Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: PFC 126 Yoshida vs Nordskov II
Date: Sep 08, 2019

#R1#
Romano scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Marttinen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Romano can pounce on him.
Romano pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Romano has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Romano throws a looping overhand right but Marttinen ducks down to avoid it.
Marttinen looks for a takedown but Romano sprawls well.
Romano misses with a hook. Marttinen ducked under it nicely.
Marttinen misses with a low kick as Romano jumps back.
Marttinen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Marttinen on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Romano cracks Marttinen with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Marttinen takes a swing at Romano's ribcage but misses.
A jab lands there for Marttinen.
Marttinen misses with a wild body shot.
Romano swings widly with a right hand
and Marttinen counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Romano moves into range and connects with a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Romano scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Romano misses with a body shot.
Romano fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Marttinen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Marttinen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Romano.
Marttinen now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Marttinen throws a big shot that misses.#T1#
Romano avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Romano misses with an uppercut. Marttinen saw that one coming.
A big left from Romano misses.
It seemed like Marttinen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Marttinen scores with a jab.
Imperio Romano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marttinen misses with a low kick.
Romano leaves Marttinen with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Imperio Romano is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Romano moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Marttinen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Romano sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Romano half committed to a counter leg kick.
Romano looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Marttinen now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Marttinen is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Romano moves into range and connects with a jab.
Marttinen staying out of range there.
Marttinen thows a left - swing and a miss!
A solid leg kick lands there for Romano.
Romano connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Romano looks to score with a jab to the body but Marttinen is just out of range.#T2#
The fighters circle momentarily. Romano darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Romano throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Marttinen takes a jab right on the kisser.
Romano staying out of range there.
Marttinen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Romano.
Marttinen slips a jab from Romano.
Marttinen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Romano misses with an uppercut. Marttinen saw that one coming.
Good shot there by Romano.
Romano is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Marttinen.
Marttinen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Marttinen throws a sloppy body shot
and Romano counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Romano wants to land a leg kick but Marttinen is out of range.
A big right from Marttinen misses.
Romano swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Romano is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Marttinen misses with a body shot.
Marttinen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Romano sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Marttinen walks into a jab.
Romano throws a leg kick but Marttinen sees it coming and checks it nicely. #T3#
Marttinen misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Romano to counter with a crisp jab.
Marttinen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Marttinen moves out of range of the body kick from Romano.
Marttinen looks for the body kick but Romano saw that one coming.
Romano fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Marttinen manages to avoid it.
Romano tests Marttinen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Marttinen is trying hard to land a takedown here. Romano sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Imperio Romano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Esko Marttinen.
Nice shot by Romano.
Marttinen slips under a jab.
The fighters circling - Romano throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Marttinen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Romano moves away.
Romano is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Romano ducks right into an uppercut from Marttinen.
A right-left combo lands from Romano.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marttinen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Romano throws a hook but Marttinen avoids it easily.
Romano lands a head shot.
Romano throws a shot to the body. #T4#
Marttinen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Marttinen blocks a low kick nicely.
Romano slips under a jab from Marttinen.
Romano buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Romano misses the target.
Romano waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Marttinen.
Marttinen misses the shot to the body.
A solid body kick from Romano.
Marttinen takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Marttinen misses with a hook. Romano ducked under it nicely.
Nice jab there from Romano.
Marttinen looks to score with a jab to the body but Romano is just out of range.
Marttinen throws out a loose jab but Romano uses good head movement to avoid it.
Romano misses with a body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Marttinen avoids a kick to the body.
Marttinen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Romano.
Romano throws a solid leg kick but Marttinen takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Romano.
Marttinen misses with a right hand
and Romano counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Imperio Romano dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Marttinen misses with an attempted mid kick.
Marttinen lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Marttinen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Good exchange - Romano coming out on top.
Romano throws a lazy right hand but Marttinen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Marttinen throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Romano uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Marttinen.
Marttinen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Romano takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Marttinen slips under a jab from Romano.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Romano, right into the meat.
Romano looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Marttinen fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Romano checks it well.
Romano avoids the body shot from Marttinen.
Romano moves out of range of the strikes.
Romano is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Marttinen can do to turn this around?
Romano scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marttinen lands a slapping body shot.
Marttinen will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Marttinen is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #T1#
Marttinen lands a body shot.
Marttinen lands a jab to Romano's midsection.
Romano misses with the body kick
and Marttinen counters with a left to the body.
Marttinen takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Romano checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Romano connects with a nice looking jab.
A clash of legs there as Romano blocks the low kick.
Romano fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Marttinen checks it well.
Romano thows a body kick. Marttinen tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Marttinen scoring well with a low kick there.
Marttinen's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Marttinen lands a nice hook to Romano's body. Romano takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Marttinen lands a right hook to the body.
Marttinen misses with a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Romano moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Marttinen cracks Romano with a good jab.
Marttinen throws a hook but Romano blocks it.
Imperio Romano is winning the standup battle so far.
Marttinen slips a jab from Romano.#T2#
Romano lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A shot to the liver by Marttinen. Beautiful body shot.
Romano throws a shot from downtown. Marttinen moves away and avoids it.
Marttinen only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Romano connects with a crisp jab.
Romano slips a straight right by Marttinen.
Marttinen misses with a looping right.
Marttinen has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Romano jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Romano delivers a nice body kick.
Marttinen ducks under a wild hook from Romano.
Romano misses with a straight left.
Marttinen cracks the inside of Romano's front leg.
Romano throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Marttinen only half commits to the counter leg kick.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Marttinen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Marttinen moves out of range of the body kick from Romano.
Romano throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Marttinen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Marttinen misses the jab.
Marttinen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Romano.#T3#
A solid body kick from Romano.
Marttinen avoids the body shot from Romano.
Romano uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Marttinen.
Romano throws out a loose jab but Marttinen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Romano connects with a leg kick. Marttinen looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Marttinen throws out a powerful jab.
Marttinen swings for the body but Romano moves out of range.
Romano staying out of range there.
Romano throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Marttinen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Marttinen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Marttinen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Romano.
Romano looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Romano moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Romano misses with a low kick.
Romano misses with a straight right.
Marttinen moves out of range as Romano throws a body kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Marttinen, as that shot connected.
A shot to the liver by Romano. Beautiful body shot.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marttinen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Romano.
Marttinen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice uppercut lands for Romano. That snapped Marttinen's head back.
A jab from Romano misses.
Romano explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Romano moves out of range of the strikes.
Marttinen misses with a hook to the body
and Romano counters with a slapping leg kick.
Marttinen has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Romano.
Marttinen swings for the body but Romano moves out of range.
Romano misses the jab.
Marttinen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Romano moves away.
Marttinen throws a leg kick
and Romano counters with a nice kick to the body.
Marttinen just misses with a punch to the body.
Marttinen checks the leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Romano throws a wild body kick that Marttinen sees coming a mile off.
Nice body punch from Romano.
Romano bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Marttinen scores with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Imperio Romano will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Romano pivots, looking for a leg kick but Marttinen is out of range and Romano settles back down.
Marttinen throws out a counter right but Romano avoids it with no problem.
Romano scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Romano waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Marttinen.
Romano thows a body kick. Marttinen tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Marttinen takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Romano takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Marttinen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Romano manages to avoid it.
Romano throws a big counter combination but Marttinen scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Romano checks the leg kick.
Romano throws an off balance right hand
and Marttinen counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Romano thumps Marttinen with a low kick.
A head kick misses from Marttinen.
Romano avoids the body shot from Marttinen.
Marttinen misses with a hook. Romano ducked under it nicely.
Romano was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Marttinen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Romano.
Romano misses with a hook
letting Marttinen counter with a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marttinen takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Marttinen misses the shot to the body. #T1#
Romano changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A jab from Romano misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Marttinen! But no joy.
Romano moves out of range of the strikes.
Romano looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Marttinen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Romano counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Marttinen throws out a loose jab but Romano uses good head movement to avoid it.
Romano misses with a body shot.
Romano connects with an inside leg kick.
Romano misses with a wild body shot.
Marttinen checks a low kick from Romano.
Marttinen throws out a counter right but Romano avoids it with no problem.
Marttinen staying out of range there.
Romano throws a hook to the side of Marttinen's head but Marttinen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Romano connects with a looping right hand.
Romano scores with a nice head shot.
Marttinen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Marttinen slips under a jab.
Romano fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Marttinen manages to avoid it.#T2#
Romano swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Romano with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Romano fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Romano bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Marttinen's head.
Marttinen shoots in but Romano avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Romano misses with a wild body shot.
Romano lands a right hook to the body.
Romano lands a right hook to the body.
Marttinen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Marttinen blocks a jab.
Marttinen feints the counter takedown.
Romano throws a push kick but Marttinen slaps the foot to one side.
Marttinen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Romano uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Marttinen has time to react.
Romano ducks under a wild hook from Marttinen.
Romano takes a swing at Marttinen's ribcage but misses.
Marttinen throws out a counter right but Romano avoids it with no problem.
Marttinen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Romano was well out of range. Poor timing from Marttinen.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Marttinen might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Romano has got the better of the exchanges.#T3#
Romano lands a nice shot to the body.
A bone on bone clash there as Romano blocks the leg kick.
Marttinen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Romano was well out of range. Poor timing from Marttinen.
Romano walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Marttinen throws a lazy uppercut
and Romano counters with a nice uppercut.
Romano throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Romano ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Romano appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Romano.
Romano fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Esko Marttinen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Marttinen pivots, looking for a leg kick but Romano is out of range and Marttinen settles back down.
Marttinen takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Marttinen misses with a hook to the body
and Romano makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Marttinen blocks a leg kick.
Romano keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Romano scores with a crisp jab that stopped Marttinen in his tracks.
Marttinen throws a body shot but no joy. #T4#
A shot to the liver by Romano. Beautiful body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Romano throws a nice outside leg kick.
Marttinen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Romano fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Marttinen is out of range.
Romano scores with a kick to the midsection.
Romano cracks a nice hook into Marttinen's ribs.
Marttinen has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Romano finds it's way round the side to connect with Marttinen's head.
Romano keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Romano misses with an uppercut.
A swing and a miss from Marttinen.
Romano connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Marttinen's hands.
Romano misses with a looping right.
Marttinen throws a nice inside leg kick.
Marttinen throws an overhand right that lands on Romano's shoulder, as Romano tries to avoid the shot.
Romano is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Marttinen misses the shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A lazy left from Romano finds it's target.
Marttinen misses the shot to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Imperio Romano showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Romano has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Imperio Romano!
Imperio Romano was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: PFC 118 Van Buren vs Parade
Date: Jul 21, 2019

#R1#
Bottura throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Marttinen scores with a jab.
Marttinen tries to bum rush Bottura with a series of wild strikes but Bottura uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bottura throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Marttinen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bottura misses with a body kick.
Marttinen swings away with a body shot that misses
and Bottura counters with a one-two to the body.
Marttinen throws a sloppy head kick and Bottura moves out of range easily.
Bottura misses with a combination
and Marttinen counters with a two punch combo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bottura is looking to score with low kicks.
Bottura throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Bottura tries to close the distance and clinch but Marttinen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bottura misses with a body kick. #CL2#
Marttinen has closed the distance and engaged Bottura in a clinch.
A short uppercut from Bottura.
Bottura tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Bottura tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it. #T1##TD#
Bottura drags the fight down to the ground.
Marttinen throwing strikes but missing.
Marttinen would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Marttinen with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB#
Bottura is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Marttinen lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Bottura utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Marttinen wants to stand but Bottura is controlling his posture from full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marttinen trying to control but Bottura is working from the bottom.
Marttinen lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T2#
Marttinen postures up. #SUB#
Bottura working for a triangle but Marttinen defends it easily.
Marttinen wants to control from the top but Bottura keeps moving. #SUB#
Bottura has his foot on Marttinen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Marttinen works his way back into a safe position though.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Marttinen's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Marttinen forces his way into half guard.
Marttinen throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Bottura has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Marttinen is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Marttinen is trying to work for a kimura but Bottura is defending well.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Marttinen connects with a nice short shot to Bottura's temple. #T3##SUB#
Bottura looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Bottura is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Marttinen pulls his head out easily.
Bottura is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Marttinen scores with a couple of nice shots.
Bottura is looking to improve his position.
Bottura is controlling Marttinen's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Bottura is not content to let Marttinen control the position.
Bottura trying to control from the bottom. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
The fighters are battling for position here. Bottura manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Marttinen avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Bottura looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bottura is trying to control the position but Marttinen postures up. #SUB#
Bottura is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Marttinen stays in close to Bottura's body and controls the position.
Marttinen is in close to Bottura's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Marttinen lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Marttinen trying to control the position from guard on top but Bottura is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bottura is trying to control the position but Marttinen postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Esko Marttinen will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Marttinen drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Marttinen lands a couple of elbows.
Marttinen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB#
Bottura looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Bottura looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bottura is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Marttinen wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Bottura is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Marttinen is just riding it out for now. Bottura eventually gives up the hold.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marttinen controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #T1#
Marttinen is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Marttinen is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bottura pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Marttinen is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bottura pulls his head out easily.
Marttinen makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Marttinen.#SUB2#
Marttinen is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bottura throws a big elbow that misses. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Marttinen is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Marttinen is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Marttinen keeping full guard, as Bottura tries to pass.
Marttinen pulls Bottura in close to prevent any damage.
Bottura trying to control the position from guard on top but Marttinen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bottura advances to half guard.
Bottura wants to control but Marttinen is keeping him busy.
Bottura looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T3#
Bottura trying to pass the guard but Marttinen defending well.
Bottura throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Bottura frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Bottura thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Marttinen wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Bottura.
Marttinen working to try and regain half guard.
Marttinen blocking the ground and pound. #T4#
Marttinen working to try and regain half guard.
Bottura avoids the attempt from Marttinen to control.
Marttinen wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Bottura.
Bottura tries to control but Marttinen wriggling away.
Bottura thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Marttinen avoids a series of strikes thrown by Bottura.
Marttinen gets back to half guard.
Bottura wants to pass to mount but Marttinen is defending the position.
Bottura wants to lay and pray for a moment but Marttinen keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Caio Bottura dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Marttinen lands with a slapping head kick.
Marttinen gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Bottura counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Marttinen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bottura paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bottura misses with a wild body shot.
Marttinen fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bottura throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Marttinen fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marttinen pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bottura swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Marttinen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bottura throws a lazy head kick
and Marttinen counters with a solid body kick.
Marttinen misses with a head kick.
As Marttinen looks to move away, Bottura throws a big counter combo but Marttinen just gets out of the way.#T1#
Marttinen falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Bottura to counter with a crisp jab.
Caio Bottura is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bottura stuffs the takedown.
Caio Bottura has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Esko Marttinen.
Bottura throws a body punch but Marttinen moves out of range. #CL#
Bottura rushes Marttinen and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Bottura successfully pulls guard. #SUB#
Bottura looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Bottura throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Marttinen wants to stand but Bottura is controlling his posture from full guard. #SUB#
Bottura has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Marttinen is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Bottura.#T2#
Marttinen trying to control the position but Bottura is working away.
Marttinen advances to full mount.
Bottura sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Bottura holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Marttinen looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Bottura with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Bottura makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Bottura.#SUB#
Bottura had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Marttinen defends it easily.
Marttinen working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T3#
Marttinen preventing the sweep.
Bottura managing to control the position. #SUB#
Bottura looking for a guillotine here but Marttinen defends easily.
Bottura has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Bottura keeping moving, preventing Marttinen from controlling successfully.
Marttinen lands a couple of digs.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Marttinen scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SUB#
Bottura is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Marttinen trying to control but Bottura is working from the bottom.
Marttinen keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bottura's head.
Marttinen wants to control from the top but Bottura keeps moving.
Marttinen working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Marttinen trying to control the position from guard on top but Bottura is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Marttinen scoring with some ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Marttinen's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Caio Bottura.
I think Bottura 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Caio Bottura!
Caio Bottura decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: PFC 111 Slurper vs Andreev 2
Date: Jun 15, 2019

#R1#
Nice shot lands for Brixton.
Marttinen scores with a jab.
Marttinen misses with a low kick as Brixton jumps back.
Marttinen throws a hook but Brixton avoids it easily.
Marttinen loads up on a big right hand but Brixton slips the punch.
Marttinen throws a low kick but Brixton moves out of range easily.
Marttinen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Brixton moves out of range as Marttinen strikes.
Marttinen shoots in for a takedown but Brixton shows good takedown defense.
Brixton ducks under a wild hook from Marttinen.
Brixton swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Marttinen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Brixton lands the left hand.
Marttinen on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Marttinen has been working on his balance at Heavy Metal, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Brixton.
Brixton tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Marttinen was well out of range. Poor timing from Brixton.
Marttinen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Brixton scores with a kick to the midsection.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marttinen looks to throw the jab but Brixton is out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Marttinen. Brixton does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Brixton throws out a leg kick but Marttinen moves out of range and Brixton only half commits.
Brixton lands with a right hand.
Brixton feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Marttinen's calf.
Brixton attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Brixton's corner calls for a 1-2. Brixton obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Marttinen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #T1#
Brixton connects with a solid leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Marttinen.
Marttinen tests Brixton's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Marttinen misses with a straight left.
Marttinen pivots, looking for a leg kick but Brixton is out of range and Marttinen settles back down.
Marttinen takes a swing at Brixton's ribcage but misses.
Brixton was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
A looping hook to the body misses from Brixton. Marttinen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Brixton throws a head kick that Marttinen semi-blocks.
A shot to the liver by Brixton. Beautiful body shot.
Brixton has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Marttinen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A good leg kick by Brixton.
Marttinen lands a nice shot that snaps Brixton's head back.
Brixton displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Marttinen throws out the jab.
A jab from Brixton finds it's way through Marttinen's defenses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Marttinen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Brixton throws a body shot but no joy.
An attempted straight right counter from Marttinen misses the target.
Brixton looks to land a body kick but Marttinen moved away.
Marttinen appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Brixton stuns Marttinen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Brixton avoids the head kick by Marttinen.
A combination from Marttinen does no damage. #T2#
A left lands for Brixton.
Marttinen fakes the leg kick and cracks Brixton in the body.
Marttinen ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Marttinen takes a swing at Brixton's ribcage but misses.
Decent striking displayed by Brixton there.
Brixton lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Brixton throws a leg kick but Marttinen sees it coming and moves out of range.
Brixton throws a low kick but Marttinen avoids it.
Marttinen on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Marttinen moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Brixton misses with a head kick.
Brixton moves away from the strike by Marttinen.
Marttinen blocks a jab.
Marttinen throws the left hand but Brixton avoids the punch easily.
Marttinen tries to score with a low kick but Brixton moves his leg out of the way.
Marttinen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Marttinen tried to score with a low kick but Brixton checks it.
Brixton swings for the body but Marttinen moves out of range.
Marttinen throws a quick counter head kick but Brixton was just out of range.
Marttinen throws a hook to the side of Brixton's head but Brixton sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Brixton jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Marttinen moves out of range as Brixton strikes.#T3#
Brixton fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Marttinen slips under a jab.
Marttinen misses with a straight left.
Brixton displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Marttinen throws out the jab.
Brixton is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Marttinen with a body shot.
Marttinen lands a body shot.
Brixton connects with a looping right hand.
Brixton listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Marttinen misses with a straight left.
Brixton throws out a counter right but Marttinen avoids it with no problem.
Brixton throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Marttinen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Marttinen connects with a good right hand that stumbles Brixton. Brixton circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Brixton is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Marttinen had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Marttinen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Brixton.
Brixton scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Marttinen swings for the body but Brixton moves out of range.
Marttinen misses with a hook. Brixton ducked under it nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brixton keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Brixton misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Brixton walks into a stiff left hand from Marttinen.
Marttinen lands a body shot.
Brixton looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #T4#
Brixton stuffs the takedown.
Marttinen looks to throw the jab but Brixton is out of range.
Brixton loads up on a big right hand but Marttinen slips the punch.
Marttinen throws a body punch but Brixton moves out of range.
Brixton feints and then cracks Marttinen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Marttinen down.
Marttinen misses with a low kick as Brixton jumps back.
Marttinen misses with a hook.
Marttinen blocks a head kick by Brixton.
Good work by Marttinen as he checks the leg kick.
Brixton tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Marttinen was well out of range. Poor timing from Brixton.
Marttinen misses with a hook to the body
and Brixton counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Marttinen moves out of range of the leg kick from Brixton.
Marttinen lands an overhand right.
Brixton uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Marttinen.
Danny Brixton is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Brixton throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brixton tries to land a leg kick but Marttinen saw it coming and moves away.
Brixton throws the left hand but Marttinen avoids the punch easily.
Brixton thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Marttinen if he has to take too many more of those.
Marttinen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Brixton.
Brixton moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Danny Brixton dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Marttinen takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Danny Brixton seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Brixton throws a body kick that misses.
Brixton misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Marttinen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brixton moves away.
Brixton throws a shot from downtown. Marttinen moves away and avoids it.
Brixton misses with a wild body shot.
Marttinen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Marttinen is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Marttinen lands with a good body shot.
Brixton wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Brixton has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Brixton tries a head kick but it misses.
Marttinen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brixton moves out of range as Marttinen strikes.
Brixton throws a big shot that misses.
Brixton uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Marttinen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marttinen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Brixton.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Marttinen might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Marttinen moves forwards but Brixton connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Brixton waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Marttinen.
Brixton slips under a jab from Marttinen.
Marttinen lands with an overhand left.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Marttinen misses with a looping left.#T1#
Brixton displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Marttinen throws out the jab.
Marttinen throws a jab when Brixton was well out of range.
Brixton lands a glancing blow to the side of Marttinen's head.
Marttinen on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Nice defenses there by Marttinen.
Brixton scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Marttinen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brixton manages to avoid it.
Brixton lands a jab to Marttinen's midsection.
Brixton keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Marttinen.
Brixton lands with a shot to the body.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Marttinen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Brixton steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Marttinen.
Brixton attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Marttinen bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Brixton's head.
Brixton lands a jab to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marttinen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Brixton scores with a jab to the jaw.
Marttinen bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#TD#
Marttinen shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Brixton napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Brixton is trying to control Marttinen's posture but Marttinen avoids it. #T2#
Marttinen works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Marttinen tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Marttinen postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Brixton tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Marttinen wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Marttinen working the head and body with strikes.
Marttinen looks up at the clock and then as Brixton takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Marttinen smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Marttinen working the ground and pound.
Marttinen fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Marttinen in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
You can see the frustration on Brixton's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Marttinen in side control, throwing shots but Brixton defends.
Brixton tries to buck Marttinen off but Marttinen is having none of it.
Marttinen working the body and head with strikes.
Brixton is trying to control Marttinen's posture but Marttinen avoids it.
Marttinen working the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Brixton is looking to reverse the position.
Brixton is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Marttinen lands a decent elbow from side control.
Marttinen is chipping away with strikes.
Marttinen connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Brixton some visible discomfort.
Marttinen tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Marttinen working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marttinen looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Brixton is avoiding damage well.
Esko Marttinen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Brixton gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Marttinen has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Brixton has hold of Marttinen's hands but Marttinen slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Marttinen lands a nice short elbow.
Brixton is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Marttinen's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Marttinen's back!
Marttinen is trying to break free. #SUB2#
Brixton looking for the RNC.
Brixton controlling the position well here. Marttinen rolled but Brixton kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Brixton patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Marttinen breaks Brixton's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Marttinen lands a couple of digs.
Marttinen with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Marttinen won't allow Brixton to sweep him here.
Brixton utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Marttinen stands up over Brixton, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Marttinen lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Marttinen makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB2#
Marttinen avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brixton wants to get back to his feet but Marttinen is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Brixton is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Marttinen is aware though and is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Esko Marttinen dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Brixton missing with a left hand there. Marttinen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Brixton takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Good standup being displayed there by Marttinen as he connects with a hook.
Marttinen blocks a head kick by Brixton.
Marttinen drops down looking for a counter takedown but Brixton sprawls and moves away.
Marttinen throws a shot from downtown. Brixton moves away and avoids it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Brixton.
Brixton connects with a looping right hand.
Brixton tries a head kick but it misses.
Brixton throws a jab when Marttinen was well out of range.
Marttinen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brixton loads up on a big right hand but Marttinen slips the punch.
Marttinen smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A jab from Brixton misses.
Brixton uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Marttinen.
Marttinen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Marttinen slips under a jab.
Brixton lunges at Marttinen with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Marttinen's hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brixton avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Brixton scores with a crisp jab that stopped Marttinen in his tracks.
Brixton misses the shot to the body. #T1#
A big left from Marttinen misses.
Marttinen on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Marttinen avoids the head kick by Brixton.
Brixton defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Marttinen.
Marttinen throws out a loose jab but Brixton uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brixton fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Brixton connects with a body shot that sends Marttinen's belly button to the back.
Brixton misses with a wild body shot.
Brixton punishes Marttinen's body with a nice straight punch.
Brixton slips under a jab from Marttinen.
Brixton throws a chopping leg kick but Marttinen manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Brixton defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Marttinen.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Marttinen.
Brixton swings for the body but Marttinen moves out of range.
Brixton throws an overhand right that lands on Marttinen's shoulder, as Marttinen tries to avoid the shot.
Marttinen does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Brixton ducks under a wild hook from Marttinen.
Brixton looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #T2#
Marttinen lands a really nice looking cross but Brixton seems unphased.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marttinen connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Brixton tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Marttinen was well out of range. Poor timing from Brixton.
Brixton thows a left - swing and a miss!
Brixton closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Brixton looks to throw the jab but Marttinen is out of range.
Brixton scores with the left hand. Marttinen knows he should have avoided that one.
Marttinen lands a really nice looking cross but Brixton seems unphased.
Brixton checks the leg kick nicely there.
Marttinen will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Marttinen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Brixton throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Marttinen on the side of the head.
Brixton lands a nice shot to the body.
Marttinen walks forward, straight into a front kick from Brixton.
Brixton avoids the head kick by Marttinen.
Brixton ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Marttinen moves away.
Marttinen misses with a straight left.
Brixton slips under a jab.
Brixton drops his hands momentarily and Marttinen takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Marttinen misses the jab.#T3#
Brixton takes one to the side of the head.
Marttinen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Brixton counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Brixton scores with a nice right hand.
Brixton misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Marttinen.
That kick from Brixton tenderised Marttinen's leg. Marttinen is trying to keep his angry face on.
Marttinen slips a straight right by Brixton.
Brixton throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Marttinen throws a body punch but Brixton moves out of range.
Brixton is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Marttinen.
A head kick misses from Marttinen.
Marttinen looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Marttinen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Marttinen throws a body punch but Brixton moves out of range.
Brixton feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Marttinen's calf.
Brixton lunges at Marttinen with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Marttinen's hand.
Brixton on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Brixton fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Marttinen.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Marttinen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Brixton can pounce on him.
Brixton swings for the body but Marttinen moves out of range. #T4#
Brixton connects with an inside leg kick.
Marttinen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Brixton.
Brixton on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Marttinen just misses with a punch to the body.
Marttinen moves into range and connects with a jab.
Marttinen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Brixton.
A slow jab from Marttinen misses its intended target.
Marttinen takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Brixton throws a hook to the side of Marttinen's head but Marttinen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Marttinen blocks a jab.
Marttinen connects with a single shot there.
Marttinen lands with a right hand.
Marttinen darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brixton slips under a jab from Marttinen.
Marttinen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Marttinen throws a lazy right hand but Brixton sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Brixton comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Brixton connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Danny Brixton.
I think Brixton has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 28:29
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Danny Brixton!
Danny Brixton decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: PFC 107 Tuala vs Brakely
Date: May 26, 2019

