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Event:
Madness Fright Night 34
Date: May 06, 2020 |
#R1#
Saarela misses with a hook. Hendersons ducked under it nicely.
Saarela lands a slapping body shot.
Saarela moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Saarela ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The fighters circling - Saarela throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Saarela fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
We've been told by Saarela's head coaches at Blanc Fitness Academy that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#TD2#
Hendersons shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Saarela's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hendersons stands and throws Saarela's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB2#
Hendersons tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hendersons has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2#
Hendersons tries for a kimura but Saarela is defending well.
Saarela is trying to get back to his feet.#SU2#
Hendersons stands up and beckons Saarela to his feet.
Saarela tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hendersons was well out of range. Poor timing from Saarela.#T1#
Hendersons shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Saarela pinned against the cage. Saarela gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hendersons shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Saarela but Saarela pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hendersons bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ilpo Saarela seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hendersons keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hendersons is defended easily by Saarela.
Ilpo Saarela has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harry Hendersons.
Saarela lands a nice shot to the body.
Saarela takes a swing at Hendersons's ribcage but misses.
Saarela ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hendersons moves away.
Saarela throws a body shot but no joy. #T2#
Hendersons on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Saarela cracks Hendersons with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Saarela lands with a nice combination. Hendersons backs away looking to recover.#ROC#
Hendersons is rocked!
Saarela scores with a jab 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!#TD2#
Hendersons scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #SUB2#
Hendersons is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Saarela is trying to stand back up but Hendersons is controlling him
#SUB2#
Hendersons is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Saarela is just riding it out for now. Hendersons eventually gives up the hold.
Saarela is trying to stand.
#SU2#
Hendersons stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Saarela to get to his feet.
Hendersons throws a sloppy head kick and Saarela moves out of range easily.
Hendersons takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
#T3#
Saarela lands a body shot.
Ilpo Saarela is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Saarela connects with a crisp jab.
Hendersons gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Saarela throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Saarela misses the shot to the body. #TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Hendersons.
Saarela wants to get back to his feet.
Saarela knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hendersons on the ground.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#SUB2#
Hendersons looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Saarela wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#T4#
Hendersons working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. #SUB2#
Hendersons working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hendersons misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Hendersons.#SUB2#
Hendersons tries for a kimura but Saarela is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Saarela is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Hendersons has just dragged him back down to the mat.#SUB2#
Hendersons wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Saarela, who protects the arm well.
Saarela is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#SUB2#
Hendersons is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Saarela is trying to escape and Hendersons transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Saarela is forced to tap! Nice work there by Hendersons! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Harry Hendersons!
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Event:
Madness 34 West vs Gracie
Date: Feb 08, 2020 |
#R1#
Furry tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Saarela defends well and Furry ends up having to push Saarela into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A combination from Saarela does no damage.
Furry misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Furry takes one to the chin there.
Saarela avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Saarela is looking to counter punch.
Furry shoots for a double leg takedown but Saarela sprawls well. He's pushed Furry's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Saarela throwing a counter right hand but Furry manages to avoid it.#TD2#
Saarela gets caught flat footed, as Furry shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Furry postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Saarela knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Furry on the ground.
Furry trying to control the position from guard on top but Saarela is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Furry scoring with some ground and pound.
Furry looking to pass the guard.
Furry makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Saarela preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Saarela keeping moving, preventing Furry from controlling successfully.
Furry prevents Saarela from getting back to his feet.
Furry trying to control but Saarela is working from the bottom.
Furry with a flurry of punches that miss. #T1#
Furry forces his way into half guard.
Saarela is looking to escape.
Furry looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Saarela with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Furry moves into full mount! Saarela won't be happy about that!
Furry lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Saarela is squirming around, avoiding Furry's attempts to control the action.
Saarela takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Furry with good strikes from the mount here!
Saarela takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Furry in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
#SUB2#
Furry throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Saarela has his hands clasped together but Furry breaks the hold and Saarela is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Furry!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bryan Furry!
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Event:
Madness Fright Night 21
Date: Jan 15, 2020 |
#R1#
O Sullivan lands a body shot.
O Sullivan jabs Saarela right on the nose. Saarela blinks but takes it well.
O Sullivan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Saarela moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
O Sullivan digs a good body shot into Saarela's ribs.
Saarela avoids the body shot from O Sullivan.
