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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Spawn Diego (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mika Saarenpaa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Diego comes to the cage accompanied by Turn it up(Shine On) Chamillionaire. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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
12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Spawn Diego!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mika Saarenpaa!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saarenpaa scores with a push kick.
A big left from Diego misses.
Diego uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Diego swings for the body but Saarenpaa moves out of range.
Saarenpaa tries a quick counter leg kick but Diego is wise to it.
Diego throws a series of punches but Saarenpaa moves out of range.
Diego swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Diego lands a jab to the head.
Diego pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Diego looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Saarenpaa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Saarenpaa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Saarenpaa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Diego.
Diego throws a poor cross that misses
and Saarenpaa counters with a low kick, right behind Diego 's knee.
Saarenpaa moves out of range as Diego strikes.
Saarenpaa misses with a body kick.
Saarenpaa moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Saarenpaa throws a nice inside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Saarenpaa throws an overhand right that lands on Diego's shoulder, as Diego tries to avoid the shot.
Diego tries to clinch up but Saarenpaa circles away and keeps his distance.
Saarenpaa thows a body kick. Diego tries to catch it but that hurt him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diego throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Saarenpaa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Diego checks a leg kick nicely.
Diego throws an off balance right hand
enabling Saarenpaa to counter with a crisp jab.
Diego misses with a body shot.
Diego 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.
Diego rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Saarenpaa counters with a nice body shot.
Saarenpaa blocks the body kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Diego checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Saarenpaa tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Diego is able to avoid easily.
Diego was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Saarenpaa moves out of range of the strikes.
Saarenpaa lands a jab.
Saarenpaa lands with a kick to the temple. Diego shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
It looks like Spawn Diego has been cut.
Diego throws out a loose jab but Saarenpaa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Saarenpaa swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Saarenpaa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Diego.
Saarenpaa scores with a jab to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diego blocks a leg kick.
Spawn Diego seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diego throws a hook to the side of Saarenpaa's head but Saarenpaa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Saarenpaa follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Diego loads up on a big right hand but Saarenpaa slips the punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diego looks to throw the jab but Saarenpaa is out of range.
Diego blocks a head kick by Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Diego.
Saarenpaa takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Saarenpaa circles away from the clinch attempt.
Saarenpaa checks a leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Diego.
Diego uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa looks to land a body kick but Diego moved away.
Diego throws a low kick but it's checked well by Saarenpaa.
Diego throws an overhand right that lands on Saarenpaa's shoulder, as Saarenpaa tries to avoid the shot.
Diego tries a low kick but Saarenpaa avoids it.
Saarenpaa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saarenpaa blocks a jab.
Diego throws out a loose jab but Saarenpaa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Saarenpaa connects with a leg kick. Diego looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Saarenpaa swats away the attempt to clinch by Diego.
Diego misses with a hook to the body
and Saarenpaa counters with a thumping low kick.
Diego misses with a body punch
and Saarenpaa counters with a body kick that stops Diego in his tracks momentarily.
Saarenpaa tests Diego's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Diego tries to land a leg kick but Saarenpaa saw it coming and moves away.
Saarenpaa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The crowd cheers as Saarenpaa lands an impressive looking overhand right. Diego doesn't seem phased though.
Nice straight punches there by Diego. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Diego.
Diego tries to clinch
and Saarenpaa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Diego misses with a right hand
and Saarenpaa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diego connects with a good right hand that stumbles Saarenpaa. Saarenpaa circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Diego fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Saarenpaa manages to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diego misses with a hook.
Diego on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Saarenpaa thumps Diego with a low kick.
Diego uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa blocks a jab.
Saarenpaa throws a hook but Diego avoids it easily.
Saarenpaa scores with a decent looking hook.
Diego loads up on a big right hand but Saarenpaa slips the punch.
Saarenpaa checks a low kick from Diego.
Saarenpaa scores with a kick to the body.
Diego thows a left - swing and a miss!
Saarenpaa lands with a good body shot.
Diego lets loose with a powerful body kick. Saarenpaa will feel that in the morning.
Saarenpaa is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Diego had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Diego throws a lazy right hand but Saarenpaa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Diego misses the jab.
Saarenpaa swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Saarenpaa looks to land a body kick but Diego moved away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mika Saarenpaa dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Spawn Diego's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Diego misses with a body shot.
Diego cracks Saarenpaa with a good jab.
Saarenpaa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Saarenpaa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Saarenpaa avoids the body shot from Diego.
Diego tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Saarenpaa was well out of range. Poor timing from Diego.
Saarenpaa takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Diego wants to clinch up but Saarenpaa keeps it at a distance.
Saarenpaa just misses with a punch to the body.
Diego takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Saarenpaa looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Diego wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Saarenpaa just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diego misses with a straight left.
Diego 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.
Diego tries to clinch up but Saarenpaa circles away and keeps his distance.
Saarenpaa misses with a kick to the body
and Diego counters by moving into the clinch.
Saarenpaa misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Diego - that landed with a thud.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saarenpaa lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Diego or not.
Saarenpaa takes a shot to the head.
Diego can't find room to land a body shot as Saarenpaa controls the action.
Saarenpaa misses with a hook from the clinch.
Saarenpaa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Saarenpaa swings wildly with an uppercut but Diego uses good head movement to avoid it.
Diego prevents a body shot from Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa misses with a punch on the inside.
Diego lands a shoulder strike.
Diego tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Diego misses with a punch on the inside.