#R1#
Snow tries to score a power double leg takedown but Marttinen sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Snow somewhat.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Snow.
Marttinen jabbing away but nothing is landing. #CL2#
Snow moves into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Marttinen.
Snow gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Marttinen.
Marttinen misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marttinen has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Snow is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Snow blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Snow. #TD2#
Snow manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #T1#
Marttinen throws a big elbow that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marttinen throws an elbow that misses. Snow uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Marttinen's guard. Nice move by Snow!#REVB#
Snow trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Snow avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Marttinen looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Snow passes into side control.
Snow slows the pace down.
Snow looking to control but instead Marttinen has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Marttinen's coaches at Heavy Metal have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work. #T2#
Snow sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Marttinen defending well though.
Marttinen wants to improve his position but Snow is controlling well.
Marttinen is not content to let Snow control the position.
Snow looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Snow wants to pass to mount but Marttinen is defending the position.
Marttinen avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Snow. #SUB#
Marttinen is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Snow pulls his head out easily.
Snow not doing much here. #SUB#
Marttinen actively working from the bottom here.#T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Well, if Snow 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.
Marttinen is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Snow's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Snow's back!
Marttinen lands an elbow to the side of the head.
You can see the frustration on Snow's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Snow grimaces as he takes a shot to the body. #SUB#
Snow is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Marttinen gets his way! #SUB#
Marttinen is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Snow trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #T4#
Snow manages to reverse the position and now he's in Marttinen's guard. Nice work there by Snow.
Snow is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Marttinen working a defensive guard here.
Snow wants to stand but Marttinen is controlling his posture from full guard.
Snow 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.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Marttinen is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Snow is aware though and is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Esko Marttinen will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Marttinen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Marttinen moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromSnow.
Snow gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Snow takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Marttinen throws a left and a right that both miss
and Snow counters with a one-two to the body.
Marttinen shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Snow shoots in for a takedown but Marttinen shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Marttinen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Snow.
Snow doesn't manage to clinch there - Marttinen circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A lazy left from Marttinen finds it's target.
Snow staying out of range there.
Snow wants to counter the offense by Marttinen and move into the clinch position.#TD2#
Snow shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Marttinen manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marttinen looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1#
Snow throwing strikes but missing.
Snow trying to control the position from guard on top but Marttinen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Snow avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Snow pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Marttinen is keeping the position for now.
Snow wants to stand and escape but instead Marttinen has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Marttinen working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Snow's head.#T2#
Snow trying to keep a closed guard but Marttinen is proving a slippery customer.
Marttinen with a flurry of punches that miss.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marttinen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Snow looking to hit a scissor sweep but Marttinen is one step ahead there.
Marttinen keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Snow's head.
Marttinen cracks Snow with a solid left hand.
Marttinen is in close to Snow's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Marttinen looking to pass the guard.
Marttinen with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Marttinen scoring with some ground and pound.
Marttinen slips nicely into half guard.
Marttinen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T3#
Snow wants to control but Marttinen is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Marttinen throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Snow taking some punishment here, with Marttinen in his half guard.
Marttinen lands strikes from half guard.
Snow has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Snow taking some punishment here, with Marttinen in his half guard.
Esko Marttinen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Marttinen throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Marttinen sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Snow defending well though.
Snow regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Marttinen.
Snow looking for a sweep. Not yet Snow, not yet.
Marttinen looking to pass the guard.
Marttinen works over Snow with some ground and pound from guard.
Marttinen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Marttinen makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Marttinen throwing strikes but missing. #T4#
Marttinen lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Marttinen trying to move into half guard but instead Snow has managed to sweep!#REVB#
Marttinen wants to sweep but no luck.
Snow trying to control but Marttinen is working from the bottom.
Snow controlling from the top position.
Marttinen wants to sweep but no luck. #SU2#
Snow stands up from guard. Let's bang!
A head kick by Marttinen misses
and Snow counters with a low kick, right behind Marttinen 's knee.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Snow fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Esko Marttinen dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Snow is looking to clinch.
Marttinen scores with a hook.
Marttinen misses with a takedown attempt - Snow sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Snow fails in his attempt to clinch.
Marttinen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Snow can do to turn this around?
Snow drops his hands momentarily and Marttinen takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Marttinen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Snow swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Snow gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Marttinen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marttinen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Esko Marttinen is winning the standup battle so far.
Snow is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Marttinen misses with a hook.#T1#
Snow shoots in for a double leg but Marttinen sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Good exchange - Marttinen coming out on top.
Snow throws a left and a right that both miss
and Marttinen counters with a straight right hand.
Snow is trying hard to land a takedown here. Marttinen sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Esko Marttinen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nik Snow.
A solid body kick from Snow.
Marttinen misses the jab.#TD2#
Snow shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Marttinen's guard.
Snow stopping the sweep attempt from Marttinen.
Snow trying to control but Marttinen is working from the bottom.
Snow advances position into side control!#T2#
Snow postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Snow 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.
Marttinen is looking to reverse the position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SU2#
Snow decides to stand back up.
Snow tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Marttinen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A punch combination from Snow misses.
Marttinen throws a jab when Snow was well out of range.#CL2#
Snow closes the distance and clinches.#T3#
Marttinen tries to score a body lock takedown but Snow shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Marttinen misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC#
Marttinen manages to break the clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Snow.
Snow tries to clinch up but Marttinen circles away and keeps his distance.
A punch lands to the side of Snow 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Nik Snow is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Snow blocks a jab.#TD2#
Snow fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Marttinen sprawls well initially but Snow persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Marttinen wants to control but Snow is keeping busy.
Marttinen gets back to full guard.
Marttinen has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T4#
Marttinen is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB#
Marttinen is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Snow is aware though and is defending well.
Marttinen keeping moving, preventing Snow from controlling successfully.
Snow trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Marttinen has an active guard here but Snow has managed to pass into half guard. #SUB#
Marttinen looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Nik Snow has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Snow working over Marttinen with some ground and pound. Marttinen looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Esko Marttinen.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Marttinen, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Esko Marttinen!
Esko Marttinen tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: PFC 102 Alzheimer v McLaughlin
Date: Apr 27, 2019

#R1#
An inside leg kick from Marttinen misses.
Marttinen throws a right and a left that both miss.
Deadmarsh definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#TD#
Deadmarsh shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Marttinen manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Deadmarsh has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Marttinen has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Deadmarsh can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Marttinen is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Marttinen wants to sweep here but Deadmarsh controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Deadmarsh with a nice head shot there.
Marttinen is trying to control the position but Deadmarsh postures up.
Deadmarsh throws an elbow that misses. Marttinen uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Deadmarsh's guard. Nice move by Marttinen!#REVB##T1#
Marttinen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Deadmarsh has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Marttinen preventing the sweep.
Marttinen throws an elbow that misses. Deadmarsh uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Marttinen's guard. Nice move by Deadmarsh!#REVR##SUB2#
Marttinen has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Deadmarsh can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Deadmarsh trying to control the position from guard on top but Marttinen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2##SUB2#
Marttinen throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Deadmarsh escapes and throws Marttinen's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Marttinen is looking for a sweep.
Deadmarsh cracks Marttinen with a big right hand but Marttinen just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Marttinen takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Deadmarsh working the ground and pound from side control.
Deadmarsh working the ground and pound from side control.
Deadmarsh is looking to take a break and control but Marttinen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Marttinen tries to bench press Deadmarsh off him but Deadmarsh keeps the position. #T3#
Deadmarsh connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Marttinen some visible discomfort.
Marttinen tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Marttinen takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Marttinen taking punishment in the form of punches.
Deadmarsh working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Deadmarsh in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Marttinen gets back to half guard.
Marttinen makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Marttinen.
Deadmarsh slips nicely into half guard.#T4#
Deadmarsh working over Marttinen with some ground and pound. Marttinen looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Well, if Deadmarsh 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.
Deadmarsh seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Marttinen does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Marttinen taking some punishment here, with Deadmarsh in his half guard.
Deadmarsh working over Marttinen with some ground and pound. Marttinen looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Deadmarsh winds up and cracks Marttinen with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Deadmarsh drops an elbow to the side of Marttinen's head.
Deadmarsh uses his free foot to push down on Marttinen's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Marttinen.
Deadmarsh controlling from the full mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Adam Deadmarsh dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Deadmarsh slips under a jab from Marttinen.
A quick step to the side and Deadmarsh tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Marttinen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL#
Deadmarsh closes the distance and clinches.
Deadmarsh is working Marttinen over against the cage.
Deadmarsh doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Marttinen prevents a body shot from Deadmarsh.
Deadmarsh softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Deadmarsh lands a right hand that snaps the head of Marttinen backwards.
Marttinen lands a nice uppercut.
Deadmarsh struggles to land a body shot inside as Marttinen controls his hands.
Marttinen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Deadmarsh lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Marttinen.
Deadmarsh misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Deadmarsh misses with a hook to the ribs.
Deadmarsh scores with a shot to the side of Marttinen's head.
Deadmarsh lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Marttinen backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Deadmarsh.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice body punch from Deadmarsh - that landed with a thud.
Marttinen lands a left hand.
Still in the clinch, Deadmarsh scores with a nice short uppercut.#T1#
Deadmarsh fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Deadmarsh tries a body shot but Marttinen blocks it.
A short left from Marttinen.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Marttinen.
Deadmarsh has a couple of punches blocked by Marttinen.
Marttinen throws a head punch that misses.
Deadmarsh scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Deadmarsh lands a body shot in the clinch.
Marttinen lands a shot to the body.
Deadmarsh blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Deadmarsh swings wildly with an uppercut but Marttinen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Deadmarsh misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Deadmarsh takes a shot to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Marttinen.
Marttinen throws a head punch that misses.
Marttinen misses with some punches.
Marttinen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Marttinen blocks a body shot from Deadmarsh. #T2#
Marttinen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Still in the clinch, Deadmarsh scores with a nice short uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marttinen tries for a takedown. No joy.
Marttinen lands with a short shot to the head.
Marttinen working aggressively here.
Adam Deadmarsh has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Deadmarsh can't find room to land a body shot as Marttinen controls the action.
Marttinen blocking some punches.
Deadmarsh lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Deadmarsh.
Marttinen tries to break free but Deadmarsh pushes him back against the cage.
Marttinen struggles to land a body shot inside as Deadmarsh controls his hands.
Marttinen prevents a body shot from Deadmarsh.
Deadmarsh struggles to land a body shot inside as Marttinen controls his hands.
Good body shot from Marttinen.
Marttinen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Deadmarsh misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Deadmarsh tries to work over Marttinen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Marttinen lands with a short shot to the head. #T3#
Deadmarsh swings wildly with an uppercut but Marttinen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Deadmarsh tries a body shot but Marttinen blocks it.
Deadmarsh tries a body shot but Marttinen blocks it.
Deadmarsh misses with a body punch.
Marttinen is looking to take this one to the mat.
Deadmarsh misses with a punch to the body. #BC2#
Marttinen breaks from the clinch.
Marttinen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #TD#
Deadmarsh drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Marttinen tries to improve position but can't.
Deadmarsh trying to control the action but Marttinen is working from the bottom.
Deadmarsh working the ground and pound from side control.#T4#
Marttinen manages to work his way to half guard, despite Deadmarsh's best efforts.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Marttinen looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Deadmarsh lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Marttinen taking some punishment here, with Deadmarsh in his half guard. #SUB2#
Marttinen looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Deadmarsh is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Marttinen has hold of Deadmarsh's hands but Deadmarsh slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Deadmarsh working over Marttinen with some ground and pound. Marttinen looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Adam Deadmarsh dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Jab, jab by Deadmarsh - just one landing.
Deadmarsh lands a lovely overhand right.
Marttinen on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
A low kick from Marttinen is predictable there
and Deadmarsh cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Marttinen moves out of range of the strikes.
Deadmarsh slips under a jab.
Marttinen takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Marttinen throws a looping overhand right but Deadmarsh ducks down to avoid it. #TD2#
Deadmarsh gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Marttinen to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Deadmarsh has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Marttinen throwing strikes from guard but Deadmarsh blocks nicely. #T1#
Deadmarsh has momentary wrist control but Marttinen slips an elbow through the middle.
Marttinen won't allow Deadmarsh to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Marttinen is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Deadmarsh is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Deadmarsh has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Deadmarsh 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.
Deadmarsh landing with the ground and pound.
Esko Marttinen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Our spies down at at Heavy Metal inform us that Marttinen has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#T2#
Deadmarsh content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Deadmarsh is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Deadmarsh's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Deadmarsh trying to control but Marttinen is working from the bottom.
Deadmarsh is looking to work some ground and pound but Marttinen has wrist control.
Deadmarsh stands up over Marttinen, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Marttinen keeping moving, preventing Deadmarsh from controlling successfully. #T3#
Deadmarsh working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Marttinen is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Deadmarsh gets back to full guard.
Deadmarsh manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Marttinen manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Deadmarsh makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Deadmarsh trying to control but Marttinen is working from the bottom. #T4#
Marttinen controls Deadmarsh momentarily but Deadmarsh frees himself.
Deadmarsh scoring with punches to the head and body.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Deadmarsh got a little sloppy there for a moment and Marttinen has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Deadmarsh has managed to get both his arms back between Marttinen's legs - danger averted.
Deadmarsh throws a big elbow that misses.
Deadmarsh throwing strikes but missing.
Deadmarsh scoring with punches to the head and body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Deadmarsh scoring with punches to the head and body.
Deadmarsh postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

And that's the end of the fight!
Adam Deadmarsh showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Deadmarsh has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adam Deadmarsh!
Our winner, Adam Deadmarsh, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: PFC 95 Wright vs Bosch
Date: Mar 23, 2019