#TD2#
O Sullivan changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Saarela looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
O Sullivan prevents Saarela from escaping the position.
O Sullivan is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Saarela's coaches at Blanc Fitness Academy have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Saarela wants to get back to his feet but O Sullivan drags him back down.#SU2#
O Sullivan stands up and beckons Saarela to his feet.
O Sullivan looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
O Sullivan lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Saarela at a distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Saarela throws a body punch but O Sullivan moves out of range.
O Sullivan lands with a cross.
O Sullivan lands a nice shot to the body.
#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Saarela. O Sullivan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Saarela connects with a nice looking jab.
O Sullivan will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
O Sullivan slips under a jab from Saarela.
Saarela lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Ilpo Saarela seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Saarela is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by O Sullivan.
Saarela takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
O Sullivan thuds a left hand into Saarela's body.
O Sullivan doesn't manage to clinch there - Saarela circles away.
Saarela works O Sullivan's body with a nice hook.
O Sullivan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Saarela.
O Sullivan just misses with a punch to the body.
O Sullivan misses with a hook. Saarela ducked under it nicely.
As O Sullivan looks to move away, Saarela throws a big counter combo but O Sullivan just gets out of the way.
Saarela looks to land a left hand but O Sullivan moved out of range nicely.
O Sullivan is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
O Sullivan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Saarela.
O Sullivan shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Saarela but Saarela pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ilpo Saarela has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sean O Sullivan.
Saarela avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Saarela lands with a shot to the body. #T2#
O Sullivan throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Saarela stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
O Sullivan swings for the body but Saarela moves out of range.
O Sullivan is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Saarela rather than just go for the knockout.
Saarela misses with a body shot.
O Sullivan misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
O Sullivan fails with a takedown attempt.
Saarela takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Saarela clobbers O Sullivan with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Left hook, right uppercut from Saarela.
A looping hook to the body misses from Saarela. O Sullivan does a little dance to reset his feet.
O Sullivan slips a straight right by Saarela.
Saarela sets himself, and O Sullivan steps forward looking for the clinch! Saarela avoids it this time.
O Sullivan just misses with a punch to the body.
Ilpo Saarela is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
O Sullivan ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
O Sullivan fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Saarela fakes high and swings low for a body shot but O Sullivan manages to avoid it.
Saarela looks to throw the jab but O Sullivan is out of range.
O Sullivan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Saarela moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
O Sullivan tries to score a power double leg takedown but Saarela sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten O Sullivan somewhat.#T3#
Saarela ducks right into an uppercut from O Sullivan.
O Sullivan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
O Sullivan looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Saarela is fending him off so far but O Sullivan persists. Nope, Saarela circles away and we're back to standing.
Saarela's hands are dropping dangerously low here and O Sullivan connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Saarela scrambles back to his feet.
Saarela misses with a straight right.
O Sullivan avoids the body shot from Saarela.
Saarela waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract O Sullivan.
O Sullivan let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Saarela jabbing away but nothing is landing.
O Sullivan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Saarela.
O Sullivan lunges at Saarela with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Saarela's hand.
O Sullivan shoots for a takedown but Saarela saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
O Sullivan lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Saarela rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but O Sullivan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
O Sullivan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Saarela.
Some wild striking there from O Sullivan.
Saarela takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Saarela throws the left hand but O Sullivan avoids the punch easily.
O Sullivan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#TD2#
O Sullivan closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #ES#
Saarela manages to escape and get back to his feet!
O Sullivan takes a swing at Saarela's ribcage but misses.
Saarela fakes high and swings low for a body shot but O Sullivan manages to avoid it.
Saarela misses with a two punch combination.
O Sullivan lands a really nice looking cross but Saarela seems unphased.
We've been informed that O Sullivan has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Saarela takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
O Sullivan jabs at Saarela's body.
Saarela looks to land a left hand but O Sullivan moved out of range nicely.
Saarela digs a good hook to O Sullivan's body.
O Sullivan changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Saarela tries to avoid it but O Sullivan manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Saarela to the ground. Saarela escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Saarela throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice sprawl there from Saarela as O Sullivan shoots in.
The crowd cheers as Saarela lands an impressive looking overhand right. O Sullivan doesn't seem phased though.
O Sullivan jabs at Saarela's body.
