PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Salosen Mara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mika Saarenpaa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Mara
vs
Saarenpaa

186 cm
30
176 lbs
21 - 8 - 0

183 cm
28
170 lbs
20 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

KAISER
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Salosen Mara!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mika Saarenpaa!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Sam Margolis and James Atkins.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saarenpaa missing with a left hand there. Mara was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Some wild striking there from Mara.
Saarenpaa moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Mara tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Saarenpaa was well out of range. Poor timing from Mara.
It seemed like Saarenpaa was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mara moves out of range of the strikes.
Saarenpaa has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Saarenpaa throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Mara pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A solid leg kick lands there for Mara.
Saarenpaa takes one on the button.
A bone on bone clash there as Mara blocks the leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saarenpaa tries to land a front kick but Mara steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Mara is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
We've been told by Mara's head coaches at Jorzi GYM that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Nice straight punches there by Saarenpaa. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mara.
Mara takes a shot right to the bread basket.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Mara throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Saarenpaa looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Mara misses with a looping left.
A nice side step and Saarenpaa releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Mara just misses with a punch to the body.
Saarenpaa fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mara has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Saarenpaa throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mara stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Mara uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Saarenpaa.
A good leg kick by Mara.
Mara loads up on a big right hand but Saarenpaa slips the punch.
Saarenpaa missing with a left hand there. Mara was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mara on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Saarenpaa keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Mara throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Saarenpaa stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Saarenpaa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mara.
Mara throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Saarenpaa slips under a jab from Mara.
Saarenpaa shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mara takes one to the side of the head.
Mara moves out of range of the strikes.
Saarenpaa misses with a straight right.
Mara throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mara tries to land a leg kick but Saarenpaa saw it coming and moves away.
Saarenpaa swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mara scores with a jab to the head.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Mara. Saarenpaa shrugs it off though.
Mara just misses with a punch to the body.
Mara tries a head kick but it misses.
Mara takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Mara keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mara misses with a body shot.
It seemed like Saarenpaa was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mara throws a body shot but no joy.
Mara checks the leg kick nicely there.
Mara swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Saarenpaa uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mara tries to score with a low kick but Saarenpaa moves his leg out of the way.
Mara connects with an inside leg kick.
Saarenpaa throws a jab but it's blocked by Mara.
Mara keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mara swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Saarenpaa bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Mara's head.
Mara will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Mara scores with a body shot.
Mara throws a leg kick but Saarenpaa moved away.
Saarenpaa scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mara doesn't seem bothered though.
Mara slips under a jab from Saarenpaa.
Mara takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Saarenpaa throws a shot to the body.
Saarenpaa is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Mara had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Mara throws a solid leg kick but Saarenpaa takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Mara.
Nice shot lands for Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa throws the kick towards the body but Mara avoids it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Saarenpaa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mara.
Mara throws a quick inside leg kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Mara.
Mara misses with a low kick as Saarenpaa jumps back.
Saarenpaa is looking for the big counter here.
Mara throws a quick inside leg kick.
Mara tries a head kick but it misses.
The fighters circling - Mara throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Donk. Mara catches Saarenpaa right on the button with a cross.
Saarenpaa dodges the punch combination from Mara.
A nice side step and Saarenpaa releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Saarenpaa scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Saarenpaa scores with a shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Saarenpaa misses the shot to the body.
Mara with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Saarenpaa blocks the body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Salosen Mara will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Saarenpaa moves out of range of the strikes.
Crunch! Mara slams his shin into Saarenpaa's torso.
Saarenpaa misses with a hook.
Saarenpaa throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mara lands with an overhand left.
Mara wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Saarenpaa takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Mara looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Saarenpaa bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Mara's head backwards.
Saarenpaa fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mara looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Mara connects with a solid leg kick.
Mara moves away from the strike by Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa tries to land a body kick
and Mara counters with a stiff right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Saarenpaa throws an overhand right that lands on Mara's shoulder, as Mara tries to avoid the shot.
A punch lands to the side of Mara 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Mara throws a hook but Saarenpaa blocks it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as Saarenpaa lands an impressive looking overhand right. Mara doesn't seem phased though.