#R1#
Marttinen checks a low kick from Van Gaal.
Marttinen shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Van Gaal pinned against the cage. Van Gaal gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Van Gaal only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Van Gaal walks into a straight right hand from Marttinen.
Van Gaal takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Van Gaal waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Marttinen.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Marttinen checks a leg kick.
Marttinen tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Marttinen takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Van Gaal uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Van Gaal motions for Marttinen to come forward. Van Gaal throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Van Gaal misses with a low kick as Marttinen jumps back.
An inside leg kick from Van Gaal misses.
Van Gaal throws a head kick that misses.
Marttinen fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Van Gaal avoids it really well and circles away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice body punch from Van Gaal. #T1#
Van Gaal swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Marttinen throws a right and a left that both miss.
Van Gaal throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Marttinen scores with a crisp jab that stopped Van Gaal in his tracks. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Marttinen.
Marttinen lands a shoulder strike.
Marttinen blocks an uppercut.
Marttinen throws a head punch that misses.
Marttinen working hard to break the clinch.
Marttinen wants to get back to striking at distance but Van Gaal won't allow it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Van Gaal.
Van Gaal lands a shot to the body.
Marttinen misses with a punch on the inside.
Van Gaal misses with a body punch.
Van Gaal swings wildly with an uppercut but Marttinen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Marttinen digs a right hand underneath Van Gaal's ribcage. Van Gaal let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Van Gaal lands a hook that snaps the head of Marttinen backwards. #T2#
Marttinen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marttinen tries to work over Van Gaal's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Van Gaal lands a shoulder strike.
Van Gaal misses with the head strike.
Van Gaal lands a shoulder strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Marttinen.
Marttinen wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Marttinen lands a shoulder strike.
Van Gaal blocks an uppercut.
Marttinen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Marttinen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Van Gaal lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC#
Marttinen breaks from the clinch.
Van Gaal throws a hook but Marttinen avoids it easily.
Marttinen appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Van Gaal tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Marttinen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Van Gaal manages to avoid it.
Van Gaal buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Van Gaal swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Marttinen misses with a leg kick.
Van Gaal checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Marttinen throws a series of punches but Van Gaal moves out of range. #T3#
Marttinen ducks right into an uppercut from Van Gaal.
Marttinen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A leg kick checked by Van Gaal.
Marttinen throws out a loose jab but Van Gaal uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cholo Van Gaal is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Marttinen tries a low kick but Van Gaal avoids it.
Van Gaal flicks out a counter leg kick but Marttinen steps away.
Van Gaal throws a leg kick but Marttinen checks it.
Van Gaal lunges at Marttinen with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Marttinen's hand.
A jab from Van Gaal misses.
Van Gaal throws a body shot but no joy.
Van Gaal connects with a body shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Marttinen as he connects with a hook.
Van Gaal is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Marttinen.
A combination from Marttinen does no damage.
Van Gaal throws a nice inside leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Marttinen blocks the low kick.
Van Gaal tries to land a leg kick but Marttinen saw it coming and moves away.
Marttinen quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Van Gaal is looking to chop away at Marttinen's legs.
Van Gaal misses with an uppercut.
Marttinen appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Van Gaal lands a nice looking body shot. #T4#
Marttinen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Marttinen needs to keep his hands up - Van Gaal had a free shot at his head there.#TD#
Marttinen gets the takedown into side control.
Van Gaal gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Marttinen passes into side control, despite Van Gaal's attempt to control the position.
Van Gaal is working to avoid the ground and pound but Marttinen connects with a decent elbow.
Van Gaal manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Marttinen prevents Van Gaal from improving his position.
Marttinen tries to pass to full mount but Van Gaal defends it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Van Gaal is trying to stand up here but Marttinen is controlling him well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cholo Van Gaal dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Marttinen just misses with a punch to the body.
Van Gaal is looking to slow Marttinen down with leg kicks.
Marttinen loads up on a big right hand but Van Gaal slips the punch.
Van Gaal finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Van Gaal lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Van Gaal misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Marttinen.
Marttinen throws the left hand but Van Gaal avoids the punch easily.
Van Gaal throws a leg kick which misses Marttinen's front leg but catches the back leg as Marttinen tries to avoid it.
Marttinen throws a body punch but Van Gaal moves out of range.
Van Gaal misses with a low kick as Marttinen jumps back.
Marttinen blocks a jab.
Marttinen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Van Gaal tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Marttinen was well out of range. Poor timing from Van Gaal.
Marttinen throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Gaal moves away from the strike by Marttinen.
Marttinen throws a series of punches but Van Gaal avoids them all with ease.
Marttinen throws the kick towards the body but Van Gaal avoids it.
Marttinen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Van Gaal.
Marttinen throws a hook to the side of Van Gaal's head but Van Gaal sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Van Gaal flicks out a counter leg kick but Marttinen steps away.
Nice takedown defense from Van Gaal. No joy for Marttinen on that attempt. #T1#
Marttinen throws a low kick, looking for Van Gaal's leg but Van Gaal calmly moves out of range.
Van Gaal tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Van Gaal throws a head kick that misses.
Van Gaal slips under a jab.
Van Gaal scores with a push kick.
Marttinen throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Marttinen tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Marttinen fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Cholo Van Gaal seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Marttinen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Van Gaal cracks the inside of Marttinen's front leg.
An inside leg kick from Van Gaal misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Van Gaal. Marttinen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Van Gaal has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Van Gaal motions for Marttinen to come forward. Van Gaal throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Marttinen checks the leg kick nicely there.
Marttinen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Marttinen misses with a kick to the body.
Van Gaal scores with a hook to the body. Marttinen takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marttinen fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Van Gaal checks it well.
Van Gaal rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Van Gaal takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Van Gaal misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Van Gaal.
Van Gaal lands with a shot to the body.
Marttinen is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Van Gaal throws a looping overhand right but Marttinen ducks down to avoid it.
Van Gaal scores with a kick to the body.
Van Gaal throws an overhand right that lands on Marttinen's shoulder, as Marttinen tries to avoid the shot.
Van Gaal moves out of range of the body kick.
Marttinen avoids the head kick by Van Gaal.
Van Gaal lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Van Gaal throws a shot to the body.
Van Gaal throws a wild body kick that Marttinen sees coming a mile off.
Van Gaal avoids a kick to the body.
Marttinen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Van Gaal misses with a body shot.
Marttinen fires out a quick counter leg kick but Van Gaal just manages to avoid it.
Marttinen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Marttinen misses with a low kick.#T3#
Van Gaal connects with a solid leg kick.
Van Gaal throws a head kick but Marttinen moves out of range.
Van Gaal misses with a hook.
Van Gaal swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Marttinen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Van Gaal.
Van Gaal scores with a one two! Marttinen had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #CUT2#
It looks like Esko Marttinen has been cut.
Van Gaal throws a sloppy head kick and Marttinen moves out of range easily.
Van Gaal moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Van Gaal swings for the body but Marttinen moves out of range.
Marttinen slips a straight right by Van Gaal.
Van Gaal lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Cholo Van Gaal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Van Gaal waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Marttinen.
Van Gaal misses with a shot to the body
and Marttinen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Marttinen punishes Van Gaal's body with a nice straight punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A slapping leg kick lands for Van Gaal.
Van Gaal swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Marttinen 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Van Gaal just misses with a punch to the body.
Marttinen half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T4#
Van Gaal misses with a low kick.
Van Gaal connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Van Gaal is looking to score with low kicks.
Van Gaal dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Marttinen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Van Gaal. Van Gaal obviously looking to wear him down.
Marttinen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Marttinen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Van Gaal throws an overhand right that lands on Marttinen's shoulder, as Marttinen tries to avoid the shot.
Marttinen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Van Gaal misses with a jab to the body
and Marttinen counters with a nice body shot.
Van Gaal throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Marttinen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Van Gaal ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Marttinen moves away.
Van Gaal lands a nice leg kick that just misses Marttinen's sensitive parts.
Van Gaal gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Marttinen.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Marttinen misses with a body kick.
Marttinen shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Van Gaal as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Esko Marttinen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Marttinen scores with a hook to the body. Van Gaal takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cholo Van Gaal showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Esko Marttinen's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Van Gaal misses with a low kick.
Marttinen fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Van Gaal throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Marttinen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Marttinen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Marttinen slips under a jab from Van Gaal.
Van Gaal lands with a thumping leg kick.
Marttinen throws a series of punches but Van Gaal moves out of range.
Marttinen takes a swing at Van Gaal's ribcage but misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Marttinen, as that shot connected.
Marttinen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Van Gaal stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Van Gaal lands a slapping body shot.
Marttinen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Van Gaal circles away quickly and effectively.
Nice cross by Van Gaal.
Marttinen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marttinen fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Van Gaal misses with a looping left.
Nice shot lands for Van Gaal.
Marttinen throws a sloppy head kick and Van Gaal moves out of range easily.
Marttinen drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Van Gaal fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Marttinen checks it well. #T1#
Marttinen will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Van Gaal looks to land a combination. Marttinen sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Van Gaal ducks under a wild hook from Marttinen.
Van Gaal looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Marttinen throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Marttinen throws a leg kick that misses.
Marttinen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Van Gaal works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Van Gaal throws a hook to the side of Marttinen's head but Marttinen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Van Gaal misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Marttinen.
Marttinen drops down looking for a counter takedown but Van Gaal sprawls and moves away.
Marttinen shoots for a double leg takedown but Van Gaal sprawls well. He's pushed Marttinen's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Van Gaal misses the target.
Van Gaal throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Marttinen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Van Gaal jabs at Marttinen's body.
Marttinen misses with a low kick.
Van Gaal punishes Marttinen's body with a nice straight punch.
Esko Marttinen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Marttinen has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Marttinen there as he acknowledges the shot.
Marttinen bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Marttinen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Marttinen throws a big shot that misses.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Marttinen.
Van Gaal with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Van Gaal throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Marttinen on the side of the head.
A solid leg kick lands there for Van Gaal.
Marttinen throws a leg kick which misses Van Gaal's front leg but catches the back leg as Van Gaal tries to avoid it.
Van Gaal fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Marttinen moves away from the strike by Van Gaal.
Marttinen fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nice body punch from Van Gaal.
Van Gaal gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Van Gaal takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Van Gaal moves out of range as Marttinen strikes.
Van Gaal slips under a jab from Marttinen.#T3#
Marttinen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Van Gaal wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Van Gaal blocks the body kick.
Van Gaal connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A solid leg kick lands there for Van Gaal.
Van Gaal works the jab nicely.
Van Gaal connects with a body shot.
Van Gaal scores with a hook to the body. Marttinen takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Van Gaal defending well as Marttinen loads up on a big left hand.
Van Gaal looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Van Gaal scores with a body shot.
Marttinen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Van Gaal comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Marttinen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Van Gaal manages to avoid it.
Van Gaal throws a nice outside leg kick.
Cholo Van Gaal is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Van Gaal cracks Marttinen with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Van Gaal is looking to slow Marttinen down with leg kicks. #T4#
Marttinen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Marttinen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Van Gaal.
Marttinen with a nice cross.
Van Gaal lands with a nice body kick.
Marttinen misses with a straight right.
Van Gaal misses with a left hand
and Marttinen makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Van Gaal throws a series of punches but Marttinen avoids them all with ease.
Marttinen takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Van Gaal scoring well with a low kick there.
Van Gaal getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Van Gaal wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Van Gaal tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Marttinen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Marttinen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Van Gaal.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Marttinen blocks a jab.
Van Gaal takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Marttinen misses the jab.
A good leg kick by Van Gaal.

And that's the end of the fight!
Cholo Van Gaal comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Van Gaal 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cholo Van Gaal!
Cholo Van Gaal thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: PFC 90 Andreev vs Wright
Date: Feb 23, 2019

#R1#
Karjalainen gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Marttinen blocks a jab.
Marttinen listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Esko Marttinen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Marttinen gets a takedown into half guard.
Marttinen sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Karjalainen defending well though.
Karjalainen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Marttinen wants to free his trapped foot but Karjalainen is holding on for dear life with his legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karjalainen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Karjalainen makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Karjalainen.#T1#
Karjalainen is controlling Marttinen's posture.
Karjalainen wants to sweep but no luck.
Marttinen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marttinen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Karjalainen is keeping the position for now.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Marttinen working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Marttinen passes into half guard.
Karjalainen keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Marttinen throwing shots but Karjalainen is blocking nicely.
Marttinen trying to mount his opponent but Karjalainen defends it.
Karjalainen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Karjalainen manages to get to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Karjalainen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Marttinen throws a big elbow that misses. #T3#
Marttinen is fighting to break Karjalainen's control of his arms but Karjalainen is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Marttinen lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Marttinen throws a good cross that connects.
Marttinen lands a leg kick that knocks Karjalainen off balance momentarily.
Karjalainen throws a low kick, looking for Marttinen's leg but Marttinen calmly moves out of range.
Marttinen shoots in for a takedown but Karjalainen shows good takedown defense.
Karjalainen scores with a sloppy right hand. Marttinen should have avoided that one. #CUT#
It looks like Esko Marttinen has been cut.
Marttinen misses with a straight left.
Marttinen misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Karjalainen throws a lazy right hand but Marttinen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T4#
Karjalainen misses with an uppercut. Marttinen saw that one coming.
Marttinen throws a leg kick
and Karjalainen counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Karjalainen moves out of range of the body kick from Marttinen.
Karjalainen appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Marttinen is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Marttinen cracks the inside of Karjalainen's front leg.
Marttinen just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marttinen connects with a looping right hand.
Karjalainen fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Marttinen checks it well.
Marttinen throws out a counter right but Karjalainen avoids it with no problem.
Marttinen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Marttinen throws a leg kick which misses Karjalainen's front leg but catches the back leg as Karjalainen tries to avoid it.
Marttinen lands with a slapping head kick.
Marttinen has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
An inside leg kick from Marttinen misses.
Karjalainen throws a low kick, looking for Marttinen's leg but Marttinen calmly moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Esko Marttinen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Esko Marttinen's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Marttinen misses the shot to the body.
Karjalainen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Marttinen fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Karjalainen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A quick step to the side and Karjalainen tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Karjalainen misses the jab.
Karjalainen has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Marttinen.
Karjalainen takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Karjalainen misses with a head kick.
A low kick from Marttinen misses
and Karjalainen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marttinen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A head kick misses from Karjalainen.
A solid leg kick lands there for Marttinen.
Marttinen with a poor takedown
and Karjalainen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
Marttinen attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Marttinen has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Marttinen there as he acknowledges the shot.
Marttinen throws a leg kick #TD#
and Karjalainen decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Marttinen's guard.
Karjalainen chips away with some ground and pound.
Karjalainen wants to control from the top but Marttinen keeps moving.
Karjalainen cracks Marttinen with a solid left hand.
Karjalainen scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Marttinen looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Marttinen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Karjalainen is looking to advance position but Marttinen has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
Karjalainen tries to lock up and control but Marttinen gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T2#
Karjalainen wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Marttinen.
Esko Marttinen has got the better of the ground game so far.
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!
Marttinen unloads with some shots from mount but Karjalainen bucks and avoids them well.
Marttinen thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Karjalainen tries to hold on but Marttinen postures up.
Karjalainen holds on for dear life, controlling Marttinen's posture momentarily.
Karjalainen is in all sorts of trouble here. #T3#
Marttinen throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Karjalainen is bucking up trying to escape but Marttinen cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Karjalainen sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Marttinen is trying to control the action in half guard but Karjalainen is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Marttinen thows a huge punch but Karjalainen dodges it nicely.
Marttinen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Karjalainen keeps working.
Karjalainen is pressing down on Marttinen's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T4#
Karjalainen wants to sweep but no luck.
Marttinen wants to control from the top but Karjalainen keeps moving.
Karjalainen looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Karjalainen is on top in guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Marttinen is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Marttinen is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Esko Marttinen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Esko Marttinen's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Marttinen misses with a kick to the body #TD#
and Karjalainen decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Marttinen's guard.
Karjalainen trying to control but Marttinen is working from the bottom.
Karjalainen is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Marttinen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Karjalainen is one step ahead there.
We've been hearing that Karjalainen has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Marttinen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Marttinen is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karjalainen blocking the ground and pound attempt from Marttinen.
Karjalainen is refusing to be controlled, as Marttinen sits in half guard.
Karjalainen trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no! #T1#
Karjalainen is trying desperately to improve position.
Marttinen lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Karjalainen is trying to escape the mount.
BOOM! Marttinen connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Karjalainen is looking to get to half guard.
Marttinen wants to control the pace but Karjalainen is squirming around nicely.
Teemu Karjalainen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Karjalainen is looking to get to half guard.#SUB2#
Marttinen swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Karjalainen is now in Marttinen's guard. A big mistake from Marttinen there, giving up the dominant position!
Karjalainen might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Karjalainen stopping the sweep attempt from Marttinen.
Karjalainen chips away with some ground and pound.
Marttinen keeping moving, preventing Karjalainen from controlling successfully.
Marttinen wants to sweep but no luck. #T3##SUB2#
Marttinen throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Karjalainen escapes and throws Marttinen's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Karjalainen looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Marttinen is avoiding damage well.
Marttinen is trying to control Karjalainen's posture but Karjalainen avoids it.
Karjalainen is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Marttinen's shoulder. That is not cool.
Karjalainen grinds an elbow into Marttinen's temple.
The ground and pound from Karjalainen seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Marttinen manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Karjalainen trying to control from the bottom.
Marttinen not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB2#
Marttinen is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #T4#
Karjalainen trying to control but Marttinen postures up.
Marttinen throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Karjalainen wants to control but Marttinen is keeping busy.
Marttinen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Marttinen scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Karjalainen trying to control but Marttinen postures up.
Karjalainen flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Esko Marttinen.
Well Marttinen has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Esko Marttinen!
Esko Marttinen bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: PFC 85 Andreev vs Gravas
Date: Jan 26, 2019

#R1#
Marttinen works the jab nicely.
Emelienko tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Marttinen was well out of range. Poor timing from Emelienko.
Emelienko uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Marttinen.
Marttinen's coach down at Heavy Metal was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Marttinen's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Emelienko swings for the body but Marttinen moves out of range.
Marttinen tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Marttinen throws a quick inside leg kick.
Marttinen misses with an uppercut. Emelienko saw that one coming.
Marttinen looking to land some kicks to the body here.
We've been told by Emelienko's head coaches at Runts Academy that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Marttinen scores with a jab to the jaw.
Marttinen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Marttinen misses with a head kick.
Marttinen shoots in looking for a takedown. Emelienko tries to sprawl out of it but Marttinen keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Emelienko manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Marttinen looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Marttinen moves out of range of the strikes.
Emelienko wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A solid body kick from Marttinen.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Emelienko misses the shot to the body. #TD2#
Marttinen scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Marttinen throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.#T1#
Emelienko is trying to get back to half guard.
Emelienko is working hard here to advance position.
Emelienko sneaks back into half guard.
Emelienko desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Marttinen throwing shots but Emelienko is blocking nicely.
Emelienko has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Marttinen is working away from the top position though.
Marttinen seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Marttinen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Emelienko has hold of Marttinen's hands but Marttinen slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T2#
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Marttinen connects with a nice short shot to Emelienko's temple.
Emelienko wants to control but Marttinen is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Emelienko wants to improve his position but Marttinen is controlling well.
Emelienko trying to control but Marttinen postures up.
Marttinen looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Marttinen throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Emelienko is trying to stand back up but Marttinen is controlling him
Marttinen throwing shots but Emelienko is blocking nicely.
Emelienko has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Marttinen is working away from the top position though.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Marttinen connects with a nice short shot to Emelienko's temple.
Marttinen prevents Emelienko from improving his position.#T3#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Marttinen missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Marttinen thows a huge punch but Emelienko dodges it nicely.
Emelienko wants to get back to full guard.
Nice strikes from Marttinen there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marttinen winds up and cracks Emelienko with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Marttinen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Emelienko's head.
Marttinen is keen to just control but Emelienko is a slippery customer.
Emelienko keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Marttinen is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Emelienko sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Marttinen is trying to work for a kimura but Emelienko is defending well.
Marttinen looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T4#
Emelienko has his hands clasped together around Marttinen's back. He's all about the action.
Emelienko moves into full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Marttinen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Emelienko looking to control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Marttinen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Emelienko looking to hit a scissor sweep but Marttinen is one step ahead there.
Marttinen postures up and lands a big shot to Emelienko's brow.
Marttinen working some strikes from top position.
Marttinen being controlled here momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Esko Marttinen dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Emelienko misses with a body shot.
Marttinen closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Marttinen misses with a looping right.
Marttinen checks the leg kick nicely there.
Marttinen changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Jab by Marttinen.
Emelienko checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Marttinen throws the kick towards the body but Emelienko avoids it.
Marttinen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Emelienko connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Emelienko thuds his right hand into Marttinen's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Marttinen fails with the takedown.
It looked like Emelienko was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Marttinen.
Emelienko lands a nice looking body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slapping leg kick lands for Emelienko.
Emelienko tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nice uppercut lands for Emelienko. That snapped Marttinen's head back.
Vladimir Emelienko is winning the standup battle so far.
A thudding body kick lands there by Marttinen!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Emelienko takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #T1#
Marttinen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Emelienko. Emelienko obviously looking to wear him down.
Emelienko moves out of range of the strikes.
Marttinen shoots in for a double leg but Emelienko sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Emelienko throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Marttinen checks the leg kick nicely there.
Marttinen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Emelienko was well out of range. Poor timing from Marttinen.
Emelienko blocks a jab.
Marttinen blocks a low kick nicely.
Emelienko pivots, looking for a leg kick but Marttinen is out of range and Emelienko settles back down.
Marttinen scores with a spinning back kick!
Emelienko looks to throw the jab but Marttinen is out of range.
Emelienko rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Marttinen counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Marttinen goes for a double leg but Emelienko avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Emelienko continues to drive forward.
Vladimir Emelienko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Esko Marttinen.
Emelienko stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Emelienko wants it to stay on the feet.
Emelienko misses with a body shot.
Emelienko throws a lazy right hand but Marttinen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Emelienko is looking to wear down Marttinen with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Marttinen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Emelienko.
Marttinen bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Emelienko's head backwards.#T2#
Jab by Marttinen.
Emelienko closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marttinen misses with a takedown attempt - Emelienko sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Emelienko misses the target.
Emelienko connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Emelienko dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A jab from Marttinen misses.
Marttinen scores with a nice head shot.
Emelienko fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Marttinen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Emelienko throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Emelienko cracks the inside of Marttinen's front leg.
Emelienko bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Marttinen misses with a looping right.
Marttinen throws a shot from downtown. Emelienko moves away and avoids it.
Marttinen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Emelienko checks a leg kick.
Marttinen pivots, looking for a leg kick but Emelienko is out of range and Marttinen settles back down. #T3#
Marttinen lands the left hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Emelienko. Marttinen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Marttinen looks to land a right hand but Emelienko moved out of range.
Marttinen misses with a hook
letting Emelienko counter with a right hand.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A big right from Emelienko misses.
Despite the aggression on Marttinen's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Emelienko lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Emelienko just misses with a punch to the body.
Emelienko misses the shot to the body.
That kick from Emelienko tenderised Marttinen's leg. Marttinen is trying to keep his angry face on.
Emelienko connects with a jab.
Emelienko fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Marttinen tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Emelienko defends well and Marttinen ends up having to push Emelienko into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A left lands for Marttinen.
Emelienko avoids a kick to the body.
Marttinen throws a big shot that misses.
Emelienko fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Marttinen on the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marttinen darts in looking for a takedown but Emelienko gets double underhooks and turns Marttinen into the cage.
Emelienko scores with a jab. Marttinen acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T4#
Good work by Emelienko as he checks the leg kick.
Marttinen swinging wildly here.
Emelienko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vladimir Emelienko is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A punch lands to the side of Marttinen 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Marttinen throws an overhand right that lands on Emelienko's shoulder, as Emelienko tries to avoid the shot.
Emelienko connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Marttinen throws a body punch but Emelienko moves out of range.
Emelienko misses the shot to the body.
Marttinen swinging wildly here.
Emelienko changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Marttinen 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.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A swing and a miss from Emelienko.
Marttinen is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Emelienko with a body shot.
Marttinen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Marttinen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Vladimir Emelienko will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Marttinen gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Emelienko counters with a stiff right hand.
Marttinen tries a head kick but it misses.
Emelienko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Marttinen.
Marttinen misses with a body kick.
Good exchange - Marttinen coming out on top.
Marttinen throws a lazy uppercut
and Emelienko counters with a nice body shot.
Emelienko shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Emelienko throws a leg kick which misses Marttinen's front leg but catches the back leg as Marttinen tries to avoid it.
Marttinen motions for Emelienko to come forward. Marttinen throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Emelienko walks into a straight right hand from Marttinen.
Emelienko connects with an inside leg kick.
Emelienko throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Marttinen is looking to land body kicks.
A quick step to the side and Emelienko tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Emelienko throws a low kick but Marttinen avoids it.
Emelienko scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Marttinen's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Emelienko stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Marttinen.
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!
Emelienko throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Marttinen misses with a hook. Emelienko ducked under it nicely. #T1#
Emelienko looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Marttinen is looking to slow Emelienko down with leg kicks.
Marttinen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Emelienko sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Marttinen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Esko Marttinen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marttinen slips a jab from Emelienko.
Marttinen avoids the body shot from Emelienko.
Marttinen misses with a leg kick
and Emelienko counters with a nice leg kick.
Emelienko scores with a body shot.
Emelienko walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Marttinen checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Emelienko slips a jab from Marttinen.
Marttinen throws a wild body kick that Emelienko sees coming a mile off.
Marttinen misses the jab.
Marttinen avoids the body shot from Emelienko.
Emelienko connects with a jab.
Emelienko takes a swing at Marttinen's ribcage but misses.
Marttinen throws a leg kick that misses.
Emelienko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Marttinen manages to avoid it.#T2#
Emelienko takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Marttinen uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Emelienko has time to react.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Emelienko takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Emelienko takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Emelienko moves out of range of the body kick from Marttinen.
Marttinen missing with a left hand there. Emelienko was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Marttinen misses with a hook
and Emelienko counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
No joy there for Emelienko, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Marttinen wants to land a leg kick but Emelienko is out of range.
Emelienko looks to score with a jab to the body but Marttinen is just out of range.
Emelienko throws a leg kick which misses Marttinen's front leg but catches the back leg as Marttinen tries to avoid it.
Emelienko throws a jab when Marttinen was well out of range.
Marttinen just misses with a punch to the body.
Emelienko takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Emelienko darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Marttinen checks the leg kick.
A little jabbing left from Marttinen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Marttinen cracks Emelienko with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#T3#
Emelienko scores with a jab to the jaw.
Emelienko scores with a leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Emelienko. Marttinen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Emelienko tries a low kick but Marttinen avoids it.
Marttinen throws a low kick, looking for Emelienko's leg but Emelienko calmly moves out of range.
Emelienko checks a low kick from Marttinen.
Marttinen lunges at Emelienko with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Emelienko's hand.
Emelienko connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Marttinen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice body punch from Emelienko.
Emelienko looks to throw the jab but Marttinen is out of range.
And Marttinen tries to counter it with a takedown but Emelienko pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Marttinen looks to throw the jab but Emelienko is out of range.
Emelienko will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Emelienko fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Marttinen is out of range.
A leg kick checked by Marttinen.
Emelienko throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#T4#
Emelienko chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Marttinen misses with an uppercut.
Marttinen throws an off balance right hand
and Emelienko makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Marttinen takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Emelienko takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Marttinen throws a front kick that sends Emelienko stumbling back into the cage.
The fighters circling - Marttinen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Marttinen checks a low kick from Emelienko.
Emelienko misses with a hook. Marttinen ducked under it nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Marttinen! But no joy.
Marttinen lands with a nice body punch.
Marttinen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Emelienko walks into a stiff left hand from Marttinen.
Emelienko will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Marttinen feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Emelienko's calf.
Marttinen throws a front kick aimed at Emelienko's knee but Emelienko avoids it well.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Vladimir Emelienko.
I think Emelienko 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vladimir Emelienko!
Vladimir Emelienko was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: PFC 81 Andreev vs Antonio
Date: Dec 29, 2018