Saarela misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from O Sullivan.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Sean O Sullivan will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
O Sullivan connects with a good right hand that stumbles Saarela. Saarela circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
O Sullivan tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Saarela defends well and O Sullivan ends up having to push Saarela into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Saarela misses with a body shot.
Sean O Sullivan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Saarela takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
O Sullivan defending well as Saarela loads up on a big left hand.
O Sullivan unleashes a big counter combination but Saarela bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Saarela swinging wildly here.
O Sullivan lands a body shot.
Saarela swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Saarela takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
O Sullivan scores with a hook to the body. Saarela takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
O Sullivan lands a nice looking body shot.
O Sullivan scores with a jab to the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Saarela misses with a straight left.
O Sullivan dives in for a single leg takedown but Saarela sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Saarela drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Saarela throws a body shot but no joy.
O Sullivan unleashes a big counter combination but Saarela bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Saarela misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from O Sullivan.
O Sullivan ducks right into an uppercut from Saarela.
A jab from O Sullivan does it's job there.#T1#
Saarela shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Saarela throws a lazy uppercut
and O Sullivan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
O Sullivan thuds his right hand into Saarela's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
O Sullivan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Saarela moves away.
O Sullivan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Saarela moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
O Sullivan moves away from the strike by Saarela.
O Sullivan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Saarela moves away.
Saarela will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
O Sullivan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
O Sullivan digs a good hook to Saarela's body.
O Sullivan punishes Saarela's body with a nice straight punch.
O Sullivan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Saarela looks to score with a jab to the body but O Sullivan is just out of range.
O Sullivan dips down and scores with a jab 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!
O Sullivan just misses with a punch to the body.
Saarela appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Saarela moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Saarela fakes high and swings low for a body shot but O Sullivan manages to avoid it.
Saarela misses with a series of wild punches.
#T2#
The crowd cheers as O Sullivan lands an impressive looking overhand right. Saarela doesn't seem phased though.
Saarela connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A combination from Saarela does no damage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
O Sullivan stuns Saarela with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Saarela misses with a body shot.
Saarela walks into a left hand.
O Sullivan lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
O Sullivan misses the shot to the body.
O Sullivan connects with the punch.
Saarela takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Saarela looks to score with a jab to the body but O Sullivan is just out of range.
O Sullivan let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
O Sullivan bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Saarela's head.
O Sullivan lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by O Sullivan.
O Sullivan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Saarela.
O Sullivan slips a jab and a cross from Saarela.
Saarela lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
O Sullivan moves into range and connects with a jab.
Nice shot lands for O Sullivan.#T3#
O Sullivan lands a glancing blow to the side of Saarela's head.
O Sullivan works Saarela's body with a nice hook.
O Sullivan misses with a body shot.
O Sullivan throws a one two combo.
O Sullivan scores with a one two! Saarela had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
No joy there for Saarela, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Saarela looks to score with a jab to the body but O Sullivan is just out of range.
Saarela misses with a two punch combination.
Saarela misses with a few strikes there.
Saarela throws a hook but O Sullivan avoids it easily.
O Sullivan lands with a good body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Saarela fakes high and swings low for a body shot but O Sullivan manages to avoid it.
O Sullivan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
O Sullivan throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Saarela stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
O Sullivan shoots in but Saarela avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ilpo Saarela has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sean O Sullivan.
O Sullivan digs a good hook to Saarela's body.
Saarela looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
O Sullivan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Saarela.
#T4#
O Sullivan throws a good cross that connects.
O Sullivan lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
O Sullivan defending well as Saarela loads up on a big left hand.
O Sullivan throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Saarela stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Saarela takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A combination from O Sullivan does no damage.
O Sullivan digs a good hook to Saarela's body.
No joy there for Saarela, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Saarela throws a right and a left that O Sullivan avoids nicely.
Saarela swings widly with a right hand
and O Sullivan counters with a stiff right hand.
O Sullivan lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Saarela at a distance.
Saarela misses the jab.
Saarela misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from O Sullivan.
O Sullivan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Saarela manages to avoid it.
O Sullivan connects with the punch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Saarela takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
O Sullivan throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Saarela on the side of the head.
O Sullivan moves out of range as Saarela strikes.
O Sullivan throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
O Sullivan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Saarela.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sean O Sullivan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. 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#
Saarela takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
O Sullivan throws a right hand that Saarela ducks under and follows up with a left that Saarela also avoids with ease.
Saarela misses with a wild combination.
O Sullivan feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Saarelas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
O Sullivan misses with a takedown attempt - Saarela sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Saarela looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Saarela throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Saarela throws a big shot that misses.
O Sullivan shoots for a takedown but Saarela saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Saarela misses with a looping right.
O Sullivan moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
O Sullivan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Saarela paws at him with a jab and circles away.
O Sullivan throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Saarela stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Saarela misses with a few strikes there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Saarela throws a right hand that O Sullivan ducks under and follows up with a left that O Sullivan also avoids with ease.
O Sullivan moves away from the strike by Saarela.
O Sullivan tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Saarela defends well and O Sullivan ends up having to push Saarela into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Ilpo Saarela has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sean O Sullivan.
O Sullivan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Saarela.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Saarela misses with a right hand
and O Sullivan counters with a left to the body.
A punch combination from O Sullivan misses.
O Sullivan tries to clinch there but Saarela circles away.
O Sullivan uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Saarela has time to react.
Saarela tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but O Sullivan was well out of range. Poor timing from Saarela.
O Sullivan takes a swing at Saarela's ribcage but misses.
O Sullivan scores with a nice strike.
O Sullivan shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Saarela as he jumps to the side.
Saarela misses with a wild body shot.
Saarela needs to keep his hands up - O Sullivan had a free shot at his head there.
O Sullivan scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Saarela misses the shot to the body.
Nice jab there from O Sullivan.
Saarela takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Saarela misses with a wild body shot.
O Sullivan fails with the takedown.
A quick step to the side and Saarela tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
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!
O Sullivan misses with a jab, cross combination.
#T2#
O Sullivan is looking to clinch but Saarela is avoiding it.
O Sullivan gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Saarela fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches O Sullivan on the side of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from O Sullivan. Saarela does a little dance to reset his feet.
Saarela takes a shot right to the bread basket.
O Sullivan lands a really nice looking cross but Saarela seems unphased.
O Sullivan misses with a straight left.
Saarela dodges the punch combination from O Sullivan.
O Sullivan avoids the body shot from Saarela.
Saarela ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Saarela walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Saarela throws a body punch but O Sullivan moves out of range.
Saarela throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
O Sullivan digs a good hook to Saarela's body.
No joy there for O Sullivan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Saarela takes a jab right on the kisser.
#T3#
O Sullivan smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
O Sullivan shoots in for a double leg but Saarela sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
O Sullivan looks for a takedown but Saarela sprawls well.
A counter left hand to the body from Saarela misses its target.
O Sullivan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Saarela.
Saarela throws a jab when O Sullivan was well out of range.
Saarela throws a combination but it was largely blocked by O Sullivan.
O Sullivan throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Saarela stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Saarela looks to land a left hand but O Sullivan moved out of range nicely.
Sean O Sullivan is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Nice body punch from Saarela.
O Sullivan lands the left hand.
O Sullivan scores with the left hand. Saarela knows he should have avoided that one.
Saarela throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
O Sullivan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Saarela.
Saarela lands a jab to O Sullivan's midsection.
O Sullivan misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Saarela fails to land with a series of punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Saarela misses with a wild combination.
#T4#
O Sullivan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Saarela manages to avoid it.
Saarela takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
O Sullivan scores with a jab to the body.
O Sullivan scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Saarela doesn't seem bothered though.
Saarela misses with a shot to the body
and O Sullivan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
O Sullivan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It looked like Saarela wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
O Sullivan shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Saarela but Saarela pushes him off and we're back to square one.
O Sullivan changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
O Sullivan misses with a jab, cross combination.
O Sullivan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
O Sullivan connects with a body shot that sends Saarela's belly button to the back.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A slow jab from Saarela misses its intended target.
O Sullivan misses with a wild body shot.
O Sullivan with a hook.
Ilpo Saarela has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
O Sullivan takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sean O Sullivan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got O Sullivan 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sean O Sullivan!
During a confident post fight interview, Sean O Sullivan thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
Madness Insanity 16
Date: Dec 08, 2019 |
#R1#
Saarela lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A looping hook to the body misses from Saarela. Giguere does a little dance to reset his feet.
Giguere is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Saarela.
Saarela thuds his right hand into Giguere's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Giguere throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Saarela lands a right hook to the body.
Giguere walks into a straight right hand from Saarela.#ROC2#
Giguere is rocked!
