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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mika Saarenpaa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Troy Lancaster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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185 lbs
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mika Saarenpaa!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 12 - 2, fighting out of New York, Troy Lancaster!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Radbod Blank and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saarenpaa takes a swing at Lancaster's ribcage but misses.
Saarenpaa moves out of range of the leg kick from Lancaster.
And Saarenpaa counters with a quick kick to the body but Lancaster blocks it.
Saarenpaa tries to work over Lancaster's front leg with a kick but Lancaster checks it.
Saarenpaa throws a shot from downtown. Lancaster moves away and avoids it.
Lancaster throws out a counter right but Saarenpaa avoids it with no problem.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Saarenpaa.
Lancaster swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Good shot there by Saarenpaa.
Lancaster doesn't manage to clinch there - Saarenpaa circles away.
Lancaster blocks a head kick by Saarenpaa.
We've been informed that Lancaster 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.
Saarenpaa scoring well with a low kick there.
Saarenpaa cracks a nice hook into Lancaster's ribs.
Lancaster moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Saarenpaa moves into range and connects with a jab.
Saarenpaa has been working on his boxing with his coaches at LOD: Lightning Kicks (MaxID260K) in the buildup to the fight.
Saarenpaa takes one to the side of the head.
Lancaster throws a shot from downtown. Saarenpaa moves away and avoids it.
Saarenpaa throwing a counter right hand but Lancaster manages to avoid it.
Lancaster tries a low kick but Saarenpaa avoids it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Saarenpaa. Lancaster does a little dance to reset his feet.
It seemed like Lancaster was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Lancaster scores with a kick to the midsection.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lancaster is looking to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saarenpaa scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Lancaster keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Lancaster connects with an inside leg kick.
Saarenpaa pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Lancaster is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Saarenpaa cracks the inside of Lancaster's front leg.
Lancaster throws a jab but it's blocked by Saarenpaa.
Nice shot lands for Saarenpaa.
Lancaster ducks under a wild hook from Saarenpaa.
Lancaster takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Lancaster throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Lancaster moves out of range of the body kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa throws the kick towards the body but Lancaster avoids it.
Saarenpaa takes one on the chin but seems OK.
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!
Saarenpaa with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Saarenpaa is looking to land body kicks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Saarenpaa misses.
Lancaster looks to clinch
and Saarenpaa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lancaster punishes Saarenpaa's body with a nice straight punch.
Saarenpaa scores with a body shot.
Lancaster throws a nice looking combination but Saarenpaa bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lancaster cracks Saarenpaa with an open hand slap.
Lancaster throws a leg kick that is checked
and Saarenpaa counters with a good low kick that Lancaster was not able to check.
Lancaster throws an off balance right hand
enabling Saarenpaa to counter with a crisp jab.
Lancaster looks to land a left hand but Saarenpaa moved out of range nicely.
Lancaster pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Saarenpaa looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Lancaster takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Saarenpaa throws a head kick but Lancaster moves out of range.
Lancaster pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lancaster walks forward, straight into a front kick from Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Lancaster lands with a good body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saarenpaa with a jab.
Lancaster swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Saarenpaa connects with the punch.
Saarenpaa gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Saarenpaa throws a low kick but Lancaster avoids it.
Saarenpaa is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Saarenpaa gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Lancaster tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Saarenpaa is able to avoid easily.
It looked like Saarenpaa wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lancaster works Saarenpaa's body with a nice hook.
Lancaster fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Saarenpaa manages to avoid it.
Saarenpaa lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lancaster at a distance.
Lancaster walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Some bone on bone action there as Lancaster checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Lancaster throws a looping overhand right but Saarenpaa ducks down to avoid it.
Lancaster lands a glancing blow to the side of Saarenpaa's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lancaster blocks the body kick.
A shot to the body from Lancaster misses
enabling Saarenpaa to counter with a crisp jab.
Saarenpaa closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lancaster closes the distance and pushes Saarenpaa back into the cage.
Saarenpaa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lancaster tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Saarenpaa lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lancaster tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lancaster takes a shot to the head.
Saarenpaa digs a right hand into Lancaster's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lancaster's gas tank.
Lancaster misses with a hook from the clinch.
Saarenpaa lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lancaster backwards.
Saarenpaa lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lancaster throws a punch but it's blocked by Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Saarenpaa lands a shot to the body.
Lancaster tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right from Saarenpaa.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Saarenpaa breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lancaster throws a head kick but Saarenpaa moves out of range.
Saarenpaa tries to land a front kick but Lancaster steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Saarenpaa lands with a thumping leg kick.
Saarenpaa thumps Lancaster with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mika Saarenpaa dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Lancaster misses with a straight right.
Lancaster checks a low kick from Saarenpaa.
A jab lands there for Lancaster.
Saarenpaa changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Lancaster looks to land a combination but Saarenpaa avoids it well.
Saarenpaa throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Saarenpaa connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Saarenpaa lands a jab.
Lancaster moves out of range of the body kick.
Saarenpaa scores with a jab. Lancaster acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Saarenpaa scores with a crisp jab that stopped Lancaster in his tracks.
Lancaster finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Lancaster tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Saarenpaa manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Saarenpaa takes one to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lancaster cracks Saarenpaa with an open hand slap.
Lancaster scores with a leg kick.
Saarenpaa slips under a jab from Lancaster.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saarenpaa keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Saarenpaa scoring well with a low kick there.
Saarenpaa lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Lancaster connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Saarenpaa takes one to the side of the head.
Saarenpaa cracks Lancaster with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Saarenpaa connects with a nice looking jab.
Lancaster avoids the body shot from Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Lancaster throws a poor cross that misses
and Saarenpaa makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Saarenpaa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Saarenpaa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lancaster can do to turn this around?
Saarenpaa lands a front kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lancaster takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Lancaster fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa throws a low kick but it's checked well by Lancaster.
Saarenpaa throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Saarenpaa gets tackled into the cage by Lancaster. Lancaster maintains the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saarenpaa escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Saarenpaa connects with a good right hand that stumbles Lancaster. Lancaster circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Saarenpaa throws a nice inside leg kick.
Lancaster throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Saarenpaa to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice uppercut lands for Saarenpaa. That snapped Lancaster's head back.
Lancaster scores with a head kick. Saarenpaa tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Lancaster is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Lancaster takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Lancaster crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Saarenpaa - the referee stops the clock and Lancaster gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Saarenpaa. Lancaster manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Saarenpaa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lancaster.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Saarenpaa, as that shot connected.
Lancaster's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Saarenpaa is looking to chop away at Lancaster's legs.
Lancaster throws a leg kick but Saarenpaa sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Lancaster throws a head kick that misses.
Lancaster throws a lazy uppercut
and Saarenpaa counters with a solid body kick.
A swing and a miss from Saarenpaa.
Lancaster drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Saarenpaa defends it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saarenpaa connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Saarenpaa takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Saarenpaa. Lancaster shrugs it off though.
Nice defenses there by Saarenpaa.
Nice cross by Lancaster.
A slapping leg kick lands for Saarenpaa.
That kick from Saarenpaa tenderised Lancaster's leg. Lancaster is trying to keep his angry face on.
Lancaster throws the left hand but Saarenpaa avoids the punch easily.
The fighters circling - Lancaster throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Saarenpaa checks a leg kick.
Saarenpaa swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Lancaster takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Lancaster will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Saarenpaa cracks a nice hook into Lancaster's ribs.
Lancaster misses with a hook.
Saarenpaa appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Saarenpaa connects with an inside leg kick.
Lancaster has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Saarenpaa feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Lancasters jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saarenpaa misses with an uppercut. Lancaster saw that one coming.
Lancaster is looking to land body kicks.
Saarenpaa throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Mika Saarenpaa is winning the standup battle so far.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Saarenpaa.
Lancaster tries to clinch but Saarenpaa is having none of it.
Saarenpaa throws a push kick but Lancaster slaps the foot to one side.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Lancaster in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Saarenpaa throws a head kick that Lancaster semi-blocks.
Saarenpaa lands a nice shot that snaps Lancaster's head back.
Lancaster misses with a hook. Saarenpaa ducked under it nicely.
Lancaster turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Saarenpaa connects with the punch.
Nice shot by Saarenpaa.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Saarenpaa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lancaster.
Saarenpaa goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Lancaster scores with a jab to the head.
Lancaster takes one to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mika Saarenpaa dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Saarenpaa scores with a leg kick.
Saarenpaa scores with a leg kick.
Lancaster takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Lancaster lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Saarenpaa takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Lancaster throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Saarenpaa is looking to counter punch.
Saarenpaa fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Lancaster has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Saarenpaa jabs Lancaster to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Saarenpaa plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Lancaster rushes Saarenpaa and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Lancaster letting Saarenpaa take a breather here.
Lancaster blocking some punches.
Saarenpaa throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lancasters head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Saarenpaa lands a shot to the body.
Lancaster takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lancaster working aggressively here.
A right hook to the body lands for Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saarenpaa tries to throw a body punch but Lancaster avoids it by throwing Saarenpaa back against the cage.
Saarenpaa presses Lancaster against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Saarenpaa lands a hook that snaps the head of Lancaster backwards.
Saarenpaa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lancaster.
Saarenpaa scores with a nice hook to the head.
Saarenpaa tries a body shot but Lancaster blocks it.
A left hand lands to the body for Saarenpaa.
Lancaster blocking some punches.
