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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Pablo Mara�on (ranked 106 p4p, 18 weight class) and Vertti Ekstrovertti (ranked 144 p4p, 27 weight class). Mara�on's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Pistolero. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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194 lbs
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Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
38 - 12 - 2, fighting out of London, Pablo Mara�on!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Vertti Ekstrovertti!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ekstrovertti tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mara�on was well out of range. Poor timing from Ekstrovertti.
Ekstrovertti just misses with a punch to the body.
Mara�on moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Mara�on.
Ekstrovertti with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ekstrovertti misses with a low kick.
Mara�on scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Mara�on misses with a looping right.
Ekstrovertti only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Mara�on misses with a wild body shot.
Ekstrovertti shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Mara�on on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A shot to the body from Ekstrovertti misses
and Mara�on counters with a nice leg kick.
A big left from Mara�on misses.
Ekstrovertti looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ekstrovertti tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mara�on was well out of range. Poor timing from Ekstrovertti.
Mara�on throws a body shot but no joy.
Ekstrovertti lands with a good body shot.
Ekstrovertti is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Mara�on rather than just go for the knockout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mara�on connects with a crisp jab.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ekstrovertti.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ekstrovertti misses with a leg kick.
Pablo Mara�on is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mara�on swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ekstrovertti throws a sloppy head kick and Mara�on moves out of range easily.
A good leg kick by Mara�on.
Ekstrovertti lands with a hook. Mara�on tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Mara�on connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Mara�on misses with an uppercut.
Ekstrovertti tries a low kick but Mara�on avoids it.
Mara�on is looking to counter punch.
Ekstrovertti blocks a jab.
Ekstrovertti tries to move into range but Mara�on moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ekstrovertti goes for a double leg but Mara�on avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Mara�on continues to drive forward.
Mara�on is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Ekstrovertti connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Mara�on rushes Ekstrovertti and presses him up against the cage.
Come on Ekstrovertti - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Mara�on stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ekstrovertti pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Vertti Ekstrovertti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mara�on ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ekstrovertti moves away.
Ekstrovertti now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Mara�on misses the shot to the body.
Ekstrovertti takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Ekstrovertti avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ekstrovertti misses with a kick to the body.
It looked like Mara�on wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mara�on fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Mara�on checks a low kick from Ekstrovertti.
Ekstrovertti misses with a body shot.
Mara�on lands with a nice body kick.
Mara�on thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Ekstrovertti if he has to take too many more of those.
Mara�on lands with a good body shot.
Mara�on moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Mara�on keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mara�on is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Ekstrovertti.
Ekstrovertti misses the body punch
and Mara�on counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A big left from Ekstrovertti misses.
Ekstrovertti shoots in looking for a takedown but Mara�on manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ekstrovertti's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Mara�on slips a straight right by Ekstrovertti.
Mara�on looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ekstrovertti slips under a jab.
Ekstrovertti ducks under a wild hook from Mara�on.
Mara�on missing with a left hand there. Ekstrovertti was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ekstrovertti misses with a takedown attempt - Mara�on sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Mara�on is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Pablo Mara�on has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vertti Ekstrovertti.
Mara�on moves out of range as Ekstrovertti strikes.
Mara�on throws a leg kick which misses Ekstrovertti's front leg but catches the back leg as Ekstrovertti tries to avoid it.
Mara�on scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Mara�on takes a swing at Ekstrovertti's ribcage but misses.
Mara�on scores with the left hand. Ekstrovertti knows he should have avoided that one.
Mara�on is looking to chop away at Ekstrovertti's legs.
Ekstrovertti feints a counter leg kick.
Mara�on turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ekstrovertti tries a head kick but it misses.
Ekstrovertti blocks a jab.
The fighters circling - Ekstrovertti throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A decent looking cross lands there for Mara�on.
Mara�on lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mara�on missing with a left hand there. Ekstrovertti was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mara�on throws a leg kick which misses Ekstrovertti's front leg but catches the back leg as Ekstrovertti tries to avoid it.
Ekstrovertti throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mara�on sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mara�on tried to counter with a leg kick but Ekstrovertti avoided it.
Ekstrovertti swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ekstrovertti 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 Mara�on has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Mara�on and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Mara�on throws the kick towards the body but Ekstrovertti avoids it.
Mara�on on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ekstrovertti. Ekstrovertti obviously looking to wear him down.
Mara�on tries to clinch there but Ekstrovertti circles away.
Ekstrovertti steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Mara�on is looking to clinch but Ekstrovertti is avoiding it.
Mara�on jabs Ekstrovertti right on the nose. Ekstrovertti blinks but takes it well.
Ekstrovertti tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mara�on was well out of range. Poor timing from Ekstrovertti.
Ekstrovertti throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Mara�on was covering up waiting for the punch and Ekstrovertti finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Mara�on is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Pablo Mara�on dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ekstrovertti. Mara�on does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mara�on blocks a low kick nicely.
