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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mika Saarenpaa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Taisto Rahapussi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rahapussi has chosen Caged in A Rage as his entrance music. On his way into the cage it seems that Mika Saarenpaa has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Mika Saarenpaa seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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182 lbs
18 - 15 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class MT
Insanely flexible |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent MT
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mika Saarenpaa!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Taisto Rahapussi!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Marco Blurström and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rahapussi connects with a crisp jab.
Rahapussi has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Saarenpaa is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Saarenpaa throws a leg kick which misses Rahapussi's front leg but catches the back leg as Rahapussi tries to avoid it.
Rahapussi throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
As Rahapussi backs away, Saarenpaa returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
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.
Saarenpaa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Saarenpaa is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Saarenpaa tries a low kick but Rahapussi avoids it.
Saarenpaa throws a nice inside leg kick.
Rahapussi misses with a body kick.
Rahapussi looks to land a right hand but Saarenpaa moved out of range.
Rahapussi takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Saarenpaa scores with a punch to the head.
Saarenpaa lands a glancing blow to the side of Rahapussi's head.
Saarenpaa checks a low kick from Rahapussi.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head kick misses from Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa scores with a nice body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good work by Rahapussi as he checks the leg kick.
Saarenpaa moves out of range of the body kick.
Saarenpaa moves out of range as Rahapussi strikes.
Rahapussi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rahapussi misses with an attempted mid kick.
Saarenpaa tried to counter with a leg kick but Rahapussi avoided it.
Rahapussi blocks the body kick.
Rahapussi tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Rahapussi shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Saarenpaa's guard.
Rahapussi passes Saarenpaa's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Rahapussi is looking to advance position but Saarenpaa won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rahapussi is working for a kimura but Saarenpaa is defending it quite comfortably.
Rahapussi wants to control but Saarenpaa is keeping him busy.
Rahapussi is working for a kimura but Saarenpaa is defending it quite comfortably.
Saarenpaa is staying active underneath Rahapussi, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rahapussi is looking for a kimura but Saarenpaa is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Rahapussi to get the leverage.
Rahapussi is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Saarenpaa sees it coming and defends easily.
Rahapussi is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Saarenpaa is just riding it out for now. Rahapussi eventually gives up the hold.
Rahapussi is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Saarenpaa is trying to get back to full guard.
Rahapussi is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Saarenpaa doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Rahapussi.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Rahapussi is looking to take a break and control but Saarenpaa is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Taisto Rahapussi 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.
Rahapussi avoids the head kick by Saarenpaa.
Rahapussi thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Saarenpaa if he has to take too many more of those.
Rahapussi slips a jab from Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa scores with a nice right hand.
Saarenpaa stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Saarenpaa wants it to stay on the feet.
Rahapussi throws a head kick that misses
and Saarenpaa counters with a low kick, right behind Rahapussi 's knee.
Saarenpaa throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Saarenpaa moves out of range of the body kick.
Saarenpaa looks to throw the jab but Rahapussi is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saarenpaa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mika Saarenpaa is winning the standup battle so far.
Saarenpaa listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Rahapussi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mika Saarenpaa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rahapussi throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Saarenpaa fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Rahapussi has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Mika Saarenpaa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rahapussi misses with an uppercut.
A big left from Rahapussi misses.
Rahapussi on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Rahapussi misses with a leg kick.
Saarenpaa throws a counter high kick but Rahapussi was just alert enough to avoid it.
Jab by Saarenpaa.
Both fighters circling a little - Rahapussi finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Rahapussi avoids the body shot from Saarenpaa.
Rahapussi throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Saarenpaa throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Saarenpaa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rahapussi moves away.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Saarenpaa, right into the meat.
Saarenpaa throws a right hand that Rahapussi ducks under and follows up with a left that Rahapussi also avoids with ease.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saarenpaa throws the kick towards the body but Rahapussi avoids it.
Saarenpaa throws the kick towards the body but Rahapussi avoids it.
Rahapussi feints the counter takedown.
Rahapussi pivots, looking for a leg kick but Saarenpaa is out of range and Rahapussi settles back down.
Saarenpaa checks a low kick from Rahapussi.
Saarenpaa moves out of range of the body kick.
Saarenpaa thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Saarenpaa connects with a solid leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Rahapussi.
Saarenpaa avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Saarenpaa tries to work over Rahapussi's front leg with a kick but Rahapussi checks it.
Rahapussi attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Saarenpaa lets loose with a powerful body kick. Rahapussi will feel that in the morning.
Saarenpaa lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rahapussi blocks a low kick nicely.
Rahapussi takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Saarenpaa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rahapussi moves away.
Rahapussi throws a low kick, looking for Saarenpaa's leg but Saarenpaa calmly moves out of range.
Rahapussi throws a push kick but Saarenpaa slaps the foot to one side.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Saarenpaa.
Rahapussi turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Saarenpaa scores with a head kick. Rahapussi tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Saarenpaa loads up on a big right hand but Rahapussi slips the punch.
Saarenpaa takes a swing at Rahapussi's ribcage but misses.
Rahapussi staying out of range there.