Mara takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Saarenpaa looks for the body kick but Mara saw that one coming.
Mara swings for the body but Saarenpaa moves out of range.
Mara connects with an inside leg kick.
Mara walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Saarenpaa checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Saarenpaa tries to bum rush Mara with a series of wild strikes but Mara uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Saarenpaa connects with a right hand. Mara shakes it off.
Saarenpaa swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Mara.
A jab from Mara misses.
Saarenpaa throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Saarenpaa throws a jab when Mara was well out of range.
Saarenpaa scores with a kick to the midsection.
Saarenpaa wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A chopping leg kick lands by Saarenpaa.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Saarenpaa misses.
Mara ducks under a wild hook from Saarenpaa.
Mara scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Saarenpaa moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Saarenpaa throws the left hand but Mara avoids the punch easily.
Saarenpaa's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Mara throws the left hand but Saarenpaa avoids the punch easily.
Mara takes a swing at Saarenpaa's ribcage but misses.
Mara misses with an attempted mid kick.
Saarenpaa lands with an overhand left.
Mara motions for Saarenpaa to come forward. Mara throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Saarenpaa, as that shot connected.
Saarenpaa lands a lovely overhand right.
Mara scores with a punch to the head.
Mara uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa throws the kick towards the body but Mara avoids it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saarenpaa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mara.
Mara throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Mara feints and then cracks Saarenpaa's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Saarenpaa down.
A jab from Saarenpaa does it's job there.
Mara smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Saarenpaa lands with an overhand left.
Mara waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Mara misses with a head kick.
Mara throws a solid leg kick but Saarenpaa takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Mara.
Saarenpaa changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Mara throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Mara throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mara lands with a good body shot.
Mara throws a leg kick which misses Saarenpaa's front leg but catches the back leg as Saarenpaa tries to avoid it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Saarenpaa connects with a solid leg kick.
Mara looks for the body kick but Saarenpaa saw that one coming.
Mara takes a swing at Saarenpaa's ribcage but misses.
Mara throws a wild body kick that Saarenpaa sees coming a mile off.
Saarenpaa swings for the body but Mara moves out of range.
Mara thows a leg kick but Saarenpaa checks it
and Saarenpaa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Saarenpaa throws a push kick but Mara slaps the foot to one side.
Mara throws a body shot but no joy.
Saarenpaa looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mara goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Saarenpaa will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Saarenpaa scores with the left hand. Mara knows he should have avoided that one.
Mara throws a big shot that misses.
Mara blocks a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Saarenpaa lands a nice shot to the body.
Mara works the jab nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mika Saarenpaa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Saarenpaa checks a low kick from Mara.
Saarenpaa swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mara throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Saarenpaa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Saarenpaa listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Saarenpaa blocks a jab.
Mara takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Saarenpaa lands a nice looking body shot.
Mara slips a jab from Saarenpaa.
Mara is looking to counter punch.
Saarenpaa has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Mara finds it's way round the side to connect with Saarenpaa's head.
Mara throws a body punch but Saarenpaa moves out of range.
Mika Saarenpaa seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Saarenpaa misses with a looping left.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Saarenpaa crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Mara - the referee stops the clock and Saarenpaa gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Mara. Saarenpaa manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mara moves out of range of the leg kick from Saarenpaa.
Mara fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Saarenpaa checks it well.
Mara misses the shot to the body.
Saarenpaa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mara.
Mara throws a looping overhand right but Saarenpaa ducks down to avoid it.
Saarenpaa appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mara uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa scores with a shot to the body.
Mara throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mara connects with a right hand. Saarenpaa shakes it off.
Mara throws a sloppy head kick and Saarenpaa moves out of range easily.
Saarenpaa scores with a jab to the jaw.
Saarenpaa takes one on the button.
Saarenpaa slips a jab from Mara.
Saarenpaa lands a right hook to the body.
Saarenpaa throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Saarenpaa loads up on a big right hand but Mara slips the punch.
Mara has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Saarenpaa.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Mara - that will leave a mark!