Mara�on swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ekstrovertti buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ekstrovertti throws an overhand right that lands on Mara�on's shoulder, as Mara�on tries to avoid the shot.
Ekstrovertti misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mara�on.
Ekstrovertti throws a hook to the side of Mara�on's head but Mara�on sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ekstrovertti on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Ekstrovertti connects with a leg kick. Mara�on looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Pablo Mara�on is winning the standup battle so far.
Ekstrovertti staying out of range there.
Mara�on misses with a body shot.
Mara�on looks to land a right hand but Ekstrovertti moved out of range.
Ekstrovertti misses with a low kick as Mara�on jumps back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ekstrovertti connects with a body shot.
Ekstrovertti walks into a stiff left hand from Mara�on.
Ekstrovertti throws an overhand right that lands on Mara�on's shoulder, as Mara�on tries to avoid the shot.
Mara�on looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Mara�on goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Nice straight punches there by Mara�on. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Mara�on.
Mara�on throws a looping overhand right but Ekstrovertti ducks down to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ekstrovertti pivots, looking for a leg kick but Mara�on is out of range and Ekstrovertti settles back down.
Mara�on dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mara�on connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ekstrovertti missing with a left hand there. Mara�on was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ekstrovertti blocks the body kick.
Ekstrovertti looks to score with a jab to the body but Mara�on is just out of range.
Mara�on blocks a jab.
Some bone on bone action there as Mara�on checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Ekstrovertti misses with a leg kick.
Ekstrovertti misses with an uppercut.
Mara�on scores with a decent looking hook.
Mara�on throws a leg kick but Ekstrovertti checks it.
Mara�on is looking to score with low kicks.
Mara�on throws a leg kick which misses Ekstrovertti's front leg but catches the back leg as Ekstrovertti tries to avoid it.
Mara�on just misses with a punch to the body.
Ekstrovertti rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mara�on counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mara�on looks to land a right hand but Ekstrovertti moved out of range.
Mara�on takes the fight into the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mara�on stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mara�on.
Mara�on misses with a punch on the inside.
Ekstrovertti is trying to maintain a safe position but Mara�on gets an underhook and turns Ekstrovertti into the cage.
Mara�on has a couple of punches blocked by Ekstrovertti.
Mara�on misses with a body punch.
Ekstrovertti looking to slow down the pace here.
Mara�on lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ekstrovertti or not.
Ekstrovertti's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ekstrovertti tries to work over Mara�on's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ekstrovertti on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Mara�on throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ekstroverttis head.
A nice left hand lands by Mara�on.
Mara�on can't find room to land a body shot as Ekstrovertti controls the action.
Ekstrovertti working aggressively here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mara�on cracks Ekstrovertti with a nice body shot.
Mara�on tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mara�on lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ekstrovertti or not.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Ekstrovertti fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mara�on doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ekstrovertti tries to break free but Mara�on pushes him back against the cage.
Mara�on misses with the head strike.
Ekstrovertti's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mara�on jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ekstrovertti throws a leg kick that is checked
and Mara�on counters with a nice body shot.
Ekstrovertti takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Ekstrovertti throws out a loose jab but Mara�on uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mara�on stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ekstrovertti avoids the body shot from Mara�on.
Ekstrovertti takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ekstrovertti fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Mara�on checks it well.
Mara�on tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ekstrovertti swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ekstrovertti tries to land a leg kick but Mara�on saw it coming and moves away.
Mara�on throws a hook but Ekstrovertti avoids it easily.
Mara�on takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
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!
Ekstrovertti throws a jab when Mara�on was well out of range.
Mara�on is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A big left from Mara�on misses.
Ekstrovertti throws a right and a left that Mara�on avoids nicely.
Mara�on throwing a counter right hand but Ekstrovertti manages to avoid it.
A big right from Mara�on misses.
Mara�on misses with a hook. Ekstrovertti ducked under it nicely.
Ekstrovertti lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Good exchange - Mara�on coming out on top.
Mara�on slips under a jab.
Ekstrovertti keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mara�on.
Mara�on fakes the leg kick and cracks Ekstrovertti in the body.
Jab by Mara�on.
A big right from Mara�on misses.
Ekstrovertti uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mara�on.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Pablo Mara�on 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.
Ekstrovertti takes a swing at Mara�on's ribcage but misses.
Mara�on pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mara�on tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ekstrovertti was well out of range. Poor timing from Mara�on.
Mara�on moves away from the strike by Ekstrovertti.
Ekstrovertti shoots in looking for a takedown but Mara�on manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ekstrovertti's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Mara�on thuds his shin into the meat of Ekstrovertti's side.
Mara�on explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Nice uppercut there from Mara�on.
Ekstrovertti goes for a double leg but Mara�on avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Mara�on continues to drive forward.
Mara�on is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ekstrovertti can do to turn this around?
Mara�on misses with a looping left.
Mara�on lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ekstrovertti moves away from the strike by Mara�on.
Mara�on moves away from the strike by Ekstrovertti.
As Ekstrovertti backs away, