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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Leo Sarsola (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Duddy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sarsola's entrance music is Mono - 16.12. A fine choice. Duddy has chosen Dropkick Murphys - 'Loyal to No One' as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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196 lbs
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Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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ADCC Champion
Lethal high kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Leo Sarsola!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, John Duddy!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Roosa Järviläinen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Duddy finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Duddy attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Sarsola changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sarsola throws a low kick but Duddy avoids it.
Sarsola lands a jab to the head.
Duddy throws a leg kick that misses.
Duddy throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sarsola avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Duddy throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Duddy is looking to land body kicks.
Sarsola moves out of range as Duddy strikes.
Sarsola connects with an inside leg kick.
Duddy is looking to land body kicks.
Sarsola throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Duddy throws a right and a left that both miss.
Duddy throws a nice head kick!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sarsola avoids a kick to the body.
Sarsola thuds his shin into the meat of Duddy's side.
Sarsola turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duddy throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Sarsola lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sarsola looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Duddy looks to score with a jab to the body but Sarsola is just out of range.
Sarsola's jab looks to have found its range, popping Duddy under the eye.
Sarsola moves out of range of the body kick.
Sarsola connects with a leg kick. Duddy looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Duddy takes a jab right on the kisser.
Leo Sarsola seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sarsola lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Duddy scores with a kick to the midsection.
Sarsola looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sarsola postures up and lands a big shot to Duddy's brow.
Duddy is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sarsola defends well.
Sarsola trying to control the position from guard on top but Duddy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sarsola is in close to Duddy's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Sarsola pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Duddy is keeping the position for now.
Duddy looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Duddy keeping moving, preventing Sarsola from controlling successfully.
Duddy working a defensive guard here.
Duddy is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sarsola drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Duddy manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Sarsola has Duddy in his guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sarsola keeping moving, preventing Duddy from controlling successfully.
Sarsola throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Duddy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sarsola swivels though and keeps the full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sarsola is on top in guard.
Duddy will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Duddy looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Duddy has an active guard here but Sarsola has managed to pass into half guard.
Sarsola is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Sarsola is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Sarsola wants to take a breather but Duddy is having none of it.
Duddy wants to improve his position but Sarsola is controlling well.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Sarsola connects with a nice short shot to Duddy's temple.
Sarsola scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sarsola landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leo Sarsola dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Sarsola has a takedown stuffed.
A jab from Duddy misses.
A shot to the liver by Sarsola. Beautiful body shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sarsola.
A jab lands there for Duddy.
Duddy tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Sarsola is able to avoid easily.
Duddy throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sarsola lands a nice hook to Duddy's body. Duddy takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Duddy blocks a jab.
Duddy walks into a stiff left hand from Sarsola.
Duddy keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A chopping leg kick lands by Duddy.
Duddy throws a jab but it's blocked by Sarsola.
Duddy scores with a shot to the body.
Sarsola looks to land a right hand but Duddy moved out of range.
Sarsola misses with the body kick
and Duddy counters with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sarsola lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Sarsola feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Duddy looking for a guillotine here but Sarsola defends easily.
Sarsola throws a big right hand that misses.
Duddy looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Duddy trying to keep a closed guard but Sarsola is proving a slippery customer.
Sarsola working some strikes from top position.
Duddy trying to keep a closed guard but Sarsola is proving a slippery customer.
Sarsola lands a couple of digs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Duddy keeping full guard, as Sarsola tries to pass.
Sarsola stays in close to Duddy's body and controls the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Duddy is looking to sweep but instead, Sarsola has passed into half guard.
Sarsola takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Duddy wants to control but Sarsola is keeping busy.
Leo Sarsola overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sarsola is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Sarsola 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.
Duddy looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Duddy regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duddy throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Sarsola sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Duddy looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Sarsola has picked Duddy up and slammed him! Duddy can't keep hold of the triangle and Sarsola manages to pass to side control!
Duddy is being controlled here.
Duddy is looking to reverse the position.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Sarsola scores with a couple of short elbows.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sarsola trying to control the position but Duddy is working away.
Sarsola is really struggling to control Duddy but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Duddy on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Duddy gets back to half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sarsola takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Duddy is looking to improve his position.
Sarsola takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Duddy trying to control from the bottom.
Sarsola is keen to just control but Duddy is a slippery customer.
Sarsola throwing shots but Duddy is blocking nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leo Sarsola dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Sarsola throws a hook but Duddy avoids it easily.
Sarsola shoots in and bounces Duddy off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Duddy trying to control the position.
Sarsola pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Duddy is keeping the position for now.
Sarsola got a little sloppy there for a moment and Duddy has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sarsola has managed to get both his arms back between Duddy's legs - danger averted.
Duddy is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Sarsola trying to hold on to Duddy's head to control him but Duddy postures up.
Duddy prevents Sarsola from improving his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duddy is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Sarsola doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Duddy.
Duddy trying to advance position but Sarsola counters by regaining guard.
Duddy preventing the sweep.
Duddy looking to sit in guard and control but Sarsola gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Duddy bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sarsola's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sarsola is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Duddy defends well.
Duddy won't allow Sarsola to sweep him here.
Sarsola throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Duddy preventing the sweep.
Sarsola has his foot on Duddy's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Duddy works his way back into a safe position though.
Sarsola controlling the position.
Sarsola keeping moving, preventing Duddy from controlling successfully.
Sarsola wants to sweep here but Duddy controlling him for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duddy looking to pass the guard.
Duddy postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Sarsola is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Duddy, into his guard.
