2#
Hogan misses with a two punch combination.
Hogan throws a right hand that misses #CL#
and Saarenpaa counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Hogan is looking to break free of the clinch but Saarenpaa has double underhooks.
Saarenpaa lands a body shot.
Saarenpaa softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Saarenpaa misses with a punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa misses with a punch to the body.
Saarenpaa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hogan wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hogan has had enough of the clinch but Saarenpaa keeps him there for the moment.
Hogan has a couple of punches blocked by Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Saarenpaa keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hogan's efforts to push away.
Saarenpaa prevents Hogan from breaking the clinch.
Saarenpaa blocks a body shot from Hogan.
Saarenpaa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T3#
Hogan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Saarenpaa lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A right handed body shot lands from Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa misses with a short punch on the inside.
Saarenpaa lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Saarenpaa prevents Hogan from breaking the clinch.
Hogan tries to break free but Saarenpaa pushes him back against the cage.
Saarenpaa is pushing Hogan up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Hogan is trying to break the clinch but Saarenpaa is controlling him.
Saarenpaa throws a head punch that misses.
Saarenpaa lands with a right to the head.
Hogan blocking some punches.
Saarenpaa swings wildly with an uppercut but Hogan uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Hogan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Saarenpaa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hogan. #T4#
Hogan throws a looping overhand right but Saarenpaa ducks down to avoid it.
Hogan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Saarenpaa moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Saarenpaa misses its target.
Hogan lands a slapping body shot.
Nice jab there from Saarenpaa.
Hogan moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hogan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hogan listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Hogan on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Saarenpaa fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hogan checks it well.
Saarenpaa throws a one two combo.
Saarenpaa throws out a powerful jab.
Saarenpaa just misses with a punch to the body.
Hogan misses with a low kick.
As Hogan looks to move away, Saarenpaa throws a big counter combo but Hogan just gets out of the way.
Saarenpaa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Saarenpaa on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Saarenpaa sizes up Hogan with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Saarenpaa misses with an uppercut. Hogan saw that one coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mika Saarenpaa dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Saarenpaa blocks a head kick by Hogan.
It looked like Saarenpaa was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Hogan.
Saarenpaa takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Hogan misses with an uppercut. Saarenpaa saw that one coming.
A jab lands there for Saarenpaa.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hogan, right into the meat.
Hogan throws a leg kick but Saarenpaa sees it coming and moves out of range.
Hogan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Hogan throws the kick towards the body but Saarenpaa avoids it.
Hogan throws a nice inside leg kick.
Saarenpaa avoids the body shot from Hogan.
Saarenpaa takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Saarenpaa clinches up against the cage.
Hogan looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC2#
Hogan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Saarenpaa tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hogan looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#T1#
Hogan throws out a loose jab but Saarenpaa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hogan just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromSaarenpaa.
Saarenpaa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hogan.
A big left from Saarenpaa misses.
Hogan takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Hogan swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Hogan scoring well with a low kick there.
Hogan misses with a body kick.
Hogan rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Saarenpaa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Good leg kick by Saarenpaa there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Saarenpaa attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Saarenpaa waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hogan.
Hogan looks to land a body kick but Saarenpaa moved away.
Saarenpaa lands the left hand.
Saarenpaa swings for the body but Hogan moves out of range.
Saarenpaa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hogan misses with a looping left.
A looping hook to the body misses from Saarenpaa. Hogan does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Saarenpaa.
Hogan moves out of range as Saarenpaa throws a body kick.
Saarenpaa misses with a body shot.
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!
Good exchange - Hogan coming out on top.
Saarenpaa scores with a body shot.
Saarenpaa takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hogan smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Saarenpaa connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hogan momentarily.
Hogan on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Saarenpaa lands with a hook. Hogan tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Hogan lands a really nice looking cross but Saarenpaa seems unphased.
Hogan connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Saarenpaa misses with an uppercut
and Hogan counters with a right hand to the body.
Hogan throws a big shot that misses.
Saarenpaa throws a right hand that misses
and Hogan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hogan misses with a hook. Saarenpaa ducked under it nicely. #T3#
Saarenpaa misses with a straight right.
Hogan throws a hook to the side of Saarenpaa's head but Saarenpaa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hogan clobbers Saarenpaa with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Hogan on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Saarenpaa. Saarenpaa obviously looking to wear him down.
Hogan misses with a looping left.
It looked like Saarenpaa wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hogan lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Saarenpaa at a distance.
Saarenpaa throws a body kick that misses. #CL#
Saarenpaa closes the distance and clinches.
Saarenpaa trying to stall but Hogan improves his position.
Hogan is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A hook to the body from Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa lands an uppercut.
Saarenpaa tries to work over Hogan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hogan has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Hogan wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hogan tries to break free but Saarenpaa pushes him back against the cage.
Saarenpaa lands a body punch. #T4#
Hogan has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Saarenpaa lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hogan backwards.
Hogan is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Saarenpaa scores a nice knee to the body.
Hogan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Saarenpaa is stalling here.
Saarenpaa cracks Hogan with a nice body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice elbow from Saarenpaa.
Hogan tries to circle away but Saarenpaa has him pinned against the cage.#BC2#
Hogan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Saarenpaa motions for Hogan to come forward. Saarenpaa throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Saarenpaa.
Hogan paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa tries to score with a low kick but Hogan moves his leg out of the way.
Hogan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A jab from Saarenpaa misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Mika Saarenpaa.
I think Saarenpaa 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mika Saarenpaa!
A very excited looking Mika Saarenpaa made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: CEC 472
Date: Sep 21, 2016

#R1#
oCrazy tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Good work by oCrazy as he checks the leg kick.
oCrazy cracks the inside of Saarenpaa's front leg.
oCrazy misses with a straight right.
Saarenpaa fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Saarenpaa throws a push kick but oCrazy slaps the foot to one side.
Saarenpaa fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Saarenpaa has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
oCrazy looks to land a right hand but Saarenpaa moved out of range.
oCrazy slips under a jab from Saarenpaa.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts oCrazy, as that shot connected.
Saarenpaa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Saarenpaa just misses with a punch to the body.
oCrazy feinted with a counter takedown.
oCrazy connects with an inside leg kick.
oCrazy misses with a wild body shot.
Crunch! Saarenpaa slams his shin into oCrazy's torso.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Saarenpaa clinches with his opponent.
oCrazy works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Saarenpaa lands with a short shot to the head.
oCrazy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A nice left hand lands by Saarenpaa. #T1#
Saarenpaa scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC2#
Saarenpaa breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Saarenpaa ducks under a wild hook from oCrazy.
oCrazy misses with a looping right.
oCrazy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
oCrazy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Saarenpaa was well out of range. Poor timing from oCrazy.
A jab from Saarenpaa does it's job there.
oCrazy looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
oCrazy lands a nice leg kick that just misses Saarenpaa's sensitive parts.
Saarenpaa throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Saarenpaa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by oCrazy.
Saarenpaa jabs at oCrazy's body.
oCrazy takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Saarenpaa throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Nice defenses there by Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Saarenpaa throws out a leg kick but oCrazy moves out of range and Saarenpaa only half commits.
Saarenpaa connects with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Saarenpaa is looking to clinch.
Saarenpaa jabs oCrazy to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T2#
oCrazy throws a leg kick
and Saarenpaa counters with a nice uppercut.
Mika Saarenpaa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
oCrazy ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
oCrazy takes a swing at Saarenpaa's ribcage but misses.
Nice straight punches there by Saarenpaa. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Saarenpaa.
A big right from Saarenpaa misses.
oCrazy misses with a hook to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Saarenpaa moves out of range as oCrazy strikes.
oCrazy avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
oCrazy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Saarenpaa shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
oCrazy tries to work over Saarenpaa's front leg with a kick but Saarenpaa checks it.
oCrazy scores with a head kick. #CUT#
It looks like Mika Saarenpaa has been cut.
oCrazy misses the shot to the body.
Saarenpaa misses with an attempted mid kick.
Saarenpaa throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent oCrazy stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The crowd cheers as Saarenpaa lands an impressive looking overhand right. oCrazy doesn't seem phased though.#T3#
Saarenpaa scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Saarenpaa checks the leg kick.
oCrazy fails with a takedown attempt.
Saarenpaa swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Saarenpaa misses the shot to the body.
oCrazy appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
oCrazy moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Saarenpaa scores with a jab to the jaw.
oCrazy misses with a wild body shot.
Saarenpaa takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Saarenpaa scores with a nice right hand.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from oCrazy, right into the meat.
Saarenpaa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from oCrazy.
oCrazy misses the jab.
oCrazy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Saarenpaa scores with a jab. oCrazy acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Saarenpaa scores with a nice head shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
oCrazy misses with a wild body shot. #T4#
Saarenpaa jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Saarenpaa blocks the body kick.
oCrazy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Saarenpaa throws out the jab.
A decent looking cross lands there for Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
oCrazy misses with a body shot.
Saarenpaa is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! oCrazy had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Saarenpaa lands a really nice looking cross but oCrazy seems unphased.
oCrazy lands with a good body shot.
oCrazy tries to bum rush Saarenpaa with a series of wild strikes but Saarenpaa uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Saarenpaa throws a body punch but oCrazy moves out of range.
oCrazy lets loose with a powerful body kick. Saarenpaa will feel that in the morning.
oCrazy misses with a body punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Saarenpaa misses with a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL2#
Saarenpaa gets in close and instigates a clinch.
oCrazy throws a head punch that misses.
oCrazy manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A nice left hand lands by Saarenpaa.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mika Saarenpaa dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mika Saarenpaa's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Saarenpaa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by oCrazy.
Saarenpaa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Saarenpaa blocks a head kick by oCrazy.
Saarenpaa moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
oCrazy misses with a straight right.
Saarenpaa is clearly trying to counter these attacks from oCrazy with a body shot.
oCrazy throws a shot from downtown. Saarenpaa moves away and avoids it.
oCrazy swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
oCrazy throws the left hand but Saarenpaa avoids the punch easily.
An inside leg kick from oCrazy misses.
oCrazy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Saarenpaa moves away.
Saarenpaa connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Saarenpaa fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
oCrazy scoring well with a low kick there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
oCrazy misses with a looping right.
oCrazy throws a leg kick
and Saarenpaa counters with a nice uppercut.
Saarenpaa looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A nice inside leg kick there by oCrazy. That's going to slow Saarenpaa down.
oCrazy looks for the body kick but Saarenpaa saw that one coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A punch combination from Saarenpaa misses.
oCrazy swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T1#
oCrazy takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Donk. Saarenpaa catches oCrazy right on the button with a cross.
oCrazy keeps the fight on the outside.
Saarenpaa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by oCrazy.
Nice straight punches there by oCrazy. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of oCrazy.
Saarenpaa on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Saarenpaa connects with a leg kick. oCrazy looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
oCrazy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
oCrazy throws a hook but Saarenpaa blocks it.
oCrazy throws a body shot but no joy.
oCrazy misses with an uppercut.
oCrazy throws a head kick but Saarenpaa moves out of range. #CL2#
Saarenpaa has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC2#
Saarenpaa breaks the clinch.
Nice defenses there by Saarenpaa.
This has been an exciting period of action!
oCrazy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T2##CL2#
Saarenpaa has managed to clinch.
oCrazy can't find room to land a body shot as Saarenpaa controls the action.
