PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Leo Sarsola (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sergi Lutsenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sarsola comes to the cage accompanied by Mono - 16.12. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Sarsola
vs
Lutsenko

180 cm
28
197 lbs
20 - 10 - 0

192 cm
31
193 lbs
22 - 11 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

ADCC Champion
World class boxer
Good gas tank

•• Beast Mode ••

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Leo Sarsola!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sergi Lutsenko!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Tarja Halkonen and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lutsenko throws a nice outside leg kick.
Sarsola throws a front kick that sends Lutsenko stumbling back into the cage.
Lutsenko tests Sarsola's chin there with a solid looking shot.

Lutsenko clinches up with Sarsola and pushes him back against the cage.
Lutsenko blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sarsola tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sarsola stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Lutsenko goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A short left from Sarsola.
Lutsenko misses with a knee to the head.
Lutsenko tries to throw a body punch but Sarsola avoids it by throwing Lutsenko back against the cage.
Lutsenko leaning his opponent against the cage.
Sarsola lands a body shot in the clinch.
Lutsenko lands an uppercut.
Sarsola lands an uppercut.
Sarsola blocks a body shot from Lutsenko.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.

Sarsola escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sarsola lands a jab to the head.
Sarsola lands a really nice looking cross but Lutsenko seems unphased.
Lutsenko tries to clinch but Sarsola is having none of it.
Lutsenko connects with a jab.
Leo Sarsola seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sarsola throws out a leg kick but Lutsenko moves out of range and Sarsola only half commits.
Good shot there by Sarsola.
A bone on bone clash there as Lutsenko blocks the leg kick.
Sarsola takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Some wild striking there from Lutsenko.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sarsola.
Lutsenko keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sarsola lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lutsenko at a distance.
Sarsola scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Lutsenko takes one on the button.
Sarsola misses with a straight left.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sarsola has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lutsenko.
Sarsola thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Lutsenko if he has to take too many more of those.
Sarsola feints and then cracks Lutsenko's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lutsenko down.
Sarsola lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Lutsenko is looking to slow Sarsola down with leg kicks.
Lutsenko closes the distance looking to clinch
and Sarsola counters with a straight right hand.
Lutsenko takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Sarsola chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Lutsenko checks a leg kick.
Sarsola scores with a jab to the body.
Sarsola shoots in looking for a takedown. Lutsenko tries to sprawl out of it but Sarsola keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lutsenko manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Sarsola misses with a looping right.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sarsola is defended easily by Lutsenko.
Lutsenko lands with a straight right. Sarsola didn't see that one coming.

Sarsola shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Sarsola lands with some strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lutsenko working to try and regain half guard.
Sarsola in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Sarsola lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sarsola controlling the position easily from mount.
Lutsenko slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sarsola trying to control from half guard but Lutsenko is working away.

Sarsola is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Sarsola is looking to take a break and control but Lutsenko is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sarsola is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Lutsenko is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sarsola is thwarting Lutsenko's attempts to control the position.

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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Leo Sarsola 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.

Good exchange - Sarsola coming out on top.
Lutsenko keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Lutsenko lands a lovely overhand right.
Sarsola lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Lutsenko catches Sarsola with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Lutsenko uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sarsola.
Lutsenko misses with a wild combination.
A bone on bone clash there as Lutsenko blocks the leg kick.
Sarsola swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sarsola thows a leg kick but Lutsenko checks it
and Lutsenko counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A leg kick checked by Lutsenko.
Sarsola throws an ugly left hook that misses