Rahapussi throws a leg kick but Saarenpaa moved away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saarenpaa lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Rahapussi throws a low kick but Saarenpaa moves out of range easily.
Rahapussi moves forwards but Saarenpaa connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Saarenpaa lands with a kick to the ribs.
Saarenpaa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rahapussi can do to turn this around?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Saarenpaa misses the shot to the body.
Rahapussi feints the counter takedown.
Rahapussi misses with a leg kick
and Saarenpaa counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Rahapussi on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Saarenpaa. Saarenpaa obviously looking to wear him down.
Rahapussi throws a leg kick that is checked
and Saarenpaa counters with a body kick that stops Rahapussi in his tracks momentarily.
Rahapussi throws a front kick aimed at Saarenpaa's knee but Saarenpaa avoids it well.
Saarenpaa is looking to counter with a body kick.
Saarenpaa misses with a low kick.
Saarenpaa checks a leg kick.
Rahapussi throws a push kick but Saarenpaa slaps the foot to one side.
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!
Saarenpaa pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Rahapussi moves out of range as Saarenpaa throws a body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Saarenpaa. Rahapussi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rahapussi has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Saarenpaa.
Rahapussi throws a low kick but Saarenpaa avoids it.
A low kick from Rahapussi misses
and Saarenpaa counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Rahapussi thinking.
Rahapussi throws a nice outside leg kick.
Rahapussi misses with an uppercut. Saarenpaa saw that one coming.
Rahapussi 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 is looking to land body kicks.
Rahapussi tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rahapussi lands a leg kick that knocks Saarenpaa off balance momentarily.
Saarenpaa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rahapussi moves away.
Rahapussi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Saarenpaa chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rahapussi can pounce on him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rahapussi tried to score with a low kick but Saarenpaa checks it.
Rahapussi throws a leg kick
and Saarenpaa counters with a right hand to the body.
Saarenpaa pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rahapussi throws a low kick but Saarenpaa moves out of range easily.
Nice body kick there by Saarenpaa.
Rahapussi throws a head kick that misses.
Saarenpaa looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Saarenpaa cracks Rahapussi with a good jab.
Saarenpaa throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Saarenpaa thumps Rahapussi with a low kick.
Rahapussi blocks a low kick nicely.
Rahapussi avoids a kick to the body.
Rahapussi is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Saarenpaa connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rahapussi throws a chopping leg kick but Saarenpaa manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Saarenpaa lands with a thumping leg kick.
Rahapussi lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
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!
Rahapussi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Saarenpaa.
Rahapussi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Saarenpaa.
Rahapussi blocks a jab.
No luck for Rahapussi with that takedown attempt.
Rahapussi staying out of range there.
Rahapussi changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Rahapussi misses with a body shot.
Saarenpaa lands with a thumping leg kick.
Saarenpaa takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Saarenpaa swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saarenpaa lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Rahapussi blocks a low kick nicely.
Saarenpaa lands with a right hand.
Rahapussi tries for a takedown but Saarenpaa sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Saarenpaa connects with a good right hand that stumbles Rahapussi. Rahapussi circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Saarenpaa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rahapussi manages to avoid it.
Saarenpaa punishes Rahapussi's body with a nice straight punch.
Rahapussi shoots and misses
and Saarenpaa counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Rahapussi thinking.
Mika Saarenpaa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Taisto Rahapussi.
Rahapussi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The fighters circling - Saarenpaa throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rahapussi moves out of range of the body kick from Saarenpaa.
And Rahapussi tries to counter it with a takedown but Saarenpaa pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Rahapussi on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Rahapussi thumps Saarenpaa with a low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lazy body kick from Rahapussi
and Saarenpaa counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Saarenpaa lands a front kick.
Rahapussi wants to land a leg kick but Saarenpaa is out of range.
Saarenpaa dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Saarenpaa cracks the inside of Rahapussi's front leg.
The fighters circling - Saarenpaa throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And Rahapussi tries to counter it with a takedown but Saarenpaa pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Rahapussi's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Rahapussi has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Saarenpaa.
Rahapussi throws a low kick but it's checked well by Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa throws a looping overhand right but Rahapussi ducks down to avoid it.
Rahapussi is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Rahapussi with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Saarenpaa to score with a decent uppercut.
No joy there for Saarenpaa, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Saarenpaa throws a half hearted mid kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mika Saarenpaa clearly takes that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A swing and a miss from Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa throws a looping overhand right but Rahapussi ducks down to avoid it.
Rahapussi is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Rahapussi feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Saarenpaas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Rahapussi checks a low kick from Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Saarenpaa lands a really nice looking cross but Rahapussi seems unphased.
Saarenpaa scores with a crisp jab that stopped Rahapussi in his tracks.
Rahapussi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saarenpaa's jab looks to have found its range, popping Rahapussi under the eye.
Saarenpaa misses with a low kick.
Rahapussi takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Rahapussi looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rahapussi walks into a straight right hand from Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa slips a jab and a cross from Rahapussi.
Saarenpaa scores with a hook.
Saarenpaa connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Rahapussi's hands.