#R1#
Daniels avoids a kick to the body.
Daniels scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Marttinen staying out of range there.
Marttinen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Daniels. That did some damage!
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Marttinen has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Daniels's corner calls for a 1-2. Daniels obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Daniels stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Daniels wants it to stay on the feet.
A punch combination from Daniels misses.
Daniels connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Marttinen's hands.
Daniels looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Daniels has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Daniels scores with a sloppy right hand. Marttinen should have avoided that one.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marttinen needs to keep his hands up - Daniels had a free shot at his head there.
Marttinen scores with a leg kick.
Daniels stuffs the takedown attempt from Marttinen. Marttinen gets slowly back to his feet.
Daniels digs a good body shot into Marttinen's ribs.
Marttinen swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Daniels ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Marttinen moves away.
Daniels walks into a left hand.
Daniels checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Daniels just misses with a punch to the body. #T1##CL#
Daniels moves into the clinch successfully.
Marttinen misses with a body punch.
A short right from Marttinen on the inside.
Daniels struggles to land a body shot inside as Marttinen controls his hands.
Daniels throws a punch but it's blocked by Marttinen.
Daniels takes a shot to the head.
Still in the clinch, Marttinen scores with a nice short uppercut.
Marttinen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Marttinen is looking for a takedown.
Jack Daniels has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Esko Marttinen.
Daniels scores with an uppercut up the middle.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Daniels.
A head punch on the inside from Daniels fails to land.
Marttinen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Daniels pushes Marttinen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Daniels throws a head punch that misses.
Daniels has Marttinen pressed against the cage, preventing Marttinen from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A right handed body shot lands from Marttinen.
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!
Marttinen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Daniels is pressed up against the cage. Marttinen has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Daniels down to the mat. Daniels avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Daniels takes one to the chin there.
Daniels throws a one two combo. #T2#
Daniels looks for the body kick but Marttinen saw that one coming.
Daniels throws a hook to the side of Marttinen's head but Marttinen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Daniels scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Daniels throws a head kick but Marttinen moves out of range.
Daniels tries to clinch there but Marttinen circles away.
Jack Daniels is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Marttinen throws a hook but Daniels avoids it easily.
Daniels throws a chopping leg kick but Marttinen manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Daniels waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Marttinen.
A looping hook to the body misses from Daniels. Marttinen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Esko Marttinen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marttinen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Marttinen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A jab from Marttinen misses.
Marttinen lands the left hand.
A solid leg kick lands there for Marttinen.
Daniels loads up on a big right hand but Marttinen slips the punch.
Marttinen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Daniels manages to avoid it.
It looked like Daniels wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Daniels lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Marttinen circles away quickly and effectively.
Daniels gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Marttinen misses with a body shot. #T3#
Marttinen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Daniels at a distance.
Marttinen throws a head kick but Daniels moves out of range.
Marttinen walks into a straight right hand from Daniels.
Daniels takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Daniels waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Marttinen.
A telegraphed right hand from Daniels misses the target.
Marttinen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Marttinen scores with a punch to the head.
Marttinen tries to score with a low kick but Daniels moves his leg out of the way.
Daniels buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Daniels tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Marttinen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Marttinen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Daniels tries to clinch up.
Marttinen misses with a looping right.#CL#
Daniels moves into the clinch successfully.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Daniels lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Daniels fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Marttinen throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Marttinen breaks from the clinch. #T4#
Daniels moves in looking to clinch but Marttinen pushes him off.
Marttinen thuds his right hand into Daniels's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Daniels doesn't manage to clinch there - Marttinen circles away.
Daniels tries to clinch up.
Marttinen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Daniels tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Marttinen misses with a body kick.
It looked like Daniels was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Marttinen.
Marttinen shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Daniels defends it nicely.
Left hook, right uppercut from Daniels.
Daniels loads up on a big right hand but Marttinen slips the punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice shot by Daniels.
Daniels scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Daniels misses with a head kick.
Marttinen drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Daniels defends it well.
Some bone on bone action there as Daniels checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Marttinen scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Jack Daniels will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Marttinen scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Daniels misses with a straight left.
Marttinen lands with an uppercut that bounces Daniels off the cage and back into range.
Daniels throws a body shot but no joy.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Daniels lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Marttinen has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Marttinen and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Marttinen lands a leg kick that knocks Daniels off balance momentarily.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Daniels - that will leave a mark! #TD2#
Marttinen drives through with a takedown into guard.
Daniels working a defensive guard here.
Marttinen with a flurry of punches that miss.
Marttinen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Marttinen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Daniels swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Daniels is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Marttinen is controlling him.
Marttinen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T1#
Daniels wants to stand up but Marttinen is controlling him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marttinen distracts Daniels with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Marttinen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Daniels working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Marttinen.
Marttinen trying to control the position from guard on top but Daniels is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Marttinen throws a strike but Daniels rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Marttinen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Marttinen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Marttinen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Daniels wants to control from the top but Marttinen keeps moving.
Marttinen trying to keep a closed guard but Daniels is proving a slippery customer. #T2#
Daniels scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Marttinen wants to sweep here but Daniels controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Marttinen has his foot on Daniels's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Daniels works his way back into a safe position though.
Marttinen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Daniels is one step ahead there.
Daniels scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Marttinen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Daniels manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Daniels is pulling down on Marttinen's head. It's preventing any offense from Marttinen, at least for the moment.
Marttinen stops Daniels from standing up. #T3#
Daniels is pulling down on Marttinen's head. It's preventing any offense from Marttinen, at least for the moment.
Marttinen content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Daniels working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Marttinen.
Marttinen slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Marttinen trying to control the position but Daniels is working away.
Daniels manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Daniels lands with a punch from half guard.
Esko Marttinen has got the better of the ground game so far.#T4##SUB2#
Marttinen actively working from the bottom here.
Daniels scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Daniels winds up and cracks Marttinen with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Nice strikes from Daniels there.
Marttinen regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Daniels.
Marttinen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Daniels is one step ahead there.
Daniels landing with the ground and pound.
Marttinen trying to control the position.
Daniels showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Esko Marttinen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Daniels gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Marttinen misses with a body shot.
Marttinen stuns Daniels with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Marttinen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Daniels connects with an inside leg kick.#CL#
Daniels closes the distance and clinches.
Daniels swings wildly with an uppercut but Marttinen uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Daniels.
Daniels lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Marttinen lands an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Daniels.
Marttinen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Marttinen tries to break the clinch but Daniels is controlling the position.
Jack Daniels has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Marttinen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
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!
Daniels swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Marttinen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Daniels works on Marttinen's body with a couple of short punches.#T1#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Marttinen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Daniels misses with some punches.
Daniels throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Marttinens head.
Daniels prevents a body shot from Marttinen.
Daniels misses with a short punch on the inside.
Daniels lands with a right to the head.
Marttinen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Daniels lands with a right to the head.
Daniels has a couple of punches blocked by Marttinen.
A head punch on the inside from Daniels fails to land.
A short right from Marttinen.
Daniels misses with some punches.
Marttinen scores with a shot to the side of Daniels's head.
Daniels tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Marttinen misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Marttinen.
Daniels softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD2#
Marttinen is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Daniels can't fight it off and eventually Marttinen manages to take the fight to the floor. Daniels looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Marttinen with a flurry of punches that miss. #T2#
Daniels keeping full guard, as Marttinen tries to pass.
Marttinen trying to control but Daniels is working from the bottom.
Daniels lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Daniels throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Marttinen works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Daniels content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Daniels trying to control but Marttinen is working from the bottom. #T3#
Marttinen looking for a sweep. Not yet Marttinen, not yet.
Daniels lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Daniels's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Daniels connects with a couple of short punches.
Daniels lands a couple of elbows.
Daniels landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB2#
Marttinen is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Daniels defends well.
Daniels postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Marttinen is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Daniels working some strikes from top position.#T4#
Daniels content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Marttinen wants to sweep but no luck.
Daniels trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Daniels's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Daniels throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Daniels would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Daniels works over Marttinen with some ground and pound from guard.
Daniels landing some decent shots from guard.
Marttinen wants to sweep here but Daniels controlling him for the moment.
Daniels postures up and lands a big shot to Marttinen's brow.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Daniels showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Daniels has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Daniels!
Jack Daniels decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: PFC 77 Com vs Wright
Date: Dec 01, 2018

#R1#
A telegraphed right hand from Williamson misses the target.
Marttinen misses with the body kick#TD#
and Williamson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Williamson.
Williamson sitting in guard here, content to control.
Williamson passes Marttinen's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Marttinen tries to get to full guard but Williamson has control of the leg.
Williamson has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#SUB2#
Marttinen looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Williamson seems to be working for a kimura but Marttinen defends the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marttinen is looking for a sweep. Williamson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Williamson is trying to work for a kimura but Marttinen is defending well. #T1#
Marttinen wants to control but Williamson is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Marttinen actively working from the bottom here.
Williamson frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Williamson wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Williamson trying to control but Marttinen is having none of it.
Marttinen really trying hard to get back to half guard here. #T2#
Marttinen is squirming around, avoiding Williamson's attempts to control the action.
Williamson avoids the attempt from Marttinen to control.#SUB#
Williamson goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Marttinen is on top in guard.
Williamson trying to keep a closed guard but Marttinen is proving a slippery customer. #SUB#
Williamson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Marttinen preventing the sweep. #T3#
Williamson keeping moving, preventing Marttinen from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Williamson is looking for a triangle but Marttinen pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Williamson working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Marttinen has passed into half guard!
Williamson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Marttinen is working away from the top position though.
Williamson is looking for a sweep. Marttinen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Marttinen takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Marttinen working Williamson over with strikes. #T4##SUB#
Williamson looking for submissions off his back.
Williamson tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Marttinen has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Williamson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Williamson sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Williamson is not content to let Marttinen control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Williamson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Glenn Williamson dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Marttinen checks a low kick from Williamson.
Williamson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Marttinen takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Marttinen takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Marttinen throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Williamson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Marttinen counters with a two punch combo.
Williamson cracks Marttinen with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Marttinen throws a good cross that connects. #ROC2#
Williamson is rocked!#TD#
Williamson closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Oh Williamson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Williamson is looking to take a break and control but Marttinen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Marttinen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Williamson lands strikes from half guard.
Williamson seems to have got his legs back now.
Marttinen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Williamson trying to work for an americana but Marttinen has managed to regain full guard.
Our spies down at at Heavy Metal inform us that Marttinen has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#T1##SUB2#
Marttinen looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Williamson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Williamson works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
Williamson seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB#
Williamson seems to be working for a kimura but Marttinen defends the submission attempt.
Williamson trying to control the action but Marttinen is working from the bottom. #T2##SUB#
Williamson is working for a submission of some sort.
Williamson is just content to waste time from the top position. Marttinen takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Williamson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Marttinen keeping moving, preventing Williamson from controlling successfully.
Marttinen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Williamson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Marttinen's head.#T3#
Williamson trying to control the position from guard on top but Marttinen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Marttinen is looking for a triangle but Williamson pushes his legs off easily.
Marttinen keeping moving, preventing Williamson from controlling successfully.
Marttinen trying to keep a closed guard but Williamson is proving a slippery customer. #SUB2#
Marttinen looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Williamson is defending well. Marttinen quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Williamson has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Marttinen celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Esko Marttinen!
After the fight, Esko Marttinen was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: PFC 72 Stein vs Mookjai
Date: Nov 03, 2018

#R1#
Rock throws a head kick but Marttinen moves out of range.
Marttinen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rock.
Nice defenses there by Rock.
Marttinen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rock.
Marttinen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rock throws out the jab.
Rock catches Marttinen with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#CUT2#
It looks like Esko Marttinen has been cut.
Marttinen throws a poor cross that misses
and Rock counters with a nice uppercut.
Rock misses with the combination.
Marttinen cracks Rock with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rock throws a head kick that misses.
Marttinen throws the left hand but Rock avoids the punch easily.
Marttinen loads up on a big right hand but Rock slips the punch.
Rock thinks about the counter body kick.
Marttinen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Rock finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt. #T1#
Rock takes a jab right on the kisser.
Rock doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Marttinen lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#TD#
Marttinen looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Rock wants to control but Marttinen is keeping busy.
We've been hearing that Marttinen has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#SUB2#
Rock looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Marttinen is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Rock is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Rock looking for submissions off his back.#T2#
Rock is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Marttinen scores with a couple of nice shots.#SUB#
Marttinen looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #SUB#
Marttinen is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Rock is just riding it out for now. Marttinen eventually gives up the hold.
Marttinen is trying to control the action in half guard but Rock is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T3##SUB2#
Rock looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Rock has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Marttinen is working away from the top position though.
Marttinen throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Marttinen lands strikes from half guard.
Marttinen is taking a breather. Rock says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Rock avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Marttinen.
Marttinen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rock does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Marttinen prevents Rock from improving his position.
Rock moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T4##SUB2#
Rock is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Marttinen wants to control from the top but Rock keeps moving.
Marttinen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rock is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Marttinen got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rock has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Marttinen has managed to get both his arms back between Rock's legs - danger averted.
Marttinen tries to free his leg and advance position but Rock is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Marttinen avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Marttinen content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Esko Marttinen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Esko Marttinen's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Marttinen ducks under a wild hook from Rock.
Marttinen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Marttinen thumps Rock with a low kick.
Marttinen lands a head kick!
Nice shot lands for Marttinen.
Marttinen ducks under a wild hook from Rock.
Marttinen throws a one two combo.
Marttinen swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A big left from Marttinen misses.
Rock throws a big counter head kick but Marttinen avoids it with no problem.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Rock enables Marttinen to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Rock manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Marttinen wants to control from the top but Rock keeps moving. #SUB2#
Rock looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Marttinen throws a big right hand that misses.
Marttinen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rock can do to turn this around?#T1##SUB2#
Rock is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Marttinen rolls with it to try and escape but Rock cranks on the arm and Marttinen is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Will Rock!
Will Rock thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: PFC 66 Van Gaal vs Lee
Date: Sep 29, 2018

#R1#
Marttinen works the jab nicely.
Marttinen tests Wannanen's chin there with a solid looking shot.#TD#
Marttinen shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Wannanen napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Wannanen is trying to get back to his feet.
We've been hearing that Marttinen has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
You can see the frustration on Wannanen's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Wannanen tries to escape but Marttinen is in control.
Marttinen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wannanen keeps working.
Wannanen is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Marttinen asserts his dominance and retains side control.#SUB#
Marttinen working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Wannanen holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Marttinen is working Wannanen over with some ground and pound from side control.
The ground and pound from Marttinen seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. #T1#
Marttinen misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Marttinen creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Wannanen sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Marttinen trying to control the action but Wannanen is working from the bottom.
Wannanen is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Wannanen pushes Marttinen away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Marttinen gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Marttinen looks up at the clock and then as Wannanen takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Marttinen smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Wannanen wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Sloppy strikes there by Marttinen.#ES2#
Wannanen sneaks out the side door and pushes Marttinen away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Marttinen scores with a hook.
A chopping leg kick lands by Wannanen.
Marttinen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Wannanen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Marttinen.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wannanen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T2#
Wannanen bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Marttinen's head.
Marttinen throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Marttinen throws a wild body kick that Wannanen sees coming a mile off.
Wannanen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Marttinen.
Marttinen keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Wannanen lands a lovely overhand right.
Marttinen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Marttinen. Wannanen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wannanen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Marttinen slips under a jab.
Marttinen slips under a jab from Wannanen.
Wannanen walks into a left hand.
Pekko Wannanen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Marttinen lands with a nice body kick.
Wannanen takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Marttinen pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Wannanen back to the cage. Marttinen follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Wannanen digs a good body shot into Marttinen's ribs.#T3#
Jab from Marttinen.
Marttinen misses with a body kick.
Wannanen lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Wannanen throws a leg kick but Marttinen checks it.
Nice shot lands for Marttinen.
Wannanen misses with a looping left.
Wannanen slips a jab from Marttinen.
Marttinen throws a left and a right that both miss
and Wannanen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wannanen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Marttinen lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Marttinen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wannanen.
Wannanen tries to clinch there but Marttinen circles away.
Marttinen looks to score with a jab to the body but Wannanen is just out of range.#T4##TD#
Marttinen closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Wannanen to the mat! Wannanen manages to get full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wannanen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Wannanen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Marttinen looking to pass the guard.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Wannanen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Marttinen.
Marttinen throwing strikes from guard but Wannanen blocks nicely.
Wannanen wants to stand up but Marttinen is controlling him.
Wannanen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Marttinen.
Marttinen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Wannanen is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Marttinen is controlling him.
Wannanen keeping moving, preventing Marttinen from controlling successfully. #ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Wannanen manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Marttinen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wannanen's elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Esko Marttinen dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Wannanen walks into a stiff left hand from Marttinen.
The fighters circle momentarily. Marttinen darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Wannanen tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Marttinen is able to avoid easily.
Marttinen throws a half hearted mid kick.
Marttinen misses with a low kick.
Marttinen stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Wannanen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
As Wannanen looks to move away, Marttinen throws a big counter combo but Wannanen just gets out of the way.
Marttinen bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Marttinen connects with a single shot there.
Wannanen moves out of range of the body kick from Marttinen.
Marttinen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wannanen can do to turn this around?
Marttinen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wannanen was well out of range. Poor timing from Marttinen.
Wannanen let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Esko Marttinen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wannanen throws a right and a left that Marttinen avoids nicely.
Marttinen swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Wannanen tests Marttinen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
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!
Marttinen walks into a straight right hand from Wannanen.#T1#
Marttinen lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Marttinen walks into a straight right hand from Wannanen.#CUT2#
It looks like Esko Marttinen has been cut.
Wannanen takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Marttinen throws a solid leg kick but Wannanen takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Marttinen.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Wannanen! But no joy.
Wannanen lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Marttinen throws a hook but Wannanen avoids it easily.
Marttinen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Wannanen. Wannanen obviously looking to wear him down.
Esko Marttinen is winning the standup battle so far.
Marttinen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wannanen's coach down at Lovelair Muay Thai/MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Wannanen's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Marttinen throws a shot from downtown. Wannanen moves away and avoids it.
Wannanen throws a low kick but Marttinen moves out of range easily.
Marttinen connects with a crisp jab.
A low kick from Wannanen misses #TD#
and Marttinen counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wannanen is looking to escape.#SUB#
Marttinen is trying to work for a kimura but Wannanen is defending well.
Wannanen wants to get back to his feet.#T2#
Marttinen thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Marttinen thows a huge punch but Wannanen dodges it nicely.
Wannanen tries to roll over but Marttinen keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marttinen lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Marttinen has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Wannanen is trying to get back to full guard.
Wannanen tries to kick Marttinen off in order to stand up. Marttinen Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Wannanen is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Marttinen has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Wannanen tries to improve position but can't. #ES2#
Wannanen explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Wannanen avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Wannanen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wannanen cracks the inside of Marttinen's front leg.
Wannanen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Marttinen throws out the jab. #T3#
Wannanen lands a leg kick that knocks Marttinen off balance momentarily.
Wannanen scores with a sloppy right hand. Marttinen should have avoided that one.
Wannanen throws a leg kick which misses Marttinen's front leg but catches the back leg as Marttinen tries to avoid it.
Marttinen stalks Wannanen and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Wannanen's face. Wannanen staggers backwards, shaken.
Wannanen moves out of range of the strikes.
Marttinen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wannanen moves away.
Marttinen throws a leg kick
and Wannanen counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Wannanen takes a swing at Marttinen's ribcage but misses.
Wannanen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Marttinen.
Wannanen scores with a jab. Marttinen acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Wannanen throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Marttinen, right into the meat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marttinen throws a looping overhand right but Wannanen ducks down to avoid it.
Marttinen misses with a double jab.
As Marttinen backs off Wannanen throws a huge counter combo but Marttinen manages to avoid it all.
Good shot there by Marttinen.#T4#
Wannanen misses with a wild body shot.
Wannanen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Marttinen moves away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Marttinen is defended easily by Wannanen.
Marttinen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Marttinen throws a sloppy head kick
letting Wannanen counter with a right hand.
Wannanen throws a hook to the side of Marttinen's head but Marttinen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It looked like Marttinen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Marttinen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Wannanen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Marttinen checks the leg kick.
Wannanen fails to land with a series of punches.
Marttinen thuds his right hand into Wannanen's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Marttinen lands with a thumping leg kick.
Wannanen motions for Marttinen to come forward. Wannanen throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Esko Marttinen will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Esko Marttinen's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Marttinen checks a leg kick nicely.
Marttinen misses with a hook.
Wannanen attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Wannanen throws a right and a left that both miss.
A big right from Wannanen misses.
Marttinen quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Marttinen moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Marttinen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Marttinen misses with the combination.
An inside leg kick lands from Wannanen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A clash of legs there as Wannanen blocks the low kick.
Sloppy strikes from Marttinen. Those never looked like landing.
Marttinen tries to bum rush Wannanen with a series of wild strikes but Wannanen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wannanen walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T1#
Wannanen misses with a two punch combination.
Wannanen gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Marttinen.
Marttinen throws the left hand but Wannanen avoids the punch easily.
Wannanen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Wannanen blocks a head kick by Marttinen.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Wannanen! But no joy.
Wannanen throws a right hand that Marttinen ducks under and follows up with a left that Marttinen also avoids with ease.#TD#
Marttinen looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Marttinen trying to control but Wannanen is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wannanen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Marttinen forces his way into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Wannanen manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Marttinen won't allow Wannanen to get back to his feet. #T2#
Marttinen lands a couple of digs.
Marttinen throwing strikes but missing.
Esko Marttinen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Wannanen wants to sweep here but Marttinen controlling him for the moment.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wannanen keeping moving, preventing Marttinen from controlling successfully.
Wannanen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Marttinen.
Wannanen is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Marttinen is controlling him.
Marttinen makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Wannanen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #ES2#
Wannanen is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Wannanen just misses with a elbow thrown towards Marttinen's brow.
Still in the clinch, Marttinen scores with a nice short uppercut.
Wannanen has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Marttinen jumps guard but Wannanen turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #T3##TD#
Marttinen successfully pulls guard.
Wannanen has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Marttinen is proving hard to escape from. #SUB#
Marttinen is looking for a triangle but Wannanen pushes his legs off easily. #SU2#
Wannanen decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Marttinen, up you get!
Wannanen ducks under a wild hook from Marttinen.
Pekko Wannanen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Good leg kick by Wannanen there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Good leg kick by Wannanen there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Wannanen tries to clinch but Marttinen is having none of it.
Wannanen lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Wannanen lands a slapping body shot.
Wannanen checks the leg kick nicely there.
Wannanen bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Marttinen's head.#T4#
Marttinen throws a sloppy body shot
and Wannanen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wannanen moves away from the strike by Marttinen.
Wannanen throws a leg kick but Marttinen sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Wannanen misses with a straight left.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marttinen misses with a kick to the body.
Wannanen misses with a few strikes there.
Wannanen ducks under a wild hook from Marttinen.
Wannanen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Marttinen is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Marttinen checks the leg kick nicely there.
Wannanen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Marttinen doesn't seem bothered though.
Wannanen misses with a body shot
and Marttinen finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Marttinen scores with a body shot.
Wannanen walks forward, straight into a front kick from Marttinen.
Marttinen lands a head shot.
Wannanen throws a leg kick
and Marttinen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Esko Marttinen.
Well Marttinen has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Esko Marttinen!
Esko Marttinen was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
In defeat, Pekko Wannanen stepped up to the mic, saying 'well that's some bullshit!'.

