PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Taneli Maija (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Walt Disney (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Maija
vs
Disney

183 cm
36
177 lbs
16 - 8 - 0

175 cm
29
180 lbs
10 - 7 - 0

BJJ Red Belt
Basic striking
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Dangerous knees
Fast

Fury Nutrition Inc.

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 16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Taneli Maija!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Walt Disney!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Phil Schofield and Colin Fotheringham.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maija misses with a low kick.
Maija uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Disney.
Maija uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Disney.
Maija throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Disney wants to counter the offense by Maija and move into the clinch position.
Disney moves away from the strike by Maija.
Disney throws a one two combo.
Maija scores with the left hand. Disney knows he should have avoided that one.
Disney slips under a jab.
Disney throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Disney thows a left - swing and a miss!
Disney ducks under a wild hook from Maija.
Disney tries to counter by closing the distance.
Maija throws a big shot that misses.
Maija sets himself, and Disney steps forward looking for the clinch! Maija avoids it this time.
Maija definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Disney connects with a leg kick. Maija looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Disney slips under a jab from Maija.
Disney is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
A head kick misses from Disney.

Disney clinches up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Knees in the clinch landing for Disney.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Maija gets control of Disney's arms and successfully pulls guard. Maija will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.

Maija working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Disney doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Disney manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Disney wants to pass the guard but Maija is keeping the position.
Disney wanted to stand there but Maija had control of the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Disney trying to control the position from guard on top but Maija is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Maija looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Disney really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Maija. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Maija is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Disney showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Maija throws a jab when Disney was well out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Disney lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Maija takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Nice sprawl there from Disney as Maija shoots in.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Maija is defended easily by Disney.
Maija misses with an uppercut. Disney saw that one coming.
Disney blocks a jab.
Maija throws a body shot but no joy.
Disney lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Walt Disney is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Maija blocks a head kick by Disney.
Maija drops down looking for a counter takedown but Disney sprawls and moves away.
Disney misses with an uppercut.
Nice defenses there by Disney.
Maija shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Disney as he jumps to the side.
Disney wants to counter with a clinch but Maija pushes him away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Taneli Maija. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Maija looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Disney displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Maija.
Maija shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Maija darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Maija working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Disney's thigh. Disney counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Maija wants to control from the top but Disney keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Walt Disney dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Maija swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Disney throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Disney takes a jab right on the kisser.
Maija dives in and grabs Disney's left leg, looking for a takedown. Disney pushes down on Maija's head and hops out.
Disney slaps away a takedown attempt from Maija, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Disney throws an overhand right that lands on Maija's shoulder, as Maija tries to avoid the shot.
Maija will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Taneli Maija. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Disney buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Disney catches Maija with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Maija shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Disney sprawls well. Disney wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Maija gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Disney lands a right hook to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck for Maija with that takedown attempt.
Maija throws a body punch but Disney moves out of range.
Maija tries to score a power double leg takedown but Disney sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Maija somewhat.
Disney lands with a right hand.
Disney throws a head kick that Maija semi-blocks.
Maija takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Maija takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Maija tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Disney was well out of range. Poor timing from Maija.
Disney looks to land a right hand but Maija moved out of range.
Maija jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Disney scores with a head kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Disney moves into the clinch successfully.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maija jumps guard but Disney stands there with Maija around his waist. Maija gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Maija is trying to pull guard but Disney turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Disney.
Disney slowing the pace effectively.
Maija fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Disney gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Maija.
Disney taking a breather.
Disney lands an elbow just above Maija 's eye.

It looks like Taneli Maija has been cut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Disney lands a good knee to the midsection. Maija won't want to take too many of those.
Disney gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Maija tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Maija is trying to pull guard but Disney turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Disney has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Maija is trying to pull guard but Disney turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Disney lands a left hand that snaps the head of Maija backwards.
Disney lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Disney lands a hook that snaps the head of Maija backwards.
Disney lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Maija is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Disney to keep the fight standing.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Disney.
Maija jumps guard but Disney turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Disney lands a damaging elbow.
Disney lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stalling in the clinch from Disney.
Disney leaning against his opponent.
Disney digs a right hand into Maija's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Maija's gas tank.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Disney.
Maija jumps guard but Disney turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Disney lands with a right to the head.

Maija is rocked!
Disney is struggling to control the position.
A hook to the body from Disney.
Disney lands an elbow that stopped Maija in his tracks for a moment.
Disney unloads a knee to the mid-section.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Walt Disney showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Taneli Maija's cut.
That's time! Maija's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!

Maija misses with a looping left.
A jab from Maija misses.
Taneli Maija seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Disney swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Maija.
Maija goes for a double leg but Disney avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Disney continues to drive forward.
Disney lands with a slapping head kick.
Oh Maija is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A left lands for Disney.
Maija tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Disney defends well and Maija ends up having to push Disney into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Disney lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Maija falls backwards - clearly groggy! Disney dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Walt Disney!
An out of breath Walt Disney thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.