Lancaster prevents a body shot from Saarenpaa.
Lancaster prevents a body shot from Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Lancaster misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lancaster struggles to land a body shot inside as Saarenpaa controls his hands.
Saarenpaa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Saarenpaa misses with the head strike.
Lancaster has a couple of punches blocked by Saarenpaa.
Lancaster misses with the head strike.
Saarenpaa lands a body shot in the clinch.
Saarenpaa lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lancaster backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saarenpaa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Saarenpaa digs a right hand underneath Lancaster's ribcage. Lancaster let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Lancaster misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Saarenpaa gets through Lancaster's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lancaster swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Saarenpaa's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Saarenpaa fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lancaster.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Saarenpaa!
Lancaster missing with a left hand there. Saarenpaa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lancaster gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Nice body kick there by Saarenpaa.
Lancaster misses with a hook.
Saarenpaa blocks a leg kick.
Saarenpaa throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Lancaster has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa jabs at Lancaster's body.
Lancaster wants to slow Saarenpaa down by chopping away at his legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lancaster throws a low kick but it's checked well by Saarenpaa.
A head kick misses from Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Saarenpaa throws a body punch but Lancaster moves out of range.
Saarenpaa walks into a straight right hand from Lancaster.
A head kick misses from Saarenpaa.
Lancaster throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Saarenpaa looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Saarenpaa wants to slow Lancaster down by chopping away at his legs.
Saarenpaa connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Saarenpaa scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lancaster doesn't seem bothered though.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A head punch on the inside from Lancaster fails to land.
Saarenpaa has Lancaster pressed against the cage.
Saarenpaa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Saarenpaa manages to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lancaster scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Saarenpaa scores with a nice strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lancaster ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Lancaster avoids the body shot from Saarenpaa.
An inside leg kick from Saarenpaa misses.
Nice shot lands for Lancaster.
Saarenpaa misses the jab.
Lancaster throws a jab when Saarenpaa was well out of range.
Saarenpaa throws an overhand right that lands on Lancaster's shoulder, as Lancaster tries to avoid the shot.
Saarenpaa cracks the inside of Lancaster's front leg.
Saarenpaa lands the left hand.
Saarenpaa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And Saarenpaa counters with a quick kick to the body but Lancaster blocks it.
Lancaster lands a jab to the nose.
Saarenpaa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lancaster moves away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Saarenpaa lands a nice hook to Lancaster's body. Lancaster takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mika Saarenpaa clearly takes 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.
Saarenpaa throws a shot to the body.
Saarenpaa swings widly with a right hand
and Lancaster counters with a stiff right hand.
Lancaster works the jab nicely.
Saarenpaa throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lancaster takes one on the button.
Saarenpaa throws an overhand right that lands on Lancaster's shoulder, as Lancaster tries to avoid the shot.
Saarenpaa connects with an inside leg kick.
Sloppy strikes from Lancaster. Those never looked like landing.
Saarenpaa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lancaster manages to avoid it.
Saarenpaa throws a leg kick but Lancaster sees it coming and moves out of range.
Lancaster misses with the combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saarenpaa lands a really nice looking cross but Lancaster seems unphased.
Lancaster takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lancaster looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lancaster misses with a double jab.
Saarenpaa shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Saarenpaa is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lancaster.
Saarenpaa throws a shot to the body.
Saarenpaa feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Lancaster's calf.
Lancaster throws a nice head kick!
Saarenpaa misses with a wild body shot.
Lancaster throws out a counter right but Saarenpaa avoids it with no problem.
Saarenpaa connects with a looping right hand.
Saarenpaa connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Lancaster's hands.
Lancaster blocks the body kick.
Saarenpaa throws a body shot but no joy.
Lancaster misses with an uppercut. Saarenpaa saw that one coming.
Lancaster misses with a left hand
and Saarenpaa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Saarenpaa ducks under a wild hook from Lancaster.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saarenpaa takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Saarenpaa lets loose with a powerful body kick. Lancaster will feel that in the morning.
Saarenpaa scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lancaster doesn't seem bothered though.
Lancaster goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Saarenpaa plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Saarenpaa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lancaster manages to avoid it.
Lancaster is looking to chop away at Saarenpaa's legs.
Good exchange - Saarenpaa coming out on top.
Lancaster clinches with his opponent.
Lancaster throws a punch but it's blocked by Saarenpaa.
Lancaster has a couple of punches blocked by Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa lands an uppercut.
Saarenpaa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lancaster lands a hook to the side of the head.
Saarenpaa breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lancaster throws a body shot but no joy.
Saarenpaa swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lancaster scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Saarenpaa on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Saarenpaa tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Lancaster is able to avoid easily.
A jab from Lancaster misses.