Saarenpaa lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of oCrazy backwards.
oCrazy fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Saarenpaa pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
oCrazy misses with a body shot.
Saarenpaa connects with the punch.
A slapping leg kick lands for Saarenpaa.
A good leg kick by Saarenpaa.
Nice defenses there by Saarenpaa.
oCrazy takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
oCrazy misses the jab.
oCrazy lands the left hand.
oCrazy throws a hook but Saarenpaa avoids it easily.
oCrazy stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Saarenpaa.
oCrazy looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#CL2#
Saarenpaa rushes oCrazy and presses him up against the cage.
oCrazy softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T3#
oCrazy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stalling in the clinch from Saarenpaa.
oCrazy can't find room to land a body shot as Saarenpaa controls the action.
Saarenpaa blocks an uppercut.
oCrazy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Saarenpaa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Saarenpaa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Saarenpaa lands with a right to the head.
Saarenpaa lands with a left to the head.
oCrazy lands a right hand. #BC2#
Saarenpaa pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Saarenpaa fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
oCrazy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Saarenpaa walks into a jab.
oCrazy is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Saarenpaa connects with a body shot that sends oCrazy's belly button to the back.
oCrazy swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Saarenpaa counter with a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Saarenpaa pushes oCrazy up against the cage in a clinch.
A hook to the body from Saarenpaa. #T4#
A short uppercut from Saarenpaa. #BC2#
Saarenpaa escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mika Saarenpaa seems to be getting the better of the standup.
oCrazy feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Saarenpaas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A jab from Saarenpaa does it's job there.
Saarenpaa fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches oCrazy on the side of the head.
Saarenpaa's jab looks to have found its range, popping oCrazy under the eye.
Saarenpaa swings for the body but oCrazy moves out of range.
Saarenpaa cracks oCrazy with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Saarenpaa works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
oCrazy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa checks a low kick from oCrazy.
A leg kick checked by Saarenpaa.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
oCrazy throws out a loose jab but Saarenpaa uses good head movement to avoid it.
oCrazy throws a hook but Saarenpaa avoids it easily.
Saarenpaa ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
oCrazy goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mika Saarenpaa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mika Saarenpaa's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
oCrazy throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
oCrazy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa throws a nice head kick!
Saarenpaa moves out of range of the body kick from oCrazy.
Saarenpaa fails in his attempt to clinch.
Saarenpaa blocks a jab.
oCrazy shoots in looking for a takedown. Saarenpaa tries to sprawl out of it but oCrazy keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Saarenpaa manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Saarenpaa lands a nice hook to oCrazy's body. oCrazy takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
oCrazy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
oCrazy misses with a head kick.
oCrazy throws a head kick but Saarenpaa moves out of range.
oCrazy misses with a combination
enabling Saarenpaa to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
Saarenpaa moves away from the strike by oCrazy.
Saarenpaa lands with a thumping leg kick.
oCrazy takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#CL2#
Saarenpaa moves into the clinch.
Saarenpaa tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
oCrazy tries a body shot but Saarenpaa blocks it.
oCrazy lands with a short shot to the head.
oCrazy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Saarenpaa can't find room to land a body shot as oCrazy controls the action.
A bit of stalling here from oCrazy.
A nice right hand lands inside from oCrazy. #BC2#
Saarenpaa pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
oCrazy misses with a looping right.
Saarenpaa lands with a nice body punch.
oCrazy misses with a head kick.
oCrazy is trying hard to land a takedown here. Saarenpaa sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #CL2#
Saarenpaa closes the distance and clinches.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
oCrazy lands a left hand that snaps the head of Saarenpaa backwards.
Saarenpaa lands with a left to the head.
Idi oCrazy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Saarenpaa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
oCrazy's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short uppercut from Saarenpaa.
Mika Saarenpaa seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Saarenpaa tries to work over oCrazy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Saarenpaa misses with a hook to the ribs.
oCrazy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
oCrazy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
oCrazy throws a head punch that misses.
Saarenpaa lands with a light punch inside.
Saarenpaa throws a punch but it's blocked by oCrazy.
Saarenpaa lands a body shot in the clinch.
Saarenpaa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Saarenpaa struggles to land a body shot inside as oCrazy controls his hands.
oCrazy misses with a punch on the inside.
Saarenpaa trying to land knees to the body. #BC#
oCrazy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mika Saarenpaa is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
oCrazy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Saarenpaa looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Saarenpaa scores with a crisp jab that stopped oCrazy in his tracks.
Saarenpaa lands a body shot.
oCrazy throws a head kick that misses.
oCrazy throws a looping overhand right but Saarenpaa ducks down to avoid it.
Saarenpaa slips under a jab.
oCrazy looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
oCrazy ducks right into an uppercut from Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa is looking to clinch.
oCrazy looking to land some kicks to the body here.
oCrazy misses with a head kick.
Saarenpaa connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
oCrazy takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Saarenpaa slips under a jab from oCrazy.
Saarenpaa stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from oCrazy.
oCrazy drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Saarenpaa gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD#
and oCrazy counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #ES2#
Saarenpaa has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but oCrazy is on him like a limpet, forcing Saarenpaa back against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#BC2#
Saarenpaa pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Saarenpaa scores with a jab to the head.
Saarenpaa digs a good hook to oCrazy's body.
Saarenpaa throws a leg kick which misses oCrazy's front leg but catches the back leg as oCrazy tries to avoid it.
oCrazy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Saarenpaa moves away.
oCrazy throws a right hand that misses
and Saarenpaa counters with a nice leg kick.
oCrazy walks into a jab.
Saarenpaa lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Saarenpaa connects with a solid leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Saarenpaa moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Saarenpaa takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Saarenpaa connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Sloppy strikes from oCrazy. Those never looked like landing.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mika Saarenpaa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Saarenpaa 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mika Saarenpaa!
During a confident post fight interview, Mika Saarenpaa thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: CEC 467
Date: Aug 26, 2016

#R1#
Turner takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A jab from Saarenpaa finds it's way through Turner's defenses.
Saarenpaa tries to score with a low kick but Turner moves his leg out of the way.
Turner shoots in but Saarenpaa avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Turner throws a nice looking combination but Saarenpaa bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Saarenpaa stuffs the takedown.
An attempted straight right counter from Saarenpaa misses the target.
Turner throws a shot to the body.
Saarenpaa has been working on his boxing with his coaches at LOD: Lightning Kicks (MaxID266K) in the buildup to the fight.
Turner will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Mika Saarenpaa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gap Turner.
Turner shoots in looking for a takedown. Saarenpaa tries to sprawl out of it but Turner keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Saarenpaa manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Turner misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Saarenpaa was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Turner misses with a low kick as Saarenpaa jumps back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turner throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Saarenpaa's waist but Saarenpaa gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Turner off to one side.
Turner keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Turner checks a leg kick.
Turner has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Turner on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Turner misses with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Saarenpaa moves into the clinch.#T1#
Turner trying to land knees to the body.
Saarenpaa controlling the action here for a moment. #BC2#
Turner manages to break the clinch.
Saarenpaa lands with a straight right. Turner didn't see that one coming.
Saarenpaa throws an overhand right that lands on Turner's shoulder, as Turner tries to avoid the shot.
Saarenpaa moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Saarenpaa bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Turner's head backwards.
Saarenpaa avoids the head kick by Turner.
Saarenpaa works the jab nicely.
The fighters circle momentarily. Saarenpaa darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Saarenpaa lands a nice shot that snaps Turner's head back.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Turner is defended easily by Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T2#
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!
Saarenpaa's corner calls for a 1-2. Saarenpaa obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Saarenpaa throws a jab when Turner was well out of range.
Turner shoots and misses
and Saarenpaa counters with a left to the body.
Saarenpaa punishes Turner's body with a nice straight punch.
Turner connects with a high kick.
Saarenpaa jabs Turner to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Mika Saarenpaa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Saarenpaa connects with a solid leg kick.
Turner is trying hard to land a takedown here. Saarenpaa sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Saarenpaa wants to slow Turner down by chopping away at his legs.
Turner staying out of range there.
Turner uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Saarenpaa.
Turner stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Saarenpaa looks to land a right hand but Turner moved out of range.
Saarenpaa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Saarenpaa looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#T3#
Saarenpaa throws a leg kick which misses Turner's front leg but catches the back leg as Turner tries to avoid it.
Saarenpaa throws a front kick that sends Turner stumbling back into the cage.
Turner keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Turner ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Saarenpaa checks a leg kick nicely.
Saarenpaa swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Turner throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Saarenpaa on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Turner is looking to land body kicks.
Saarenpaa was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Saarenpaa misses with the combination.
Saarenpaa throws a looping overhand right but Turner ducks down to avoid it.
Turner swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Turner throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Saarenpaa takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Saarenpaa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Turner manages to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Turner.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Saarenpaa uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T4#
Turner scoring well with a low kick there.
Turner avoids the body shot from Saarenpaa.
Turner takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Saarenpaa with a hook.
Turner misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Saarenpaa.
Turner slips a straight right by Saarenpaa.
Turner scores with a nice body kick.
Saarenpaa thows a leg kick but Turner checks it
and Turner counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Turner throws a lazy uppercut
letting Saarenpaa counter with a right hand.
Saarenpaa walks forward, straight into a front kick from Turner.
Saarenpaa connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Turner momentarily.
Saarenpaa takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Turner throws a leg kick but Saarenpaa sees it coming and moves out of range.
It looked like Saarenpaa was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Turner.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#TD2#
Turner fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Saarenpaa to the ground. Turner is now in Saarenpaa's guard.
Saarenpaa is pulling down on Turner's head to control his posture.
Saarenpaa has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mika Saarenpaa dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Turner doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Saarenpaa counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Saarenpaa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Turner can do to turn this around?
Turner throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Turner doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Saarenpaa counter with a right hand.
Turner goes for a double leg but Saarenpaa avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Saarenpaa continues to drive forward.
Mika Saarenpaa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gap Turner.
Saarenpaa fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Turner is out of range.
Saarenpaa lands with a good body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Saarenpaa misses the target.
Turner gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Saarenpaa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Saarenpaa wants to land a leg kick but Turner is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saarenpaa throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Saarenpaa misses with a head kick.
Mika Saarenpaa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Saarenpaa feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Turner's calf.
Turner lands a two punch combo.
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!
Saarenpaa connects with a right hand. Turner shakes it off.#T1#
Turner takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Saarenpaa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Turner moves away.
Turner misses with a head kick.
Saarenpaa takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Saarenpaa slaps away a takedown attempt from Turner, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Mika Saarenpaa is winning the standup battle so far.
Turner swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Saarenpaa was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Saarenpaa lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Saarenpaa dips to his left and cracks Turner with an uppercut!
A solid leg kick lands there for Saarenpaa.
Turner takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Saarenpaa throws a low kick but Turner avoids it.
Saarenpaa misses with a right hand
and Turner counters with a nice low kick that buckles Saarenpaa's knee momentarily.
Turner gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Saarenpaa counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Saarenpaa lunges at Turner with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Turner's hand. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Turner shoots in and drives through. Saarenpaa sprawls well.
No joy there for Turner, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Saarenpaa connects with a leg kick. Turner looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Saarenpaa connects with a nice looking jab.
Turner has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Turner moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Turner shoots in for a takedown but Saarenpaa shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Turner is breathing heavily.
