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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jeru Allianz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oscar Margarito (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Jeru Allianz has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
KO power |
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jeru Allianz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Oscar Margarito!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Allianz fails in his attempt to clinch.
Allianz with a poor takedown
and Margarito cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Margarito shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Margarito showed some decent athleticism there.
Well, if Margarito is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Margarito looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Margarito perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Allianz trying to control here.
Margarito trying to mount his opponent but Allianz defends it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Allianz takes a swing at Margarito's ribcage but misses.
Allianz looks to clinch
and Margarito counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Margarito looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Well, if Margarito is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Allianz actively working from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Margarito keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Oscar Margarito hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Allianz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Margarito.
Allianz gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Margarito counters with a single leg into guard. Allianz didn't expect that.
Allianz will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Margarito pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Allianz is keeping the position for now.
Margarito controls from within his opponent's guard.
Margarito stands and throws Allianz's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Allianz being controlled for a moment.
Margarito works to advance to full mount. Allianz defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Margarito sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Margarito is trying to take his opponent's back.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Margarito controlling from mount.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Oscar Margarito was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Allianz tries to clinch
and Margarito counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Margarito.
Margarito controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Oscar Margarito.
Allianz tries for a takedown but Margarito circles away easily
and Margarito counters with a shoot takedown. Allianz fights it but they end up in guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jeru Allianz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Margarito seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Allianz looking for a sweep. Not yet Allianz, not yet.
Margarito controls from within his opponent's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Margarito tries to free his leg and advance position but Allianz is retaining full guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Margarito controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Oscar Margarito wasn't active enough on the ground.
Allianz closes the distance looking to clinch
and Margarito counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Allianz keeping full guard, as Margarito tries to pass.
Margarito is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Margarito stands and throws Allianz's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Margarito remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Margarito advances to mount.
Margarito sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Margarito seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Allianz is holding on tight.
Margarito controlling from the full mount.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Oscar Margarito.
Allianz throws a wild body kick that Margarito sees coming a mile off.
Allianz tries to clinch up
and Margarito counters with a nice double leg into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oscar Margarito dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Allianz waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Margarito.
Margarito closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Allianz is being controlled here.
Allianz is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Margarito asserts his dominance and retains side control.
You can see the frustration on Allianz's face as Margarito controls the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Oscar Margarito wasn't active enough on the ground.
Allianz tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Margarito counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Allianz!
Margarito content just to control the position here.
Allianz is working to get back to half guard.
Allianz really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Margarito content just to control the position here.
Margarito has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Oscar Margarito has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Allianz misses the shot to the body.
Allianz motions for Margarito to come forward. Allianz throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Allianz tries to clinch up but Margarito circles away and keeps his distance.
Allianz doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Margarito counters with a shoot takedown. Allianz fights it but they end up in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Margarito slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
A lull in the action here.
Allianz is pushing Margarito's head away, looking to escape. Margarito manages to hold on to the position though.
Margarito moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Let's hope that Margarito has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Margarito tries to advance to mount but Allianz denies him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Allianz gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Margarito takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Margarito works his way to his opponent's back.
Margarito controls the action.
Allianz is trying to get back to his feet but Margarito has full control of the position and if anything, Allianz has just worked his way into a worse spot.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Margarito has good solid back control here.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Oscar Margarito wasn't active enough on the ground.
Allianz has his takedown stuffed
and Margarito counters with a shoot takedown. Allianz fights it but they end up in guard.
Margarito controlling from the top position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Margarito slips nicely into half guard.
Margarito is controlling the pace.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Oscar Margarito hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Allianz has his takedown stuffed
so Margarito counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jeru Allianz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Margarito wants to pass the guard but Allianz is keeping the position.
Margarito is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Margarito works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Margarito performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Margarito prevents Allianz from standing back up.
Margarito is figuring out what he wants to do next.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Oscar Margarito hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Margarito feints and as Allianz raises his hands in defense, Margarito changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Oscar Margarito has got the better of the ground game so far.
Allianz being controlled here, momentarily.
Margarito wants to pass the guard but Allianz is keeping the position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Allianz is looking for a triangle but Margarito pushes his legs off easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Margarito passes Allianz's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Margarito seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oscar Margarito showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Allianz shoots and misses
so Margarito counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Allianz being controlled here, momentarily.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Oscar Margarito hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Margarito circles away from the clinch attempt
and Margarito counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Allianz trying to control but Margarito postures up.
Margarito is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Margarito prevents Allianz from standing back up.
