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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Joey Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jaska Paska (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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185 lbs
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193 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand |
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Good wrestler
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Joey Diaz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jaska Paska!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Anni Minnemäki and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diaz darts in trying to clinch
and Paska counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Paska is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Paska wants to pass the guard but Diaz is keeping the position.
Diaz is working an open guard so Paska takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Diaz tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Paska decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Diaz's guard.
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!
Paska trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Paska sitting in guard here, content to control.
Paska gets to his feet. Diaz looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Diaz throws a right and a left that Paska avoids nicely.
Paska gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paska works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Paska pushes down on Diaz's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Paska throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Diaz is looking for a sweep. Paska is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Paska stands up and beckons Diaz to join him on the feet.
Paska looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Diaz is in trouble now - Paska has advanced to mount!
Paska controlling the position easily from mount.
Paska connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paska connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Paska looking to finish Diaz with some ground and pound. This is bad for Diaz!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Paska breaks from Diaz's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Paska controlling the pace for now.
Diaz throwing hammer fists to the chest of Paska. What's that going to do exactly?
Paska lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diaz wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Paska.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paska controlling his opponent.
Paska lands a nice shot to the head.
Diaz is in a horrible position here. Paska smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Paska content just to control the position here.
Diaz gets back to half guard.
Paska passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Diaz!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diaz is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Paska jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Diaz is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Diaz and Paska has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Diaz wants to control but Paska postures up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Diaz gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jaska Paska dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Diaz looks to score with a jab to the body but Paska is just out of range.
Paska closes the distance and clinches.
Paska works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Diaz controls Paska momentarily but Paska frees himself.
Paska decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Diaz, up you get!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Paska.
Paska blocks the strikes from Diaz.
Diaz trying to control but Paska flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Diaz is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Diaz trying to control but not successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paska connects with a big shot to the side of Diaz's head.
Diaz looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Paska is punishing Diaz with some ground and pound.
Jaska Paska has got the better of the ground game so far.
Diaz covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Paska looking for the choke but no joy.
Paska is breathing heavily.
Diaz looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz showing good submission defense here.
Even with his hooks in, Paska manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Diaz trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Diaz turns into Paska and is now in his guard.
Paska has Diaz pulled in close to control his posture.
Diaz drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Paska dives on top into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz keeping moving, preventing Paska from controlling successfully.
Paska decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Diaz scores a takedown into full mount!
Paska really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Diaz trying to control but Paska is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paska holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Diaz tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Paska swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Diaz goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Paska turns into him and now he's in Diaz's guard.
Paska passes Diaz's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Diaz is trying to control but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jaska Paska showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Paska gets caught flat footed, as Diaz shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Paska is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Paska works his way into full mount!
Diaz taking shots to the head.
Diaz in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Paska wants to finish this one by submission but Diaz is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Paska.
Paska sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Paska takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paska scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Paska looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Paska trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Paska breaks from Diaz's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Paska lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Paska controlling from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz tries to hold on but Paska postures up.
Paska wants to control the pace but Diaz is squirming around nicely.
Diaz tries to buck Paska off but he can't manage it.
Paska prevents Diaz from getting the reversal.
Paska is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Diaz has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Paska landing punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paska controlling the position easily from mount.
Diaz keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Paska lands with some strikes.
Diaz is looking to improve his position but Paska isn't that keen on the idea.
Diaz is working hard here to advance position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Paska tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Paska cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Paska looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Paska avoids the attempt from Diaz to control.
Paska working the ground and pound effectively.
Diaz tries to reverse the position but Paska maintains control.
Jaska Paska is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Paska takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Joey Diaz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Paska's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jaska Paska comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Paska 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jaska Paska!
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FIGHT
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