Diego tries to work over Saarenpaa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Diego lands with a right to the head.
Saarenpaa throws a head punch that misses.
Diego lands with a short shot to the head.
Diego tries to throw a body punch but Saarenpaa avoids it by throwing Diego back against the cage.
Diego tries to work over Saarenpaa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Still in the clinch, Saarenpaa scores with a nice short uppercut.
Saarenpaa misses with some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saarenpaa lands a right hand that snaps the head of Diego backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Saarenpaa lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Saarenpaa.
A short body shot lands from Diego as the two fighters clinch.
Diego tries to work over Saarenpaa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Diego lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Diego doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Diego lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Saarenpaa backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Saarenpaa.
Diego working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Saarenpaa lands a body punch.
Saarenpaa effectively controlling the action here.
Diego makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Diego fails to land.
Saarenpaa lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Diego.
A nice left hand lands by Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Diego swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Diego tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Spawn Diego has scored more points in the clinch so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diego takes a shot to the head.
Saarenpaa pushes off an throws an elbow but Diego leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Saarenpaa throws a head punch that misses.
Saarenpaa prevents a body shot from Diego.
Diego makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Saarenpaa lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Saarenpaa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Diego.
Diego lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Saarenpaa or not.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Saarenpaa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Diego's elbow.
Diego misses with a body punch.
A short body shot lands from Diego as the two fighters clinch.
Diego tries a body shot but Saarenpaa blocks it.
Diego goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Diego throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Saarenpaas head.
Good body shot from Diego.
Diego lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Saarenpaa scores with an uppercut up the middle.
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 lands with a right to the head.
Saarenpaa blocks an uppercut.
Saarenpaa scores with a shot to the side of Diego's head.
Saarenpaa tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Diego lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Saarenpaa lands a right hand.
Diego is rocked!
Diego has a couple of punches blocked by Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa blocking some punches.
Diego is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Diego doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Saarenpaa takes a shot to the head.
Diego lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Diego's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Diego fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Saarenpaa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Diego's elbow.
Diego is leaning against Saarenpaa and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Diego cracks Saarenpaa with a nice body shot.
Diego has a couple of punches blocked by Saarenpaa.
Diego misses with some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Spawn Diego dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Spawn Diego's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Diego waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Saarenpaa just misses with a punch to the body.
Diego wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Diego tries a head kick but it misses.
Diego throws a hook but Saarenpaa blocks it.
Saarenpaa throws a hook but Diego avoids it easily.
A jab from Diego misses.
Diego throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Diego pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Diego blocks a head kick by Saarenpaa.
Diego seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Diego swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diego dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Diego tries to clinch there but Saarenpaa circles away.
Saarenpaa throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
As Saarenpaa tries to get set, Diego tries to push him back and clinch up but Saarenpaa manages to avoid the attempt.
Saarenpaa pivots, looking for a leg kick but Diego is out of range and Saarenpaa settles back down.
Diego tries to clinch there but Saarenpaa circles away.
Saarenpaa tries a quick counter leg kick but Diego is wise to it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diego fails in his attempt to clinch.
Diego cracks Saarenpaa with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Diego changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Diego with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Saarenpaa to score with a decent uppercut.
Saarenpaa misses with a body shot.
Diego lands with an uppercut that bounces Saarenpaa off the cage and back into range.
Diego misses with a jab, cross combination.
Diego looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mika Saarenpaa seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Saarenpaa misses with a body kick.
Saarenpaa misses the shot to the body.
Saarenpaa takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Diego throws a shot from downtown. Saarenpaa moves away and avoids it.
Diego takes a swing at Saarenpaa's ribcage but misses.
Saarenpaa throws a leg kick but Diego checks it.
Diego moves out of range of the body kick from Saarenpaa.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diego throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Diego tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Diego throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Saarenpaa counters with a big head kick but Diego shrugs it off.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Saarenpaa misses with a straight right.
Diego throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Diego digs a good hook to Saarenpaa's body.
Diego tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Saarenpaa was well out of range. Poor timing from Diego.
Saarenpaa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Saarenpaa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Diego throws out the jab.
Diego waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa moves out of range as Diego strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Diego misses the target.
Diego throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Saarenpaa throws a body kick that misses.
Diego lands a head shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diego avoids the body shot from Saarenpaa.
Diego swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa throws a leg kick that misses.
Saarenpaa buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Saarenpaa takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Saarenpaa looks for the body kick but Diego saw that one coming.
Diego takes a swing at Saarenpaa's ribcage but misses.
Diego tries to clinch there but Saarenpaa circles away.
Saarenpaa is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Diego with a body shot.
Diego is looking to clinch.
A jab from Diego finds it's way through Saarenpaa's defenses.
Diego misses with a low kick as Saarenpaa jumps back.
Nice cross by Saarenpaa.
A clash of legs there as Diego blocks the low kick.
Diego uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Saarenpaa.
Diego misses the jab.
Saarenpaa counters with a body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diego takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Saarenpaa misses with a straight right.
Diego doesn't manage to clinch there - Saarenpaa circles away.
Diego ducks under a wild hook from Saarenpaa.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice shot by Diego.
Diego throws a body shot but no joy.
A leg kick checked by Diego.
Diego misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Diego waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Saarenpaa.
Diego throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The fighters circling - Diego throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Saarenpaa throws a head kick that Diego semi-blocks.
A big right from Diego misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Spawn Diego showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Diego has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Spawn Diego!
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