Saarenpaa lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Rahapussi shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Rahapussi misses the shot to the body.
Rahapussi looks for the body kick but Saarenpaa saw that one coming.
It looked like Saarenpaa wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Rahapussi shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Saarenpaa but Saarenpaa pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saarenpaa throws an overhand right that lands on Rahapussi's shoulder, as Rahapussi tries to avoid the shot.
And Rahapussi tries to counter it with a takedown but Saarenpaa pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Rahapussi misses with the body kick
and Saarenpaa counters with a thumping low kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Saarenpaa blocks the leg kick.
Saarenpaa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rahapussi fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Saarenpaa checks it well.
Saarenpaa throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice inside leg kick there by Saarenpaa. That's going to slow Rahapussi down.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rahapussi.
A telegraphed right hand from Saarenpaa misses the target.
A big right from Saarenpaa misses.
Saarenpaa feints and then cracks Rahapussi's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Rahapussi down.
Saarenpaa getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
That kick from Rahapussi tenderised Saarenpaa's leg. Saarenpaa is trying to keep his angry face on.
Rahapussi throws a sloppy head kick and Saarenpaa moves out of range easily.
Rahapussi walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Saarenpaa checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Saarenpaa lands with a cross.
Saarenpaa on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Rahapussi shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mika Saarenpaa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Taisto Rahapussi.
Saarenpaa lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Rahapussi gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Saarenpaa lands the left hand.
Saarenpaa will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And Rahapussi tries to counter it with a takedown but Saarenpaa pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Saarenpaa thows a left - swing and a miss!
And Rahapussi tries to counter it with a takedown but Saarenpaa pushes his down on his head and steps out.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rahapussi chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Saarenpaa throws out a loose jab but Rahapussi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rahapussi changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Saarenpaa misses the shot to the body.
Rahapussi throws a lazy right hand but Saarenpaa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Saarenpaa throws a leg kick but Rahapussi sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Rahapussi feints the counter takedown.
Rahapussi takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Rahapussi shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Rahapussi.
Rahapussi 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 throws a body punch but Rahapussi moves out of range.
Rahapussi lands with a cross.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mika Saarenpaa had his way with Taisto Rahapussi in 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. This is the final round!
Saarenpaa throws a push kick but Rahapussi slaps the foot to one side.
Rahapussi drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Saarenpaa defends it well.
Saarenpaa avoids a kick to the body.
Rahapussi bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Saarenpaa's head.
Saarenpaa throws an overhand right that lands on Rahapussi's shoulder, as Rahapussi tries to avoid the shot.
Rahapussi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rahapussi throws a big shot that misses.
Saarenpaa throws a half hearted mid kick.
Saarenpaa throws a body punch but Rahapussi moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rahapussi turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Saarenpaa misses with a low kick.
Rahapussi changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Rahapussi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Saarenpaa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rahapussi tries to work over Saarenpaa's front leg with a kick but Saarenpaa checks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rahapussi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Saarenpaa.
Rahapussi feints the counter takedown.
Rahapussi attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Rahapussi on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Rahapussi is looking to slow Saarenpaa down with leg kicks.
Saarenpaa lands a nice hook to Rahapussi's body. Rahapussi takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Saarenpaa throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rahapussi.
Rahapussi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rahapussi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Saarenpaa.
Rahapussi tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Rahapussi.
Saarenpaa was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Saarenpaa throws a quick inside leg kick.
Saarenpaa misses with a looping right.
Saarenpaa lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Taisto Rahapussi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rahapussi throws a leg kick that is checked
and Saarenpaa counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Saarenpaa takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Saarenpaa throws a low kick, looking for Rahapussi's leg but Rahapussi calmly moves out of range.
Rahapussi just misses with a punch to the body.
Saarenpaa scores with a leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rahapussi lands a nice shot that snaps Saarenpaa's head back.
Rahapussi throws a head kick but Saarenpaa moves out of range.
Rahapussi looks for a takedown but Saarenpaa sprawls well.
Saarenpaa cracks a nice hook into Rahapussi's ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rahapussi shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Saarenpaa but Saarenpaa pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Saarenpaa ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Saarenpaa works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Saarenpaa looks to land a body kick but Rahapussi moved away.
Saarenpaa lands a head kick. Rahapussi smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Rahapussi misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Saarenpaa was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Mika Saarenpaa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Taisto Rahapussi.
Saarenpaa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rahapussi throws a leg kick
letting Saarenpaa counter with a right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rahapussi walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Rahapussi shoots in for a double leg but Saarenpaa sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Saarenpaa fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Rahapussi motions for Saarenpaa to come forward. Rahapussi throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A combination from Saarenpaa does no damage.
Good work by Saarenpaa as he checks the leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rahapussi will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Saarenpaa slips under a jab.
Saarenpaa scores with a nice right hand.
Saarenpaa lands a nice shot that snaps Rahapussi's head back.
A low kick from Rahapussi misses
and Saarenpaa counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 49:46
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 50:46
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mika Saarenpaa!
Mika Saarenpaa retains his welterweight title!
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.
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| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
55% |
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