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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Blake Edwards (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leo Sarsola (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Edwards comes to the cage accompanied by Like a surgeon. Sarsola has chosen Mono - 16.12 as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Blake Edwards has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Blake Edwards!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Leo Sarsola!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Tarja Halkonen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Edwards jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Edwards fails to land with a series of punches.
Sarsola moves out of range of the leg kick from Edwards.
Sarsola fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Edwards throws a low kick but it's checked well by Sarsola.
Edwards dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sarsola chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Edwards can pounce on him.
Sarsola moves out of range of the leg kick from Edwards.
Sarsola lands with a good body shot.
Edwards connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Sarsola's hands.
Edwards uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sarsola.
Sarsola throws a hook to the side of Edwards's head but Edwards sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice takedown defense from Edwards. No joy for Sarsola on that attempt.
Edwards slips under a jab from Sarsola.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sarsola walks into a stiff left hand from Edwards.
A chopping leg kick lands by Edwards.
Edwards tries to clinch but Sarsola moves out of range.
Blake Edwards is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sarsola. Edwards does a little dance to reset his feet.
Edwards swings for the body but Sarsola moves out of range.
Sarsola throws a shot from downtown. Edwards moves away and avoids it.
Edwards throws a series of punches but Sarsola moves out of range.
Sarsola misses the jab.
Edwards displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sarsola.
Blake Edwards has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leo Sarsola.
Edwards lands a leg kick that knocks Sarsola off balance momentarily.
Edwards drops his hands momentarily and Sarsola takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A head kick misses from Edwards.
Edwards lands a head kick!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sarsola throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice defenses there by Edwards.
Sarsola keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A bone on bone clash there as Sarsola blocks the leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Edwards slips a straight right by Sarsola.
Edwards throws out a loose jab but Sarsola uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sarsola tries for a takedown but Edwards sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Crunch! Edwards slams his shin into Sarsola's torso.
Edwards misses with the combination.
Sarsola throws a poor cross that misses
and Edwards counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Sarsola misses the shot to the body.
Sarsola misses with a hook. Edwards ducked under it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Edwards cracks a nice hook into Sarsola's ribs.
Edwards displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sarsola throws out the jab.
Edwards with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Edwards throws a head kick that Sarsola semi-blocks.
Edwards chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Sarsola connects with a nice looking jab.
Edwards motions for Sarsola to come forward. Edwards throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Edwards has Sarsola up against the cage in a clinch.
Edwards is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Sarsola jumps guard but Edwards stands there with Sarsola around his waist. Sarsola gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Edwards lands with a right to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sarsola working some nice short punches in the clinch.
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!
Edwards misses with an elbow over the top.
Sarsola tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sarsola tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Sarsola gets through Edwards's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Edwards gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Sarsola tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Sarsola throws a punch but it's blocked by Edwards.
Sarsola tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Edwards smiles and moves away.
Sarsola keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Edwards lands with a nice body punch.
Sarsola lunges at Edwards with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Edwards's hand.
Sarsola misses with a takedown attempt - Edwards sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Blake Edwards dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Sarsola keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Edwards.
Edwards lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Edwards.
Edwards turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Sarsola is trying desperately to land a takedown but Edwards is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Sarsola.
Sarsola takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Edwards misses with a two punch combination.
Sarsola connects with a looping right hand.
Sarsola shoots in looking for a takedown but Edwards manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sarsola's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Edwards looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Sarsola bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Edwards's head.
Edwards takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Edwards darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sarsola misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Edwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Edwards steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sarsola.
Edwards will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Blake Edwards is winning the standup battle so far.
Edwards throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A chopping leg kick lands by Edwards.
Sarsola keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sarsola shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Edwards defends it nicely.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sarsola is defended easily by Edwards.
Blake Edwards has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leo Sarsola.
Sarsola uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Edwards.
Sarsola tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Edwards swivels and escapes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sarsola ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Edwards moves away.
Edwards ducks under a wild hook from Sarsola.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Edwards enables Sarsola to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Edwards manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Edwards working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sarsola.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Edwards looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Sarsola stops Edwards from standing up.
Sarsola postures up in Edwards's guard and throws a big left but Edwards blocks it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Edwards keeping full guard, as Sarsola tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sarsola postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sarsola in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sarsola tries to free his leg and advance position but Edwards is retaining full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Edwards is on top in guard.
Edwards trying to control the position from guard on top but Sarsola is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sarsola is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Edwards advances position into side control!
Edwards landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Edwards misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Sarsola regains half guard there - taking advantage of Edwards's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Sarsola has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sarsola wants to improve his position but Edwards is controlling well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Blake Edwards dominated that second 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Sarsola takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Edwards takes a jab right on the kisser.
Sarsola fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Edwards on the side of the head.
Sarsola shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Edwards but Edwards pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Edwards looks to land a left hand but Sarsola moved out of range nicely.
Sarsola shoots in for a takedown but Edwards shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Sarsola misses with a hook.
Sarsola uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Edwards.
Sarsola blocks a low kick nicely.
Edwards walks into a stiff left hand from Sarsola.
A looping hook to the body misses from Edwards. Sarsola does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Edwards throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Edwards lands a lovely overhand right.
No luck for Sarsola with that takedown attempt.
Blake Edwards has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leo Sarsola.
Sarsola takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Edwards tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sarsola was well out of range. Poor timing from Edwards.
Sarsola throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Edwards slaps away a takedown attempt from Sarsola, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Edwards misses with a series of wild punches.
Edwards avoids the body shot from Sarsola.
Sarsola's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Sarsola works the jab nicely.
Edwards swinging wildly here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Sarsola misses the target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sarsola. Edwards does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sarsola lands a nice shot to the body.
Edwards looks to land a combination. Sarsola sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Edwards throws a low kick, looking for Sarsola's leg but Sarsola calmly moves out of range.
Sarsola steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Edwards.
Edwards connects with an inside leg kick.
Edwards throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sarsola staying out of range there.
Sarsola misses with a looping right.
Edwards uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sarsola.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Edwards defending well as Sarsola loads up on a big left hand.
Blake Edwards is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sarsola closes the distance and clinches up with Edwards, looking for a takedown. Sarsola pushes Edwards against the cage but Edwards circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Sarsola takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Sarsola has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Edwards.
Edwards scores with a jab to the jaw.
A big right from Sarsola misses.
Edwards cracks Sarsola with an open hand slap.
Edwards scores with a head kick.
Edwards lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sarsola swings widly with a right hand
and Edwards counters with a head kick.
Sarsola stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Edwards.
Edwards throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Edwards connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Sarsola is trying hard to land a takedown here. Edwards sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A left and a right from Edwards both land. Nice combination.
Edwards misses with a body shot.
Leo Sarsola has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sarsola takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Sarsola scores with the left hand. Edwards knows he should have avoided that one.
Sarsola tries for a takedown but Edwards sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Sarsola misses with a right hand
and Edwards counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Edwards digs a good body shot into Sarsola's ribs.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Edwards connects with the punch.
Edwards on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Sarsola stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Edwards.
And that's the end of the fight!
Blake Edwards showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Edwards, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Blake Edwards!
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