Saarenpaa fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Turner.
Turner takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Saarenpaa connects with a right hand. Turner shakes it off.
Turner feints and then cracks Saarenpaa's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Saarenpaa down.
Turner lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Saarenpaa circles away quickly and effectively.
Turner thows a left - swing and a miss!
Saarenpaa feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Turner's calf.
A punch lands to the side of Turner 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Turner misses with a right hand
and Saarenpaa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Turner keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Turner's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Saarenpaa connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Turner scrambles back to his feet.#T3#
Saarenpaa misses with an uppercut.
Turner looks to score with a jab to the body but Saarenpaa is just out of range.
Saarenpaa was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Turner has his takedown stuffed
and Saarenpaa counters with a body kick that stops Turner in his tracks momentarily.
Saarenpaa connects with a body shot that sends Turner's belly button to the back.
Turner keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Turner on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Saarenpaa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice sprawl there from Saarenpaa as Turner shoots in.
Saarenpaa slips a jab and a cross from Turner. #CL#
Saarenpaa closes the distance and pushes Turner back into the cage.
Saarenpaa lands with a left to the head.
Saarenpaa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa effectively controlling the action here.
Turner is trying to push Saarenpaa away but Saarenpaa has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#T4##BC#
Saarenpaa breaks from the clinch.
Saarenpaa scores with a jab. Turner acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Turner fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Saarenpaa lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Saarenpaa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Turner moves away.
Turner looks for a takedown but Saarenpaa sprawls well.
Saarenpaa scores with a one two! Turner had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Turner misses with a takedown attempt - Saarenpaa sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Saarenpaa bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Turner's head backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mika Saarenpaa dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Saarenpaa scores with a push kick.
Turner takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Turner tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Saarenpaa defends well and Turner ends up having to push Saarenpaa into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Turner jabs Saarenpaa to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Turner is looking to land body kicks.
Saarenpaa throwing a counter right hand but Turner manages to avoid it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Saarenpaa.
A slapping leg kick lands for Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa connects with the punch.
Saarenpaa takes a swing at Turner's ribcage but misses.
Saarenpaa lands a nice shot that snaps Turner's head back. #TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Saarenpaa enables Turner to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Saarenpaa manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Saarenpaa looking to hit a scissor sweep but Turner is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Turner has gone for a leg lock! Saarenpaa slips out almost immediately though and dives into Turner's guard.#REVR#
Turner takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Saarenpaa is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB2#
Turner looking for a guillotine here but Saarenpaa defends easily.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#SUB2#
Turner has an active guard here but Saarenpaa has managed to pass into half guard. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Turner has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Saarenpaa is working away from the top position though.
Turner tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Saarenpaa has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Turner tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mika Saarenpaa is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Saarenpaa looking to control and managing it successfully.
Turner is desperately trying to improve his position but Saarenpaa has a good base and remains in mount.
Saarenpaa tries to control but Turner wriggling away.
Saarenpaa controlling the position easily from mount. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Turner is trying to escape the mount.
Gap Turner has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

And that's the end of the fight!
Mika Saarenpaa showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Saarenpaa has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mika Saarenpaa!
A victorious Mika Saarenpaa thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: CEC 463
Date: Aug 10, 2016

#R1#
Nice defenses there by Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa fails in his attempt to clinch.
Saarenpaa tries to work over De Souza's front leg with a kick but De Souza checks it.
Saarenpaa looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
De Souza swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Saarenpaa counters with a nice kick to the body.
De Souza staying out of range there.
De Souza throws the left hand but Saarenpaa avoids the punch easily.
De Souza steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from De Souza.
Saarenpaa throws a jab but it's blocked by De Souza.
Mika Saarenpaa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
De Souza throws a low kick, looking for Saarenpaa's leg but Saarenpaa calmly moves out of range.
Nice jab there from De Souza.
Saarenpaa looks to land a left hand but De Souza moved out of range nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saarenpaa cracks De Souza with a right hand to the side of the head.
Saarenpaa catches De Souza with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
De Souza thuds his shin into the meat of Saarenpaa's side.
De Souza thows a left - swing and a miss!
De Souza misses the shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
De Souza fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Saarenpaa.#T1#
Saarenpaa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from De Souza.
Saarenpaa misses with a lunging right hand
letting De Souza counter with a right hand.
Saarenpaa avoids the body shot from De Souza.
De Souza fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Saarenpaa manages to avoid it.
Saarenpaa misses with a leg kick
and De Souza counters with a good, hard body kick but Saarenpaa shrugs it off.
Saarenpaa avoids a kick to the body.
Saarenpaa scores with a nice head shot.
Saarenpaa misses with a body shot.
Saarenpaa blocks the body kick.
De Souza misses with a leg kick.
De Souza with a jab.
Saarenpaa slips under a jab.
De Souza moves out of range of the body kick from Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa throws an uppercut from half a mile away. De Souza sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Saarenpaa connects with an inside leg kick.
De Souza is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Saarenpaa jabs De Souza to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T2#
Saarenpaa staying out of range there.
Saarenpaa misses with a telegraphed body shot
and De Souza counters with a straight right hand.
De Souza has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
De Souza throws a wild body kick that Saarenpaa sees coming a mile off.
De Souza connects with a good right hand that stumbles Saarenpaa. Saarenpaa circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
De Souza with a jab.
De Souza throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Saarenpaa throwing a counter right hand but De Souza manages to avoid it.
De Souza uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Saarenpaa.
De Souza connects with a body shot.
De Souza looks to score with a jab to the body but Saarenpaa is just out of range.
Saarenpaa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
De Souza throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Saarenpaa checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Saarenpaa lands with a kick to the ribs.
Saarenpaa takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Saarenpaa is looking to score with low kicks.
De Souza doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
De Souza takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T3#
De Souza throws a body punch but Saarenpaa moves out of range. #CL#
Saarenpaa clinches with his opponent.
A head punch blocked on the inside by De Souza.
Saarenpaa is looking to control De Souza's arms but De Souza gets an underhook and turns him. Now Saarenpaa has his back to the cage.
Saarenpaa pushes off an throws an elbow but De Souza leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Saarenpaa trying to stall but De Souza improves his position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
De Souza goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Saarenpaa.
De Souza scores with a hook to the body.
De Souza tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from De Souza.
De Souza blocks a body shot from Saarenpaa.
De Souza tries a body shot but Saarenpaa blocks it.
Saarenpaa misses with a short punch on the inside.
Saarenpaa misses with a hook from the clinch.
De Souza prevents Saarenpaa from breaking the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by De Souza. #T4#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Saarenpaa.
A right hand to the body from Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with De Souza's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Saarenpaa can't find room to land a body shot as De Souza controls the action.
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!#BC#
Saarenpaa breaks the clinch. #CL#
Saarenpaa closes the distance and clinches.
Saarenpaa blocks a body shot from De Souza.
De Souza misses with a short punch on the inside.
Saarenpaa prevents a body shot from De Souza.
De Souza stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
De Souza swings away with an uppercut that misses.
De Souza tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A body shot lands from De Souza.
A head punch blocked on the inside by De Souza.
De Souza throws a punch but it's blocked by Saarenpaa.
De Souza fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Alexsandro De Souza will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Saarenpaa is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by De Souza.
De Souza is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Saarenpaa with a body shot.
Saarenpaa throws an overhand right that lands on De Souza's shoulder, as De Souza tries to avoid the shot.
Saarenpaa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from De Souza.
Saarenpaa drops his hands momentarily and De Souza takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
De Souza takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
An inside leg kick lands from De Souza.
De Souza fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Saarenpaa manages to avoid it.
A slow jab from Saarenpaa misses its intended target.
De Souza takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Alexsandro De Souza seems to be getting the better of the standup.
De Souza connects with a single shot there.
Saarenpaa jabs De Souza to the body, keeping him at a distance.
De Souza connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Saarenpaa's hands.
Saarenpaa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as De Souza throws out the jab.
Saarenpaa misses the body punch
and De Souza cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Saarenpaa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fighters circling - Saarenpaa throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Some bone on bone action there as Saarenpaa checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #T1##CL#
Saarenpaa gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Saarenpaa lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of De Souza backwards.
Saarenpaa tries to break the clinch but De Souza is controlling the position.
Saarenpaa is working De Souza over against the cage.
De Souza doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A left hand lands to the body for Saarenpaa.
De Souza working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
De Souza lands a shoulder strike.
Saarenpaa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
De Souza lands a shoulder strike.
De Souza scores with a hook to the body.
De Souza tries to throw a body punch but Saarenpaa avoids it by throwing De Souza back against the cage.
De Souza scores with a hook to the body.
De Souza lands with a right to the head.
Saarenpaa tries to throw a body punch but De Souza avoids it by throwing Saarenpaa back against the cage.
De Souza blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A shot in the inside from De Souza.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Saarenpaa. #T2#
De Souza lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Saarenpaa backwards.
Saarenpaa tries a body shot but De Souza blocks it.
De Souza swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Saarenpaa misses with a punch to the body.
De Souza misses with a body punch.
A shot in the inside from Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa misses with some punches.
Saarenpaa misses with a short punch on the inside.
Saarenpaa throws a head punch that misses.
De Souza blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Saarenpaa lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from De Souza.
De Souza has a couple of punches blocked by Saarenpaa.
De Souza can't find room to land a body shot as Saarenpaa controls the action.
Saarenpaa misses with a short punch on the inside.
Saarenpaa lands with a short shot to the head.
Saarenpaa misses with the head strike.
Saarenpaa goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T3#
De Souza misses with a hook to the ribs.
De Souza misses with a hook to the ribs.
Saarenpaa tries to throw a body punch but De Souza avoids it by throwing Saarenpaa back against the cage.
Nice body punch from De Souza.
De Souza misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by De Souza. #BC#
Saarenpaa manages to break the clinch.
De Souza throws a hook but Saarenpaa avoids it easily.
Saarenpaa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but De Souza was well out of range. Poor timing from Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
De Souza misses with a straight left.
A good leg kick by Saarenpaa.
De Souza misses with a right hand
and Saarenpaa counters with a left to the body.
De Souza blocks the body kick.
Nice cross by Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa scores with the left hand. De Souza knows he should have avoided that one.
Saarenpaa motions for De Souza to come forward. Saarenpaa throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #T4#
De Souza ducks under a wild hook from Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches De Souza on the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Saarenpaa tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but De Souza paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nice uppercut there from De Souza.
De Souza uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Saarenpaa.
De Souza avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Saarenpaa rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and De Souza finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Saarenpaa takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Saarenpaa was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A chopping leg kick lands by De Souza.
De Souza moves out of range of the strikes.
De Souza feints a counter leg kick.
De Souza checks a low kick from Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa throws a poor cross that misses
and De Souza counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Saarenpaa throws a leg kick but De Souza sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Saarenpaa blocks the body kick.
De Souza throws a looping overhand right but Saarenpaa ducks down to avoid it.
Saarenpaa throws a quick counter kick to the body but De Souza avoids it.
De Souza throws a lazy right hand but Saarenpaa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Alexsandro De Souza will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Saarenpaa's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
De Souza takes one on the button.
De Souza tries to clinch
and Saarenpaa counters with a series of strikes. De Souza will be more careful next time no doubt.
De Souza misses with a kick to the body.
Saarenpaa blocks the body kick.
Saarenpaa lands a jab to the head.