Saarela's coach down at Blanc Fitness Academy was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Saarela's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Nice shot lands for Saarela.
Oh Giguere is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Saarela throws an uppercut from hell that sends Giguere clean off his feet! He's out cold! Saarela stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ilpo Saarela!
In defeat, Devon Giguere stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'm sorry to my fans and, especially, my grandmother. I know you out there working hard. I'm gonna come back stronger than before and put this foes to rest. '.
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Event:
Madness Clown Chaos 11
Date: Nov 10, 2019 |
#R1#
Kingstar gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Saarela.
Kingstar is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kingstar throws a series of punches but Saarela avoids them all with ease.
Saarela looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Saarela misses with a looping right.
Saarela lands a right hook to the body.
Saarela tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kingstar was well out of range. Poor timing from Saarela.
Kingstar throws a hook but Saarela blocks it.
Kingstar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Saarela manages to avoid it.#TD#
Saarela gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Kingstar to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Saarela is wriggling around but Kingstar manages to pass to half guard.
#REVB#
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Kingstar is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Saarela is just riding it out for now. Kingstar eventually gives up the hold.
Kingstar stops Saarela from getting back to his feet.
Kingstar slows the pace down in half guard. #T1##SUB#
Kingstar is working for a submission of some sort.
Kingstar content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Kingstar prevents Saarela from standing back up.
#SUB#
Kingstar is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Saarela sees it coming and defends easily.
Kingstar moves into full mount! Saarela won't be happy about that!
Kingstar moves to back control.
Saarela trying to get back to his feet but Kingstar is in full control for now. #SUB#
Kingstar has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Saarela! Can he survive? No! He's out! Kingstar gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Pradak Kingstar!
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Event:
Madness Clown Chaos 8
Date: Oct 20, 2019 |
#R1#
Saarela scores with a shot to the body.
Saarela throws a looping overhand right but Sandoval ducks down to avoid it.
Sandoval feinted with a counter takedown.
Sandoval takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Saarela throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sandoval stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Saarela scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Saarela tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sandoval was well out of range. Poor timing from Saarela.#TD#
Sandoval looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sandoval advances to half guard.
Sandoval stops Saarela from getting back to his feet.
Sandoval not doing much here.
Saarela wants to get back to his feet.
Saarela really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sandoval. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Saarela taking some punishment here, with Sandoval in his half guard.
Saarela wants to get back to his feet.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Saarela can do anything to dispel that myth.#T1#
Saarela taking some punishment here, with Sandoval in his half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sandoval trying to control the pace.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Sandoval lands a nice short elbow.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Sandoval lands a nice short elbow.
Sandoval working Saarela over with strikes.
Sandoval is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Saarela pushes Sandoval off but Sandoval dives into side control.
We've been hearing that Sandoval has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Sandoval cracks Saarela with a big elbow.
Saarela taking punishment in the form of punches.
Sandoval looks up at the clock and then as Saarela takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Sandoval smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
#ROC#
Saarela is rocked!
Sandoval creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Saarela is still in real trouble! Can Sandoval finish him?
Sandoval lands a strong strike to the head of Saarela. That's dazed him! Sandoval looking to finish here. Saarela is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Sandoval lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Miguel Sandoval!
Miguel Sandoval thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
Madness Fright Night 7
Date: Sep 29, 2019 |
#R1#
Saarela throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Saarela throws a poor cross that misses
and Steve counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A jab from Saarela misses.
Steve swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Saarela throws a lazy right hand but Steve sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Steve uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Saarela.
Steve appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Saarela tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Steve was well out of range. Poor timing from Saarela.
Steve scores with a jab. Saarela acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Steve connects with a looping right hand.
Saarela moves away from the strike by Steve.
Steve clobbers Saarela with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Ilpo Saarela seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Steve scores with a shot to the body.
Steve uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Saarela.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Saarela throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Saarela waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Steve.
Steve slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#ROC#
Saarela is rocked!
Saarela keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Steve.
We've been informed that Saarela 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.
Saarela looks to land a right hand but Steve moved out of range.
Saarela lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Steve slips a jab from Saarela.
Saarela swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Steve connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Saarela is still on wobbly legs! Can Steve finish him?
Saarela throws a poor cross that misses
and Steve counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
Steve ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Steve closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Saarela! Steve dives in looking to finish! Saarela is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aiden Steve!
