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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Leo Sarsola (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Ass (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sarsola's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Mono - 16.12. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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197 lbs
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196 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler
Excellent MT
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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
18 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Leo Sarsola!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Jack Ass!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Roosa Järviläinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sarsola scores with a hook to the body. Ass takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sarsola.
Sloppy strikes from Ass. Those never looked like landing.
Ass shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sarsola defends it nicely.
Ass is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Sarsola.
Sarsola throws a body punch but Ass moves out of range.
A jab from Ass misses.
Sarsola tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ass was well out of range. Poor timing from Sarsola.
Sarsola's corner calls for a 1-2. Sarsola obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sarsola misses the jab.
Ass throws a solid leg kick but Sarsola takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ass.
Jab from Sarsola.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ass.
Ass jabs Sarsola to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Sarsola lands a head shot.
Ass throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A swing and a miss from Ass.
Sarsola takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Sarsola throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ass takes a swing at Sarsola's ribcage but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ass looks to land a combination. Sarsola sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Both fighters circling a little - Sarsola finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Sarsola looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Ass is looking for a sweep. Sarsola is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ass is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Ass trying to control from the bottom.
Sarsola looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Ass is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Sarsola's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Sarsola's back!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sarsola tries to break free.
Ass is controlling the position but Sarsola somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
Ass throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ass is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Sarsola defends it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ass seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sarsola does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Sarsola is looking to improve his position.
Sarsola blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ass.
Sarsola is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Sarsola is staying active underneath Ass, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sarsola slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Ass trying to control but Sarsola is working from the bottom.
Sarsola manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Sarsola jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Ass is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Ass and Sarsola has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Sarsola wants to control but Ass is keeping him busy.
Ass is looking to reverse the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes there by Sarsola.
Ass is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Sarsola off and has taken his back!
Sarsola rolls, trying to escape but Ass keeps control of the position.
Ass throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Ass connects with a big shot to the side of Sarsola's head.
Sarsola breaks Ass's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sarsola throws a big right hand that misses.
Ass pushes Sarsola off and gets back to his feet.
Sarsola is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ass.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ass on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Sarsola throws a leg kick but Ass checks it.
Ass lands a two punch combo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leo Sarsola dominated that round.
That's time! Sarsola's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Sarsola looks to land a right hand but Ass moved out of range.
Ass scores with a body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Ass misses the target.
Sarsola throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Ass takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ass fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sarsola has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ass throws a big shot that misses.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Ass!
Sarsola avoids the body shot from Ass.
A lazy left from Ass finds it's target.
Ass connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sarsola momentarily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Good shot there by Sarsola.
Some bone on bone action there as Sarsola checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Sarsola avoids the body shot from Ass.
Ass scores with a nice head shot.
Sarsola is looking to clinch but Ass is avoiding it.
Ass stuns Sarsola with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sarsola gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Ass to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Ass postures up and lands a big shot to Sarsola's brow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sarsola wants to improve his position but instead Ass has moved into half guard.
Sarsola is trying to get back to full guard.
Sarsola keeping control of the position.
Sarsola wants to get back to full guard.
Sarsola is looking to control Ass's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sarsola avoid being mounted?
Sarsola is staying active underneath Ass, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Sarsola wants to control but Ass is keeping busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ass thows a huge punch but Sarsola dodges it nicely.
Ass is trying to control. Sarsola wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ass is looking to stall here but Sarsola recovers full guard.
Ass is in close to Sarsola's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Sarsola trying to control the position here.
Sarsola is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ass throws an elbow that misses. Sarsola uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ass's guard. Nice move by Sarsola!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sarsola trying to control the position from guard on top but Ass is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sarsola missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ass manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Sarsola sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Ass missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Sarsola gets full guard.
Ass is looking to work some ground and pound but Sarsola has wrist control.
Sarsola is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ass defends well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sarsola controlling Ass's posture.
Sarsola manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ass manages to get himself to full guard.
Ass is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ass lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Sarsola!
Ass blocks Sarsola's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jack Ass will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Sarsola ducks under a wild hook from Ass.
Sarsola throws a lazy right hand but Ass sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Good shot there by Sarsola.
Jack Ass is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A low kick from Sarsola is predictable there
and Ass counters with a stiff right hand.
Sarsola misses with a body shot.
Ass misses with an uppercut.
Sarsola throws a body punch but Ass moves out of range.
Sarsola uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ass.
Nice body kick from Sarsola.
Ass keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Leo Sarsola is winning the standup battle so far.
Ass lands with a good body shot.
Sarsola throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ass's waist but Ass gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sarsola off to one side.
Sarsola tries to land a front kick but Ass steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Sarsola throws a low kick but Ass moves out of range easily.
Ass misses with the combination.
Ass throws a lazy right hand but Sarsola sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Good exchange - Ass coming out on top.
Sarsola looks to land a right hand but Ass moved out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ass misses with a wild body shot.
Sarsola tries to close the distance and clinch but Ass swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ass moves into range and connects with a jab.
Good standup being displayed there by Sarsola as he connects with a hook.
Ass lands with a nice body punch.
Sarsola is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ass.
Sarsola misses with a low kick.
Ass with a jab.
Ass takes a swing at Sarsola's ribcage but misses.
Ass scores with a nice strike.
Ass darts in trying to clinch
and Sarsola makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Ass looks to throw the jab but Sarsola is out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sarsola. Ass does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sarsola takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Sarsola keeps the fight on the outside.
Sarsola misses with a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sarsola tries to land a front kick but Ass steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ass on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sloppy strikes from Sarsola. Those never looked like landing.
Sarsola shoots in but Ass avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ass shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sarsola defends it nicely.
Sarsola tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sarsola closes the distance and clinches up with Ass, looking for a takedown. Sarsola pushes Ass against the cage but Ass circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leo Sarsola. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sarsola avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ass scores with the left hand. Sarsola knows he should have avoided that one.
A telegraphed right hand from Ass misses the target.
Sarsola keeps the fight on the outside.
Ass scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Sarsola lands a jab to Ass's midsection.
Sarsola blocks a head kick by Ass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ass connects with the punch.
Sarsola lands a nice shot that snaps Ass's head back.
Sarsola jabs at Ass's body.
Sarsola dodges the punch combination from Ass.
Sarsola misses with a looping right.
Ass fails with the takedown.
Sarsola fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ass manages to avoid it.
Sarsola swats away the attempt to clinch by Ass.
Ass connects with a crisp jab.
Ass throws a hook to the side of Sarsola's head but Sarsola sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sarsola clobbers Ass with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Ass fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nice defenses there by Ass.
Ass throws a right hand that Sarsola ducks under and follows up with a left that Sarsola also avoids with ease.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ass shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ass takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Good exchange - Ass coming out on top.
Sarsola throws a wild body kick that Ass sees coming a mile off.
Ass fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ass is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sarsola sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ass takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Good leg kick by Sarsola there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Nice shot by Ass.
Sarsola throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Ass dives in and grabs Sarsola's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sarsola pushes down on Ass's head and hops out.
Ass misses with a wild combination.
Ass walks into a left hand.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sarsola connects with a solid leg kick.
Sarsola connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ass slips a straight right by Sarsola.
Sarsola uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Sarsola throws a leg kick but Ass moved away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Leo Sarsola showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Sarsola has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leo Sarsola!
Leo Sarsola took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Perkele! for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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energy
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hype
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