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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 kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Mono - 16.12. Leo Sarsola had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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197 lbs
21 - 10 - 0 |
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180 cm
30
196 lbs
22 - 9 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Granite chin |
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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
21 - 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 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Jack Ass!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Tarja Halkonen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ass scores with a one two! Sarsola had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Ass throws a nice looking combination but Sarsola bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sarsola lands a jab to the head.
Ass avoids a kick to the body.
Sarsola jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ass closes the distance looking to clinch
and Sarsola counters with a nice body kick.
Ass keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Ass keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sarsola.
Horrible takedown by Ass or perhaps it was just good defense by Sarsola which made him look bad.
Sarsola throws out a leg kick but Ass moves out of range and Sarsola only half commits.
Sarsola lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ass at a distance.
Sarsola swings for the body but Ass moves out of range.
Ass misses with a looping left.
Sarsola throws out a leg kick but Ass moves out of range and Sarsola only half commits.
Sarsola misses with a straight right.
Ass wants to clinch.
Ass circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A combination from Ass does no damage.
Ass lands with a nice body punch.
Nice uppercut lands for Sarsola. That snapped Ass's head back.
Sarsola throws a hook but Ass avoids it easily.
Ass blocks a leg kick.
Ass swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sarsola shoots in for a takedown but Ass shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Jack Ass seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ass.
Nice straight punches there by Sarsola. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sarsola.
Ass tries to clinch but Sarsola is having none of it.
Ass throws a series of punches but Sarsola moves out of range.
Ass misses with a takedown
and Sarsola counters with an inside leg kick.
Ass scores with a nice head shot.
Sarsola throws a low kick, looking for Ass's leg but Ass calmly moves out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ass looks to score with a jab to the body but Sarsola is just out of range.
Ass shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sarsola but Sarsola pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Leo Sarsola has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Ass.
Sarsola loads up on a big right hand but Ass slips the punch.
Sarsola slaps away a takedown attempt from Ass, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ass has closed the distance and engaged Sarsola in a clinch.
Nice body punch from Sarsola - that landed with a thud.
Sarsola blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sarsola tries to work over Ass's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sarsola is working Ass over against the cage.
Ass looks gassed!
Sarsola has Ass pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Sarsola pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Ass tumbling to the mat - Sarsola dives into Ass's guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Sarsola scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Sarsola throws a big right hand that misses.
Ass looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sarsola is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Sarsola is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Sarsola trying to control the position from guard on top but Ass is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sarsola trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ass avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sarsola trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ass wants to sweep but no luck.
Ass preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sarsola accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sarsola postures up.
Sarsola trying to control the position from guard on top but Ass is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sarsola postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sarsola has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Ass looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sarsola wants to control from the top but Ass keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ass is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sarsola wants to control from the top but Ass keeps moving.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Sarsola lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ass's sensitive parts.
Sarsola moves into range and clinches up with Ass.
Sarsola blocks an uppercut.
Ass lands a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ass taking a breather.
Sarsola lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ass backwards.
Ass looking to slow down the pace here.
A right handed body shot lands from Ass.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A nice left hand lands by Sarsola.
Sarsola blocks a body shot from Ass.
Sarsola works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leo Sarsola dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Ass misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sarsola uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ass.
Sarsola shoots in for a takedown but Ass shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Sarsola lands a jab to Ass's midsection.
Sarsola avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ass moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ass jabs Sarsola right on the nose. Sarsola blinks but takes it well.
Ass tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ass looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sarsola fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ass manages to avoid it.
Ass is looking to land body kicks.
Leo Sarsola is winning the standup battle so far.
Sarsola lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ass's sensitive parts.
Sarsola takes the fight into the clinch.
Sarsola looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Sarsola goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sarsola lands with a short shot to the head.
Sarsola lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sarsola.
Ass is breathing heavily.
A head punch on the inside from Sarsola fails to land.
Sarsola lands with a light punch inside.
Leo Sarsola has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ass blocking some punches.
Sarsola tries to throw a body punch but Ass avoids it by throwing Sarsola back against the cage.
Good body shot from Sarsola.