Event: MMMA 88 Powell vs King
Date: Aug 05, 2018

#R1#
Snow scores with a leg kick.
Marttinen checks a low kick from Snow.
Snow misses with a looping left.
Marttinen takes a swing at Snow's ribcage but misses.
A head kick misses from Snow.
Snow is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Snow drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Snow avoids a kick to the body.
Marttinen dodges the punch combination from Snow.
Snow throws a low kick but it's checked well by Marttinen.
Snow takes one to the chin there.
Snow throws a leg kick but Marttinen sees it coming and moves out of range.
Snow staying out of range there.
Snow buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Marttinen takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marttinen misses with a hook. Snow ducked under it nicely.
Snow misses with a body kick.
Snow misses with an uppercut.
Marttinen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Snow sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T1#
Marttinen jabs Snow right on the nose. Snow blinks but takes it well.
Marttinen throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Snow throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Marttinen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Snow misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Marttinen counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Snow! #ES2#
Snow throws Marttinen to one side and escapes!
Marttinen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Snow does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Marttinen throws a jab when Snow was well out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marttinen cracks Snow with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Good shot there by Marttinen.
Snow moves out of range as Marttinen throws a body kick.
Marttinen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Marttinen misses with an attempted mid kick.
It seemed like Snow was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Snow moves out of range of the body kick.
Marttinen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Snow.
Marttinen connects with a single shot there.
Marttinen connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Marttinen throws a combination. Snow tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Snow uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Marttinen.#T2#
Good shot there by Snow.
Snow ducks under a wild hook from Marttinen.
Marttinen slips a straight right by Snow.
Snow staying out of range there.
Snow has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Snow will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Marttinen throwing a counter right hand but Snow manages to avoid it.
Snow looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Marttinen misses with a body punch
and Snow cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Marttinen looks to land a body kick but Snow moved away.
Snow appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
A solid body kick from Marttinen.
Snow misses the shot to the body.
Marttinen connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Marttinen lands a nice looking kick to the body. Snow takes a step back to recover.
A decent looking cross lands there for Marttinen.
Marttinen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Snow can pounce on him.
Snow lands with a nice body kick.
Marttinen takes a jab right on the kisser. #T3#
Marttinen cracks Snow with a good jab.
Esko Marttinen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marttinen defending well as Snow loads up on a big left hand.
A cross from Snow lands.
Nik Snow is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Marttinen checks a leg kick.
Marttinen cracks a nice hook into Snow's ribs.
Snow scores with the left hand. Marttinen knows he should have avoided that one.
Marttinen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Marttinen throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Snow makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Snow sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Snow plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Marttinen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marttinen misses with a few strikes there.
Good leg kick by Snow there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Marttinen connects with the punch.
Marttinen throws a hook to the side of Snow's head but Snow sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Snow throws a head kick but Marttinen moves out of range.
Marttinen takes a kick to the side of the head.#T4#
Marttinen catches Snow with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Marttinen looks to land a left hand but Snow moved out of range nicely.
Snow gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nice shot lands for Marttinen.
Snow moves out of range of the body kick from Marttinen.
Snow ducks under a wild hook from Marttinen.
Snow throws a chopping leg kick but Marttinen manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Snow ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Snow misses with an attempted mid kick.
Marttinen lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Marttinen misses with an uppercut.
Marttinen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Snow.
Snow blocks the body kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Marttinen scores with a sloppy right hand. Snow should have avoided that one.
Snow bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Marttinen's head backwards.
Marttinen avoids the body shot from Snow.
A big left from Snow misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Esko Marttinen will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
A shot to the liver by Snow. Beautiful body shot.
Snow connects with an inside leg kick.
Marttinen is looking to land body kicks.
Snow keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Marttinen.
A little jabbing left from Snow on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Snow takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Snow scores with the left hand. Marttinen knows he should have avoided that one.
Marttinen looks to throw the jab but Snow is out of range.
Marttinen gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Snow counters with a slapping leg kick.
Snow misses with an uppercut.
Snow ducks under a wild hook from Marttinen.
Snow throws the kick towards the body but Marttinen avoids it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Marttinen.
Snow scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Snow slips a jab from Marttinen.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Marttinen checks a leg kick.
Marttinen swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A slapping body kick lands there for Snow.
Snow misses with a kick to the body
enabling Marttinen to counter with a crisp jab.
Marttinen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T1#
Snow bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Snow misses with a few strikes there.
Marttinen swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Snow.
Snow lands with an uppercut that bounces Marttinen off the cage and back into range.
Snow looks for the body kick but Marttinen saw that one coming.
Snow throws the kick towards the body but Marttinen avoids it.
Marttinen shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Snow moves away from the strike by Marttinen.
Snow on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Marttinen throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Snow lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Snow scores with a jab to the body.
A low kick from Snow is predictable there
and Marttinen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Snow ducks under a wild hook from Marttinen.
Snow works over Marttinen's head and body with a nice combination.#CUT2#
It looks like Esko Marttinen has been cut.
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!
Snow blocks the body kick.
Marttinen takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #T2#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Snow.
Marttinen misses with a body shot
enabling Snow to counter with a crisp jab.
Snow chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Marttinen misses with a left hand
and Snow counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nik Snow seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Marttinen misses with a two punch combination.
Snow attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Marttinen throws a lazy uppercut
and Snow counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Snow misses with a head kick.
Marttinen misses with a kick to the body
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
and Snow counters with a straight right hand.
A big right from Marttinen misses.
Snow with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That kick from Snow tenderised Marttinen's leg. Marttinen is trying to keep his angry face on.
Marttinen works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Snow slips a jab from Marttinen.
Snow works the jab nicely.
Marttinen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Marttinen's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Snow connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Marttinen scrambles back to his feet.#T3#
Marttinen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Snow at a distance.
Marttinen on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Marttinen misses with a body shot.
A nice side step and Snow releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Marttinen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Snow throws out the jab.
Snow uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Marttinen.
Marttinen connects with a jab.
Snow avoids a kick to the body.
Snow scores with a one two! Marttinen had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Marttinen lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Snow lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Snow motions for Marttinen to come forward. Snow throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Marttinen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Snow. Snow obviously looking to wear him down.
Marttinen darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marttinen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Marttinen lands with a right hand.
Snow throws a nice inside leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Snow.
Snow has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T4#
Marttinen misses with an uppercut. Snow saw that one coming.
Snow throws a jab but it's blocked by Marttinen.
Marttinen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Snow counters with a three punch combo that has Marttinen backing up. Marttinen nods at Snow to acknowledge the strikes.
Snow lands with a straight right. Marttinen didn't see that one coming.
Snow throws a hook to the side of Marttinen's head but Marttinen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Marttinen throws a body kick that misses.
Marttinen looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Snow fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Marttinen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Snow attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Marttinen throws the left hand but Snow avoids the punch easily.
Marttinen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Snow avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
As Marttinen backs off Snow throws a huge counter combo but Marttinen manages to avoid it all.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Snow throws the kick towards the body but Marttinen avoids it.
Marttinen takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Snow, right into the meat.
Snow wants to slow Marttinen down by chopping away at his legs.
Snow misses with a leg kick
and Marttinen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nik Snow showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Esko Marttinen's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Snow pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Marttinen lands a nice looking body shot.
Marttinen lands with a cross.
Snow connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Marttinen momentarily.
Marttinen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Snow defending well as Marttinen loads up on a big left hand.
Marttinen misses with a wild body shot.
Marttinen connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Snow is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Marttinen.
Marttinen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Snow manages to avoid it.
Snow throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Marttinen looks to land a right hand but Snow moved out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snow misses with a low kick.
Snow blocks a jab.
Snow connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Marttinen moves away from the strike by Snow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Snow uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Marttinen. #T1#
Snow lands with a slapping head kick.
Marttinen throws a series of strikes that have Snow backpedaling.
Marttinen is looking to land body kicks.
Marttinen is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Snow tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Snow sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Snow fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Marttinen.
Marttinen tests Snow's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Marttinen misses with a left hand
and Snow counters with a thumping low kick.
Marttinen misses with an uppercut
and Snow counters with a nice low kick that buckles Marttinen's knee momentarily.
Snow goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
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!
Snow connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Marttinen's hands.
Snow misses with an uppercut. Marttinen saw that one coming.
Marttinen lands a front kick.
Marttinen walks into a left hand.
Snow tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Snow throws a low kick but it's checked well by Marttinen.#T2#
Marttinen lands with a cross.
Marttinen slips under a jab from Snow.
Snow takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Snow moves out of range as Marttinen throws a body kick.
Marttinen throws an off balance right hand
and Snow cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Marttinen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Snow moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Marttinen. Snow does a little dance to reset his feet.
Marttinen throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Snow fakes the leg kick and cracks Marttinen in the body.
Snow misses with a low kick as Marttinen jumps back.
Marttinen scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Snow scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Marttinen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Marttinen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Snow throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Snow, right into the meat. #T3#
Snow jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Snow scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Snow ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Snow pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A head kick from Snow lands but Marttinen takes it in his stride.
Snow misses the shot to the body.
Marttinen connects with a right hand. Snow shakes it off.
Marttinen avoids the head kick by Snow.
Snow has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Marttinen.
Marttinen swings away with a body shot that misses
and Snow counters with a good, hard body kick but Marttinen shrugs it off.
Marttinen jabs Snow right on the nose. Snow blinks but takes it well.
Snow throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Marttinen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Snow manages to avoid it.
Snow uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Marttinen.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marttinen misses with an uppercut.
Snow only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Marttinen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Marttinen throws a big shot that misses.#T4#
Marttinen throws a lazy uppercut
and Snow counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Snow.
Marttinen blocks the body kick.
Marttinen throws a jab when Snow was well out of range.
Snow lands with a thumping leg kick.
Snow finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Marttinen is looking to counter punch.
Snow throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
No joy there for Snow, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Marttinen misses with a body shot.
An inside leg kick from Snow misses.
Marttinen cracks a nice hook into Snow's ribs.
Snow thows a left - swing and a miss!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Snow lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Marttinen has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Marttinen and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Marttinen 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.
Snow fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Marttinen throws a body kick that misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Snow! But no joy.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Nik Snow.
Well Snow has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Atkins scores the fight 28:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nik Snow!
A determined Nik Snow didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!

Event: MMMA 83 Yabaisa vs Tallon 2
Date: Jul 01, 2018

#R1#
Marttinen misses with a straight left.
A right-left combo lands from Uk. #CUT2#
It looks like Esko Marttinen has been cut.
Uk throws a nice looking combination but Marttinen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Marttinen throws a poor cross that misses
and Uk cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A shot to the liver by Marttinen. Beautiful body shot.
Uk blocks a head kick by Marttinen.
Uk is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Marttinen with a body shot.
Marttinen shoots in for a takedown but Uk shows good takedown defense.
Uk walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Marttinen scores with a nice strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Uk throws a body punch but Marttinen moves out of range.
Marttinen throws out a powerful jab.
Uk is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Uk slips a straight right by Marttinen.
Uk looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Marttinen connects with an inside leg kick.
Esko Marttinen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marttinen tried to score with a low kick but Uk checks it.
Marttinen lands a nice shot that snaps Uk's head back.
Uk scores with a punch to the head.
Uk misses with a straight right.
Marttinen seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Marttinen fails with a takedown attempt. #T1#
Marttinen misses with a looping right.
Marttinen misses with a straight right.
Uk looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Uk digs a good body shot into Marttinen's ribs.
Uk misses with a double jab.
Marttinen has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Uk finds it's way round the side to connect with Marttinen's head.
Marttinen looks to land a left hand but Uk moved out of range nicely.
Marttinen throws a solid leg kick but Uk takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Marttinen.
Uk keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Marttinen.
Uk looks to score with a jab to the body but Marttinen is just out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Uk darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Marttinen connects with an inside leg kick.
Marttinen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Uk.
Marttinen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Marttinen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Uk. That did some damage!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Uk thows a left - swing and a miss!
A counter left hand to the body from Marttinen misses its target.
Uk keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Marttinen.
Marttinen misses with a looping left.#T2#
A nice inside leg kick there by Marttinen. That's going to slow Uk down.
Uk uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Marttinen.
Marttinen tries to score with a low kick but Uk moves his leg out of the way.
Marttinen bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Marttinen moves away from the strike by Uk.
Uk has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
A big left from Marttinen misses.
Marttinen moves out of range of the strikes.
Uk lands a jab to the head.
Marttinen throws a combination that misses
and Uk counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #TD#
Marttinen looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Uk!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Uk is looking for a sweep.
Uk gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Marttinen scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Uk gets back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marttinen working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Uk's head.#T3#
Marttinen won't allow Uk to sweep him here.
Marttinen has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Uk managing to control the position.
Marttinen trying to control but Uk is working from the bottom.
Uk controlling Marttinen's posture.
Marttinen lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Marttinen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Marttinen trying to control but Uk is working from the bottom.
Uk trying to control the position here.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Marttinen cracks Uk with a solid left hand.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Marttinen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Uk is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Marttinen looking to pass the guard.
Uk trying to control the position.
Marttinen preventing the sweep.
Uk wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Marttinen is now in half guard.
Uk is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#SUB#
Marttinen looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Uk slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Esko Marttinen will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Esko Marttinen's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Uk misses with a double jab #TD#
and Marttinen counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Marttinen.
Uk working a defensive guard here.
Uk pulls Marttinen in close to prevent any damage.
Uk is continuing to stall.
Uk keeping full guard, as Marttinen tries to pass.
Uk is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marttinen wants to get back to full guard.
Uk trying to pass the guard but Marttinen defending well.
Marttinen is trying to get back to full guard.#T1#
Well, if Uk 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. #SUB#
Marttinen actively working from the bottom here.
Marttinen trying to control but Uk postures up.
Uk not doing much here.
Marttinen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Uk trying to control the pace.
Marttinen is staying active underneath Uk, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Uk passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Marttinen!
Uk wants to control the pace but Marttinen is squirming around nicely.
Marttinen is looking to get to half guard.
Marttinen is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T3#
Marttinen sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Uk is trying to control. Marttinen wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Uk trying to pass the guard but Marttinen defending well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Marttinen manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Uk trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Marttinen working a defensive guard here. #SUB#
Marttinen working for a triangle but Uk defends it easily.
Marttinen keeping moving, preventing Uk from controlling successfully.
Marttinen is trying to control the position but Uk postures up. #SUB#
Marttinen is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T4#
Uk stopping the sweep attempt from Marttinen.
Uk trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Marttinen escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Uk gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Uk being controlled here momentarily.
Uk wants to control from the top but Marttinen keeps moving.
Marttinen working a defensive guard here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Marttinen can't keep his opponent in guard - Uk advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Uk tries to pass to full mount but Marttinen defends it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Dong Uk will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Esko Marttinen's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Uk throws a combination that misses
and Marttinen counters with a lovely shot to the body.
An inside leg kick from Marttinen misses.
Marttinen throws a lazy body kick
enabling Uk to counter with a crisp jab.
Uk might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Good standup being displayed there by Marttinen as he connects with a hook.
Marttinen closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Uk bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Marttinen lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Uk has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Uk and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Uk looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Uk misses with a wild combination.
Uk throws a shot to the body.
Uk takes one on the button.
Marttinen misses with a looping left.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Marttinen lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Uk has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Uk and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Marttinen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Uk rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Marttinen counters with a left and a right that stings Uk.
Esko Marttinen is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marttinen swings for the body but Uk moves out of range. #T1#
Marttinen throws out a loose jab but Uk uses good head movement to avoid it.
Marttinen tries to land a leg kick but Uk saw it coming and moves away.
Uk defending well as Marttinen loads up on a big left hand.
Marttinen throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Marttinen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Uk throws an overhand right that lands on Marttinen's shoulder, as Marttinen tries to avoid the shot.
Uk throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Marttinen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Uk misses with a body shot.
Marttinen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Uk misses with a body shot.
Marttinen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Uk ducks under a wild hook from Marttinen.
A little jabbing left from Uk on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Marttinen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Marttinen changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Uk connects with a single shot there.
Uk fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Marttinen manages to avoid it.
Marttinen throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Marttinen scores with a decent looking hook.
Marttinen scores with a jab to the head. #T2#
Marttinen throws a series of punches but Uk avoids them all with ease.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marttinen lands with a right hand.
A right-left combo lands from Marttinen.
Uk throws a lazy right hand but Marttinen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Marttinen defending well as Uk loads up on a big left hand.
It looked like Marttinen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Marttinen goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Dong Uk is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Uk throws the left hand but Marttinen avoids the punch easily.
Marttinen thows a body kick. Uk tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Uk scores with a crisp jab that stopped Marttinen in his tracks.
Marttinen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Marttinen looks to score with a jab to the body but Uk is just out of range.
Uk lands a lovely overhand right.
Marttinen throws a right hand that misses
and Uk counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Marttinen throws the left hand but Uk avoids the punch easily.
Uk lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Marttinen throws a lazy right hand but Uk sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T3#
Uk lands with a right hand.
Jab, jab by Marttinen - just one landing.
Uk throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Marttinen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Marttinen avoids the body shot from Uk.
Marttinen drops down looking for a counter takedown but Uk sprawls and moves away.
Marttinen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Uk jabs Marttinen to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Marttinen scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Nice defenses there by Uk.
Uk cracks Marttinen with a right hand to the side of the head.
Marttinen sizes up Uk with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Marttinen staying out of range there.
Marttinen fails with a takedown attempt.
Uk takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Uk moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Uk slips under a jab from Marttinen.
Marttinen takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Uk lands with a hook. Marttinen tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Marttinen cracks Uk with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Marttinen on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Marttinen takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Marttinen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Uk moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Marttinen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Uk keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Uk lands a right hook to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Marttinen scores with a hook to the body. Uk takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Uk misses with a looping left.
Marttinen scores with a sloppy right hand. Uk should have avoided that one.
A swing and a miss from Uk.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Esko Marttinen.
Well Marttinen has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Esko Marttinen!
After the fight, Esko Marttinen was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: MMMA Fright Night 5
Date: May 16, 2018

#R1#
Marttinen does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Marttinen throws a shot from downtown. Van Gaal moves away and avoids it.
Van Gaal leaves Marttinen with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Marttinen.
Marttinen throws a chopping leg kick but Van Gaal manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
An inside leg kick from Marttinen misses.
Marttinen moves away from the strike by Van Gaal.
Nice defenses there by Marttinen.
Marttinen throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Van Gaal on the side of the head.
Marttinen feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Van Gaal's calf.
Van Gaal throws a big shot that misses.
Marttinen misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Gaal throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Van Gaal looks to land a right hand but Marttinen moved out of range.
Van Gaal takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Marttinen throws a big shot that misses.
Esko Marttinen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed right hand from Van Gaal misses the target.
Van Gaal cracks Marttinen with a good jab.#CUT2#
It looks like Esko Marttinen has been cut.#T1#
Marttinen moves out of range of the strikes.
Marttinen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Van Gaal at a distance.
Van Gaal lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Marttinen connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Van Gaal's hands.
Van Gaal misses with a looping left.
Marttinen moves out of range of the strikes.
A big right from Marttinen misses.
Marttinen tries a low kick but Van Gaal avoids it.
Van Gaal steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Marttinen.
Van Gaal misses with an uppercut. Marttinen saw that one coming.
Van Gaal looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Van Gaal takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Van Gaal feints and then cracks Marttinen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Marttinen down.
Van Gaal tries to clinch but Marttinen moves out of range.
Cholo Van Gaal is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Marttinen lands a head shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marttinen throws a hook but Van Gaal blocks it.
Van Gaal slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Marttinen with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Van Gaal to score with a decent uppercut.
Van Gaal moves away from the strike by Marttinen.
It seemed like Van Gaal was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Van Gaal rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Marttinen counters with a nice kick to the body. #T2#
Marttinen moves out of range of the leg kick from Van Gaal.
Van Gaal tries to clinch there but Marttinen circles away.
Van Gaal slaps away a takedown attempt from Marttinen, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Van Gaal wants to counter with a clinch but Marttinen pushes him away.
A big right from Van Gaal misses.
Van Gaal takes a jab right on the kisser.
Van Gaal tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Marttinen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Van Gaal scores with a jab to the jaw.
Van Gaal misses with a straight left.
Van Gaal thows a left - swing and a miss!
Marttinen lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Marttinen walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Van Gaal checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Van Gaal throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Marttinen misses with a takedown
and Van Gaal connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Esko Marttinen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Van Gaal scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Van Gaal avoids the body shot from Marttinen.
Marttinen clobbers Van Gaal with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T3#
Van Gaal tries to close the distance and clinch but Marttinen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Marttinen lands a leg kick that knocks Van Gaal off balance momentarily.
Marttinen shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Marttinen misses with a low kick.
Marttinen is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Van Gaal.
Van Gaal misses with a hook.
Marttinen staying out of range there.
Marttinen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Van Gaal throws a nice outside leg kick.
Marttinen doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Van Gaal moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A solid leg kick lands there for Van Gaal.
Van Gaal pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Van Gaal blocks a head kick by Marttinen.
Van Gaal tries to clinch but Marttinen moves out of range.
A quick step to the side and Marttinen tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A jab from Marttinen finds it's way through Van Gaal's defenses.
Van Gaal scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Marttinen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T4#
Marttinen misses the jab.
Van Gaal fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Marttinen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Van Gaal fails with an attempt to clinch.
Marttinen looks to throw the jab but Van Gaal is out of range.
Marttinen throws a jab but it's blocked by Van Gaal.
It looks like Marttinen has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Marttinen takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Van Gaal throws a jab but it's blocked by Marttinen.
A jab from Van Gaal misses.
Marttinen throwing a counter right hand but Van Gaal manages to avoid it.
Van Gaal connects with a jab.
Marttinen looks to land a left hand but Van Gaal moved out of range nicely.
Marttinen misses with a left hand
and Van Gaal connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Van Gaal stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Van Gaal wants it to stay on the feet.
Van Gaal clobbers Marttinen with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Marttinen misses with a left hand
and Van Gaal counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Marttinen is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Van Gaal misses with a hook. Marttinen ducked under it nicely.
Marttinen tries a head kick but it misses.
Marttinen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Van Gaal.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Cholo Van Gaal will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Esko Marttinen's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Van Gaal looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Marttinen goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Marttinen lands a jab.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Marttinen lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Van Gaal has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Van Gaal and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Marttinen lands a nice looking body shot.
Van Gaal lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Van Gaal tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Marttinen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Van Gaal.
Van Gaal lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A lazy left from Marttinen finds it's target.
Marttinen scores with a head kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Van Gaal throws an overhand right that lands on Marttinen's shoulder, as Marttinen tries to avoid the shot.
Danga de danga de dang - Van Gaal scores with a four punch combination!
Van Gaal misses with a looping left.
That kick from Marttinen tenderised Van Gaal's leg. Van Gaal is trying to keep his angry face on.
Van Gaal takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
A jab from Van Gaal finds it's way through Marttinen's defenses.
Marttinen throws an overhand right that lands on Van Gaal's shoulder, as Van Gaal tries to avoid the shot. #T1#
Van Gaal misses with a straight left.
Van Gaal has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Marttinen.
Marttinen misses the shot to the body. #TD#
Marttinen shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Marttinen was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Van Gaal is not content to let Marttinen control the position.
Van Gaal can't do much from the bottom here.
Marttinen trying to control the action but Van Gaal is working from the bottom.
Marttinen controlling the position from side mount. #T2#
Marttinen has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Van Gaal felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Marttinen taking a break here but Van Gaal is having none of it and regains half guard. #SUB#
Marttinen is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Van Gaal has managed to free his arm - good work.
Marttinen trying to pass the guard but Van Gaal defending well.
Marttinen missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T3#
Marttinen frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Van Gaal can't escape the position.
You get the feeling that Van Gaal really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Van Gaal tries to lock up and control but Marttinen gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Marttinen wants to take Van Gaal's back but he can't do it this time.
Van Gaal is looking to improve his position but Marttinen isn't that keen on the idea.
Marttinen working the ground and pound effectively. #SUB#
Marttinen is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Van Gaal has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Van Gaal! #T4##SUB#
Marttinen throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Van Gaal not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB#
Van Gaal got a little sloppy there for a moment and Marttinen has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Van Gaal has managed to get both his arms back between Marttinen's legs - danger averted.
Van Gaal preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Marttinen looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Van Gaal passes into half guard.
Marttinen is pressing down on Van Gaal's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Esko Marttinen will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Esko Marttinen's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R3#
Marttinen digs a good hook to Van Gaal's body.
Marttinen misses with a takedown
and Van Gaal cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Van Gaal misses with a wild combination.
Van Gaal's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Some bone on bone action there as Marttinen checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Van Gaal takes a swing at Marttinen's ribcage but misses.
Marttinen scores with a jab to the jaw.
Van Gaal throws out a powerful jab.
Van Gaal misses with a wild combination.
Van Gaal lands with a slapping head kick.
Marttinen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Van Gaal moves away.
Marttinen tries a low kick but Van Gaal avoids it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Marttinen. That's going to slow Van Gaal down.
Marttinen throws a head kick that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Marttinen fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Van Gaal is out of range. #T1#
Marttinen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Van Gaal swings for the body but Marttinen moves out of range.
Van Gaal missing with a left hand there. Marttinen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Van Gaal jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It looked like Marttinen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Van Gaal throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Marttinen on the side of the head.
Nice defenses there by Marttinen.
Van Gaal pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Van Gaal displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Marttinen throws out the jab.
Van Gaal wants to counter the offense by Marttinen and move into the clinch position.
Marttinen misses with a straight left.
Van Gaal moves forwards but Marttinen connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Marttinen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Van Gaal lands a head shot.
Van Gaal connects with a crisp jab.
Cholo Van Gaal seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A big left from Van Gaal misses.
Marttinen misses with a left hand
and Van Gaal connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#TD#
Van Gaal gets caught napping as Marttinen dives in and scores a takedown. Van Gaal manages to retain guard.#ES2#
Van Gaal scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Marttinen looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Van Gaal throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Marttinen feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Van Gaal's calf.
Van Gaal scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Van Gaal on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Marttinen throws a head kick that Van Gaal semi-blocks.
Sloppy strikes from Marttinen. Those never looked like landing.
Marttinen checks the leg kick nicely there.
Marttinen throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Van Gaal.
Marttinen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Van Gaal moves away.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Marttinen!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Marttinen slips a jab and a cross from Van Gaal.
Marttinen lands with a hook. Van Gaal tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Van Gaal lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Van Gaal moves forwards but Marttinen connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Van Gaal lands a right hook to the body.
Van Gaal blocks the body kick.
Marttinen has a takedown stuffed.#T3#
Marttinen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Van Gaal throws a lazy right hand but Marttinen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A jab from Van Gaal finds it's way through Marttinen's defenses.
A left lands for Van Gaal.
Van Gaal wants to clinch up but Marttinen keeps it at a distance.
Van Gaal uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Marttinen.
Van Gaal with a nice cross.#TD#
Marttinen shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Van Gaal is trying to defend but Marttinen finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#SUB#
Marttinen is looking for a kimura but Van Gaal is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Marttinen to get the leverage.
Van Gaal trying to hold on to Marttinen's head to control him but Marttinen postures up. #SUB#
Marttinen wants to work for an arm triangle but Van Gaal is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #T4#
Marttinen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Van Gaal's head.
Van Gaal is trying is best to control the position here.
Marttinen stops Van Gaal from getting back to his feet.
Van Gaal wants to get back to full guard.
Marttinen throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Marttinen wants to take a breather but Van Gaal is having none of it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Van Gaal is trying to stand back up but Marttinen is controlling him #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Cholo Van Gaal just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Esko Marttinen's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R4#
A jab from Van Gaal does it's job there.
Marttinen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Marttinen throws a leg kick that is checked#CL2#
and Van Gaal moves into the clinch.
Marttinen goes for a takedown in the clinch but Van Gaal prevents it.
Van Gaal lands a shoulder strike.
Marttinen misses with the head strike.
Marttinen tries to break free but Van Gaal pushes him back against the cage.
Van Gaal tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Marttinen.
Marttinen can't get the takedown.
Still in the clinch, Van Gaal scores with a nice short uppercut.
Van Gaal is trying to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marttinen looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC#
Marttinen breaks the clinch.
Van Gaal misses with a looping right.
Van Gaal walks into a straight right hand from Marttinen.
Van Gaal moves out of range of the strikes.#T1#
Van Gaal uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Marttinen.
Marttinen misses with a looping left.
Marttinen misses with a leg kick
and Van Gaal counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Van Gaal throws a hook but Marttinen avoids it easily.
Marttinen staying out of range there.
Marttinen throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Van Gaal stuns Marttinen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Marttinen has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Van Gaal fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Marttinen manages to avoid it.
Marttinen tries to bum rush Van Gaal with a series of wild strikes but Van Gaal uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Van Gaal wants to clinch.
Marttinen takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #T2#
Van Gaal is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The fighters circling - Van Gaal throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It looked like Marttinen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Good shot there by Marttinen.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Van Gaal throws a jab but it's blocked by Marttinen.
Marttinen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Van Gaal checks a leg kick nicely.
Van Gaal pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A head kick from Marttinen lands but Van Gaal takes it in his stride.
Van Gaal drops his hands momentarily and Marttinen takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Marttinen jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Van Gaal throws a head kick that misses.
Marttinen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Van Gaal chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Van Gaal dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Marttinen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Marttinen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T3#
The fighters circling - Van Gaal throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Van Gaal takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Marttinen pivots, looking for a leg kick but Van Gaal is out of range and Marttinen settles back down.
Van Gaal swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Van Gaal walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Marttinen checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Van Gaal waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Marttinen.
Van Gaal's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Marttinen connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Van Gaal scrambles back to his feet.
Van Gaal misses with a body kick.
Marttinen slips under a jab.
And Marttinen counters with a quick kick to the body but Van Gaal blocks it.
Van Gaal keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Van Gaal throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Marttinen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Marttinen lands a leg kick that knocks Van Gaal off balance momentarily.
Van Gaal connects with a nice looking jab.
Marttinen throws a wild body kick that Van Gaal sees coming a mile off.
A nice side step and Van Gaal releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Marttinen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It seemed like Van Gaal was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T4#
Van Gaal throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Marttinen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Marttinen misses its target.
Marttinen tries to bum rush Van Gaal with a series of wild strikes but Van Gaal uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
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!
A head kick misses from Marttinen.
Van Gaal lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Marttinen circles away quickly and effectively.
Marttinen stalks Van Gaal and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Van Gaal's face. Van Gaal staggers backwards, shaken.
Van Gaal misses with a straight left.
Marttinen moves out of range as Van Gaal strikes.
Van Gaal moves to clinch but Marttinen breaks away #TD#
and Marttinen counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Van Gaal!
Van Gaal tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Marttinen wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB#
Marttinen thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Van Gaal tries to buck Marttinen off but Marttinen is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Cholo Van Gaal will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Esko Marttinen'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!
#R5#
Van Gaal pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Marttinen lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Marttinen's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Marttinen duly obliges.
Marttinen closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Van Gaal with a hook.
Van Gaal waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Marttinen.
Marttinen slips under a jab.
Van Gaal throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A lazy left from Marttinen finds it's target.
Van Gaal scores with a hook.
Marttinen blocks a jab.
Marttinen takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Van Gaal takes one to the side of the head.
Marttinen tries to move into range but Van Gaal moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Marttinen misses with an uppercut. Van Gaal saw that one coming.
Van Gaal tries to counter by closing the distance.
Marttinen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Van Gaal takes one to the side of the head. #T1#
Marttinen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Marttinen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Van Gaal.
Marttinen tries to bum rush Van Gaal with a series of wild strikes but Van Gaal uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Van Gaal scores with a punch to the head.
Marttinen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Marttinen scores with a punch to the head.
Van Gaal lands a nice hook to Marttinen's body. Marttinen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #CL2#
Van Gaal moves into range and clinches up with Marttinen.
Marttinen lands an uppercut.
Van Gaal effectively controlling the action here.
Van Gaal has a couple of punches blocked by Marttinen.
Van Gaal blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC#
Marttinen breaks from the clinch.
Marttinen misses with a low kick.
Marttinen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Van Gaal.
Marttinen tries to counter with a takedown but Van Gaal is quick to defend against it.
Marttinen throws a good cross that connects.
Esko Marttinen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
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!
Van Gaal walks into a left hand.
Marttinen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Marttinen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Van Gaal.
Van Gaal lands a jab to the nose.
Van Gaal tests Marttinen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Marttinen slips a jab from Van Gaal.
Marttinen dives in and grabs Van Gaal's left leg, looking for a takedown. Van Gaal pushes down on Marttinen's head and hops out.
Van Gaal waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Marttinen.
Sloppy strikes from Marttinen. Those never looked like landing.
Van Gaal misses with a straight left.
Marttinen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Van Gaal was well out of range. Poor timing from Marttinen.
Despite the aggression on Van Gaal's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Van Gaal missing with a left hand there. Marttinen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
An attempted straight right counter from Marttinen misses the target.
Van Gaal throws the left hand but Marttinen avoids the punch easily.
Van Gaal misses with an uppercut.
Van Gaal throws a big shot that misses.
Marttinen wants to slow Van Gaal down by chopping away at his legs. #T3#
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Marttinen, right into the meat.
Van Gaal misses with a wild body shot.
Van Gaal slips under a jab.
Van Gaal with a jab.#TD#
Marttinen throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Van Gaal tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Marttinen is in Van Gaal's guard.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Van Gaal keeping moving, preventing Marttinen from controlling successfully.
Van Gaal is pulling down on Marttinen's head to control his posture.
Marttinen with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Van Gaal looking to control.
Cholo Van Gaal is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Van Gaal utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T4#
Marttinen trying to control the position from guard on top but Van Gaal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Van Gaal is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Marttinen looking to pass the guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Marttinen tests Van Gaal's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Marttinen misses the jab.
Marttinen tries to move into range but Van Gaal moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A punch combination from Van Gaal misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD#
Marttinen shoots in and bounces Van Gaal off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#ES2#
Van Gaal has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Marttinen is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Cholo Van Gaal comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Van Gaal has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 46:49
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 46:49
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cholo Van Gaal!
Cholo Van Gaal decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: MMMA 71 Spector Vs Tallon
Date: Apr 08, 2018

#R1#
Marttinen takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Bestarsson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Marttinen connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bestarsson. Bestarsson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Marttinen lands a head shot.
Marttinen smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Marttinen checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Marttinen throws a lazy body kick
and Bestarsson counters with a straight right hand.
Marttinen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Marttinen misses with a hook.
Marttinen cracks Bestarsson with a good jab.
Marttinen misses with a wild combination.
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!
Bestarsson misses with a low kick as Marttinen jumps back.
An attempted straight right counter from Marttinen misses the target.
Bestarsson misses with an uppercut. Marttinen saw that one coming.
Bestarsson loads up on a big right hand but Marttinen slips the punch.
Bestarsson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Marttinen is out of range.
Bestarsson tries to work over Marttinen's front leg with a kick but Marttinen checks it.
Marttinen throws a quick counter head kick but Bestarsson was just out of range.
Marttinen lands with a kick to the temple. Bestarsson shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #T1#
Bestarsson throws a head kick that half lands. #CUT2#
It looks like Esko Marttinen has been cut.
Bestarsson throws a body kick that misses #TD#
and Marttinen counters with a single leg into guard. Bestarsson didn't expect that.
Marttinen trying to control the position from guard on top but Bestarsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bestarsson is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Bestarsson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Marttinen stands and throws Bestarsson's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Bestarsson wants to control but Marttinen postures up.
Bestarsson isn't going anywhere.
Bestarsson is trying to get back to half guard.
Bestarsson regains half guard.#T2##SUB#
Marttinen is working for a submission of some sort.
Marttinen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bestarsson keeps working. #SUB#
Marttinen looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marttinen is controlling the pace. #T3#
Bestarsson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Marttinen.
Bestarsson works his way to full guard. Good work.
Bestarsson pulls Marttinen in to control the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Marttinen wants to control from the top but Bestarsson keeps moving.
Marttinen is pushing down on Bestarsson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Bestarsson is fighting to maintain full guard but Marttinen has managed to sneak the leg through.
Marttinen looks to land a strike but Bestarsson avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Bestarsson pulls Marttinen in close to prevent any damage.
Marttinen trying to control but Bestarsson is working from the bottom. #T4##SUB2#
Bestarsson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Marttinen gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bestarsson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##SUB#
Marttinen is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Bestarsson has his hands clasped together but Marttinen extends and breaks Bestarsson's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Marttinen.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Esko Marttinen!
Esko Marttinen spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: MMMA 67 Spector vs Booney
Date: Mar 11, 2018