Mara takes a swing at Saarenpaa's ribcage but misses.
Saarenpaa now looks to counter with a shot at the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mara lands with a thumping leg kick.
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 finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa scores with a decent looking hook.
Mara checks a leg kick.
Mara is looking to counter punch.
Mara scores with a spinning back kick!
Saarenpaa connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Saarenpaa avoids the head kick by Mara.
Saarenpaa misses with a body shot.
Saarenpaa 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.
Saarenpaa throws out a powerful jab.
Saarenpaa lands a leg kick that knocks Mara off balance momentarily.
Saarenpaa lands with a good body shot.
Saarenpaa avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Mara goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saarenpaa dips to his left and cracks Mara with an uppercut!
Saarenpaa lands a nice looking kick to the body. Mara takes a step back to recover.
Saarenpaa 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.
Saarenpaa connects with a looping right hand.
A clash of legs there as Mara blocks the low kick.
A jab from Mara finds it's way through Saarenpaa's defenses.
Mara misses with an uppercut.
Jab from Saarenpaa.
Mara throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Saarenpaa misses with a body shot.
Mara connects with a good right hand that stumbles Saarenpaa. Saarenpaa circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A looping hook to the body misses from Saarenpaa. Mara does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mara tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Saarenpaa was well out of range. Poor timing from Mara.

That's four 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!
Saarenpaa dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mara takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Mara looks to land a left hand but Saarenpaa moved out of range nicely.
Mara throws a jab when Saarenpaa was well out of range.
Mara connects with a looping right hand.
Saarenpaa thows a left - swing and a miss!
Saarenpaa ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Saarenpaa throws a jab but it's blocked by Mara.
Nice body punch from Mara.
Mara looks to land a body kick but Saarenpaa moved away.
Mara cracks Saarenpaa with a right hand to the side of the head.
Saarenpaa tries to land a front kick but Mara steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Mara misses with a hook.
Saarenpaa now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Mara fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Saarenpaa is out of range.
Saarenpaa tries a quick counter leg kick but Mara is wise to it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Mika Saarenpaa just about did enough to take it.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Mara works Saarenpaa's body with a nice hook.
Mara looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Saarenpaa connects with a high kick.
Saarenpaa connects with a good right hand that stumbles Mara. Mara circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Saarenpaa scoring well with a low kick there.
Saarenpaa scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Saarenpaa checks the leg kick.
Saarenpaa misses with a body shot.
Saarenpaa getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Mara throws a leg kick but Saarenpaa sees it coming and moves out of range.
Saarenpaa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mara throws a jab but it's blocked by Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Mara.
Mara looks to score with a jab to the body but Saarenpaa is just out of range.
Saarenpaa blocks a leg kick.
Mara misses with a body shot.
Nice cross by Saarenpaa.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Saarenpaa misses the jab.
Mara scores with a crisp jab that stopped Saarenpaa in his tracks.
Saarenpaa checks a leg kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Saarenpaa misses.
Mara keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Saarenpaa loads up on a big right hand but Mara slips the punch.
Mara uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa blocks a head kick by Mara.
Mara tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Mara walks into a left hand.
Saarenpaa scores with a hook to the body. Mara takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Mara moves out of range of the body kick.
Mara connects with a leg kick. Saarenpaa looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Saarenpaa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Saarenpaa punishes Mara's body with a nice straight punch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mara waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Saarenpaa.
Mara finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Mara takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Donk. Saarenpaa catches Mara right on the button with a cross.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mara tries to work over Saarenpaa's front leg with a kick but Saarenpaa checks it.
Saarenpaa lands a nice shot to the body.
Saarenpaa with a hook.
Saarenpaa moves out of range of the body kick.
Saarenpaa with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Mara scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Saarenpaa doesn't seem bothered though.
Saarenpaa bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
That kick from Saarenpaa tenderised Mara's leg. Mara is trying to keep his angry face on.
Saarenpaa moves out of range of the body kick.
Saarenpaa let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Mara takes a swing at Saarenpaa's ribcage but misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Mara misses the target.
Saarenpaa lands with an overhand left.