During a confident post fight interview, Aiden Steve thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
QFC Tournament 925 Round 2
Date: Aug 06, 2019 |
#R1#
Saarela throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Thunder lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Thunder keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thunder wants to clinch up but Saarela keeps it at a distance.
Nice sprawl there from Saarela as Thunder shoots in.
Saarela scores with a body shot.
Saarela catches Thunder with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Saarela connects with a nice looking jab.
Saarela swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Horrible takedown attempt by Thunder or perhaps it was just good defense by Saarela, which made it look bad.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saarela lands a head shot.
Thunder throws out a loose jab but Saarela uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice shot by Saarela.
Saarela thuds his right hand into Thunder's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#ROC#
Thunder is rocked!#T1#
Saarela misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thunder.
Ilpo Saarela is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Thunder keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Saarela.
Thunder unleashes a big counter combination but Saarela bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Thunder is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Saarela throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Thunder is still on wobbly legs! Can Saarela finish him?
Thunder shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Saarela but Saarela pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ilpo Saarela has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kribb Thunder.
Saarela scores with a shot to the body.
Thunder seems to have recovered his senses.
Thunder dodges the punch combination from Saarela.
Thunder misses with a head kick.
Saarela is looking to counter punch.
Saarela fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thunder manages to avoid it.
Thunder ducks under a wild hook from Saarela.#T2#
Thunder has a takedown stuffed.
Saarela misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thunder.
#TD2#
Thunder drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#ES#
Saarela sneaks out the side door and pushes Thunder away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thunder keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thunder keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Saarela defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Thunder.
Thunder with a lazy takedown attempt
and Saarela counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Thunder looks winded!
Thunder keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Saarela.
A shot to the liver by Saarela. Beautiful body shot.
Thunder dives in for a single leg takedown but Saarela sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#T3#
Saarela lands a jab-cross combination.
Saarela misses with a jab, cross combination.
Saarela digs a good hook to Thunder's body.
Saarela misses with a double jab.
Saarela defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Thunder.
Thunder moves out of range as Saarela strikes.
Thunder with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Saarela to score with a decent uppercut.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Saarela has knocked Thunder down with a huge combo! Saarela steps away and waves a wobbly Thunder back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thunder avoids the body shot from Saarela.
#KD#
Saarela lands a big uppercut and Thunder crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Thunder looks OK. Saarela waves Thunder back to his feet!
Saarela misses the shot to the body.
Saarela swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Thunder.#T4#
Thunder keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thunder follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Thunder shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Saarela but Saarela pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Thunder dives in and grabs Saarela's left leg, looking for a takedown. Saarela pushes down on Thunder's head and hops out.
Saarela lands a body shot.
Saarela lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Thunder backs up against the cage.
A looping hook to the body misses from Saarela. Thunder does a little dance to reset his feet.
Saarela is looking to wear down Thunder with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Saarela scores with a sloppy right hand. Thunder should have avoided that one.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Saarela keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A right-left combo lands from Saarela.
Saarela comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ilpo Saarela dominated that round.
That's time! Saarela's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Thunder takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Thunder is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Saarela.
Thunder darts in looking for a takedown but Saarela gets double underhooks and turns Thunder into the cage.
Thunder gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Saarela.
Ilpo Saarela is winning the standup battle so far.
Saarela lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Thunder fails with an attempt to clinch.
Saarela throws a body shot but no joy.
Saarela tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thunder was well out of range. Poor timing from Saarela.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Thunder gets a double leg takedown into Saarela's guard.
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!
Saarela keeping moving, preventing Thunder from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Saarela wants to stand but Thunder is controlling the position.
Thunder trying to control but Saarela is working from the bottom. #T1#
Thunder won't allow Saarela to get back to his feet.
Thunder is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB2#
Thunder drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Thunder jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Thunder is breathing heavily.
Saarela wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Thunder manages to pass to side control.
Thunder is looking to take a break and control but Saarela is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Saarela on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Saarela tries to get out of the position.#SUB2#
Thunder is trying to work for a kimura but Saarela is defending well.
#SUB2#
Thunder seems to be working for a kimura but Saarela defends the submission attempt.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Saarela is trying to stand.
#T2##SUB2#
Thunder is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Saarela defends it well. #ES#
Saarela manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Thunder keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Saarela wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Thunder has him pressed against the cage.
Saarela is trying to push Thunder away but Thunder has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Saarela working hard to break the clinch.#BC#
Saarela breaks from the clinch.