Saarenpaa darts in trying to clinch
and De Souza cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL2#
De Souza takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Saarenpaa's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saarenpaa lands with a cross.
De Souza lets loose with a powerful body kick. Saarenpaa will feel that in the morning.
Saarenpaa connects with a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
De Souza throws a leg kick that misses.
De Souza throws a nice inside leg kick.
Saarenpaa slips a straight right by De Souza.#T1#
De Souza throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Saarenpaa waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract De Souza.
De Souza avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A little jabbing left from De Souza on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
De Souza throws a leg kick that is checked
and Saarenpaa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Saarenpaa wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
De Souza thows a body kick. Saarenpaa tries to catch it but that hurt him.
De Souza misses with a low kick.
Some bone on bone action there as De Souza checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
De Souza jabbing away but nothing is landing.
De Souza misses with a body shot.
It looked like Saarenpaa wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Saarenpaa is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by De Souza.
De Souza lands a jab to the head.
Jab, jab by Saarenpaa - just one landing.
A swing and a miss from Saarenpaa.
De Souza tries to close the distance and clinch up but Saarenpaa swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mika Saarenpaa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
De Souza throws a body kick that misses
and Saarenpaa counters with a stiff right hand.
Saarenpaa avoids the body shot from De Souza.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice defenses there by De Souza.
De Souza scoring well with a low kick there.
Saarenpaa misses with a looping left.
Saarenpaa throws an overhand right that lands on De Souza's shoulder, as De Souza tries to avoid the shot.
De Souza swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
De Souza connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
De Souza throws a looping overhand right but Saarenpaa ducks down to avoid it.
De Souza swings for the body but Saarenpaa moves out of range.
De Souza looks to score with a jab to the body but Saarenpaa is just out of range.
De Souza keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Saarenpaa.
A telegraphed right hand from De Souza misses the target.
De Souza waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa scores with a shot to the body. #CL#
Saarenpaa clinches up against the cage.
De Souza tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Saarenpaa's elbow. #T3#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Saarenpaa creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Saarenpaa misses with a punch on the inside.
De Souza blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Saarenpaa misses with a punch on the inside.
Saarenpaa blocks a body shot from De Souza.
De Souza lands with a left to the head.
Saarenpaa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
De Souza makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
De Souza blocks a body shot from Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa lands with a short head shot on the inside.
De Souza lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
De Souza can't find room to land a body shot as Saarenpaa controls the action.
Saarenpaa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mika Saarenpaa has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A frustrated look appears on Saarenpaa's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Saarenpaa working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for De Souza.
De Souza prevents a body shot from Saarenpaa. #T4#
De Souza lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Saarenpaa or not.
De Souza scores with a shoulder strike.
Saarenpaa scores with a nice hook to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Saarenpaa prevents a body shot from De Souza.
Saarenpaa misses with a hook from the clinch.
De Souza tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Saarenpaa takes a shot to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Saarenpaa creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Saarenpaa swings wildly with an uppercut but De Souza uses good head movement to avoid it.
A hook to the body from De Souza.
A short uppercut from Saarenpaa.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Saarenpaa.
De Souza avoiding damage as Saarenpaa throws knees to the body.
Saarenpaa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
De Souza lands a shot to the body.
De Souza lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Saarenpaa backwards.
A short body shot lands from De Souza as the two fighters clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Mika Saarenpaa.
I think De Souza 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Alexsandro De Souza!
Alexsandro De Souza thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: CEC 456
Date: Jul 06, 2016

#R1#
Connemara misses with a looping right.
Saarenpaa has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Connemara is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Connemara throws a body shot but no joy.
A little jabbing left from Saarenpaa on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Connemara moves out of range of the body kick from Saarenpaa.
Connemara scores with a push kick.
Connemara fails to land with a series of punches.
Saarenpaa takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Saarenpaa throws a hook but Connemara avoids it easily.
Connemara feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Connemara lands a nice looking kick to the body. Saarenpaa takes a step back to recover.
Saarenpaa closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Connemara avoids the head kick by Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A jab lands there for Connemara.
Saarenpaa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Saarenpaa checks a leg kick.
Connemara fakes the leg kick and cracks Saarenpaa in the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Connemara with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Connemara lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T1#
Connemara stuns Saarenpaa with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Saarenpaa takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Saarenpaa lands a glancing blow to the side of Connemara's head.
Connemara throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Connemara scores with a leg kick.
Connemara has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gym Beam in the buildup to the fight.
Connemara swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Saarenpaa just misses with a punch to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Saarenpaa 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Saarenpaa works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Connemara throws a solid leg kick but Saarenpaa takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Connemara.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Saarenpaa, as that shot connected.
Connemara throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Saarenpaa connects with a good right hand that stumbles Connemara. Connemara circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice body punch from Connemara.
Connemara throws a wild body kick that Saarenpaa sees coming a mile off.
A nice side step and Saarenpaa releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Connemara feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Saarenpaa's calf.
Connemara uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Saarenpaa. #T2#
Saarenpaa misses with a right hand
and Connemara counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Saarenpaa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Connemara was well out of range. Poor timing from Saarenpaa.
Connemara throws a low kick, looking for Saarenpaa's leg but Saarenpaa calmly moves out of range.
Connemara with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A telegraphed right hand from Connemara misses the target.
Saarenpaa counters with a body kick.
Connemara works Saarenpaa's body with a nice hook.
Connemara throws a sloppy body shot
and Saarenpaa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Saarenpaa attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Saarenpaa misses with a jab, cross combination.
Connemara throws a lazy uppercut
and Saarenpaa counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Connemara throws a leg kick that misses.
Saarenpaa scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
An inside leg kick from Saarenpaa misses.
Saarenpaa looks to land a right hand but Connemara moved out of range.
A leg kick checked by Saarenpaa.
Connemara misses with a body kick.
Saarenpaa let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Connemara throws out a loose jab but Saarenpaa uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Connemara lands a leg kick that knocks Saarenpaa off balance momentarily.
Connemara fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Connemara tries to land a body kick
and Saarenpaa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Saarenpaa misses the jab.
Connemara fires out a quick counter leg kick but Saarenpaa just manages to avoid it.
Saarenpaa checks a low kick from Connemara.
Connemara on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Saarenpaa. Saarenpaa obviously looking to wear him down.
Saarenpaa swings for the body but Connemara moves out of range.
Connemara throwing a counter right hand but Saarenpaa manages to avoid it.
Saarenpaa staying out of range there.
Saarenpaa misses with an uppercut. Connemara saw that one coming.
Some bone on bone action there as Connemara checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Saarenpaa has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Connemara. Saarenpaa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Connemara 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 Saarenpaa has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Saarenpaa and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Saarenpaa ducks under a wild hook from Connemara.
Saarenpaa throws out a counter right but Connemara avoids it with no problem.
Saarenpaa keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Connemara fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Connemara throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T4#
Saarenpaa throws a body punch but Connemara moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Saarenpaa checks a low kick from Connemara.
Connemara is looking to score with low kicks.
Saarenpaa takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Saarenpaa scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Connemara lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Connemara checks a leg kick.
Saarenpaa blocks the body kick.
Saarenpaa moves out of range of the strikes.
A big right from Saarenpaa misses.
Saarenpaa throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Connemara works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Connemara misses with a low kick as Saarenpaa jumps back.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
An inside leg kick from Saarenpaa misses.
Saarenpaa takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Connemara thows a left - swing and a miss!
Connemara scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jameson Connemara dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Saarenpaa, as that shot connected.
Connemara misses with a kick to the body.
Saarenpaa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Connemara moves away.
Connemara tries to score with a low kick but Saarenpaa moves his leg out of the way.
Saarenpaa is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Connemara with a body shot.
That kick from Connemara tenderised Saarenpaa's leg. Saarenpaa is trying to keep his angry face on.
Connemara keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Connemara steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Saarenpaa misses with a jab, cross combination.
Saarenpaa lands with a right hand.
Saarenpaa scores with a jab to the head.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Saarenpaa might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Connemara has got the better of the exchanges.
Connemara feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Saarenpaas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Connemara throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Connemara.
Saarenpaa misses with a low kick as Connemara jumps back.
Saarenpaa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A slapping body kick lands there for Connemara.#T1#
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Connemara.
Connemara tries to land a body kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Saarenpaa connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Saarenpaa takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Saarenpaa misses with a body punch
and Connemara connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Connemara slips under a jab from Saarenpaa.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Connemara. Saarenpaa shrugs it off though.
Connemara connects with a looping right hand.
Connemara lands a head kick. Saarenpaa smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Saarenpaa fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Connemara takes a swing at Saarenpaa's ribcage but misses.
Saarenpaa tries to land a front kick but Connemara steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Saarenpaa's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Connemara misses the jab.
Connemara moves out of range of the body kick from Saarenpaa.
Jameson Connemara is winning the standup battle so far.
Connemara throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Saarenpaa counters with a stiff right hand.
Connemara looking to land some kicks to the body here. #T2#
Connemara bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Good work by Saarenpaa as he checks the leg kick.
Connemara throws the left hand but Saarenpaa avoids the punch easily.
It seemed like Saarenpaa was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Saarenpaa throws a lazy body kick
and Connemara makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Connemara here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Connemara throws out a leg kick but Saarenpaa moves out of range and Connemara only half commits.
Connemara looks to land a right hand but Saarenpaa moved out of range.
Connemara blocks a head kick by Saarenpaa.
A jab from Connemara misses.
Saarenpaa swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Saarenpaa misses with a lunging right hand
and Connemara counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Saarenpaa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Connemara.
Saarenpaa walks into a straight right hand from Connemara.
Saarenpaa swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Connemara swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Connemara is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Connemara tried to counter with a leg kick but Saarenpaa avoided it.
A shot to the body from Connemara misses
and Saarenpaa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Connemara drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T3#
Saarenpaa throws a sloppy body shot
and Connemara counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Connemara is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Saarenpaa can do to turn this around?
Saarenpaa throws a hook but Connemara avoids it easily.
Saarenpaa throws a leg kick but Connemara sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A slapping body kick lands there for Connemara.
Both fighters circling a little - Connemara finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Connemara lands with an uppercut that bounces Saarenpaa off the cage and back into range.
Connemara comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Saarenpaa takes a swing at Connemara's ribcage but misses.
Connemara keeps Saarenpaa at a distance using the push kick.
Connemara turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Connemara misses with a low kick.
Connemara checks a low kick from Saarenpaa.
Connemara is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa loads up on a big right hand but Connemara slips the punch.
Connemara swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Connemara throws a lazy body kick
and Saarenpaa makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Connemara lands with a thumping leg kick. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Connemara connects with a solid leg kick.
Saarenpaa looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Connemara.
Connemara jabs at Saarenpaa's body.
Connemara looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Connemara moves out of range of the leg kick from Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Connemara looks to score with a jab to the body but Saarenpaa is just out of range.
Connemara scores with a hook to the body. Saarenpaa takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Connemara feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Saarenpaa's calf.
Saarenpaa bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Connemara's head backwards.
Saarenpaa throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Connemara counters with a leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Connemara connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Connemara throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Saarenpaa just misses with a punch to the body.
Connemara shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jameson Connemara dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R3#
Connemara throws a body kick that misses.
Connemara lands a glancing blow to the side of Saarenpaa's head.
