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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Martin Metaxa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marc Tong Panong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tong Panong is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Tetris Song (remix). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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200 lbs
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190 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
World class MT
Granite chin |
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Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Martin Metaxa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Marc Tong Panong!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Metaxa is looking to land body kicks.
Metaxa jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Metaxa throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Tong Panong counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tong Panong moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Metaxa goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
It looks like Marc Tong Panong has been cut.
Tong Panong fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Metaxa on the side of the head.
Tong Panong lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Tong Panong moves into range and clinches up with Metaxa.
Tong Panong is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Metaxa misses with an elbow strike.
Metaxa throws an elbow that misses.
Metaxa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tong Panong digs a right hand underneath Metaxa's ribcage. Metaxa let out a lung full of air as it connected.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tong Panong looking for a takedown.
Tong Panong breaks from the clinch.
Metaxa tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tong Panong paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Metaxa moves in looking to clinch but Tong Panong pushes him off.
Tong Panong looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Marc Tong Panong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Metaxa fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tong Panong looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
No joy there for Tong Panong, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Metaxa misses with a head kick.
Tong Panong avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Metaxa doesn't manage to clinch there - Tong Panong circles away.
Tong Panong throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tong Panong shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Metaxa sprawls well. Metaxa wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Tong Panong gets slowly back to his feet.
Martin Metaxa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marc Tong Panong.
Metaxa tries to clinch there but Tong Panong circles away.
Tong Panong scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Tong Panong ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Metaxa moves away.
Metaxa scores with a kick to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tong Panong looking to score a takedown here. Metaxa is defending well but Tong Panong drives through and ends up in Metaxa's guard.
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.
Metaxa looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Metaxa is on top in guard.
Tong Panong is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Metaxa defends well.
Tong Panong working for a triangle but Metaxa defends it easily.
Metaxa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tong Panong tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tong Panong is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Metaxa defends well.
Tong Panong working for a triangle but Metaxa defends it easily.
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!
Metaxa pushes down on Tong Panong's leg and manages to get into half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tong Panong wants to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Marc Tong Panong will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Marc Tong Panong's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Metaxa moves in looking to clinch but Tong Panong pushes him off.
Tong Panong fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Metaxa closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Metaxa throws an elbow but it misses.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Metaxa as Tong Panong tries to tie him up.
Tong Panong tightens his grip and picks Metaxa up, before dumping him to the ground. Metaxa manages to land in guard.
Tong Panong working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Tong Panong throws an elbow that misses. Metaxa uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Tong Panong's guard. Nice move by Metaxa!
Tong Panong is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Tong Panong is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Metaxa is aware though and is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tong Panong looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Metaxa puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Tong Panong is trying to get back to full guard.
Tong Panong looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Metaxa pushes past his half guard into mount!
Metaxa prevents Tong Panong from getting the reversal.
Metaxa looking to control but Tong Panong is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Metaxa knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Tong Panong on the ground.
Tong Panong wants to control but Metaxa is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Metaxa looking to control and managing it successfully.
Tong Panong wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Tong Panong looking very determined here, making life difficult for Metaxa.
Metaxa is trying to stick to Tong Panong's back but Tong Panong is turning into Metaxa. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Metaxa's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Tong Panong.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Tong Panong throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Tong Panong won't allow Metaxa to get back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tong Panong loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tong Panong postures up in Metaxa's guard and throws a big left but Metaxa blocks it.
Metaxa wants to stand and escape but Tong Panong is having none of it.
Tong Panong postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Tong Panong trying to control the position from guard on top but Metaxa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tong Panong wants to pass the guard but Metaxa is keeping the position.
Tong Panong throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Metaxa works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Tong Panong pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Metaxa is keeping the position for now.
Metaxa seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Tong Panong trying to control but Metaxa is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Tong Panong circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tong Panong digs a good hook to Metaxa's body.
Some wild striking there from Tong Panong.
Metaxa throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Tong Panong.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Metaxa closes the distance but Tong Panong moves to the side
letting Tong Panong counter with a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marc Tong Panong showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Marc Tong Panong's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Metaxa tries to clinch up.
Metaxa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Metaxa misses with a wild body shot.
Metaxa fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tong Panong blocks the body kick.
Metaxa throws a head kick but Tong Panong moves out of range.
Metaxa drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Tong Panong misses with a series of wild punches.
Martin Metaxa is winning the standup battle so far.
Metaxa is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tong Panong with a nice cross.
Metaxa wants to clinch.
Tong Panong avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Metaxa defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Tong Panong.
Marc Tong Panong is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Metaxa lands a damaging elbow.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Metaxa just misses with a elbow thrown towards Tong Panong's brow.
Tong Panong blocks an elbow strike.
Tong Panong's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tong Panong throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Metaxa lands a big head kick that sends Tong Panong tumbling to the mat! Metaxa takes a step backwards and waves Tong Panong back to his feet - he wants the finish!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Metaxa swings widly with a right hand
and Tong Panong counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tong Panong is looking to take a break and control but Metaxa is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tong Panong thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tong Panong wants to lay and pray for a moment but Metaxa keeps working.
Metaxa has one foot on Tong Panong's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Martin Metaxa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tong Panong rushes Metaxa and presses him up against the cage.
Metaxa pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Tong Panong fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Tong Panong can't find room to land a body shot as Metaxa controls the action.
Metaxa gets underhooks to prevent Tong Panong's takedown attempt.
Martin Metaxa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marc Tong Panong.
Metaxa looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Tong Panong's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Tong Panong drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Metaxa gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Tong Panong blocks an elbow strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Metaxa lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Metaxa lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Tong Panong is rocked!
Tong Panong is pressed against the cage. Metaxa pushes back and unleashes a big elbow that really hurts Tong Panong! Two more big strikes from Metaxa and Tong Panong crumples to the mat and taps out furiously due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Martin Metaxa!
A victorious Martin Metaxa thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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