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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mika Saarenpaa (ranked 559 p4p, 75 weight class) and Vito Scaletta (ranked 2073 p4p, 243 weight class). Scaletta comes into a darkened arena with his song building. i kill cause im hungry kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
45 - 20 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mika Saarenpaa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vito Scaletta!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, James Atkins and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Scaletta misses with an uppercut. Saarenpaa saw that one coming.
It looked like Saarenpaa wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Scaletta misses with a hook. Saarenpaa ducked under it nicely.
Saarenpaa misses with a low kick as Scaletta jumps back.
Scaletta misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa throws a leg kick
and Scaletta connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Saarenpaa walks into a stiff left hand from Scaletta.
Scaletta takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Scaletta buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Saarenpaa connects with a jab.
Saarenpaa blocks a jab.
It looked like Saarenpaa wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scaletta swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Saarenpaa to counter with a crisp jab.
Scaletta missing with a left hand there. Saarenpaa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Vito Scaletta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Saarenpaa throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Scaletta stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Saarenpaa stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Scaletta.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Scaletta throws a big shot that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
That kick from Scaletta tenderised Saarenpaa's leg. Saarenpaa is trying to keep his angry face on.
Scaletta takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Scaletta is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Saarenpaa.
Scaletta wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Saarenpaa throws a body punch but Scaletta moves out of range.
Saarenpaa throws a low kick, looking for Scaletta's leg but Scaletta calmly moves out of range.
Scaletta swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Scaletta fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Scaletta uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Saarenpaa avoids a punch combination nicely.
Saarenpaa takes a swing at Scaletta's ribcage but misses.
Scaletta slips a jab and a cross from Saarenpaa.
Scaletta stuns Saarenpaa with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Saarenpaa walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Saarenpaa tries to work over Scaletta's front leg with a kick but Scaletta checks it.
Saarenpaa ducks under a wild hook from Scaletta.
Saarenpaa connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Scaletta momentarily.
Scaletta cracks Saarenpaa with a right hand to the side of the head.
Scaletta misses with a body shot.
Saarenpaa ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Saarenpaa throws a poor cross that misses
letting Scaletta counter with a right hand.
Saarenpaa takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Scaletta blocks a low kick nicely.
Saarenpaa lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Scaletta at a distance.
Scaletta misses with a body shot
and Saarenpaa counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Saarenpaa.
A left hand lands to the body for Saarenpaa.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa blocks an uppercut.
Scaletta lands a left hand that snaps the head of Saarenpaa backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saarenpaa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Scaletta lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Scaletta blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Scaletta misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Scaletta swings wildly with an uppercut but Saarenpaa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Scaletta misses with a hook from the clinch.
Saarenpaa works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Saarenpaa slowing the pace effectively.
Scaletta's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Scaletta blocks a body shot from Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Scaletta misses with a short punch on the inside.
Scaletta wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Saarenpaa has him pressed against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Scaletta.
Scaletta has a couple of punches blocked by Saarenpaa.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Scaletta.
Scaletta has a couple of punches blocked by Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scaletta swings wildly with an uppercut but Saarenpaa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Scaletta tries a body shot but Saarenpaa blocks it.
Saarenpaa lands a right hand that snaps the head of Scaletta backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Saarenpaa lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Scaletta blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa scores with a hook to the body.
Scaletta throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Scaletta is trying to break the clinch but Saarenpaa is controlling him.
Saarenpaa throws a punch but it's blocked by Scaletta.
Saarenpaa can't find room to land a body shot as Scaletta controls the action.
Scaletta misses with a short punch on the inside.
Saarenpaa tries to work over Scaletta's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Saarenpaa lands a nice uppercut.
Scaletta swings wildly with an uppercut but Saarenpaa uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short left from Scaletta.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Scaletta.
Scaletta swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Vito Scaletta will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Saarenpaa blocks a jab.
Saarenpaa dips to his left and cracks Scaletta with an uppercut!
Saarenpaa is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Scaletta lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Scaletta lands a nice shot to the body.
Saarenpaa throws a jab but it's blocked by Scaletta.
Saarenpaa throws a nice outside leg kick.
Saarenpaa lands with a cross.
Scaletta turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scaletta pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Saarenpaa throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Scaletta.
Scaletta uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa throws a right hand that misses
and Saarenpaa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saarenpaa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Scaletta.
Saarenpaa throws a big counter combination but Scaletta scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Vito Scaletta seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Scaletta throws a poor cross that misses
and Saarenpaa counters with a thumping low kick.
Saarenpaa is looking to score with low kicks.
A big left from Saarenpaa misses.
A big right from Scaletta misses.
A little feinted left hand from Saarenpaa on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Saarenpaa has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Scaletta finds it's way round the side to connect with Saarenpaa's head.
A solid leg kick lands there for Scaletta.
Scaletta misses the shot to the body.
Saarenpaa moves away from the strike by Scaletta.
Saarenpaa throws a leg kick
and Scaletta connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Scaletta uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Scaletta misses with a two punch combination.