Connemara throws a solid leg kick but Saarenpaa takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Connemara.
Connemara connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Saarenpaa's hands.
Nice body kick there by Connemara.
Connemara throws a jab but it's blocked by Saarenpaa.
A swing and a miss from Connemara.
Connemara lands a head kick. Saarenpaa smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Nice body kick there by Connemara.
Connemara misses with a body kick.
Saarenpaa throws a good cross that connects.
Connemara throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Connemara throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Connemara connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Connemara throws a series of punches but Saarenpaa avoids them all with ease.
Connemara moves into range and connects with a jab. #T1#
Connemara misses with a body kick.
A little jabbing left from Saarenpaa on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That kick from Saarenpaa tenderised Connemara's leg. Connemara is trying to keep his angry face on.
Connemara takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Saarenpaa connects with a single shot there.
Connemara tries to land a body kick
and Saarenpaa counters with a stiff right hand.
Saarenpaa walks into a stiff left hand from Connemara.
Connemara pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Saarenpaa takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa misses with a looping right.
Connemara misses with a body kick.
Connemara thumps Saarenpaa with a low kick.
Connemara fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Saarenpaa manages to avoid it.
Saarenpaa misses with a left hand
and Saarenpaa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Connemara getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Connemara takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T2#
Connemara scores with a shot to the body.
Connemara throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Connemara fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Saarenpaa manages to avoid it.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Connemara - that will leave a mark!
Saarenpaa throws a left and a right that both miss
and Connemara counters with a good, hard body kick but Saarenpaa shrugs it off.
Connemara fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Saarenpaa has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Saarenpaa tried to score with a low kick but Connemara checks it.
Connemara was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Saarenpaa has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Connemara.
Saarenpaa throws a poor cross that misses
and Connemara makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Connemara throws a body punch but Saarenpaa moves out of range.
Connemara throws a jab but it's blocked by Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa tries a head kick but it misses.
Connemara throws the kick towards the body but Saarenpaa avoids it.
A low kick from Saarenpaa is predictable there
and Connemara counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Saarenpaa chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Connemara can pounce on him.
Saarenpaa swings away with a leg kick that misses.#T3#
Connemara lands a front kick.
Connemara throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Saarenpaa on the side of the head.
Connemara defending well as Saarenpaa loads up on a big left hand.
Connemara appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Connemara throws a hook but Saarenpaa avoids it easily.
A slow jab from Saarenpaa misses its intended target.
Saarenpaa throws a hook to the side of Connemara's head but Connemara sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Connemara throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Connemara misses with a kick to the body
and Saarenpaa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Saarenpaa cracks Connemara with a right hand to the side of the head.
Connemara misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa moves out of range as Connemara throws a body kick.
Connemara has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Connemara throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Connemara keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Saarenpaa.
Connemara moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Saarenpaa looks to land a right hand but Connemara moved out of range.
Connemara tries to land a front kick but Saarenpaa steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Connemara uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa throws out a loose jab but Connemara uses good head movement to avoid it.
Connemara looks to throw a body kick
and Connemara takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Saarenpaa throws a nice inside leg kick.
Connemara lands a nice looking body shot.
Connemara checks a low kick from Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Connemara looks to throw the jab but Saarenpaa is out of range.
Saarenpaa takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Connemara pushes Saarenpaa away with a front kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A slapping leg kick lands for Saarenpaa.
Connemara's corner calls for a 1-2. Connemara obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Connemara ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Saarenpaa avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jameson Connemara clearly takes that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R4#
Connemara throws a lazy right hand but Saarenpaa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Saarenpaa slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Nice cross by Connemara.
A lazy left from Saarenpaa finds it's target.
Saarenpaa lands a jab to Connemara's midsection.
Connemara scores with a leg kick.
Saarenpaa takes a jab right on the kisser.
Saarenpaa moves out of range of the body kick.
Connemara uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa throws a series of punches but Connemara moves out of range.
Connemara throws a low kick but it's checked well by Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa digs a good body shot into Connemara's ribs.
Saarenpaa takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Saarenpaa throws a leg kick that is checked
and Connemara counters with a nice kick to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Saarenpaa slips a straight right by Connemara.
Connemara throws a head kick that misses. #T1#
Connemara misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa throws out a counter right but Connemara avoids it with no problem.
Connemara misses with a body shot.
Saarenpaa lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Saarenpaa scores with a head kick.
Saarenpaa misses with a leg kick
letting Connemara counter with a right hand.
Saarenpaa takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Connemara bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Saarenpaa's head.
Saarenpaa misses with a hook to the body
and Connemara counters with a leg kick.
Connemara feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Saarenpaa's calf.
Some wild striking there from Connemara.
Saarenpaa takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Connemara keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Saarenpaa misses with a hook to the body
and Connemara counters with a stiff right hand.
Saarenpaa rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Connemara moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T2#
Connemara ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Saarenpaa moves away.
Connemara misses with an uppercut. Saarenpaa saw that one coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Connemara lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Saarenpaa circles away quickly and effectively.
Saarenpaa thows a leg kick but Connemara checks it
and Connemara counters with a thumping low kick.
Connemara misses with a body kick.
Connemara lands with a good body shot.
Saarenpaa on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Saarenpaa lands with a nice body punch.
Saarenpaa 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.
Connemara moves out of range of the leg kick from Saarenpaa.
Connemara thinks about countering with a body kick.
Connemara shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Saarenpaa eats them both and turns towards Connemara to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Saarenpaa takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Connemara misses the shot to the body.
Saarenpaa lands with a cross.
Connemara ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Saarenpaa moves away.#T3#
Saarenpaa throws a wild body kick that Connemara sees coming a mile off.
Connemara lands a nice looking kick to the body. Saarenpaa takes a step back to recover.
Connemara looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Saarenpaa throws a right hand that misses
enabling Connemara to counter with a crisp jab.
Saarenpaa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Saarenpaa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Saarenpaa misses with a two punch combination.
And Connemara counters with a quick kick to the body but Saarenpaa blocks it.
Connemara looks to land a body kick but Saarenpaa moved away.
Saarenpaa is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Connemara throws a solid leg kick but Saarenpaa takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Connemara.
The fighters circling - Saarenpaa throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Connemara connects with the punch.
Connemara dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Saarenpaa. That did some damage!
Connemara with a hook.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Saarenpaa 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 Connemara has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Connemara and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A swing and a miss from Connemara.#T4#
Saarenpaa misses with a hook. Connemara ducked under it nicely.
Connemara lands with a kick to the ribs.
Connemara has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Connemara there as he acknowledges the shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Connemara moves out of range as Saarenpaa throws a body kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Connemara.
Connemara lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Connemara misses with a hook.
Saarenpaa thows a left - swing and a miss!
Saarenpaa misses with a hook
letting Connemara counter with a right hand.
Saarenpaa defending well as Connemara loads up on a big left hand.
Connemara misses with a leg kick.
Connemara scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Saarenpaa doesn't seem bothered though.
Connemara is looking to chop away at Saarenpaa's legs.
Connemara tries to work over Saarenpaa's front leg with a kick but Saarenpaa checks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jameson Connemara had his way with Mika Saarenpaa in that round.
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!
#R5#
Saarenpaa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Connemara uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Connemara throws a leg kick but Saarenpaa checks it.
Saarenpaa swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Connemara counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Connemara lands a nice shot to the body.
Saarenpaa misses with a wild combination.
Saarenpaa pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A low kick from Connemara misses
letting Saarenpaa counter with a right hand.
Saarenpaa slips a jab from Connemara.
A lazy left from Connemara finds it's target.
Saarenpaa sizes up Connemara with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Connemara tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Saarenpaa is able to avoid easily.#T1#
Saarenpaa walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Connemara checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A swing and a miss from Connemara.
Connemara throws a hook but Saarenpaa avoids it easily.
Connemara slips a straight right by Saarenpaa.
Connemara throws a leg kick
and Saarenpaa counters with a left and a right that stings Connemara.
Saarenpaa checks a low kick from Connemara.
Connemara goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Saarenpaa misses with a body shot
and Connemara counters with a nice body shot.
Saarenpaa moves out of range of the body kick.
Connemara swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Saarenpaa connects with a looping right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Connemara. Saarenpaa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Saarenpaa lands with a nice body punch.
The fighters circling - Saarenpaa throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Connemara delivers a nice body kick.
Mika Saarenpaa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jameson Connemara is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Connemara moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Connemara misses with a leg kick.
A slow jab from Connemara misses its intended target.
Connemara checks a leg kick nicely.
Connemara takes a swing at Saarenpaa's ribcage but misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Connemara.
Saarenpaa throws a lazy uppercut
and Connemara counters with a straight right hand.
Saarenpaa misses with an uppercut. Connemara saw that one coming.
An inside leg kick lands from Connemara.
Connemara looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A head kick misses from Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa needs to keep his hands up - Connemara had a free shot at his head there.
Connemara throws a head kick but Saarenpaa moves out of range.
Connemara throws a leg kick but Saarenpaa sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Saarenpaa looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T3#
Connemara takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Saarenpaa tried to score with a low kick but Connemara checks it.
Connemara misses with a body kick.
Saarenpaa tries to land a leg kick but Connemara saw it coming and moves away.
Connemara looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Saarenpaa misses with a hook. Connemara ducked under it nicely.
Connemara tried to counter with a leg kick but Saarenpaa avoided it.
Saarenpaa takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Connemara keeps Saarenpaa at a distance using the push kick.
Saarenpaa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Connemara uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Saarenpaa has time to react.
Connemara cracks Saarenpaa with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Saarenpaa needs to keep his hands up - Connemara had a free shot at his head there.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Connemara.
Saarenpaa follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Connemara fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Saarenpaa.
The fighters circle momentarily. Connemara darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T4#
Saarenpaa on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Connemara. Connemara obviously looking to wear him down.
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!
Connemara tries to land a leg kick but Saarenpaa saw it coming and moves away.
Saarenpaa misses with a straight left.
Connemara throws a lazy body kick
enabling Saarenpaa to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT2#
It looks like Jameson Connemara has been cut.
A big right from Saarenpaa misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Connemara.
Saarenpaa lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Saarenpaa misses with a body shot.
Connemara jabs Saarenpaa right on the nose. Saarenpaa blinks but takes it well.
Connemara throws a hook to the side of Saarenpaa's head but Saarenpaa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Connemara avoids the body shot from Saarenpaa.
Connemara moves into range and connects with a jab.
Connemara buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Connemara ducks under a wild hook from Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa takes a body punch but keeps moving.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jameson Connemara showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Connemara has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 50:45
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 50:45
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jameson Connemara!
Jameson Connemara retains his lightweight title!
After winning the bout, Jameson Connemara thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: CEC 452
Date: Jun 17, 2016

#R1#
oCrazy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Saarenpaa seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Saarenpaa!
A shot to the body from oCrazy misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Saarenpaa paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
oCrazy throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Saarenpaa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Saarenpaa has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from oCrazy.
oCrazy stuns Saarenpaa with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Saarenpaa moves out of range of the body kick from oCrazy.
oCrazy just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromSaarenpaa.
Saarenpaa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A big left from Saarenpaa misses.
Saarenpaa wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
oCrazy misses the shot to the body.
oCrazy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
oCrazy swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Saarenpaa counters with a straight right hand.
