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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Wilito Sanjuro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Toni Ariesta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sanjuro comes to the cage accompanied by Get my gun- d12. Wilito Sanjuro has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Wilito Sanjuro! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Toni Ariesta! The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Marco Blurström.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ariesta instigates a clinch. Nice body punch from Sanjuro - that landed with a thud.
Sanjuro trying to land knees to the body.
Ariesta manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. Ariesta throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Sanjuro trying to control the position from guard on top but Ariesta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Ariesta looking for a sweep. Not yet Ariesta, not yet. Sanjuro in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Sanjuro stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ariesta swivels though and keeps the full guard. Ariesta seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. Ariesta keeping full guard, as Sanjuro tries to pass. Ariesta looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sanjuro is one step ahead there. Ariesta is trying to control the position from the bottom.
 That's one minute gone in the round. The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
 The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Toni Ariesta. Ariesta delivers a nice body kick. Ariesta fails with a takedown attempt. Ariesta pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sanjuro scores with a leg kick.
Ariesta with a poor takedown and Sanjuro counters with a low kick, right behind Ariesta 's knee. Ariesta looks gassed! Sanjuro fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sanjuro throws a combination that misses
and Ariesta counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Sanjuro's guard now.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sanjuro is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ariesta defends well. Sanjuro is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sanjuro looking for a sweep. Not yet Sanjuro, not yet. Sanjuro being controlled here, momentarily. Ariesta loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Ariesta looking to sit in guard and control but Sanjuro gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Ariesta working a defensive guard here.
Sanjuro throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ariesta works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Ariesta preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Sanjuro working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Sanjuro wants to control from the top but Ariesta keeps moving.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Ariesta avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Sanjuro throws a strike but Ariesta rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. Ariesta tries to free his leg and advance position but Sanjuro is retaining full guard. Ariesta tries to stand but Sanjuro is controlling from the bottom. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Sanjuro 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. Sanjuro is working hard here to advance position. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Toni Ariesta will probably get the nod. That's time! Sanjuro's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Sanjuro throws a series of punches but Ariesta avoids them all with ease. Sanjuro lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ariesta circles away quickly and effectively. Sanjuro misses with a right hand
and Ariesta moves into the clinch. Sanjuro tries to land a knee to the head but Ariesta blocks with his arms.
Sanjuro is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ariesta is defending well for now. Ariesta stalls. Sanjuro with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Ariesta obliges.
Ariesta pulls guard. Sanjuro has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Ariesta is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Sanjuro drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Ariesta dives on top into guard. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Ariesta trying to control but Sanjuro is working from the bottom.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Ariesta passes Sanjuro's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Ariesta is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Sanjuro taking some punishment here, with Ariesta in his half guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Ariesta working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
 That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ariesta is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Sanjuro has managed to free his arm - good work. Nice strikes from Ariesta there. Well, if Ariesta 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.
Ariesta trying to pass the guard but Sanjuro defending well.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Ariesta trying to control the action but Sanjuro is working from the bottom. Sanjuro tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. Ariesta stalling. The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace. Ariesta thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Sanjuro's head.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Ariesta is controlling the pace.
 Toni Ariesta has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet. Sanjuro shoots in for a takedown but Ariesta shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Ariesta misses with a double jab
and Sanjuro counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Sanjuro looks for the body kick but Ariesta saw that one coming. Ariesta moves to clinch but Sanjuro breaks away and Sanjuro counters with a lovely straight right hand! And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Toni Ariesta showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Sanjuro looks to land a combination but Ariesta avoids it well. Ariesta has his takedown stuffed and Sanjuro makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Sanjuro lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sanjuro misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sanjuro misses with a right hand
and Ariesta counters with a nice double leg into half guard. Sanjuro wants to get back to his feet.
Sanjuro actively working from the bottom here. Toni Ariesta has got the better of the ground game so far. Ariesta is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Sanjuro reverses the position - he's now on top in Ariesta's guard.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Sanjuro with a flurry of punches that miss. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Ariesta working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sanjuro. Ariesta keeping moving, preventing Sanjuro from controlling successfully. Ariesta looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Sanjuro puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. Ariesta is looking for a sweep. Sanjuro is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sanjuro is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ariesta is just riding it out for now. Sanjuro eventually gives up the hold.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action. Sanjuro throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Ariesta keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. Sanjuro seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ariesta does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Sanjuro is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Sanjuro trying to control the action but Ariesta is working from the bottom. Wilito Sanjuro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Sanjuro lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. Sanjuro wants to control but Ariesta is keeping him busy. Ariesta keeping control of the position. Ariesta regains full guard. Nicely done. Sanjuro is looking to advance position but Ariesta has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Sanjuro regains half guard.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Ariesta working over Sanjuro with some ground and pound. Sanjuro looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Ariesta in particular looking to stall. Ariesta throwing shots but Sanjuro is blocking nicely. Ariesta wants to control but Sanjuro is keeping him busy. Toni Ariesta is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Ariesta throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Toni Ariesta. I've got Ariesta 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29 Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30 Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Toni Ariesta!
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