#R1#
Hanma moves to clinch but Marttinen breaks away
and Marttinen counters with a straight right hand.
Marttinen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hanma was well out of range. Poor timing from Marttinen.
Marttinen lands an overhand right.
Marttinen darts in looking for a takedown but Hanma gets double underhooks and turns Marttinen into the cage.
Hanma throws the left hand but Marttinen avoids the punch easily.
Marttinen lands with a good body shot.
Hanma misses with a hook.
Hanma moves forwards but Marttinen connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Marttinen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hanma has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Marttinen ducks under a wild hook from Hanma.
Hanma has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Marttinen.
Hanma avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Marttinen shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hanma pinned against the cage. Hanma gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hanma scores with a nice head shot.#T1##CL2#
Hanma takes the fight into the clinch. #TD2#
Hanma pulls guard effortlessly.
Marttinen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Marttinen wants to pass the guard but Hanma is keeping the position.
Hanma trying to strike off his back.
Marttinen is looking to pass into half guard but Hanma pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Hanma is in guard.#REVB#
Hanma lands a couple of digs.
Marttinen looking for a sweep. Not yet Marttinen, not yet.
Hanma content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hanma trying to control the position from guard on top but Marttinen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Marttinen controls Hanma momentarily but Hanma frees himself.
Marttinen seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Marttinen keeping moving, preventing Hanma from controlling successfully.
Hanma scoring with some ground and pound.
Hanma stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Marttinen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hanma lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hanma postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marttinen looking to control.
Hanma lands a couple of digs.
Hanma wants to pass the guard but Marttinen is keeping the position.
Hanma trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Marttinen manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR##T3#
Hanma trying to keep a closed guard but Marttinen is proving a slippery customer.
Hanma wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Hanma looking for a sweep. Not yet Hanma, not yet.
Hanma keeping full guard, as Marttinen tries to pass.
Marttinen won't allow Hanma to sweep him here.
Marttinen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hanma is keeping the position for now. #T4#
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.
Marttinen connects with a couple of short punches.
Marttinen postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Hanma striking off his back but it's not causing Marttinen any problems.
Hanma is looking to sweep but instead, Marttinen has passed into half guard.
Marttinen trying to control the action but Hanma is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hanma tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Hanma trying to hold on to Marttinen's head to control him but Marttinen postures up.
Hanma is trying 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 Jack Hanma will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Marttinen scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Marttinen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hanma.
Hanma misses the jab.
An inside leg kick from Marttinen misses.
Hanma lands with an uppercut that bounces Marttinen off the cage and back into range.
Marttinen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hanma's sensitive parts.
Hanma tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Marttinen defends well and Hanma ends up having to push Marttinen into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#TD#
Marttinen darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Hanma is looking to improve his position.
Hanma is trying to control but Marttinen passes into side control! #SUB#
Marttinen thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T1##SUB#
Marttinen is trying to get an arm triangle but Hanma is defending well.
Marttinen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hanma keeps working.
Hanma being controlled for a moment.
Hanma striking from the bottom but nothing landed. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hanma tries to bench press Marttinen off him but Marttinen keeps the position.
Hanma gets back to half guard.
Hanma tries to roll over but Marttinen keeps him under control.
Esko Marttinen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hanma misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Hanma is looking to control Marttinen's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hanma avoid being mounted?
Hanma gets back to full guard.
Hanma keeping moving, preventing Marttinen from controlling successfully. #T3#
Hanma is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Marttinen trying to control the position from guard on top but Hanma is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hanma looking to hit a scissor sweep but Marttinen is one step ahead there. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Marttinen shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hanma sprawls well. Hanma wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Marttinen gets slowly back to his feet.
Hanma misses with a takedown attempt - Marttinen sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hanma throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
An attempted straight right counter from Marttinen misses the target.
Marttinen fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hanma checks it well.
Marttinen feints and then cracks Hanma's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hanma down.
Hanma blocks a leg kick.#T4#
No luck for Hanma with that takedown attempt.
Esko Marttinen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Hanma.
Marttinen misses with a low kick.
A swing and a miss from Marttinen.
Hanma throws out a loose jab but Marttinen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hanma tries to clinch but Marttinen is having none of it.
Marttinen went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Marttinen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hanma misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hanma blocks a head kick by Marttinen.
Hanma waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Marttinen.
Marttinen cracks Hanma with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Hanma avoids a punch combination nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hanma checks a leg kick.
Hanma misses with an uppercut.
Marttinen fires out a quick counter leg kick but Hanma just manages to avoid it.
Esko Marttinen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Marttinen throws out a loose jab but Hanma uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Esko Marttinen dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Hanma misses with a hook.
Marttinen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Marttinen is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Marttinen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hanma.
It looked like Marttinen was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Hanma.
Marttinen throws a leg kick but Hanma moved away.
Marttinen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Marttinen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hanma lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Hanma rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD#
and Marttinen counters with a shoot takedown. Hanma fights it but they end up in guard.
Marttinen won't allow Hanma to sweep him here.
Hanma is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Marttinen sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hanma's guard.
Hanma trying to control from the bottom.
Marttinen is trying to control. Hanma wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hanma is looking for a sweep. Marttinen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hanma is not content to let Marttinen control the position.
Hanma trying to hold on to Marttinen's head to control him but Marttinen postures up. #T1#
Hanma tries to roll over but Marttinen keeps him under control.#SUB#
Marttinen is looking for a kimura but Hanma is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Marttinen to get the leverage.
Marttinen is looking to take a break and control but Hanma is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Marttinen lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Hanma manages to get to full guard.
Marttinen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hanma wants to sweep here but Marttinen controlling him for the moment.
Marttinen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hanma can do to turn this around?
Marttinen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hanma is trying to control the position but Marttinen postures up.
Marttinen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Marttinen takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Hanma takes one on the button.
Hanma lands with a straight right. Marttinen didn't see that one coming.
Marttinen scores with a nice right hand.
Hanma gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Marttinen.
A telegraphed right hand from Marttinen misses the target.
Marttinen misses with a low kick.
Marttinen scores with a nice head shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Marttinen.#T3#
Marttinen throws a chopping leg kick but Hanma manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Hanma jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hanma misses with a straight left.
Marttinen gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Marttinen throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Hanma tries to counter by closing the distance.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hanma, as that shot connected.
Hanma blocks a leg kick.
Marttinen moves away from the strike by Hanma.
Hanma looks to throw the jab but Marttinen is out of range.
Marttinen scores with a one two! Hanma had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #CUT#
It looks like Jack Hanma has been cut.
Hanma takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Marttinen throws a nice inside leg kick.
Marttinen misses with a low kick.
Hanma connects with a good right hand that stumbles Marttinen. Marttinen circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD2#
Hanma closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Hanma lands in his opponent's guard.
Hanma connects with a couple of short punches.#T4#
Hanma is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Hanma wants to control from the top but Marttinen keeps moving. #SUB#
Marttinen looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hanma lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Esko Marttinen.
I think Marttinen 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 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Esko Marttinen!
After the fight, Esko Marttinen was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: MMMA 63 Moors vs Alatalo 2
Date: Feb 14, 2018

#R1#
Redman checks a low kick from Marttinen.
Marttinen throws a looping overhand right but Redman ducks down to avoid it.
Marttinen lands a head shot.
Marttinen smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Redman checks a leg kick nicely.
Marttinen bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Marttinen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Redman.
Redman finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Marttinen shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A lazy body kick from Marttinen
and Redman counters with an outside leg kick.
Redman closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Redman misses with a kick to the body.
Marttinen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jab from Marttinen.
Marttinen throws a sloppy head kick and Redman moves out of range easily.
A quick step to the side and Redman tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Marttinen throws the left hand but Redman avoids the punch easily.
Marttinen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Redman.
Redman avoids the head kick by Marttinen.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Marttinen has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Marttinen throws a jab when Redman was well out of range.#T1#
Redman lands a nice hook to Marttinen's body. Marttinen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A thudding body kick lands there by Redman!
Marttinen with a nice cross.
Redman fakes the leg kick and cracks Marttinen in the body.
Marttinen tried to score with a low kick but Redman checks it.
Redman looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Marttinen misses with a body shot.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Marttinen, right into the meat.
Redman throws a solid leg kick but Marttinen takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Redman.
Redman keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Marttinen moves into range and connects with a jab.
Marttinen tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Redman is able to avoid easily.
Good leg kick by Redman there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Marttinen looks for the body kick but Redman saw that one coming.
Redman tries to clinch but Marttinen moves out of range. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marttinen fails with the takedown.
Marttinen walks forward, straight into a front kick from Redman.
Marttinen throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Esko Marttinen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marttinen swinging wildly here.
Marttinen avoids a kick to the body.
Redman misses with a body kick.
Marttinen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Redman sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Marttinen sizes up Redman with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Marttinen moves out of range of the body kick from Redman.
Marttinen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Redman. Redman obviously looking to wear him down.
Marttinen feints and then cracks Redman's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Redman down.
Marttinen scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Redman throws a chopping leg kick but Marttinen manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Redman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Marttinen.
Redman avoids the head kick by Marttinen. #T3#
Redman doesn't manage to clinch there - Marttinen circles away.
Nice defenses there by Redman.
Redman throws a wild body kick that Marttinen sees coming a mile off.
Redman blocks a head kick by Marttinen.
Redman moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Marttinen misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Damien Redman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Esko Marttinen.
Marttinen throws a hook but Redman blocks it.
Redman scores with a kick to the body.
Marttinen is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Redman had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
A looping hook to the body misses from Marttinen. Redman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Redman tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Marttinen manages to circle out of the way.
Redman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Marttinen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Marttinen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Redman misses with a body kick.
Marttinen throws a low kick but it's checked well by Redman.
Redman ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Redman slips under a jab.
Marttinen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Marttinen takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie. #T4##CL#
Redman forces Marttinen back against the cage and clinches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Marttinen misses with a punch to the body.
Marttinen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Redman looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Redman throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Redman lands a damaging elbow.
Marttinen has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Marttinen misses with a punch on the inside.
Redman avoiding damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Redman.
Marttinen blocks the elbow strike.
Marttinen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Redman creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Redman lands an elbow that stopped Marttinen in his tracks for a moment.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Marttinen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Redman is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Esko Marttinen will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Marttinen attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Marttinen throws out a loose jab but Redman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Redman walks into a stiff left hand from Marttinen.
Redman misses with a kick to the body.
And Marttinen responds with a good body kick, but Redman manages to step out the way in time.
Marttinen throws a solid leg kick but Redman takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Marttinen.
Redman avoids the head kick by Marttinen.
Redman went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Marttinen feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Redman's calf.
Redman throws a nice inside leg kick.
Esko Marttinen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Marttinen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Redman doesn't seem bothered though.
Redman pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Redman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A big left from Marttinen misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marttinen throws a good cross that connects.
Marttinen bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A slapping body kick lands there for Redman.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Redman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Marttinen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Marttinen thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Redman if he has to take too many more of those.
Redman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Marttinen changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T1#
Marttinen throws a nice outside leg kick.
Marttinen darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Marttinen lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A nice leg kick lands there from Marttinen.
Redman is looking to wear down Marttinen with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Marttinen scores with a jab to the head. #TD2#
Marttinen shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Marttinen was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Redman can't do much from the bottom here.
Redman is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Marttinen is controlling him well.
Marttinen trying to control the position but Redman is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Marttinen tries for a kimura but Redman is defending well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Redman wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#T2##SUB2#
Marttinen wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Redman, who protects the arm well.
Redman is not content to let Marttinen control the position.
Redman is trying to get back to half guard.
Redman is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#T3#
Redman is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB2#
Marttinen is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Redman is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Marttinen working away.
Marttinen tries to advance to mount but can't.
Marttinen is looking to take a break and control but Redman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Marttinen is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Redman is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Marttinen wants to control but Redman is keeping him busy.
Redman stops Marttinen from passing to mount.
Marttinen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Redman tries to bench press Marttinen off him but Marttinen keeps the position. #SUB2#
Marttinen goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Redman has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Marttinen but great work by Redman.
Marttinen regains half guard.
Redman controlling the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marttinen is not content to let Redman control the position.
Marttinen has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Redman is working away from the top position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Esko Marttinen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
A good leg kick by Marttinen.
Redman thumps Marttinen with a low kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Marttinen.
Marttinen lands a jab to the nose.
Redman defending well as Marttinen loads up on a big left hand.
Marttinen shoots for a takedown but Redman saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
As Marttinen backs away, Redman returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Redman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Marttinen is looking to land body kicks.
Marttinen is looking to slow Redman down with leg kicks.
Marttinen shoots in but no luck this time.
A big right from Marttinen misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marttinen throws an off balance right hand
and Redman counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A shot to the liver by Marttinen. Beautiful body shot.
Marttinen takes a head kick and keeps coming. #CUT#
It looks like Esko Marttinen has been cut.
Marttinen has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Redman.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Redman fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Marttinen checks it well.
Redman on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#T1#
Marttinen shoots in but no luck this time.
Damien Redman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Esko Marttinen.
Marttinen fails to land with a series of punches.
Marttinen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Marttinen throws a nice inside leg kick.
Marttinen paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Redman throws a quick inside leg kick.
A head kick misses from Marttinen.
Marttinen shoots for a double leg takedown but Redman sprawls well. He's pushed Marttinen's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Redman is looking to clinch but Marttinen is avoiding it.
Redman fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Damien Redman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Marttinen throws a head kick that misses.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Marttinen.
A nice inside leg kick there by Redman. That's going to slow Marttinen down.
Marttinen throws a push kick but Redman slaps the foot to one side.
Marttinen tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Marttinen connects with a leg kick. Redman looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Redman just misses with a punch to the body.
Marttinen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Marttinen throws the left hand but Redman avoids the punch easily.
Redman tried to counter with a leg kick but Marttinen avoided it.#T2#
Marttinen listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Redman looks for the body kick but Marttinen saw that one coming.
Redman goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #CL#
Redman gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Redman is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Marttinen gets through Redman's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Marttinen's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Marttinen gets through Redman's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Redman throws an elbow that misses.
Redman lands an elbow inside.
Redman throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Marttinen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Redman backwards.
Marttinen blocks an elbow strike.
Redman misses with an elbow strike.
Marttinen misses with the head strike.
Marttinen throws a head punch that misses.
Redman pushes off an throws an elbow but Marttinen leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Damien Redman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Redman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Marttinen avoids a wild elbow strike from Redman.
Marttinen takes an elbow to the forehead.
Redman throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A head punch on the inside from Marttinen fails to land.
Marttinen misses with some punches.
Marttinen tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Damien Redman has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Redman creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Redman is stalling here.
Redman lands an elbow inside.
Marttinen dodges an elbow strike from Redman. #TD2#
Marttinen ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Marttinen no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB2#
Marttinen throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Redman escapes and throws Marttinen's legs to the side, diving into side control! #SU#
Redman decides to take the fight back to the feet. #T4##CL#
Redman clinches up against the cage.
Marttinen working aggressively here.
Redman is stalling here.
Marttinen avoids the elbow strike from Redman, against the cage.
Marttinen works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Marttinen is trying to drag Redman to the mat but Redman just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Marttinen throws a head punch that misses.
Redman lands a nice elbow.
Redman lands an elbow inside that Marttinen shrugs off.
Marttinen working aggressively here.
Marttinen misses with the head strike.
Marttinen can't find room to land a body shot as Redman controls the action.
Marttinen has a couple of punches blocked by Redman.
Redman misses with an elbow over the top.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Damien Redman.
I think Marttinen has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Esko Marttinen!
Esko Marttinen bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: MMMA Fight Night
Date: Jan 24, 2018

#R1#
Marttinen moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Marttinen with a hook.
Robinson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Marttinen checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Marttinen throws a low kick but Robinson moves out of range easily.
Robinson drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Marttinen defends it well.
Robinson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Robinson is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Marttinen throws an overhand right that lands on Robinson's shoulder, as Robinson tries to avoid the shot.
Marttinen scores with a head kick. Robinson tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Marttinen takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#ROC#
Robinson is rocked!
Robinson tries to land a leg kick but Marttinen saw it coming and moves away.
Marttinen slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Robinson is still on wobbly legs! Can Marttinen finish him?
Marttinen throws a leg kick but Robinson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Robinson seems to have recovered his senses.
Robinson throws a nice inside leg kick.
We've been told by Marttinen's head coaches at Heavy Metal that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Marttinen misses with a double jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Robinson blocks a head kick by Marttinen.
Robinson feints the counter takedown.#T1#
Marttinen throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Robinson feints the counter takedown.
Marttinen checks a low kick from Robinson.
Marttinen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Robinson.
Robinson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Marttinen scores with a nice head shot.
Marttinen with a hook.
Marttinen throws a lazy right hand but Robinson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Robinson feints the counter takedown.
Marttinen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Marttinen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Robinson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Robinson with the counter takedown but Marttinen avoids it easily.
Marttinen throws a jab when Robinson was well out of range.
Robinson changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Marttinen misses the shot to the body.
Robinson takes one to the chin there.
Marttinen does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. #T2#
Robinson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Marttinen is looking to chop away at Robinson's legs.
Jab, jab by Marttinen - just one landing.
Marttinen is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Robinson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Robinson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Robinson connects with an inside leg kick.
Robinson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Marttinen can pounce on him.
Marttinen is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Marttinen misses with a right hand #TD2#
and Robinson counters with a nice double leg into side control. Marttinen won't be happy with that.
Marttinen is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Robinson is trying to get an arm triangle but Marttinen is defending well.
Robinson is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #T3##SUB2#
Robinson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Marttinen has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Robinson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Marttinen wants to control but Robinson postures up.
Robinson is looking to take a break and control but Marttinen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Marttinen tries to buck Robinson off but Robinson is having none of it.#T4#
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.
Robinson wants to control but Marttinen is keeping him busy.
Marttinen tries to buck Robinson off but Robinson is having none of it.
My spies in Gorilla Warfare Academy inform me that Robinson has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB2#
Robinson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Marttinen knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Robinson controls the position.
Marttinen is not content to let Robinson control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Esko Marttinen dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Marttinen fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Robinson on the side of the head.
Robinson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Esko Marttinen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Robinson dodges the punch combination from Marttinen.
Marttinen's jab looks to have found its range, popping Robinson under the eye.
Marttinen scores with a jab to the jaw.
Marttinen throws a hook but Robinson blocks it.
And Robinson tries to counter it with a takedown but Marttinen pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Esko Marttinen is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robinson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Marttinen cracks Robinson with an open hand slap.
Marttinen takes a swing at Robinson's ribcage but misses.
Robinson moves away from the strike by Marttinen. #T1#
Marttinen throws a body punch but Robinson moves out of range.
Marttinen misses with a double jab.
Esko Marttinen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Marttinen tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Robinson is able to avoid easily.
Robinson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Marttinen doesn't manage to clinch there - Robinson circles away.
Robinson changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Marttinen throws a front kick aimed at Robinson's knee but Robinson avoids it well.
Good standup being displayed there by Marttinen as he connects with a hook.
Marttinen connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Robinson ducks under a wild hook from Marttinen.
Robinson changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A lazy left from Marttinen finds it's target.
Robinson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A low kick from Marttinen misses #TD2#
and Robinson counters with a single leg into guard. Marttinen didn't expect that.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Robinson wants to pass the guard but Marttinen is keeping the position.#T2#
Marttinen looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Marttinen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Robinson defends it easily.
Robinson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Marttinen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Marttinen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Robinson passes Marttinen's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T3#
Robinson works his way into full mount!
Robinson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Marttinen is looking to improve his position but Robinson isn't that keen on the idea.
Robinson seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Marttinen is holding on tight.
Marttinen is trying to escape the mount but Robinson keeps good control and instead manages to take Marttinen's back. #SUB2#
Robinson patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB2#
Robinson seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Marttinen's chin but Marttinen turns very nicely into Robinson's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Marttinen.
Robinson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Marttinen pushing down on Robinson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Robinson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Marttinen's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Marttinen's back!
Robinson keeps control of the position as Marttinen tries to break free. #SUB2#
Robinson is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Marttinen is defending well though. Robinson let's go of the attempt for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Esko Marttinen dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Marttinen throws a leg kick but Robinson checks it.
Marttinen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Marttinen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Robinson can do to turn this around?
Marttinen sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Robinson blocks a leg kick.
Robinson tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Marttinen throws a leg kick that misses.
Robinson takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Marttinen, right into the meat. #CL#
Marttinen has closed the distance and engaged Robinson in a clinch.
Robinson effectively controlling the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robinson scores with a hook to the body.
Marttinen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Robinson avoiding damage. #T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Robinson.
Marttinen prevents a body shot from Robinson.
Robinson looking to stall.
Robinson stalling.
Marttinen blocks a body shot from Robinson.
Marttinen throws a head punch that misses.
Robinson struggles to land a body shot inside as Marttinen controls his hands.
Marttinen misses with a punch on the inside.
Robinson is trying to maintain a safe position but Marttinen gets an underhook and turns Robinson into the cage.
Robinson tries a body shot but Marttinen blocks it.
Robinson trying to control the position but instead, Marttinen has worked for underhooks and has pushed Robinson into the cage.
Marttinen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Robinson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Robinson content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Robinson trying to stall but Marttinen improves his position.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Timothy Robinson.
Robinson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Marttinen takes a swing at Robinson's ribcage but misses.
Robinson avoids a punch combination nicely. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2#
Robinson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T3#
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Marttinen, right into the meat.
Robinson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nice defenses there by Robinson.
Robinson tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Robinson takes a shot to the body in his stride. #TD2#
Robinson shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Robinson was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Marttinen tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Robinson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Marttinen is not content to let Robinson control the position.
Marttinen tries to improve position but can't. #T4##SUB2#
Robinson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Robinson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Marttinen is trying to improve his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Marttinen sneaks back into half guard.
Timothy Robinson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB2#
Robinson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Marttinen doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Robinson.