Saarenpaa lands with a good body shot.
oCrazy misses with a wild body shot.
Saarenpaa seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
oCrazy stuns Saarenpaa with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Idi oCrazy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
oCrazy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Saarenpaa was well out of range. Poor timing from oCrazy.
Saarenpaa throws a quick counter head kick but oCrazy was just out of range.
oCrazy is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Saarenpaa rather than just go for the knockout.
Saarenpaa buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Saarenpaa ducks under a wild hook from oCrazy.
Nice straight punches there by Saarenpaa. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Saarenpaa.
oCrazy fails with an attempt to clinch.
Saarenpaa jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Saarenpaa scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. oCrazy doesn't seem bothered though.
oCrazy throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Saarenpaa to counter with a crisp jab.
oCrazy has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from oCrazy there as he acknowledges the shot.
Saarenpaa defending well as oCrazy loads up on a big left hand.
oCrazy just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromSaarenpaa.
oCrazy thumps Saarenpaa with a low kick.
oCrazy throws a solid leg kick but Saarenpaa takes the impact on his shin and smiles at oCrazy.
oCrazy scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Saarenpaa waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract oCrazy.
This has been an exciting period of action!
oCrazy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Saarenpaa moves away.
Saarenpaa looks to score with a jab to the body but oCrazy is just out of range.
Saarenpaa throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
oCrazy let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Saarenpaa connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T2#
Saarenpaa misses with a wild body shot.
oCrazy misses the shot to the body.
oCrazy misses with a hook
and Saarenpaa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Saarenpaa looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Saarenpaa scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
oCrazy throws a body punch but Saarenpaa moves out of range.
oCrazy throws a lazy right hand but Saarenpaa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Saarenpaa thinks about countering with a body kick.
oCrazy throws a quick inside leg kick.
Saarenpaa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from oCrazy. Saarenpaa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Saarenpaa takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Saarenpaa misses with a straight right.
oCrazy steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Saarenpaa.
oCrazy rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Saarenpaa makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Saarenpaa throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
oCrazy takes a swing at Saarenpaa's ribcage but misses.
Saarenpaa blocks a jab.
Saarenpaa dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on oCrazy. That did some damage!#T3#
oCrazy jabs at Saarenpaa's body.
Saarenpaa checks the leg kick nicely there.
Saarenpaa blocks a low kick nicely.
Saarenpaa is looking to counter the offense by oCrazy and move into the clinch.
oCrazy lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Saarenpaa lands with a right hand.
oCrazy misses with a low kick.
Saarenpaa swings for the body but oCrazy moves out of range.
oCrazy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa misses with a kick to the body.
Saarenpaa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from oCrazy.
oCrazy finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
oCrazy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
oCrazy digs a good hook to Saarenpaa's body.
oCrazy tries to bum rush Saarenpaa with a series of wild strikes but Saarenpaa uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
oCrazy throws a low kick but Saarenpaa moves out of range easily.
Saarenpaa misses with an uppercut.
Saarenpaa's hands are dropping dangerously low here and oCrazy connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Saarenpaa scrambles back to his feet.#T4#
oCrazy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Saarenpaa.
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!
oCrazy thumps Saarenpaa with a low kick.
oCrazy avoids a punch combination nicely.
Saarenpaa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but oCrazy was well out of range. Poor timing from Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Saarenpaa missing with a left hand there. oCrazy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
oCrazy feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Saarenpaa's calf.
A looping hook to the body misses from oCrazy. Saarenpaa does a little dance to reset his feet.
A shot to the liver by Saarenpaa. Beautiful body shot.
Saarenpaa gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Saarenpaa looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
oCrazy misses with an attempted mid kick.
Saarenpaa appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Saarenpaa wants to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Mika Saarenpaa will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
oCrazy digs a good body shot into Saarenpaa's ribs.
Saarenpaa throws a low kick but oCrazy avoids it.
Saarenpaa misses with a low kick as oCrazy jumps back.
A slow jab from Saarenpaa misses its intended target.
oCrazy ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
oCrazy connects with a body shot that sends Saarenpaa's belly button to the back.
Saarenpaa misses with a kick to the body.
oCrazy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Saarenpaa misses with a kick to the body.
oCrazy swings for the body but Saarenpaa moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saarenpaa lands a head shot.#CL#
Saarenpaa darts in and clinches oCrazy up against the cage.
Saarenpaa working some nice short punches in the clinch.
oCrazy softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Saarenpaa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with oCrazy's elbow.
oCrazy blocks an uppercut. #T1#
Saarenpaa throws a blind hook that connects with the side of oCrazys head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by oCrazy as Saarenpaa tries to tie him up.
Saarenpaa lands a shot to the body.
oCrazy is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Saarenpaa is defending well.
oCrazy's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Still in the clinch, Saarenpaa scores with a nice short uppercut.
Saarenpaa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Saarenpaa misses with a hook from the clinch.
Saarenpaa softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by oCrazy.
oCrazy tries a body shot but Saarenpaa blocks it.
A short uppercut from oCrazy. #BC#
Saarenpaa breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
oCrazy throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Saarenpaa counters with a lovely shot to the body.#CL#
Saarenpaa has taken the fight to the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
oCrazy swings wildly with an uppercut but Saarenpaa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Saarenpaa lands a knee to the body. #T2#
A head punch on the inside from Saarenpaa fails to land.
oCrazy swings wildly with an uppercut but Saarenpaa uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Saarenpaa breaks from the clinch.
oCrazy lands with a thumping leg kick.
Saarenpaa is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by oCrazy.
Saarenpaa needs to keep his hands up - oCrazy had a free shot at his head there.
oCrazy rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Saarenpaa counters with a nice leg kick.
Saarenpaa scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
oCrazy moves out of range of the body kick.
Saarenpaa misses with a looping right.
oCrazy appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
oCrazy throws a head kick that misses.
Saarenpaa throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Mika Saarenpaa is winning the standup battle so far.
oCrazy explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Saarenpaa wants to clinch.#T3#
oCrazy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Saarenpaa.
oCrazy is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Saarenpaa just misses with a punch to the body.
oCrazy throws a big shot that misses.
Saarenpaa tries to close the distance and clinch up but oCrazy swats him away and circles back towards the center.
oCrazy swings for the body but Saarenpaa moves out of range.
oCrazy lands a nice shot to the body.
Saarenpaa throws a low kick but oCrazy avoids it.
oCrazy connects with a high kick.
Saarenpaa throws a leg kick but oCrazy moved away.
Saarenpaa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Saarenpaa connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Saarenpaa tries to land a front kick but oCrazy steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
oCrazy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Saarenpaa was well out of range. Poor timing from oCrazy.
oCrazy is looking to land body kicks.
Saarenpaa avoids a kick to the body. #T4#
Saarenpaa looks for the body kick but oCrazy saw that one coming.
Saarenpaa avoids the body shot from oCrazy.
oCrazy thows a left - swing and a miss!
oCrazy throws a wild body kick that Saarenpaa sees coming a mile off.
Saarenpaa throws an overhand right that lands on oCrazy's shoulder, as oCrazy tries to avoid the shot.
Donk. Saarenpaa catches oCrazy right on the button with a cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
oCrazy moves out of range of the body kick.
A head kick misses from oCrazy.
oCrazy throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
oCrazy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
oCrazy takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A head kick misses from oCrazy.
Saarenpaa quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Saarenpaa waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract oCrazy.
oCrazy swings widly with a right hand
letting Saarenpaa counter with a right hand.
Saarenpaa scores with a leg kick.
oCrazy looks to land a right hand but Saarenpaa moved out of range.
oCrazy rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Saarenpaa counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps oCrazy thinking.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mika Saarenpaa dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
oCrazy is looking to land body kicks.
oCrazy lands with a shot to the body.
Saarenpaa throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
oCrazy lands a slapping body shot.
oCrazy lands with a slapping head kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from oCrazy.
Saarenpaa tries to bum rush oCrazy with a series of wild strikes but oCrazy uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Saarenpaa tries to clinch up.
A big left from oCrazy misses.
A swing and a miss from oCrazy.
Saarenpaa is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from oCrazy.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from oCrazy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saarenpaa looks to throw the jab but oCrazy is out of range.
oCrazy throws an off balance right hand
and Saarenpaa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
oCrazy wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
This has been an exciting period of action!
oCrazy lands a nice looking body kick.
oCrazy takes a swing at Saarenpaa's ribcage but misses.
oCrazy throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
It looked like Saarenpaa was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#T1#
Saarenpaa takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
oCrazy walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Saarenpaa checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
oCrazy looks for the body kick but Saarenpaa saw that one coming.
Saarenpaa ducks under a wild hook from oCrazy.
A head kick misses from oCrazy.
oCrazy checks the leg kick nicely there.
Saarenpaa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but oCrazy was well out of range. Poor timing from Saarenpaa.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Saarenpaa.
oCrazy throws a front kick that sends Saarenpaa stumbling back into the cage.
oCrazy scores with a jab to the body.
Saarenpaa lands a nice shot to the body.
Saarenpaa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Saarenpaa fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Saarenpaa is looking to slow oCrazy down with leg kicks.
oCrazy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Saarenpaa. #T2#
Saarenpaa throws a leg kick which misses oCrazy's front leg but catches the back leg as oCrazy tries to avoid it.
Saarenpaa slips under a jab from oCrazy.
Idi oCrazy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Saarenpaa avoids the head kick by oCrazy.
oCrazy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
oCrazy attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
oCrazy throws a big shot that misses.
oCrazy lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Saarenpaa fakes the leg kick and cracks oCrazy in the body.
oCrazy throws a head kick but Saarenpaa moves out of range.
oCrazy throws a nice outside leg kick.
Saarenpaa connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
oCrazy checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
oCrazy steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but oCrazy circles away quickly and effectively.
oCrazy's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
oCrazy throws a sloppy head kick and Saarenpaa moves out of range easily.
An inside leg kick lands from Saarenpaa.
oCrazy throws a body punch but Saarenpaa moves out of range.
Mika Saarenpaa is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Saarenpaa takes a shot to the body in his stride.
oCrazy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Saarenpaa moves away.
Saarenpaa throws a low kick, looking for oCrazy's leg but oCrazy calmly moves out of range.
A shot to the body from oCrazy misses
and Saarenpaa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Saarenpaa thuds a left hand into oCrazy's body.
oCrazy throws a sloppy body shot
and Saarenpaa counters with a stiff right hand.
Saarenpaa scores with a push kick.
Saarenpaa throws a leg kick but oCrazy checks it.
oCrazy drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Saarenpaa defends it well.
oCrazy attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Saarenpaa lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Saarenpaa slips a straight right by oCrazy.
oCrazy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Saarenpaa lands a straight punch to the body, keeping oCrazy at a distance.
oCrazy fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
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!
oCrazy misses with a kick to the body.
Saarenpaa lands a nice looking body shot. #T4#
Saarenpaa avoids the body shot from oCrazy.
Saarenpaa is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Saarenpaa throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Saarenpaa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
oCrazy walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
oCrazy throws a head kick but Saarenpaa moves out of range.
oCrazy tries to close the distance and clinch but Saarenpaa swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Saarenpaa on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
oCrazy doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Saarenpaa fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Saarenpaa scores with a nice head shot.
oCrazy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Saarenpaa connects with a high kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
oCrazy just misses with a punch to the body.
oCrazy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
oCrazy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Saarenpaa jabs oCrazy right on the nose. oCrazy blinks but takes it well.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Mika Saarenpaa.