Scaletta moves forwards but Saarenpaa connects with a nice, crisp jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scaletta keeps Saarenpaa at a distance using the push kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Scaletta throws a hook to the side of Saarenpaa's head but Saarenpaa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Saarenpaa takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Scaletta lands a slapping body shot.
Scaletta takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Scaletta checks the leg kick nicely there.
Saarenpaa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Scaletta.
An attempted straight right counter from Saarenpaa misses the target.
Scaletta takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Saarenpaa digs a good hook to Scaletta's body.
Saarenpaa scores with a nice right hand.
Saarenpaa connects with a nice looking jab.
Scaletta avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Scaletta.
Scaletta misses with a right hand
and Saarenpaa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Scaletta lands a slapping body shot.
Scaletta circles away from the clinch attempt.
Scaletta fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Saarenpaa is out of range.
Saarenpaa takes a jab right on the kisser.
A looping hook to the body misses from Saarenpaa. Scaletta does a little dance to reset his feet.
Scaletta finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Scaletta misses the jab.
Scaletta digs a good body shot into Saarenpaa's ribs.
Scaletta scores with the left hand. Saarenpaa knows he should have avoided that one.
Scaletta misses with a hook to the body
and Saarenpaa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scaletta wants to land a leg kick but Saarenpaa is out of range.
Saarenpaa feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Scaletta thumps Saarenpaa with a low kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Scaletta misses with a looping left.
Saarenpaa gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Scaletta is trying to break free.
Scaletta misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Saarenpaa manages to break the clinch.
Saarenpaa checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Saarenpaa keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Scaletta throws a leg kick that misses.
Scaletta scores with a punch to the head.
Saarenpaa moves into range and clinches up with Scaletta.
Scaletta lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right from Scaletta on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Saarenpaa.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Vito Scaletta will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Scaletta ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Scaletta throws a hook but Saarenpaa avoids it easily.
Saarenpaa swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Scaletta counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Scaletta misses the jab.
Scaletta takes a swing at Saarenpaa's ribcage but misses.
Scaletta lands a jab to Saarenpaa's midsection.
Scaletta misses with a looping left.
Scaletta cracks the inside of Saarenpaa's front leg.
Scaletta takes a swing at Saarenpaa's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saarenpaa takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Scaletta throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Saarenpaa swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Scaletta counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Scaletta swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice uppercut lands for Scaletta. That snapped Saarenpaa's head back.
Nice defenses there by Scaletta.
Saarenpaa connects with a solid leg kick.
Saarenpaa takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Scaletta misses with a body shot
and Saarenpaa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Good leg kick by Saarenpaa there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Scaletta displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Saarenpaa throws out the jab.
Saarenpaa with a jab.
Saarenpaa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Scaletta was well out of range. Poor timing from Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa fails with an attempt to clinch.
Scaletta throws a leg kick but Saarenpaa checks it.
As Scaletta tries to get set, Saarenpaa tries to push him back and clinch up but Scaletta manages to avoid the attempt.
Scaletta scores with a hook to the body. Saarenpaa takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Saarenpaa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mika Saarenpaa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saarenpaa avoids a punch combination nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice body punch from Saarenpaa.
A big left from Scaletta misses.
Saarenpaa avoids the body shot from Scaletta.
Scaletta throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Saarenpaa to counter with a crisp jab.
Saarenpaa slips a straight right by Scaletta.
Scaletta punishes Saarenpaa's body with a nice straight punch.
Scaletta dodges the punch combination from Saarenpaa.
Scaletta connects with a body shot that sends Saarenpaa's belly button to the back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scaletta misses with a right hand
and Saarenpaa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Saarenpaa cracks Scaletta with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Saarenpaa on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Saarenpaa rushes Scaletta and presses him up against the cage.
Saarenpaa lands with a right to the head.
Scaletta lands a nice uppercut.
Mika Saarenpaa has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Saarenpaa lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Saarenpaa will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Scaletta up against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Scaletta doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Scaletta misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Scaletta.
A head punch on the inside from Scaletta fails to land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saarenpaa blocks a body shot from Scaletta.
Scaletta takes a shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Saarenpaa blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Saarenpaa fails to land.
Saarenpaa throws a punch but it's blocked by Scaletta.
Saarenpaa lands a right hand.
Scaletta blocks an uppercut.
Saarenpaa swings wildly with an uppercut but Scaletta uses good head movement to avoid it.
Scaletta throws a head punch that misses.
Scaletta escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Saarenpaa takes one on the button.
Saarenpaa throws out a leg kick but Scaletta moves out of range and Saarenpaa only half commits.
Scaletta pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Saarenpaa looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Scaletta misses with a hook.
It appears Saarenpaa was looking to counter with a kick there.
Scaletta avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Scaletta digs a good hook to Saarenpaa's body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vito Scaletta comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Scaletta winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 28:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vito Scaletta!
Vito Scaletta made sure to mention his sponsor, FORCEE in his post fight interview.
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