Saarela throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Thunder.
Thunder avoids a punch combination nicely.
#T3#
Nice shot lands for Saarela.
Thunder shoots in for a double leg but Saarela sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Saarela throws a lazy uppercut
letting Thunder counter with a right hand.
Saarela misses with a straight left.
Saarela looks to score with a jab to the body but Thunder is just out of range.
The crowd cheers as Saarela lands an impressive looking overhand right. Thunder doesn't seem phased though.
Thunder moves away from the strike by Saarela.
Saarela waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Thunder.
Saarela stuffs the takedown attempt from Thunder. Thunder gets slowly back to his feet.
Ilpo Saarela has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kribb Thunder.#T4#
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Saarela!
Saarela lands a nice shot that snaps Thunder's head back.
A slow jab from Saarela misses its intended target.
Saarela throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Saarela clobbers Thunder with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Saarela tests Thunder's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kribb Thunder is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Thunder.
Thunder avoids the body shot from Saarela.
Thunder feints the counter takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ilpo Saarela dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Saarela ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Thunder shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Saarela as he avoids it easily.
Thunder tries for a takedown but Saarela circles away easily
and Saarela counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Saarela works the jab nicely.
Saarela connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Saarela throws a body shot but no joy.
Saarela tries to bum rush Thunder with a series of wild strikes but Thunder uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Thunder closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Saarela tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Thunder manages to move to mount!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Saarela wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Thunder fails to move to back control. #T1##SUB2#
Thunder is working for a guillotine from mount but Saarela frees his head quite easily.
Saarela squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Thunder fails to move to back control.
Thunder can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Saarela is looking to escape.
Saarela is trying to stand.#SUB2#
Thunder swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kribb Thunder!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 925 Round 1
Date: Aug 05, 2019 |
#R1#
Saarela scores with a jab to the body.
Saarela lands an overhand right.
Saarela thuds a left hand into Foster's body.
Foster shoots in and drives through. Saarela sprawls well.
Saarela looks to land a combination but Foster avoids it well.
Foster takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Foster closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Saarela slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#ROC#
Foster is rocked!
Saarela throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Saarela takes a swing at Foster's ribcage but misses.
Ilpo Saarela seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Saarela misses with a hook. Foster ducked under it nicely.
Saarela connects with a body shot that sends Foster's belly button to the back.
Saarela throws a nice looking combination but Foster bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Foster changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Saarela tries to avoid it but Foster manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Saarela to the ground. Saarela escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Saarela throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T1#
Foster shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Saarela as he avoids it easily.
Ilpo Saarela has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Damian Foster.
Foster takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Saarela will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Foster wants to counter with a clinch but Saarela pushes him away.
Foster is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Saarela misses the shot to the body.
Saarela connects with a body shot that sends Foster's belly button to the back.
Saarela is looking to wear down Foster with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Foster shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Saarela counters with a nice uppercut.
Saarela looks to score with a jab to the body but Foster is just out of range.
Foster fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ilpo Saarela is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Foster shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Saarela but Saarela pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Foster looks winded!
Saarela swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Foster.
Saarela clobbers Foster with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Foster misses with a takedown attempt - Saarela sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Saarela falls off balance throwing a combination
and Foster counters with a three punch combo that has Saarela backing up. Saarela nods at Foster to acknowledge the strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Saarela misses with a wild combination.
Foster wants to counter the offense by Saarela and move into the clinch position.
Saarela fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T3#
Saarela scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Foster ducks right into an uppercut from Saarela.
Foster takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Foster is still on wobbly legs! Can Saarela finish him?
Saarela throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Foster seems to have recovered his senses.
Foster misses with a takedown
letting Saarela counter with a right hand.
Saarela is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Saarela connects with a crisp jab.
Foster tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Saarela manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Saarela is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Saarela throws a shot to the body.
Saarela dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Saarela circles away from the clinch attempt.
#T4#
Saarela circles away from the clinch attempt
letting Saarela counter with a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Saarela misses with the combination.
Saarela lands an overhand right.
Saarela slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Saarela lands with an uppercut that bounces Foster off the cage and back into range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Saarela. Foster does a little dance to reset his feet.
Foster is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Saarela throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Foster looks up at the clock. Bad move! Saarela lands a right hand from hell, dropping Foster. Saarela pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ilpo Saarela!
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