Saarenpaa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Saarenpaa looks to throw the jab but Lancaster is out of range.
Lancaster tries to clinch but Saarenpaa is having none of it.
Lancaster takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Saarenpaa connects with a jab.
Lancaster scores with a jab.
Lancaster pivots, looking for a leg kick but Saarenpaa is out of range and Lancaster settles back down.
A swing and a miss from Lancaster.
A nice inside leg kick there by Lancaster. That's going to slow Saarenpaa down.
Lancaster throws a sloppy head kick and Saarenpaa moves out of range easily.
Lancaster throws out a loose jab but Saarenpaa uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lancaster takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A solid leg kick lands there for Lancaster.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Saarenpaa throws out a loose jab but Lancaster uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lancaster tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Saarenpaa with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Saarenpaa scores with a jab to the jaw.
Saarenpaa cracks the inside of Lancaster's front leg.
Lancaster doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Saarenpaa scores with a decent looking hook.
Lancaster fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Saarenpaa clobbers Lancaster with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Lancaster misses with the combination.
Nice jab there from Lancaster.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mika Saarenpaa had his way with Troy Lancaster in 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. This is the final round!
Saarenpaa slips a jab from Lancaster.
Lancaster moves away from the strike by Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Lancaster's head.
Lancaster walks forward, straight into a front kick from Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa connects with a right hand. Lancaster shakes it off.
Saarenpaa looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Saarenpaa throws a body shot but no joy.
Lancaster throws a lazy right hand but Saarenpaa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lancaster throws a jab when Saarenpaa was well out of range.
Saarenpaa defending well as Lancaster loads up on a big left hand.
Saarenpaa throws a quick inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lancaster misses with a series of wild punches.
Saarenpaa looks to land a body kick but Lancaster moved away.
Lancaster uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saarenpaa lands a nice looking body kick.
Lancaster avoids the body shot from Saarenpaa.
Lancaster throws a counter combo.
Saarenpaa throws a nice inside leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Lancaster misses the target.
Lancaster changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Some wild striking there from Saarenpaa.
Lancaster feints and then cracks Saarenpaa's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Saarenpaa down.
A head kick misses from Saarenpaa.
Lancaster jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A low kick from Lancaster is predictable there
enabling Saarenpaa to counter with a crisp jab.
Lancaster throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lancaster throws a lazy right hand but Saarenpaa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saarenpaa throws a lazy head kick
and Lancaster counters with a series of strikes. Saarenpaa will be more careful next time no doubt.
Lancaster uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Saarenpaa.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice uppercut there from Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa tries a head kick but it misses.
It seemed like Lancaster was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Lancaster lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Saarenpaa backs up against the cage.
Nice defenses there by Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa tried to counter with a leg kick but Lancaster avoided it.
Saarenpaa throws the left hand but Lancaster avoids the punch easily.
Lancaster takes one on the button.
Lancaster looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Good shot there by Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Saarenpaa feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Lancasters jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Saarenpaa is looking to land body kicks.
Lancaster scores with a hook to the body. Saarenpaa takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Saarenpaa takes a jab right on the kisser.
Mika Saarenpaa is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saarenpaa throws a leg kick but Lancaster sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A nice leg kick lands there from Lancaster.
Lancaster lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Saarenpaa blocks a jab.
Saarenpaa tries a head kick but it misses.
Lancaster tries to counter with a clinch but Saarenpaa shakes him off and moves away.
Saarenpaa finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Lancaster throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Saarenpaa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Saarenpaa scores with a push kick.
Saarenpaa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Saarenpaa fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Lancaster on the side of the head.
Good exchange - Saarenpaa coming out on top.
Lancaster looks to throw the jab but Saarenpaa is out of range.
Lancaster ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Saarenpaa moves away.
Lancaster takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Lancaster avoids the body shot from Saarenpaa.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lancaster moves out of range as Saarenpaa throws a body kick.
Lancaster moves out of range of the body kick from Saarenpaa.
Lancaster keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Saarenpaa checks a leg kick nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Saarenpaa misses the target.
Lancaster displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Saarenpaa throws out the jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Saarenpaa lands a nice looking body kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Saarenpaa.
A jab lands there for Saarenpaa.
Lancaster takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Saarenpaa misses with a body shot.
Saarenpaa lands with a shot to the body.
Lancaster ducks under a wild hook from Saarenpaa.
A low kick from Lancaster misses
and Saarenpaa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Saarenpaa tried to score with a low kick but Lancaster checks it.
Lancaster unleashes a big counter combination but Saarenpaa bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Troy Lancaster has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Saarenpaa moves out of range as Lancaster strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mika Saarenpaa showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Saarenpaa 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 50:45
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 50:45
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mika Saarenpaa!
Mika Saarenpaa retains his welterweight title!
A very excited looking Mika Saarenpaa made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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