And that's the end of the fight!
Esko Marttinen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Marttinen, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Esko Marttinen!
Esko Marttinen was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: MMMA 57 Night of Champions 4
Date: Dec 31, 2017

#R1##CL2#
Al Haddad takes the fight into the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Marttinen as the two fighters clinch.
Marttinen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Al Haddad using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Marttinen has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A short right from Al Haddad on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Marttinen fails to land.
Al Haddad looking to stall.
Marttinen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Al Haddad's elbow.
Al Haddad throws a punch but it's blocked by Marttinen.
A nice left hand lands by Al Haddad.
Al Haddad blocks a body shot from Marttinen.
Marttinen lands a shoulder strike.
Marttinen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short left from Marttinen.
Marttinen misses with a punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Al Haddad.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Marttinen.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Marttinen scores with a nice short uppercut.
Marttinen throws a punch but it's blocked by Al Haddad.
A head punch on the inside from Al Haddad fails to land. #T1#
Marttinen keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Al Haddad's efforts to push away.#BC#
Marttinen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Marttinen has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Heavy Metal in the buildup to the fight.
Marttinen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Al Haddad.
Marttinen misses with a straight right.
Al Haddad misses with an uppercut.
Marttinen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Al Haddad sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Marttinen misses with an uppercut. Al Haddad saw that one coming.
A big right from Al Haddad misses.
Marttinen connects with a solid leg kick.
Marttinen circles away from the clinch attempt
and Marttinen counters with a leg kick.
Al Haddad on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Marttinen cracks the inside of Al Haddad's front leg.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Al Haddad.
Marttinen lands with a right hand.
Jab from Al Haddad.
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!
Marttinen misses with a left hand
and Al Haddad counters with a straight right hand.#T2#
Marttinen scores with a one two! Al Haddad had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Marttinen tries to land a front kick but Al Haddad steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Al Haddad tries to move into range but Marttinen moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Al Haddad on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Marttinen throws a lazy right hand but Al Haddad sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Al Haddad is looking for the big counter here.
Marttinen looks to land a body kick but Al Haddad moved away.
Al Haddad ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Marttinen lands with a kick to the ribs.
Al Haddad misses with a few strikes there.
Marttinen throws a lazy right hand but Al Haddad sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Al Haddad avoids a kick to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Al Haddad! But no joy.
Marttinen slips a jab and a cross from Al Haddad.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Al Haddad checks a leg kick.
Marttinen ducks under a wild hook from Al Haddad.
It looked like Marttinen was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Al Haddad.
Marttinen slips a jab from Al Haddad.
Marttinen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Al Haddad cracks the inside of Marttinen's front leg. #T3#
Al Haddad connects with a looping right hand.
Al Haddad blocks a head kick by Marttinen.
Marttinen tests Al Haddad's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Marttinen lands a nice hook to Al Haddad's body. Al Haddad takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A slow jab from Al Haddad misses its intended target.
Al Haddad looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Marttinen lands a jab to the head.
Marttinen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Al Haddad.
Al Haddad throws a shot to the body.
Marttinen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Al Haddad manages to avoid it.
Al Haddad takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Marttinen misses with a low kick.
Marttinen walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
No joy there for Al Haddad, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Al Haddad ducks under a wild hook from Marttinen.
Despite the aggression on Al Haddad's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Al Haddad bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Al Haddad walks into a straight right hand from Marttinen.#T4#
Marttinen works Al Haddad's body with a nice hook.
Marttinen lands a jab to Al Haddad's midsection.
Good standup being displayed there by Marttinen as he connects with a hook.
Al Haddad with a nice cross.
Al Haddad loads up on a big right hand but Marttinen slips the punch.
Marttinen throws a shot from downtown. Al Haddad moves away and avoids it.
Marttinen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Al Haddad throws the left hand but Marttinen avoids the punch easily.
Marttinen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Al Haddad.
Marttinen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Al Haddad fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #CL#
Al Haddad gets tackled into the cage by Marttinen. Marttinen maintains the clinch.
Al Haddad tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Al Haddad misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Still in the clinch, Marttinen scores with a nice short uppercut.
Al Haddad blocks a body shot from Marttinen.
Marttinen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Al Haddad misses with the head strike.
Marttinen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Esko Marttinen dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Marttinen misses with a leg kick.
Marttinen throws a push kick but Al Haddad slaps the foot to one side.
Marttinen misses with a body kick.
Al Haddad goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Marttinen misses with an uppercut. Al Haddad saw that one coming.
Al Haddad throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A jab from Marttinen misses.
Al Haddad misses with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A big right from Marttinen misses.
Marttinen takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Al Haddad takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Marttinen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Al Haddad paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Marttinen slips a jab from Al Haddad.
Marttinen throws a lazy right hand but Al Haddad sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Marttinen throws a hook but Al Haddad avoids it easily.
Al Haddad steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Marttinen.
Al Haddad throws a right hand that Marttinen ducks under and follows up with a left that Marttinen also avoids with ease.
Marttinen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marttinen feints and then cracks Al Haddad's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Al Haddad down.
Al Haddad moves away from the strike by Marttinen. #T1#
Marttinen wants to slow Al Haddad down by chopping away at his legs.
Al Haddad misses with a hook
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Al Haddad scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Al Haddad throws an overhand right that lands on Marttinen's shoulder, as Marttinen tries to avoid the shot.
Marttinen misses with a looping right.
Marttinen moves away from the strike by Al Haddad.
Esko Marttinen is winning the standup battle so far.
Marttinen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Marttinen throws the left hand but Al Haddad avoids the punch easily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Marttinen.
Al Haddad throws the left hand but Marttinen avoids the punch easily.#CL#
Marttinen clinches up with Al Haddad and pushes him back against the cage.
Al Haddad pushes off an throws an elbow but Marttinen leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Al Haddad can't break the clinch.
Marttinen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Marttinen swings wildly with an uppercut but Al Haddad uses good head movement to avoid it.
Marttinen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Al Haddad backwards.
Marttinen throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T2#
Al Haddad is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Marttinen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Al Haddad misses with a punch on the inside.
Marttinen throws a head punch that misses.
Marttinen lands a shoulder strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Marttinen.
Al Haddad has a couple of punches blocked by Marttinen.
Al Haddad blocking some punches.
Al Haddad displaying some good clinch control by pressing Marttinen up against the cage.
Al Haddad lands with a right to the head.
Marttinen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Marttinen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A right handed body shot lands from Marttinen.
Marttinen blocks an uppercut.
Al Haddad swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T3#
Marttinen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A nice left hand lands by Marttinen. #BC#
Marttinen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Al Haddad might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Al Haddad is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Marttinen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Al Haddad moves away.
Al Haddad checks a leg kick nicely.
Marttinen digs a good hook to Al Haddad's body.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Marttinen.
Marttinen slips under a jab from Al Haddad.
Al Haddad just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromMarttinen.
Marttinen misses with a head kick.
Marttinen throws a push kick but Al Haddad slaps the foot to one side.
Marttinen throws a head kick but Al Haddad moves out of range. #CL#
Marttinen clinches.
Marttinen lands a right hand.
Marttinen throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Al Haddad wants to break the clinch but can't.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Al Haddad.
Al Haddad has a couple of punches blocked by Marttinen. #T4#
A short uppercut from Marttinen.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Marttinen as Al Haddad tries to tie him up.
Al Haddad lands with a left to the head.
Marttinen throws a punch but it's blocked by Al Haddad.
Al Haddad softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Marttinen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Al Haddad tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Al Haddad is trying to break free.
Marttinen goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC#
Marttinen breaks the clinch.
Marttinen pushes Al Haddad away with a front kick.
Al Haddad will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Marttinen is looking to score with low kicks.
Al Haddad looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Al Haddad throws a big shot that misses.
Al Haddad lands a jab to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Esko Marttinen dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Marttinen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Al Haddad.
Marttinen lands with a nice body punch.
Al Haddad looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Elias Al Haddad is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Al Haddad throws an off balance right hand
and Marttinen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A punch lands to the side of Al Haddad 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Marttinen looks to land a body kick but Al Haddad moved away.
Al Haddad checks a leg kick.
Al Haddad chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Marttinen can pounce on him.
Al Haddad walks into a jab.
Al Haddad tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Marttinen was well out of range. Poor timing from Al Haddad.
Marttinen throws a push kick but Al Haddad slaps the foot to one side.
Marttinen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Al Haddad misses the jab.
Marttinen throws a sloppy head kick
and Marttinen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Al Haddad's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Al Haddad has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Marttinen.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Al Haddad takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Marttinen throws a half hearted mid kick.
Al Haddad on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T1#
Marttinen tries to clinch up.
Marttinen fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Al Haddad checks it well.
Marttinen lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#CL2#
Al Haddad gets a clinch.
Al Haddad just leaning against Marttinen, taking a breather.
Marttinen lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Marttinen.
Nice body punch from Marttinen.
Marttinen misses with a punch to the body.
Marttinen doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC2#
Al Haddad breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Marttinen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Al Haddad can do to turn this around?
Marttinen blocks a jab.
Marttinen throws a head kick that looked like it stung. #ROC#
Al Haddad is rocked!
Marttinen lunges in with a left hook that violently twists Al Haddad head around and knocks him out cold! Marttinen hops onto the cage and yells out at the top of his lungs - Yeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaah! They're showing the replay on the big screens now; that was nasty! I hope one of the photographers got a good shot of it.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Esko Marttinen!
A less than humble Esko Marttinen misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: MMMA 49 Kelly vs James
Date: Nov 12, 2017

#R1#
Marttinen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Flagg manages to avoid it.
Flagg definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#TD#
Flagg scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #SUB#
Flagg seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB#
Flagg is looking for a kimura here.
Marttinen is holding on to half guard well.
Marttinen trying to control from the bottom.
Flagg trying to control the action but Marttinen is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Flagg is working for a kimura but Marttinen is defending it quite comfortably.
Marttinen is looking to improve his position. #T1##SUB2#
Marttinen looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Marttinen trying to control here.
Marttinen makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Marttinen.
Flagg not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Marttinen has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Flagg wants to control from the top but Marttinen keeps moving.
Flagg stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Marttinen swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Flagg wants to control from the top but Marttinen keeps moving.
Marttinen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Flagg is one step ahead there.
Marttinen keeping moving, preventing Flagg from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD#
Flagg looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Flagg trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Marttinen has his foot on Flagg's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Flagg works his way back into a safe position though.
Flagg wants to control from the top but Marttinen keeps moving.
Flagg tries to free his leg and advance position but Marttinen is retaining full guard. #T3##SUB#
Flagg postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Marttinen is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Flagg, into his guard. #REVB##SUB#
Flagg is looking for a triangle but Marttinen pushes his legs off easily.
Marttinen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Flagg swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Flagg being controlled here, momentarily.
Flagg trying to keep a closed guard but Marttinen is proving a slippery customer.
Flagg keeping moving, preventing Marttinen from controlling successfully. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Marttinen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Flagg wants to sweep here but Marttinen controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Marttinen thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Marttinen wants to control from the top but Flagg keeps moving. #SUB#
Flagg looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Marttinen passes into side control.
Marttinen trying to control the position but Flagg is working away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Flagg tries to improve position but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Deangelo Flagg dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Marttinen thumps Flagg with a low kick.
Flagg chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Marttinen can pounce on him.
Flagg throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Marttinen's waist but Marttinen gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Flagg off to one side.
Marttinen misses the shot to the body.
Flagg fails with a takedown attempt. #TD#
Flagg gets the takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Flagg wants to lay and pray for a moment but Marttinen keeps working.
Marttinen manages to work his way to half guard, despite Flagg's best efforts.
Flagg keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marttinen desperately trying to maintain half guard. #SUB#
Flagg is looking for a kimura here.
Marttinen regains full guard. Nicely done. #T1##SUB2#
Marttinen has his foot on Flagg's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Flagg works his way back into a safe position though.
Marttinen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Flagg manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB##SUB#
Flagg working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Marttinen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Marttinen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Flagg looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Marttinen passes into half guard.
Marttinen works his foot free and advances to mount.
Flagg wants to hold on but Marttinen pushes him away.
Deangelo Flagg overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
Marttinen wants to control the pace but Flagg is squirming around nicely.
Flagg is looking to improve his position but Marttinen isn't that keen on the idea.
Marttinen fails to move to back control.
Flagg tries to hold on but Marttinen postures up.
Flagg is trying to reverse the position but instead Marttinen has taken his back - oops!
Flagg trying to control the action but Marttinen just sinks the hooks in.
Well, with Marttinen on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Flagg is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Flagg tries to escape the position.
Flagg is working hard here to advance position.#T3##SUB2#
Marttinen working for the rear naked choke here. He's got one arm under but Flagg is defending well. A couple of punches soften him up though and Marttinen has tightened the hold! This one could be all over! It is! Flagg taps out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Esko Marttinen!
A very excited looking Esko Marttinen rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: TWGC 14 (170lbs, D2): Finals - Round 2
Date: Dec 31, 2016

Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Esko Marttinen and Mack Mythos. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

182 cm
25 yrs
185 lbs

185 cm
28 yrs
180 lbs

Marttinen

Mythos

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Esko Marttinen! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Mack Mythos!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Jorge Garcia and Dean Styles.

The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.

Mythos moves into range and clinches up with Marttinen.

Mythos turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Marttinen (0) vs (4) Mythos
Mythos is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Marttinen's shoulder. That is not cool.
Marttinen is looking for a sweep.
Marttinen gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Marttinen wants to improve his position but Mythos is controlling well.
Mythos is controlling the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marttinen wants to get back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mythos tries to pass the half guard into mount. Marttinen knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Marttinen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Marttinen trying to get back to full guard but Mythos takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Marttinen (0) vs (7) Mythos
Mythos manages to capitalize on a mistake by Marttinen to take his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Marttinen (0) vs (10) Mythos
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marttinen rolls, trying to escape but Mythos keeps control of the position.
Marttinen trying to control the action but Mythos just sinks the hooks in.
Mythos is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mythos keeps control of the position as Marttinen tries to break free.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mythos is riding his opponent, not letting Marttinen buck him off.
Mythos keeps control of the position as Marttinen tries to break free.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mythos not allowing Marttinen to control his hands.
Mythos has good solid back control here.
Marttinen is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Heavy Metal, so we'll see if he gets out of it.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Marttinen tries to escape but Mythos has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
What can Marttinen do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Mythos gets his hands free as Marttinen looks to control.

That's six minutes gone in the round.

Mythos has his arm under Marttinen's chin here. Game over son! Mythos squeezes tightly and Marttinen is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Mack Mythos!
A relieved looking Mack Mythos thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: TWGC 14 (170lbs, D2): Finals - Round 1
Date: Dec 30, 2016

Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Keni Susi and Esko Marttinen. Susi comes to the cage accompanied by Metallica - Hero of the Day. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

175 cm
48 yrs
158 lbs

182 cm
25 yrs
185 lbs

Susi

Marttinen

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Keni Susi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Esko Marttinen!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Jorge Garcia and Eddie Farnsworth.

The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Marttinen stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Marttinen wants it to stay on the feet.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!

Marttinen instigates a clinch.

Susi manages to pull guard.

Susi working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Marttinen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Marttinen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Susi working for a triangle but Marttinen defends it easily.

Susi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Susi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Susi looking for a guillotine here but Marttinen defends easily.
Marttinen trying to control but Susi is working from the bottom.

Susi is looking for a triangle here but Marttinen uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Susi (0) vs (3) Marttinen

Marttinen tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Susi is not content to let Marttinen control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Susi tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Marttinen wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Susi regains half guard.
Marttinen stalling.
Marttinen trying to mount his opponent but Susi defends it.
We've been hearing good reports from Susi's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Susi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Susi trying to control here.
Susi won't allow Marttinen to pass to mount.
Susi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Susi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Susi tries to roll over but Marttinen keeps him under control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Marttinen seems to be working for a kimura but Susi defends the submission attempt.
Marttinen has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Susi (0) vs (6) Marttinen

Marttinen looking for a guillotine from mount but Susi is having none of it.
Marttinen avoids the attempt from Susi to control.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Susi manages to regain half guard. Good work.

Susi looking for subs from the bottom but Marttinen mounts him!
Score +3 for passing guard: Susi (0) vs (9) Marttinen

Marttinen is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Susi has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Susi slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.

Susi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Marttinen pulls his head out easily.
Marttinen is looking to advance position but Susi won't allow it.

That's six minutes gone in the round.

Marttinen is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Susi looking for submissions off his back.
Marttinen trying to pass the guard but Susi defending well.
Susi gets back to full guard.
Susi working a defensive guard here.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.

Susi working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Marttinen has passed into half guard!
Marttinen is trying to control the action in half guard but Susi is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Susi trying to control from the bottom.
Marttinen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Susi does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

Susi looking for a kimura from the bottom but Marttinen passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Susi (0) vs (12) Marttinen

Marttinen goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Susi rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Marttinen's guard! Nice work there by Susi!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Susi (2) vs (12) Marttinen

Marttinen is looking for a triangle but Susi pushes his legs off easily.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Susi trying to control the position from guard on top but Marttinen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Marttinen looking for a guillotine here but Susi defends easily.
Susi looking to pass the guard.
Marttinen looking for a sweep. Not yet Marttinen, not yet.
Susi wants to control from the top but Marttinen keeps moving.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Marttinen trying to control the position.
Susi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Marttinen is keeping the position for now.

Marttinen looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Marttinen keeping moving, preventing Susi from controlling successfully.
Susi forces his way into half guard.
Marttinen wants to improve his position but Susi is controlling well.

Susi wants to work for an arm triangle but Marttinen is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Susi works his foot free and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Susi (5) vs (12) Marttinen
Susi can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Marttinen is looking to escape.

Susi is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Marttinen has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Marttinen!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Susi (5) vs (14) Marttinen
Marttinen tries to free his leg and advance position but Susi is retaining full guard.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.

Susi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Susi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Susi working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Marttinen has passed into half guard!

Susi looking for a kimura from the bottom but Marttinen passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Susi (5) vs (17) Marttinen
Susi tries to improve position but can't.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Marttinen moves into full mount!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Susi (5) vs (19) Marttinen
Marttinen trying to control but Susi is having none of it.
Susi is looking to get to half guard.
Marttinen tries to control but Susi wriggling away.

Marttinen moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Susi has worked his arm free - good work by Susi!
Marttinen wants to control but Susi is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Marttinen is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Susi manages to work his way to half guard, despite Marttinen's best efforts.
Marttinen trying to control the action but Susi is working from the bottom.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.

Susi actively working from the bottom here.
Marttinen tries to pass to full mount but Susi defends it.
Susi wants to sweep but Marttinen has passed to side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Susi (5) vs (22) Marttinen
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Susi manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Susi (7) vs (22) Marttinen

And that's the end of the fight!
Marttinen wins on points by 22 to 7.
Esko Marttinen decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: TWGC 14 (170lbs, D2): Rio de Janeiro Qu - R2
Date: Dec 22, 2016

Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Esko Marttinen and Watsz Mawe. Watsz Mawe has the eye of the tiger tonight.

182 cm
25 yrs
185 lbs

170 cm
22 yrs
155 lbs

Marttinen

Mawe

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Esko Marttinen! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Watsz Mawe!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Emerson Jorge and Matheus Silva.

The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.

Marttinen darts in and clinches Mawe up against the cage.

Marttinen jumps guard and drags Mawe to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.

Marttinen throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Mawe showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Marttinen trying to keep a closed guard but Mawe is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mawe tries to free his leg and advance position but Marttinen is retaining full guard.

Mawe got a little sloppy there for a moment and Marttinen has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mawe has managed to get both his arms back between Marttinen's legs - danger averted.

Marttinen throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mawe trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mawe is stalling in the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Marttinen has an active guard here but Mawe has managed to pass into half guard.
Marttinen slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

Marttinen looking for subs off his back but Mawe has passed one foot through into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mawe is trying to control. Marttinen wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Marttinen is looking for a sweep. Mawe is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Marttinen definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Marttinen manages to get to full guard.
Marttinen keeping moving, preventing Mawe from controlling successfully.
Mawe preventing the sweep.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mawe is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

Marttinen is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mawe is aware though and is defending well.
Mawe sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Marttinen's guard.
Mawe passes the guard and advances to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Marttinen (0) vs (3) Mawe
Mawe avoids the attempt from Marttinen to control.
Mawe looking to control and managing it successfully.

Mawe swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Marttinen is now in Mawe's guard. A big mistake from Mawe there, giving up the dominant position!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Marttinen (2) vs (3) Mawe

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marttinen controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Mawe keeping moving, preventing Marttinen from controlling successfully.
Mawe keeping full guard, as Marttinen tries to pass.
Marttinen preventing the sweep.
Marttinen wants to control from the top but Mawe keeps moving.
Mawe controls Marttinen momentarily but Marttinen frees himself.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Marttinen trying to control the position from guard on top but Mawe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mawe wants to improve his position but instead Marttinen has moved into half guard.
Marttinen is looking to take a break and control but Mawe is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mawe has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Marttinen is looking to advance position but Mawe won't allow it.
Marttinen is trying to control the action in half guard but Mawe is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Mawe won't allow Marttinen to pass to mount.
Marttinen stalling.
Mawe is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Marttinen is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Mawe to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Mawe looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mawe wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Marttinen preventing the sweep.
Mawe seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Mawe is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Marttinen trying to control the position from guard on top but Mawe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Marttinen being controlled here momentarily.
Mawe can't keep his opponent in guard - Marttinen advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Mawe tries to get to full guard but Marttinen has control of the leg.
Marttinen tries to pass to full mount but Mawe defends it.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Marttinen is trying to control. Mawe wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Mawe is looking for a sweep. Marttinen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Marttinen not doing much here.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.

Marttinen is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Mawe is controlling Marttinen's trapped leg to prevent Marttinen from advancing to side control.

Marttinen is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Mawe sees it coming and defends easily.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Mawe wants to improve his position but Marttinen is controlling well.
Marttinen will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Mawe won't allow Marttinen to pass to mount.
Marttinen slows the pace down in half guard.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Marttinen is keen to just control but Mawe is a slippery customer.
Marttinen works his way into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Marttinen (5) vs (3) Mawe

Marttinen is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Mawe has escaped the position, nice work there.
A lull in the action here as Marttinen stalls from top position.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.

Marttinen looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Marttinen is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Mawe will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Mawe is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Mawe is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Marttinen trying to control from half guard but Mawe is working away.
Marttinen is controlling the pace.
Mawe is trying to maintain the position but Marttinen is very close to passing his half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Marttinen takes the fight on points by 5 to 3.
Esko Marttinen bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: TWGC 14 (170lbs, D2): Rio de Janeiro Qu - Round 1
Date: Dec 21, 2016

Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Branden Wooster and Esko Marttinen. Wooster comes to the cage accompanied by Jiu-Jitsu Song. Man, I cannot wait for this one!

179 cm
25 yrs
165 lbs

182 cm
25 yrs
185 lbs

Wooster

Marttinen

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Branden Wooster! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Esko Marttinen!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Daniel Cesar and Thiago Cunha.

The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.

Wooster gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Marttinen pulls guard effortlessly.
Wooster showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Wooster trying to control the position from guard on top but Marttinen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Marttinen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Marttinen is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Marttinen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Wooster defends it easily.
Wooster looking to pass the guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Marttinen has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Wooster has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Wooster (3) vs (0) Marttinen
Marttinen trying his best to control but Wooster has mounted him.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Wooster (5) vs (0) Marttinen
Wooster looking to control but Marttinen is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Marttinen has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Wooster (8) vs (0) Marttinen
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marttinen manages to reverse the position and now he's in Wooster's guard. Nice work there by Marttinen.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wooster (8) vs (2) Marttinen
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wooster wants to hit a switch here but Marttinen passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Wooster there!
Score +3 for passing guard: Wooster (8) vs (5) Marttinen

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marttinen trying to control but Wooster is having none of it.
Marttinen is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Wooster is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Wooster (8) vs (8) Marttinen
Wooster tries to break free.

Marttinen looking for the choke from the back.

Wooster showing good submission defense here.
Wooster trying to control the hands but Marttinen breaks the grip.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marttinen doesn't have the hooks in and Wooster manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wooster (10) vs (8) Marttinen
Marttinen wants to sweep but no luck.
Wooster controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Wooster postures up.
Marttinen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Wooster trying to control the position from guard on top but Marttinen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marttinen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Wooster stays in close to Marttinen's body and controls the position.

Marttinen has his foot on Wooster's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Wooster works his way back into a safe position though.
Marttinen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Wooster trying to control the position from guard on top but Marttinen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Marttinen escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Wooster gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

That's five minutes gone in the round.

Marttinen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Wooster doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Wooster manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Marttinen trying to control the position.
Marttinen looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Wooster trying to control the position from guard on top but Marttinen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wooster controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Wooster trying to control but Marttinen is working from the bottom.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Marttinen is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Wooster engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

Marttinen is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Wooster rolls with it to try and escape but Marttinen cranks on the arm and Wooster is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Esko Marttinen!
Esko Marttinen spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

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