Duddy has momentary wrist control but Sarsola slips an elbow through the middle.
Duddy working a defensive guard here.
Duddy looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sarsola is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Duddy looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Duddy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Duddy is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sarsola trying to control the position from guard on top but Duddy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Duddy is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sarsola distracts Duddy with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Duddy keeping full guard, as Sarsola tries to pass.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sarsola makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Sarsola trying to control but Duddy is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leo Sarsola clearly takes that 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.
Duddy slips under a jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sarsola.
Some bone on bone action there as Duddy checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Duddy swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Sarsola throws a hook but Duddy blocks it.
Duddy takes a jab right on the kisser.
Duddy takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sarsola.
Duddy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Duddy tries to land a leg kick but Sarsola saw it coming and moves away.
Sarsola checks the leg kick.
Sarsola throws a head kick that misses
and Duddy counters with a nice uppercut.
Sarsola looks to land a combination. Duddy sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Sarsola shoots for a takedown but Duddy saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duddy misses with a body kick.
Duddy feints a jab promting Sarsola to slip. Duddy then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Sarsola slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Duddy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sarsola moves away.
Sarsola looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Duddy is fending him off so far but Sarsola persists. Nope, Duddy circles away and we're back to standing.
Duddy ducks under a wild hook from Sarsola.
Duddy lands with an uppercut that bounces Sarsola off the cage and back into range.
Duddy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sarsola moves away.
Duddy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Duddy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sarsola.
Duddy throws a hook but Sarsola blocks it.
Sarsola changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice sprawl there from Duddy as Sarsola shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leo Sarsola. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Duddy lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Duddy is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sarsola takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Duddy misses with a looping right.
Sarsola closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Sarsola lands in his opponent's guard.
Sarsola lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Duddy has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sarsola can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Duddy is trying to control the position but Sarsola postures up.
Sarsola wants to control from the top but Duddy keeps moving.
Sarsola is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sarsola scoring with punches to the head and body.
Duddy looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Sarsola trying to control the position from guard on top but Duddy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sarsola postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Sarsola is in close to Duddy's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Duddy looking to control.
Sarsola's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Duddy is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sarsola defends well.
Duddy keeping moving, preventing Sarsola from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sarsola postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Duddy is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Sarsola, into his guard.
Sarsola keeping full guard, as Duddy tries to pass.
Duddy trying to control but Sarsola is working from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Duddy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Duddy advances position into side control!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Leo Sarsola 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. This is the final round!
An inside leg kick from Sarsola misses.
Sarsola throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Duddy keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Duddy misses with a hook
and Sarsola counters with a nice body shot.
Sarsola looks to throw the jab but Duddy is out of range.
Sarsola checks a leg kick.
Sarsola throws a nice outside leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Duddy. That's going to slow Sarsola down.
Duddy 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.
Duddy throws a shot from downtown. Sarsola moves away and avoids it.
Sarsola waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Duddy.
A punch combination from Duddy misses.
Sarsola tries for a takedown but Duddy sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Sarsola tries for a takedown but Duddy sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leo Sarsola. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sarsola drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Duddy keeps Sarsola at a distance using the push kick.
Duddy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sarsola.
Sarsola bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Duddy's head backwards.
Duddy loads up on a big right hand but Sarsola slips the punch.
Sarsola blocks a head kick by Duddy.
A jab from Sarsola misses.
Duddy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sarsola.
Duddy throws the kick towards the body but Sarsola avoids it.
Leo Sarsola is winning the standup battle so far.
Duddy misses with a kick to the body.
Duddy's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
An inside leg kick lands from Duddy.
Duddy looks to land a left hand but Sarsola moved out of range nicely.
Sarsola shoots for a takedown but Duddy saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Sarsola walks into a jab.
Duddy lands with an uppercut that bounces Sarsola off the cage and back into range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sarsola throws a hook but Duddy blocks it.
Duddy lands a nice looking body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Duddy cracks Sarsola with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Duddy misses with a body shot.
Duddy lands with a kick to the ribs.
Sarsola takes one to the chin there.
Duddy scores with a punch to the head.
Sarsola swings widly with a right hand
and Duddy counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Duddy connects with a solid leg kick.
Sarsola steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Duddy. That one must have hurt.
Nice defenses there by Sarsola.
That kick from Duddy tenderised Sarsola's leg. Sarsola is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sarsola ducks under a wild hook from Duddy.
Sarsola throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duddy misses with a hook. Sarsola ducked under it nicely.
Sarsola misses with a wild body shot.
John Duddy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Duddy tries to land a front kick but Sarsola steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
John Duddy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sarsola connects with a solid leg kick.
Sarsola moves out of range as Duddy throws a body kick.
Duddy is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Sarsola.
Sarsola bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
An elbow from Sarsola crashes against the mat.
Duddy tries to improve position but can't.
Duddy manages to work his way to half guard, despite Sarsola's best efforts.
Sarsola thows a huge punch but Duddy dodges it nicely.
Duddy throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
The fighters are battling for position here. Duddy manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Duddy is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sarsola is aware though and is defending well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Duddy trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Duddy looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Sarsola has picked Duddy up and slammed him! Duddy can't keep hold of the triangle and Sarsola manages to pass to side control!
Leo Sarsola is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Sarsola lands a few punches from side control.
Sarsola content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Sarsola working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Duddy misses with an elbow from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Duddy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Sarsola 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 49:46
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 49:46
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leo Sarsola!
Leo Sarsola retains his middleweight title!
Leo Sarsola made sure to mention his sponsor, Perkele! in his post fight interview.
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