and Lutsenko counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Lutsenko tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sarsola swings away with an uppercut that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sarsola creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lutsenko has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Lutsenko is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Sarsola scores with a shot to the side of Lutsenko's head.
Lutsenko digs a right hand into Sarsola's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sarsola's gas tank.
Sarsola cracks Lutsenko with a nice body shot.
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!
Lutsenko lands a shoulder strike.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A short left from Sarsola.
Sarsola misses with some punches.
Lutsenko looking to slow down the pace here.
Sarsola lands a right hand.
Lutsenko blocking some punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sarsola scores with a hook to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Sarsola fails to land.
Lutsenko is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Sarsola is keeping busy.
Sarsola tries to throw a body punch but Lutsenko avoids it by throwing Sarsola back against the cage.
Sarsola misses with a body punch.
Sarsola throws a punch but it's blocked by Lutsenko.
A head punch on the inside from Sarsola fails to land.
Lutsenko tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sarsola lands with a light punch inside.
A nice left hand lands by Lutsenko.
Lutsenko misses with a punch to the body.
Lutsenko tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sarsola avoids it.
Lutsenko lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sarsola.
Sarsola being controlled against the cage.
Sarsola struggles to land a body shot inside as Lutsenko controls his hands.
Lutsenko lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lutsenko goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lutsenko creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A body shot lands from Sarsola.
Sarsola tries for a takedown but Lutsenko manages to get underhooks.
Lutsenko throws a head punch that misses.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Lutsenko is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.
Sarsola working aggressively here.
Lutsenko blocks an uppercut.
Lutsenko is trying to stall.
Sarsola lands a shot to the body.
Leo Sarsola has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Sarsola lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Lutsenko or not.
Lutsenko is breathing heavily.
Lutsenko tries a body shot but Sarsola blocks it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sarsola tries to throw a body punch but Lutsenko avoids it by throwing Sarsola back against the cage.
Sarsola lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lutsenko takes a shot to the head.
Sarsola has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Lutsenko after a bit of a struggle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sarsola prevents a body shot from Lutsenko.
Lutsenko goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lutsenko blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lutsenko blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A right hand to the body from Sarsola.
A hook to the body from Sarsola.
Sarsola is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leo Sarsola. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sarsola throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lutsenkos head.
Lutsenko effectively controlling the action here.
Sarsola swings wildly with an uppercut but Lutsenko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lutsenko misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sarsola tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lutsenko tries a body shot but Sarsola blocks it.
Sarsola lands a right hand.
Sarsola tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Leo Sarsola dominated that second round.
That's time! Sarsola's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Lutsenko lands a nice looking body shot.
Sarsola checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Sarsola throws a leg kick but Lutsenko moved away.
Lutsenko slips under a jab.
Sarsola uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lutsenko.
A swing and a miss from Sarsola.
Sarsola takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Lutsenko tries to close the distance and clinch but Sarsola swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sarsola swings for the body but Lutsenko moves out of range.
Sarsola scores with a nice strike.
Lutsenko with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Lutsenko needs to keep his hands up - Sarsola had a free shot at his head there.
Sarsola lands a body shot.
Leo Sarsola is winning the standup battle so far.
Sarsola shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lutsenko. Sarsola does a little dance to reset his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lutsenko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sarsola.
Lutsenko scores with a hook.
Sarsola throws a shot from downtown. Lutsenko moves away and avoids it.
Sarsola takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Some bone on bone action there as Lutsenko checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Sarsola loads up on a big right hand but Lutsenko slips the punch.
Lutsenko misses with a combination
and Sarsola counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Lutsenko takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Sarsola shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Lutsenko counters with a good low kick that Sarsola was not able to check.
Lutsenko shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sarsola pinned against the cage. Sarsola gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A decent looking cross lands there for Sarsola.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lutsenko is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sarsola.
A lazy body kick from Sarsola
letting Lutsenko counter with a right hand.
Sarsola lands a lovely overhand right.
Sarsola lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lutsenko ducks under a wild hook from Sarsola.
Sarsola is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Lutsenko's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Lutsenko duly obliges.
Sarsola misses with a hook. Lutsenko ducked under it nicely.
Lutsenko throws a series of punches but Sarsola avoids them all with ease.
Lutsenko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A slapping body kick lands there for Sarsola.
Lutsenko takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lutsenko on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sarsola throws a leg kick but Lutsenko sees it coming and moves out of range.
Sarsola fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lutsenko.
Sarsola tests Lutsenko's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lutsenko checks a leg kick.
Lutsenko goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Lutsenko throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Lutsenko shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sarsola defends it nicely.
Lutsenko uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sarsola.
Lutsenko slips a jab and a cross from Sarsola.
Lutsenko tries to clinch but Sarsola moves out of range.

Lutsenko rushes Sarsola and presses him up against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sarsola lands with a short shot to the head.
Lutsenko lands a nice uppercut.
Lutsenko tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
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!
Lutsenko misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lutsenko misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sarsola prevents a body shot from Lutsenko.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sarsola.
Lutsenko lands a nice shot to the body.
A short right from Lutsenko.
Sarsola tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lutsenko's elbow.
Lutsenko lands with a short shot to the head.
Sarsola works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Lutsenko blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lutsenko misses with some punches.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sarsola lands a body shot in the clinch.
Lutsenko blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lutsenko misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sarsola throws a punch but it's blocked by Lutsenko.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Leo Sarsola did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's time! Back to the action!

Sarsola misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lutsenko.
Lutsenko tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sarsola was well out of range. Poor timing from Lutsenko.
A punch combination from Lutsenko misses.

Sarsola moves into the clinch.
Sarsola misses with a punch on the inside.
Lutsenko struggles to land a body shot inside as Sarsola controls his hands.
Sarsola tries to throw a body punch but Lutsenko avoids it by throwing Sarsola back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sarsola.