Well Saarenpaa has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Mika Saarenpaa!
After winning the bout, Mika Saarenpaa thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: CEC 449
Date: Jun 03, 2016

#R1#
Saarenpaa ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Saarenpaa throws a head kick but Miller moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Miller misses the target.
Miller takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Miller jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Miller tries to bum rush Saarenpaa with a series of wild strikes but Saarenpaa uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Miller fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Miller moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Saarenpaa ducks right into an uppercut from Miller.
Miller tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Saarenpaa is able to avoid easily.
Miller connects with a crisp jab.
Saarenpaa has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Donk. Saarenpaa catches Miller right on the button with a cross.
Miller misses with a looping right.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Miller gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD#
Miller jumps guard and drags Saarenpaa to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Saarenpaa seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Miller is pulling down on Saarenpaa's head. It's preventing any offense from Saarenpaa, at least for the moment.#T1#
Saarenpaa not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Miller looking for a sweep. Not yet Miller, not yet.
Miller is pulling down on Saarenpaa's head to control his posture.
Miller tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Miller controlling Saarenpaa's posture. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Saarenpaa tries to land a front kick but Miller steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Saarenpaa scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Miller throws a wild body kick that Saarenpaa sees coming a mile off.
Miller tries to land a leg kick but Saarenpaa saw it coming and moves away.
Saarenpaa misses with a jab, cross combination.
A slow jab from Miller misses its intended target. #CL2#
Saarenpaa clinches with his opponent.
Saarenpaa lands with a left to the head.
Miller tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Miller changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Saarenpaa fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Miller tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Saarenpaa looks to land a right hand but Miller moved out of range.
Miller half committed to a counter leg kick.
Saarenpaa avoids the body shot from Miller.
Miller takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Miller takes one to the chin there.#T3#
Miller connects with a solid leg kick.
Miller takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Miller swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Saarenpaa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Miller's corner calls for a 1-2. Miller obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Miller tries to clinch up but Saarenpaa circles away and keeps his distance.
Miller misses with a leg kick
and Saarenpaa counters with an inside leg kick.
Saarenpaa keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Saarenpaa scoring well with a low kick there.
Miller fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Saarenpaa checks it well.
Miller tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Saarenpaa swivels and escapes.
Miller is looking to chop away at Saarenpaa's legs.
Saarenpaa looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Miller throws an off balance right hand
and Saarenpaa counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Saarenpaa throws a leg kick that misses.
Miller wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Mika Saarenpaa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Miller misses the jab.
Saarenpaa is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Miller with a body shot.
Saarenpaa is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Miller ducks under a wild hook from Saarenpaa.#T4#
Saarenpaa throws a body shot but no joy.
Miller closes the distance and clinches up with Saarenpaa, looking for a takedown. Miller pushes Saarenpaa against the cage but Saarenpaa circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnny Miller. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Saarenpaa moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Saarenpaa manages to break the clinch.
Saarenpaa misses with a low kick.
Miller misses with a straight right. #TD#
Miller looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Saarenpaa!
We've been hearing that Miller has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Miller creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Saarenpaa sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Miller lands an elbow. #SU#
Miller decides to stand back up. Miller steps back and let's Saarenpaa get back to his feet.
Saarenpaa scores with a nice body kick.
Miller misses with a leg kick
and Saarenpaa counters with a nice kick to the body.
Miller throws the left hand but Saarenpaa avoids the punch easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mika Saarenpaa dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
A lazy left from Saarenpaa finds it's target.
Saarenpaa throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Miller tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Saarenpaa paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Miller fails to land with a series of punches.
A jab lands there for Miller.
The fighters circling - Miller throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Miller lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Saarenpaa slips under a jab from Miller.
Saarenpaa fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Miller swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Saarenpaa scores with a nice strike.#CL#
Miller clinches with his opponent.
Miller blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Saarenpaa takes a shot to the head.
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!
Saarenpaa prevents a body shot from Miller. #BC2#
Saarenpaa manages to break the clinch.
A lazy left from Saarenpaa finds it's target.
Saarenpaa throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Miller has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Saarenpaa finds it's way round the side to connect with Miller's head. #T1#
Saarenpaa throws a right hand that Miller ducks under and follows up with a left that Miller also avoids with ease.
Miller scores with a kick to the body.
A big right from Miller misses.
Saarenpaa looks to land a left hand but Miller moved out of range nicely.
Miller ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Saarenpaa moves away.
Saarenpaa let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Miller avoids a punch combination nicely.
Saarenpaa on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Miller is looking to score with low kicks.
Saarenpaa lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Miller throws a leg kick but Saarenpaa checks it.
Miller tries to close the distance and clinch but Saarenpaa swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Miller misses with a low kick.
Miller works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T2#
Saarenpaa throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Miller.
Saarenpaa drops his hands momentarily and Miller takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Miller throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Saarenpaa looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Miller paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Saarenpaa cracks Miller with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Miller bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
A big left from Saarenpaa misses.
Miller checks a leg kick.
Miller throws a right hand that misses
and Saarenpaa counters with a nice uppercut.
Saarenpaa misses with a hook. Miller ducked under it nicely.
Miller fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Saarenpaa manages to avoid it.
Saarenpaa scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Saarenpaa throws a hook but Miller avoids it easily.
Miller jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Saarenpaa throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Miller tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Saarenpaa paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T3#
Saarenpaa avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Miller tries to score with a low kick but Saarenpaa moves his leg out of the way.
Miller avoids a punch combination nicely.
Miller feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Saarenpaa's calf.
Miller tries to land a front kick but Saarenpaa steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#CL#
Miller moves into the clinch successfully.
Saarenpaa lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Saarenpaa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Miller tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Miller swings wildly with an uppercut but Saarenpaa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Still in the clinch, Miller scores with a nice short uppercut.
Saarenpaa misses with a punch on the inside. #TD#
Miller pulls Saarenpaa into guard.
Miller has Saarenpaa pulled in close to control his posture. #T4#
Miller wants to sweep here but Saarenpaa controlling him for the moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Miller is on top in guard. #REVR#
Miller trying to control the position from guard on top but Saarenpaa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Miller distracts Saarenpaa with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Saarenpaa keeping moving, preventing Miller from controlling successfully.
Miller connects with a couple of short punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Johnny Miller will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Miller loads up on a big right hand but Saarenpaa slips the punch.
Saarenpaa motions for Miller to come forward. Saarenpaa throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Saarenpaa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Miller was well out of range. Poor timing from Saarenpaa.
Miller checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Miller lands a nice leg kick that just misses Saarenpaa's sensitive parts.
Saarenpaa scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Saarenpaa blocks a low kick nicely.
Saarenpaa scores with a nice head shot.
Miller is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Saarenpaa misses its intended target.
Saarenpaa looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Saarenpaa lands a nice leg kick that just misses Miller's sensitive parts.
Miller tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Saarenpaa is able to avoid easily.
Saarenpaa is looking for the big counter here.
Miller looks to land a left hand but Saarenpaa moved out of range nicely.#T1#
Miller throws a big shot that misses.
Miller tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Saarenpaa manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Saarenpaa throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Saarenpaa connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Saarenpaa keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Saarenpaa is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Miller with a body shot.
Miller throws a chopping leg kick but Saarenpaa manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Miller pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Saarenpaa swings for the body but Miller moves out of range.
Saarenpaa lands a nice looking body kick.
Saarenpaa moves out of range as Miller strikes.
Miller tries to clinch up
and Saarenpaa makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Miller misses with a left hand
and Saarenpaa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Saarenpaa moves out of range as Miller strikes.
Saarenpaa wants to counter with a clinch but Miller pushes him away.
Miller pivots, looking for a leg kick but Saarenpaa is out of range and Miller settles back down. #T2#
Saarenpaa fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Miller is out of range.
Miller connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Saarenpaa misses with a straight left.
Saarenpaa throws a right hand that Miller ducks under and follows up with a left that Miller also avoids with ease.
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!
Saarenpaa ducks under a wild hook from Miller.
Miller moves in looking to clinch but Saarenpaa pushes him off.
Saarenpaa let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Miller misses with an uppercut.
Miller misses the jab.
Miller lands a nice shot that snaps Saarenpaa's head back.
Saarenpaa lands a glancing blow to the side of Miller's head.
Miller swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Miller attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Miller misses with a right hand
and Saarenpaa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Miller throws the kick towards the body but Saarenpaa avoids it.
Saarenpaa looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Miller throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Saarenpaa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T3#
Miller takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Miller explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
The fighters circle momentarily. Saarenpaa darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Miller fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Miller wants to clinch up but Saarenpaa keeps it at a distance.
Saarenpaa lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Miller wants to land a leg kick but Saarenpaa is out of range.
Saarenpaa now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Miller avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Miller half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Miller takes a jab right on the kisser.
Saarenpaa getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Miller fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#TD#
Miller closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Saarenpaa wants to get back to full guard.#T4#
Miller slips a nice elbow through Saarenpaa's hands, connecting with Saarenpaa's forehead.
Miller stalling away here and it's allowed Saarenpaa to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Miller trying to control the position from guard on top but Saarenpaa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Saarenpaa wants to stand up but Miller is controlling him.
Miller missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Miller postures up in Saarenpaa's guard and throws a big left but Saarenpaa blocks it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mika Saarenpaa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Saarenpaa 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mika Saarenpaa!
An out of breath Mika Saarenpaa thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: UPG 32
Date: May 14, 2016

#R1#
A big right from Saarenpaa misses.
Saarenpaa comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Vogler takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Mika Saarenpaa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A nice leg kick lands there from Vogler.
Saarenpaa on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A big right from Vogler misses.
Saarenpaa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little jabbing left from Vogler on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Vogler moves out of range as Saarenpaa strikes.
Vogler fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Saarenpaa has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Vogler throws a solid leg kick but Saarenpaa takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Vogler.
Vogler uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa backing away here, and Vogler unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Saarenpaa avoids a kick to the body.
Vogler has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Saarenpaa takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Vogler misses with a leg kick.
Vogler throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#T1#
Vogler throws a shot to the body.
Saarenpaa bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Vogler's head.
Vogler misses with a wild body shot.
Saarenpaa feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Voglers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Saarenpaa keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Saarenpaa loads up on a big right hand but Vogler slips the punch.
Saarenpaa bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Saarenpaa is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Saarenpaa checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Vogler scores with a jab to the body.
Saarenpaa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vogler misses with a hook
and Saarenpaa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Saarenpaa connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vogler thuds his shin into the meat of Saarenpaa's side.#T2#
Vogler is looking to land body kicks.
Vogler on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Saarenpaa fails to land with a series of punches. #CL2#
Vogler has taken the fight to the clinch.
Saarenpaa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vogler tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vogler goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Saarenpaa scores with a nice short uppercut.
Saarenpaa misses with some punches.
I was talking to Saarenpaa's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Saarenpaa blocks a body shot from Vogler.
Vogler lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Vogler tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Saarenpaa's elbow.
Saarenpaa swings wildly with an uppercut but Vogler uses good head movement to avoid it.
Saarenpaa misses with a punch on the inside.