Saarenpaa fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Mara looks to land a right hand but Saarenpaa moved out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Saarenpaa.
Mara attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Saarenpaa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mara.
Mara dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Saarenpaa. That did some damage!
Nice cross by Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa moves out of range of the body kick.
Mara checks a leg kick nicely.
Saarenpaa takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nice straight punches there by Saarenpaa. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa throws a leg kick but Mara sees it coming and moves out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Mara.
The fighters circling - Mara throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Saarenpaa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Saarenpaa explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mara cracks a nice hook into Saarenpaa's ribs.
Mara misses with a body shot.
Saarenpaa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Mara.
Mara misses with a hook. Saarenpaa ducked under it nicely.
Saarenpaa blocks a jab.
Mara takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Mara swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mara finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Saarenpaa.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mika Saarenpaa dominated that fourth round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Saarenpaa throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mara stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Mara misses with a looping left.
Mara moves out of range as Saarenpaa throws a body kick.
Mara misses the shot to the body.
Saarenpaa tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A jab from Saarenpaa finds it's way through Mara's defenses.
Saarenpaa misses with an uppercut. Mara saw that one coming.
Saarenpaa loads up on a big right hand but Mara slips the punch.
Mara fakes the leg kick and cracks Saarenpaa in the body.
Saarenpaa looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mara throws a hook but Saarenpaa blocks it.
Mara pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Mara uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Saarenpaa.
Mara doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mara scores with a crisp jab that stopped Saarenpaa in his tracks.
Mara tried to score with a low kick but Saarenpaa checks it.
Mara misses with an uppercut.
A nice leg kick lands there from Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa walks into a jab.
Saarenpaa throws a looping overhand right but Mara ducks down to avoid it.
Mara throws the left hand but Saarenpaa avoids the punch easily.
Saarenpaa lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Mara lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Mara keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Saarenpaa scores with a jab to the body.
Mara lands with a nice body kick.
Mara throws a looping overhand right but Saarenpaa ducks down to avoid it.
Mara throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mara throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Salosen Mara has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa scores with a nice head shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mara fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Saarenpaa manages to avoid it.
Good leg kick by Mara there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Saarenpaa throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mara looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Mara misses the jab.
Mara lands with an overhand left.
Saarenpaa bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Mara throws a body kick that misses
and Saarenpaa counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Saarenpaa moves out of range as Mara throws a body kick.
Saarenpaa appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Saarenpaa misses with a body kick.
Saarenpaa moves out of range as Mara strikes.
Saarenpaa is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mara.
Mika Saarenpaa is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saarenpaa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mara swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Saarenpaa tests Mara's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mara on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Saarenpaa moves out of range of the body kick.
Saarenpaa slips a straight right by Mara.
A bone on bone clash there as Saarenpaa blocks the leg kick.
A head kick misses from Saarenpaa.
Mara tries a low kick but Saarenpaa avoids it.
Mara takes a swing at Saarenpaa's ribcage but misses.
Saarenpaa thinks about the counter body kick.
Saarenpaa lands a jab to the nose.
Saarenpaa staying out of range there.
Mara thows a leg kick but Saarenpaa checks it
and Saarenpaa counters with an outside leg kick.
Saarenpaa connects with an inside leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mara takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A slapping body kick lands there for Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Mara has time to react.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Saarenpaa checks the leg kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Saarenpaa! But no joy.
Saarenpaa scoring well with a low kick there.
Mara takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Mara throws a leg kick but Saarenpaa sees it coming and moves out of range.
Mara with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Saarenpaa to score with a decent uppercut.
Mara has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Saarenpaa finds it's way round the side to connect with Mara's head.
Mara misses with a kick to the body.
Saarenpaa is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Mara with a body shot.
Saarenpaa lands with a shot to the body.
Mara throws a hook to the side of Saarenpaa's head but Saarenpaa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mara throws a jab when Saarenpaa was well out of range.
Saarenpaa swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mara blocks a head kick by Saarenpaa.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mika Saarenpaa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Saarenpaa has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 William Gold scores the fight 46:49
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 45:50
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mika Saarenpaa!
An out of breath Mika Saarenpaa thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.