Sarsola's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sarsola ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lutsenko moves away.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sarsola.
Lutsenko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sarsola.
Lutsenko scores with a shot to the body.
Sarsola misses with a looping left.
Sarsola scores with a jab to the jaw.
Lutsenko throws a leg kick
and Sarsola counters with a nice uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sarsola misses with a looping left.
Lutsenko tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sarsola sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lutsenko somewhat.
Sarsola throws a low kick but Lutsenko moves out of range easily.
Sarsola swats away the attempt to clinch by Lutsenko.
Lutsenko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lutsenko slips under a jab from Sarsola.
Lutsenko takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Sarsola misses with a wild body shot.
Sarsola slips a jab and a cross from Lutsenko.
Sarsola dodges the punch combination from Lutsenko.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lutsenko misses with a wild body shot.
Lutsenko takes one to the chin there.
Lutsenko checks a leg kick nicely.
Sarsola avoids the body shot from Lutsenko.
Sarsola throws a hook but Lutsenko blocks it.
Lutsenko works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Lutsenko throws out a leg kick but Sarsola moves out of range and Lutsenko only half commits.

Sarsola drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Lutsenko has his feet on Sarsola's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Sarsola throws a shot to the body.
Lutsenko is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Lutsenko throws the left hand but Sarsola avoids the punch easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lutsenko tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sarsola was well out of range. Poor timing from Lutsenko.

Lutsenko gets a double leg takedown into Sarsola's guard.

Sarsola throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Leo Sarsola overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lutsenko stopping the sweep attempt from Sarsola.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lutsenko seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Lutsenko passes Sarsola's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sarsola wants to control but Lutsenko is keeping busy.
Sarsola might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Sarsola moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Lutsenko postures up in Sarsola's guard and throws a big left but Sarsola blocks it.
Lutsenko wants to pass the guard but Sarsola is keeping the position.
Lutsenko postures up.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sarsola wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Leo Sarsola had his way with Sergi Lutsenko in that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Sarsola throws a right and a left that Lutsenko avoids nicely.
Sarsola throws a leg kick but Lutsenko moved away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lutsenko. Sarsola does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sarsola swats away the attempt to clinch by Lutsenko.

Lutsenko moves into range and clinches up with Sarsola.
Lutsenko tries to work over Sarsola's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lutsenko lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Sarsola misses with some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lutsenko.
Lutsenko lands a body shot.
Lutsenko tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lutsenko misses with an elbow strike.
Sarsola tries to throw a body punch but Lutsenko avoids it by throwing Sarsola back against the cage.
Lutsenko misses with a body punch.
Sarsola scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sarsola lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lutsenko backwards.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sarsola blocking some punches.
Sarsola doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lutsenko with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Sarsola fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lutsenko tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sarsola's elbow.
Lutsenko misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Sarsola fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lutsenko.
Lutsenko misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sarsola makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Lutsenko lands a body punch in the clinch.
Lutsenko tries to land knees in the clinch but Sarsola avoids the damage to the body.
Lutsenko lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sarsola blocks a body shot from Lutsenko.
Lutsenko lands with a light punch inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Sarsola misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Sarsola.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Lutsenko is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sarsola.
Lutsenko tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sarsola's elbow.
Sarsola swings wildly with an uppercut but Lutsenko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sergi Lutsenko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lutsenko blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sarsola misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lutsenko lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sarsola.
Lutsenko lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lutsenko tries a body shot but Sarsola blocks it.
Lutsenko working aggressively here.
Lutsenko lands a right hand.
Lutsenko misses with a knee to the head.
Lutsenko throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Sarsola blocks it with crossed arms.
Lutsenko cracks Sarsola with a nice body shot.
Sarsola stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Sarsola misses with a shot to the kidneys.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Lutsenko.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Sarsola tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lutsenko connects with a knee to the head.
Sarsola can't find room to land a body shot as Lutsenko controls the action.
Lutsenko tries to land knees in the clinch but Sarsola avoids the damage to the body.
Lutsenko lands a shot to the body.
Lutsenko makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Lutsenko lands a shot to the body.
Lutsenko working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short right from Lutsenko on the inside.
Lutsenko stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Sarsola tries a body shot but Lutsenko blocks it.
Lutsenko misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sarsola.
Lutsenko lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sarsola has had enough of the clinch but Lutsenko keeps him there for the moment.
Lutsenko lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lutsenko prevents a takedown attempt there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lutsenko misses with a body punch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lutsenko.
Lutsenko fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sarsola has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Lutsenko is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Leo Sarsola is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lutsenko tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lutsenko swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lutsenko tries a body shot but Sarsola blocks it.
A hook to the body from Lutsenko.
Lutsenko fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Good body shot from Lutsenko.
Lutsenko misses with some punches.
Lutsenko throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lutsenko lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sarsola backwards.
Lutsenko lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Good body shot from Lutsenko.
Lutsenko is leaning against Sarsola and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sergi Lutsenko comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Sarsola has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 49:46
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 49:46
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leo Sarsola!
Leo Sarsola retains his middleweight title!
Leo Sarsola managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Perkele!, into his post fight interview.