A hook to the body from Sarsola.
Ass lands a nice uppercut.
Sarsola works on Ass's body with a couple of short punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sarsola scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sarsola lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sarsola misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ass wants to stall.
Ass takes a shot to the head.
Ass prevents a body shot from Sarsola.
Sarsola tries a body shot but Ass blocks it.
Sarsola doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Sarsola.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sarsola wants a takedown but no success here.
Sarsola tries a body shot but Ass blocks it.
Ass is trying to drag Sarsola to the mat but Sarsola just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Sarsola swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sarsola's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ass fails with a takedown attempt.
Ass shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Sarsola manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Ass sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Ass looking to sit in guard and control but Sarsola gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ass is trying to keep Sarsola in close.
Ass trying to control the position here.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Ass looking to control.
Jack Ass has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Ass checks the leg kick.
Sarsola shoots in for a takedown but Ass shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leo Sarsola. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sarsola misses with a low kick as Ass jumps back.
Sarsola lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Ass's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Sarsola connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ass scrambles back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ass throws a body punch but Sarsola moves out of range.
Sarsola misses with a kick to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ass.
Sarsola gets the takedown into side control.
Sarsola misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sarsola trying to control the action but Ass is working from the bottom.
Leo Sarsola overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ass is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Sarsola off and has taken his back!
Sarsola rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sarsola gets full guard.
Sarsola bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ass's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leo Sarsola dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Sarsola lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sarsola showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ass.
Sarsola throws a looping overhand right but Ass ducks down to avoid it.
Jack Ass is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sarsola keeps the fight on the outside.
Ass ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ass clobbers Sarsola with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Sarsola thuds his right hand into Ass's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Sarsola takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Ass blocks a jab.
Ass connects with a leg kick. Sarsola looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Sarsola throws a lazy right hand but Ass sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sarsola closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Ass struggling a bit here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sarsola misses with the ground and pound.
A lull in the action here as Sarsola stalls from top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sarsola seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Ass for as long as he can get away with.
Ass takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Ass is trying to get back to half guard.
Ass is trying to control Sarsola's posture but Sarsola avoids it.
Ass takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Ass defending against the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sarsola is putting a hurting on Ass here, landing some big shots from side control.
Sarsola lands some shots froms side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sarsola throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Sarsola landing strikes.
Ass tries to bench press Sarsola off him but Sarsola keeps the position.
Sarsola connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Ass some visible discomfort.
Ass struggling a bit here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ass manages to work his way to half guard, despite Sarsola's best efforts.
Ass takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ass is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sarsola not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ass is holding on to half guard well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sarsola throwing shots but Ass is blocking nicely.
Sarsola working Ass over with strikes.
Ass wants to control but Sarsola is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Sarsola trying to control the pace.
Ass is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sarsola sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ass defending well though.
Ass is holding on to half guard well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Ass swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ass defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sarsola.
Sarsola connects with a solid leg kick.
Sarsola shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ass as he avoids it easily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sarsola.
Ass scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The fighters circling - Ass throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ass misses with a wild body shot.
Sarsola throws a low kick but Ass moves out of range easily.
Ass throws a shot from downtown. Sarsola moves away and avoids it.
Sarsola cracks Ass with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Sarsola scoring well with a low kick there.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sarsola shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ass but Ass pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leo Sarsola. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sarsola uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ass.
Sarsola misses with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leo Sarsola clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Ass misses with a body shot.
Sarsola showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ass.
Ass keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
No joy there for Ass, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ass fails with a takedown attempt.
Ass is looking to clinch.
A big right from Ass misses.
Sarsola tries to land a front kick but Ass steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Sarsola misses with a two punch combination.
Sarsola throws out a leg kick but Ass moves out of range and Sarsola only half commits.
Ass lands the left hand.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Sarsola looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ass misses with a looping right.
Good standup being displayed there by Sarsola as he connects with a hook.
Sarsola feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ass's calf.
Ass is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sarsola stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Sarsola will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Sarsola jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sarsola misses with a low kick.
Ass connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sarsola momentarily.
Ass slips under a jab.