Margarito controlling the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Oscar Margarito was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Allianz misses with a takedown
and Margarito counters with a single leg into guard. Allianz didn't expect that.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Margarito is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Margarito pushes down on Allianz's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Margarito wants to pass to mount but Allianz is defending the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Allianz is looking for a sweep. Margarito is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Margarito performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Oscar Margarito wasn't active enough on the ground.
Allianz throws a sloppy head kick and Margarito moves out of range easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Allianz doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Margarito counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Margarito.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jeru Allianz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Allianz being controlled here, momentarily.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Oscar Margarito has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Margarito slips a jab and a cross from Allianz.
Margarito gets a takedown into half guard.
Allianz is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Margarito pulls his head out easily.
Allianz tries to get to full guard but Margarito has control of the leg.
Margarito uses his free foot to push down on Allianz's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Allianz.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Margarito moves to the back.
Margarito is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Allianz just trying to survive but Margarito is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
I would not like to be Allianz right now.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Oscar Margarito.
Margarito needs to keep his hands up - Allianz had a free shot at his head there.
Allianz misses with a takedown
and Margarito counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Allianz!
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Margarito content just to control the position here.
Allianz stops Margarito from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Margarito tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Allianz is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Margarito controlling the position easily from mount.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Margarito fails to advance to Allianz's back.
Margarito controlling from mount.
Allianz is trying to escape the mount but Margarito keeps good control and instead manages to take Allianz's back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oscar Margarito really dominated that round.
That's time! Allianz's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A combination from Allianz does no damage.
Allianz tries to clinch but Margarito moves away
and Margarito counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Margarito tries to pass the half guard into mount. Allianz knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Allianz is in trouble now - Margarito has advanced to mount!
Allianz is trying to stand.
Margarito takes Allianz's back.
Allianz is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Oscar Margarito wasn't active enough on the ground.
Margarito takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Margarito shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Allianz's guard.
Margarito controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Margarito is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oscar Margarito has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Allianz throws a head kick that Margarito semi-blocks.
It looks like Oscar Margarito has been cut.
Allianz doesn't manage to clinch there - Margarito circles away.
Margarito scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Margarito stalling.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Oscar Margarito hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Margarito changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Allianz looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Allianz is looking to regain half guard here but Margarito keeps moving and retains side control.
Allianz is being controlled here.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Margarito tries to advance to mount but can't.
A lull in the action here.
Allianz is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the ropes but Margarito has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Allianz seems a little lost for a moment, as Margarito dominates the positioning.
Margarito's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Oscar Margarito.
Allianz tries to clinch up
and Margarito counters with a nice double leg into side control. Allianz won't be happy with that.
Margarito staying calm.
Allianz can't do much from the bottom here.
Allianz sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Allianz is trying to control but can't.
Margarito takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Oscar Margarito has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Margarito shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Allianz manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Margarito controls from within his opponent's guard.
Margarito advances to half guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Margarito is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Oscar Margarito hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Margarito shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Allianz's guard.
Allianz can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Margarito controls the pace.
Allianz wants to stand up but Margarito is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oscar Margarito dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Oscar Margarito's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Allianz doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Margarito counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Allianz's guard now.
Margarito passes Allianz's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Margarito slows the pace down in half guard.
Margarito has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Margarito controlling his opponent.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Allianz has given up his back. Will we see Margarito going for some submissions?
Margarito has good solid back control here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Allianz controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Oscar Margarito has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Allianz fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Margarito shoots in and bounces Allianz off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard.
Allianz is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Margarito controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Margarito postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Margarito not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Oscar Margarito wasn't active enough on the ground.
Margarito shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Allianz is trying to defend but Margarito finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Margarito is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Margarito is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Allianz!
Allianz really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Margarito controlling his opponent.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Allianz wants to hold on but Margarito pushes him away.
Margarito looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Oscar Margarito has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Allianz shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Margarito counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Margarito uses his free foot to push down on Allianz's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Allianz.
Margarito controlling the position easily from mount.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Oscar Margarito.
Allianz looks to land a combination but Margarito avoids it well.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Allianz misses with a takedown attempt
and Margarito counters with a takedown into side control.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jeru Allianz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Allianz is letting Margarito control him for a moment.
Margarito has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Allianz!
Margarito tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Jeru Allianz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Oscar Margarito is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Margarito moves to the back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Oscar Margarito comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Margarito 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 41:50
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 41:50
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 41:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oscar Margarito!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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