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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mika Saarenpaa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gap Turner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Gap Turner enters the cage!
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170 lbs
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World class boxer
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Great elbows
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mika Saarenpaa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gap Turner!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Turner takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A jab from Saarenpaa finds it's way through Turner's defenses.
Saarenpaa tries to score with a low kick but Turner moves his leg out of the way.
Turner shoots in but Saarenpaa avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Turner throws a nice looking combination but Saarenpaa bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Saarenpaa stuffs the takedown.
An attempted straight right counter from Saarenpaa misses the target.
Turner throws a shot to the body.
Saarenpaa has been working on his boxing with his coaches at LOD: Lightning Kicks (MaxID266K) in the buildup to the fight.
Turner will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Mika Saarenpaa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gap Turner.
Turner shoots in looking for a takedown. Saarenpaa tries to sprawl out of it but Turner keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Saarenpaa manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Turner misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Saarenpaa was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Turner misses with a low kick as Saarenpaa jumps back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turner throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Saarenpaa's waist but Saarenpaa gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Turner off to one side.
Turner keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Turner checks a leg kick.
Turner 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.
Turner on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Turner misses with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Saarenpaa moves into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turner trying to land knees to the body.
Saarenpaa controlling the action here for a moment.
Turner manages to break the clinch.
Saarenpaa lands with a straight right. Turner didn't see that one coming.
Saarenpaa throws an overhand right that lands on Turner's shoulder, as Turner tries to avoid the shot.
Saarenpaa moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Saarenpaa bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Turner's head backwards.
Saarenpaa avoids the head kick by Turner.
Saarenpaa works the jab nicely.
The fighters circle momentarily. Saarenpaa darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Saarenpaa lands a nice shot that snaps Turner's head back.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Turner is defended easily by Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
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!
Saarenpaa's corner calls for a 1-2. Saarenpaa obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Saarenpaa throws a jab when Turner was well out of range.
Turner shoots and misses
and Saarenpaa counters with a left to the body.
Saarenpaa punishes Turner's body with a nice straight punch.
Turner connects with a high kick.
Saarenpaa jabs Turner to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Mika Saarenpaa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Saarenpaa connects with a solid leg kick.
Turner is trying hard to land a takedown here. Saarenpaa sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Saarenpaa wants to slow Turner down by chopping away at his legs.
Turner staying out of range there.
Turner uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Saarenpaa.
Turner stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Saarenpaa looks to land a right hand but Turner moved out of range.
Saarenpaa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Saarenpaa looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saarenpaa throws a leg kick which misses Turner's front leg but catches the back leg as Turner tries to avoid it.
Saarenpaa throws a front kick that sends Turner stumbling back into the cage.
Turner keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Turner ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Saarenpaa checks a leg kick nicely.
Saarenpaa swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Turner throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Saarenpaa on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Turner is looking to land body kicks.
Saarenpaa was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Saarenpaa misses with the combination.
Saarenpaa throws a looping overhand right but Turner ducks down to avoid it.
Turner swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Turner throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Saarenpaa takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Saarenpaa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Turner manages to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Turner.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Saarenpaa uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turner scoring well with a low kick there.
Turner avoids the body shot from Saarenpaa.
Turner takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Saarenpaa with a hook.
Turner misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Saarenpaa.
Turner slips a straight right by Saarenpaa.
Turner scores with a nice body kick.
Saarenpaa thows a leg kick but Turner checks it
and Turner counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Turner throws a lazy uppercut
letting Saarenpaa counter with a right hand.
Saarenpaa walks forward, straight into a front kick from Turner.
Saarenpaa connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Turner momentarily.
Saarenpaa takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Turner throws a leg kick but Saarenpaa sees it coming and moves out of range.
It looked like Saarenpaa was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Turner.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Turner fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Saarenpaa to the ground. Turner is now in Saarenpaa's guard.
Saarenpaa is pulling down on Turner's head to control his posture.
Saarenpaa has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mika Saarenpaa dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Turner doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Saarenpaa counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Saarenpaa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Turner can do to turn this around?
Turner throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Turner doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Saarenpaa counter with a right hand.
Turner goes for a double leg but Saarenpaa avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Saarenpaa continues to drive forward.
Mika Saarenpaa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gap Turner.
Saarenpaa fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Turner is out of range.