Sarsola throws a looping overhand right but Ass ducks down to avoid it.
Ass throws a hook but Sarsola avoids it easily.
Ass throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A big right from Sarsola misses.
Sarsola uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ass.
Sarsola throws out a loose jab but Ass uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sarsola blocks a leg kick.
Ass throws the left hand but Sarsola avoids the punch easily.
Ass shoots in looking for a takedown but Sarsola manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ass's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Good work by Sarsola as he checks the leg kick.
No joy there for Ass, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A solid body kick from Sarsola.
Ass is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sarsola uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ass.
Ass fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sarsola tries to score with a low kick but Ass moves his leg out of the way.
Sarsola fails with the takedown.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sarsola.
Sarsola jabs Ass to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Sarsola is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ass can do to turn this around?
Sarsola walks into a stiff left hand from Ass.
Ass moves into range and clinches up with Sarsola.
Sarsola struggles to land a body shot inside as Ass controls his hands.
Ass blocks an uppercut.
Sarsola works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Sarsola lands a nice uppercut.
Ass working aggressively here.
Sarsola doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sarsola misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sarsola lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sarsola wants to break the clinch but can't.
Sarsola lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sarsola has Ass pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ass manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leo Sarsola. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ass throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sarsolas head.
Ass displaying some good clinch control by pressing Sarsola up against the cage.
Ass has a couple of punches blocked by Sarsola.
Sarsola lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sarsola goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ass prevents it.
Ass is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Sarsola has a couple of punches blocked by Ass.
A right handed body shot lands from Sarsola.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sarsola pushes Ass back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Sarsola.
Sarsola lands a body punch in the clinch.
Sarsola throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Asss head.
Sarsola tightens his grip and picks Ass up, before dumping him to the ground. Ass manages to land in guard.
Sarsola stands up over Ass, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Ass tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sarsola with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sarsola trying to control but Ass is working from the bottom.
Ass 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.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ass working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sarsola.
Sarsola throws a big elbow that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leo Sarsola had his way with Jack Ass in that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Sarsola lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ass at a distance.
Ass scores with a jab to the head.
Sarsola throws a leg kick but Ass sees it coming and moves out of range.
Sarsola defending well as Ass loads up on a big left hand.
Sarsola wants to slow Ass down by chopping away at his legs.
Sarsola stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Sarsola tries to keep at a distance but Ass has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ass holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Sarsola misses with a punch to the body.
Ass jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Sarsola walks away with a smile on his face. Ass gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Ass moves out of range of the leg kick from Sarsola.
Ass throws a lazy right hand but Sarsola sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
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.
Sarsola takes one on the button.
Sarsola is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ass.
Ass misses with a wild body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Horrible takedown by Sarsola or perhaps it was just good defense by Ass which made him look bad.
Ass looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ass shoots in and drives through. Sarsola sprawls well.
Leo Sarsola has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Ass.
Ass throws a right hand that Sarsola ducks under and follows up with a left that Sarsola also avoids with ease.
Ass looks to land a combination but Sarsola avoids it well.
Ass is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Ass on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Ass has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sarsola.
Sarsola drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Sarsola trying to control the action but Ass is working from the bottom.
Sarsola tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ass wants to control but Sarsola postures up.
Ass manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Ass trying to hold on to Sarsola's head to control him but Sarsola postures up.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sarsola drops an elbow to the side of Ass's head.
Sarsola is looking to advance position but Ass won't allow it.
Ass is looking for a sweep. Sarsola is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ass is trying to control but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ass manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Ass looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sarsola is one step ahead there.
Sarsola trying to control the position from guard on top but Ass is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sarsola trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jack Ass has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ass trying to strike off his back.
Sarsola stopping the sweep attempt from Ass.
Sarsola working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ass is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sarsola's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Leo Sarsola is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ass keeping moving, preventing Sarsola from controlling successfully.
Sarsola postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Sarsola wants to control from the top but Ass keeps moving.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sarsola is stalling in the full guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Leo Sarsola.
Sarsola fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ass checks it well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Leo Sarsola showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Sarsola has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 50:45
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 50:45
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leo Sarsola!
Leo Sarsola retains his middleweight title!
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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