Vogler blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC#
Saarenpaa's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Saarenpaa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Vogler connects with a nice looking jab. #T3#
Saarenpaa thows a left - swing and a miss!
Saarenpaa misses with a body shot.
Vogler thows a leg kick but Saarenpaa checks it
letting Saarenpaa counter with a right hand.
Vogler lands with a kick to the ribs.
Vogler misses the shot to the body.
Vogler moves away from the strike by Saarenpaa.
Vogler moves forwards but Saarenpaa connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Vogler tries to close the distance and clinch but Saarenpaa swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
It looked like Saarenpaa was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Vogler.
Vogler throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vogler throws a low kick but Saarenpaa moves out of range easily.
A big left from Saarenpaa misses.
Vogler ducks under a wild hook from Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa ducks under a wild hook from Vogler.#T4#
Vogler throws a lazy right hand but Saarenpaa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Vogler buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Decent striking displayed by Saarenpaa there.
Vogler misses with a wild body shot.
Vogler just misses with a punch to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A slow jab from Saarenpaa misses its intended target.
Saarenpaa looks for the body kick but Vogler saw that one coming.
Saarenpaa misses with an uppercut. Vogler saw that one coming.
Saarenpaa scores with a jab.
Saarenpaa is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
A big left from Saarenpaa misses.
Vogler takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Saarenpaa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Saarenpaa was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Saarenpaa.
Vogler misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Saarenpaa.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Mika Saarenpaa will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Saarenpaa throws a head kick that misses.
Saarenpaa lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Saarenpaa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Vogler tries a head kick but it misses.
Saarenpaa appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Vogler loads up on a big right hand but Saarenpaa slips the punch.
Vogler throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Saarenpaa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Saarenpaa misses with a hook.
Saarenpaa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vogler was well out of range. Poor timing from Saarenpaa.
Vogler moves away from the strike by Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa tries a head kick but it misses.
Vogler feints a counter leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saarenpaa misses the body punch
and Vogler counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A head kick misses from Saarenpaa.
A nice side step and Vogler releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Vogler misses with a body shot.
Vogler pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T1#
Vogler bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Saarenpaa swings for the body but Vogler moves out of range.
Vogler throws a body kick that misses
and Saarenpaa counters with a nice uppercut.
Saarenpaa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Saarenpaa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Vogler on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A jab from Saarenpaa does it's job there.
Vogler throws out a leg kick but Saarenpaa moves out of range and Vogler only half commits.
Vogler tests Saarenpaa's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Saarenpaa scores with a jab. Vogler acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Saarenpaa tests Vogler's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Vogler tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T2#
Vogler misses with a hook
and Saarenpaa counters with a stiff right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Saarenpaa connects with a jab.
Saarenpaa fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Vogler lands a leg kick that knocks Saarenpaa off balance momentarily.
Vogler tries to clinch up.
Saarenpaa misses with a hook
enabling Vogler to counter with a crisp jab.
Vogler fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Saarenpaa manages to avoid it.
That kick from Saarenpaa tenderised Vogler's leg. Vogler is trying to keep his angry face on.
Saarenpaa pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Saarenpaa connects with a jab.
Saarenpaa scores with a nice body kick.
Vogler loads up on a big right hand but Saarenpaa slips the punch.#CL2#
Vogler instigates a clinch. #T3#
Vogler throws a punch but it's blocked by Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa lands with a left to the head.
Vogler goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vogler swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Saarenpaa misses with a body punch.
A short right from Vogler on the inside.
Saarenpaa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vogler working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Vogler tries to throw a body punch but Saarenpaa avoids it by throwing Vogler back against the cage.
Vogler digs a right hand underneath Saarenpaa's ribcage. Saarenpaa let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Vogler lands a nice shot to the body.
Vogler throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Saarenpaa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Saarenpaa scores with a shot to the side of Vogler's head.
Vogler doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vogler tries to work over Saarenpaa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Saarenpaa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vogler lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Saarenpaa backwards.
A short right from Vogler on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Saarenpaa looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#T4#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Vogler lands a nice shot to the body.
Vogler misses with a punch to the body.
Vogler doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vogler lands a nice uppercut.
Saarenpaa wants to get back to striking at distance but Vogler won't allow it.
Saarenpaa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Saarenpaa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gunter Vogler seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Vogler lands a body shot in the clinch.
Saarenpaa blocks a body shot from Vogler.
Vogler swings wildly with an uppercut but Saarenpaa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vogler works on Saarenpaa's body with a couple of short punches.
Vogler blocking some punches.
Vogler doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Saarenpaa tries to throw a body punch but Vogler avoids it by throwing Saarenpaa back against the cage.
Vogler tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Saarenpaa's elbow.
Vogler misses with the head strike.
Vogler tries to throw a body punch but Saarenpaa avoids it by throwing Vogler back against the cage.
Vogler misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vogler misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Gunter Vogler will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Saarenpaa's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R3#
Vogler throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Saarenpaa to counter with a crisp jab.
Vogler avoids a kick to the body.
A little jabbing left from Vogler on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Saarenpaa checks the leg kick.
Saarenpaa scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Vogler throws a looping overhand right but Saarenpaa ducks down to avoid it.
Vogler goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Saarenpaa tries to land a front kick but Vogler steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Vogler on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Vogler throws a looping overhand right but Saarenpaa ducks down to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saarenpaa misses with a hook. Vogler ducked under it nicely.
Vogler throws a body shot but no joy.
Saarenpaa avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Saarenpaa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vogler moves away.
Vogler looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T1#
Saarenpaa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Saarenpaa walks into a left hand.
Saarenpaa paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Vogler pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Saarenpaa connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Good shot there by Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Saarenpaa fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Vogler has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Saarenpaa stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Vogler.
Vogler throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vogler staying out of range there.
Vogler misses with an uppercut
and Saarenpaa counters with a good low kick that Vogler was not able to check.
Vogler waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Saarenpaa.
Vogler has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T2#
Vogler with a nice cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head kick misses from Saarenpaa.
A slapping leg kick lands for Saarenpaa.
Vogler throws a half hearted mid kick.
Saarenpaa misses with a hook.
Vogler tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Saarenpaa misses with a low kick as Vogler jumps back.
Saarenpaa moves out of range as Vogler strikes.
Vogler ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mika Saarenpaa is winning the standup battle so far.
Vogler fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Saarenpaa manages to avoid it.
Saarenpaa fires out a quick counter leg kick but Vogler just manages to avoid it.
Saarenpaa misses with a jab to the body
and Vogler counters with a left to the body.
Vogler missing with a left hand there. Saarenpaa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T3##CL2#
Vogler rushes Saarenpaa and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Vogler lands a left hand.
Saarenpaa can't find room to land a body shot as Vogler controls the action.
Vogler blocking some punches.
Vogler tries a body shot but Saarenpaa blocks it.
Saarenpaa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Saarenpaa scores a nice knee to the body.
Saarenpaa tries to throw a body punch but Vogler avoids it by throwing Saarenpaa back against the cage. #BC#
Saarenpaa breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Saarenpaa scores with a jab to the jaw.
Saarenpaa throws out a loose jab but Vogler uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vogler throws a hook but Saarenpaa avoids it easily.
Saarenpaa lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Vogler keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vogler ducks under a wild hook from Saarenpaa.
Vogler throws a hook to the side of Saarenpaa's head but Saarenpaa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T4#
Vogler steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa backing away here, and Vogler unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Vogler looks to clinch
and Vogler takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vogler scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Saarenpaa doesn't seem bothered though.
Saarenpaa plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Saarenpaa misses with a straight right.
Vogler throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Vogler misses with a body kick.
Saarenpaa throws a sloppy body shot
and Vogler counters with a big head kick but Saarenpaa shrugs it off. #ROC2#
Saarenpaa is rocked!
Vogler cracks Saarenpaa on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Saarenpaa falls backwards against the cage. Vogler follows up with more strikes that drop Saarenpaa to his knees. Vogler keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Saarenpaa! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gunter Vogler!
Gunter Vogler is the new lightweight champion!
In his post fight interview, Gunter Vogler gave a big smile as he said 'Wunderbar! ha ha ha'.

Event: UPG 28
Date: Apr 16, 2016

#R1#
Luzhin scores with a kick to the body.
Nikolai Luzhin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Luzhin thuds a left hand into Saarenpaa's body.
Luzhin ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#CL2#
Luzhin rushes Saarenpaa and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Luzhin tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Luzhin scores with a shoulder strike.
Saarenpaa working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Saarenpaa lands a nice uppercut.
Saarenpaa working aggressively here. #BC#
Saarenpaa breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Luzhin throws a nice looking combination but Saarenpaa bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Saarenpaa missing with a left hand there. Luzhin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
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!
Luzhin just misses with a punch to the body.
Luzhin tries to clinch up but Saarenpaa circles away and keeps his distance.
Luzhin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Saarenpaa - that will leave a mark!
Luzhin throws a right and a left that both miss.
Luzhin checks a leg kick.
Saarenpaa throws a nice inside leg kick. #T1#
A bone on bone clash there as Saarenpaa blocks the leg kick.
Saarenpaa tries a head kick but it misses.
Saarenpaa wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Saarenpaa lands a really nice looking cross but Luzhin seems unphased.
Luzhin tries a head kick but it misses.
Saarenpaa looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Saarenpaa has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Luzhin pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Saarenpaa back to the cage. Luzhin follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Luzhin misses with a looping right.
Saarenpaa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Luzhin.
Luzhin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Luzhin is looking to land body kicks.
Luzhin tries to land a body kick
and Saarenpaa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Luzhin misses with a looping left.
Saarenpaa misses with a body kick.
Saarenpaa misses with a head kick.
Saarenpaa throws a body kick that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Luzhin has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Saarenpaa.
Luzhin throws an overhand right that lands on Saarenpaa's shoulder, as Saarenpaa tries to avoid the shot. #T2#
Luzhin misses with a low kick.
Luzhin tests Saarenpaa's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Saarenpaa misses with a looping left.
Luzhin looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Saarenpaa looks to land a left hand but Luzhin moved out of range nicely.
Saarenpaa takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Sloppy strikes from Saarenpaa. Those never looked like landing.
Saarenpaa lands a nice shot that snaps Luzhin's head back. #CL2#
Luzhin closes the distance and clinches.
Saarenpaa avoiding damage as Luzhin throws knees to the body.
Saarenpaa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Luzhin's elbow.
Luzhin lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty! #CUT2#
It looks like Mika Saarenpaa has been cut.
Luzhin tries to land a knee to the head but Saarenpaa blocks with his arms.
Knees in the clinch landing for Luzhin.
A shot in the inside from Saarenpaa.
Luzhin tries to work over Saarenpaa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Saarenpaa tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Luzhin works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #T3#
Luzhin lands a knee to the head.
Saarenpaa lands a body shot.
Luzhin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Saarenpaa makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Luzhin lands a nice uppercut.
Luzhin misses with a knee strike.
Luzhin scores with a knee to the head.
Saarenpaa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Luzhin is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Luzhin lands a shoulder strike. #ROC2#
Saarenpaa is rocked!
Luzhin throws a big uppercut that drops Saarenpaa! More strikes from Luzhin and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Saarenpaa lies dazed against the cage as Luzhin celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nikolai Luzhin!
Nikolai Luzhin is the new welterweight champion!
Nikolai Luzhin decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

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