Saarenpaa lands with a good body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Saarenpaa misses the target.
Turner gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Saarenpaa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Saarenpaa wants to land a leg kick but Turner is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saarenpaa throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Saarenpaa misses with a head kick.
Mika Saarenpaa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Saarenpaa feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Turner's calf.
Turner lands a two punch combo.
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 connects with a right hand. Turner shakes it off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turner takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Saarenpaa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Turner moves away.
Turner misses with a head kick.
Saarenpaa takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Saarenpaa slaps away a takedown attempt from Turner, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Mika Saarenpaa is winning the standup battle so far.
Turner swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Saarenpaa was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Saarenpaa lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Saarenpaa dips to his left and cracks Turner with an uppercut!
A solid leg kick lands there for Saarenpaa.
Turner takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Saarenpaa throws a low kick but Turner avoids it.
Saarenpaa misses with a right hand
and Turner counters with a nice low kick that buckles Saarenpaa's knee momentarily.
Turner gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Saarenpaa counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Saarenpaa lunges at Turner with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Turner's hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Turner shoots in and drives through. Saarenpaa sprawls well.
No joy there for Turner, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Saarenpaa connects with a leg kick. Turner looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Saarenpaa connects with a nice looking jab.
Turner has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Turner moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Turner shoots in for a takedown but Saarenpaa shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Turner is breathing heavily.
Saarenpaa fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Turner.
Turner takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Saarenpaa connects with a right hand. Turner shakes it off.
Turner feints and then cracks Saarenpaa's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Saarenpaa down.
Turner lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Saarenpaa circles away quickly and effectively.
Turner thows a left - swing and a miss!
Saarenpaa feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Turner's calf.
A punch lands to the side of Turner 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Turner misses with a right hand
and Saarenpaa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Turner keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Turner's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Saarenpaa connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Turner scrambles back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saarenpaa misses with an uppercut.
Turner looks to score with a jab to the body but Saarenpaa is just out of range.
Saarenpaa was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Turner has his takedown stuffed
and Saarenpaa counters with a body kick that stops Turner in his tracks momentarily.
Saarenpaa connects with a body shot that sends Turner's belly button to the back.
Turner keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Turner on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Saarenpaa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice sprawl there from Saarenpaa as Turner shoots in.
Saarenpaa slips a jab and a cross from Turner.
Saarenpaa closes the distance and pushes Turner back into the cage.
Saarenpaa lands with a left to the head.
Saarenpaa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa effectively controlling the action here.
Turner is trying to push Saarenpaa away but Saarenpaa has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saarenpaa breaks from the clinch.
Saarenpaa scores with a jab. Turner acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Turner fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Saarenpaa lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Saarenpaa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Turner moves away.
Turner looks for a takedown but Saarenpaa sprawls well.
Saarenpaa scores with a one two! Turner had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Turner misses with a takedown attempt - Saarenpaa sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Saarenpaa bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Turner's head backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mika Saarenpaa dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Saarenpaa scores with a push kick.
Turner takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Turner tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Saarenpaa defends well and Turner ends up having to push Saarenpaa into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Turner jabs Saarenpaa to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Turner is looking to land body kicks.
Saarenpaa throwing a counter right hand but Turner manages to avoid it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Saarenpaa.
A slapping leg kick lands for Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa connects with the punch.
Saarenpaa takes a swing at Turner's ribcage but misses.
Saarenpaa lands a nice shot that snaps Turner's head back.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Saarenpaa enables Turner to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Saarenpaa manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Saarenpaa looking to hit a scissor sweep but Turner is one step ahead there.
Turner has gone for a leg lock! Saarenpaa slips out almost immediately though and dives into Turner's guard.
Turner takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saarenpaa is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Turner looking for a guillotine here but Saarenpaa defends easily.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Turner has an active guard here but Saarenpaa has managed to pass into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Turner has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Saarenpaa is working away from the top position though.
Turner tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Saarenpaa has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Turner tries to get back to half guard but can't.
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 looking to control and managing it successfully.
Turner is desperately trying to improve his position but Saarenpaa has a good base and remains in mount.
Saarenpaa tries to control but Turner wriggling away.
Saarenpaa controlling the position easily from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Turner is trying to escape the mount.
Gap Turner has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mika Saarenpaa!
A victorious Mika Saarenpaa thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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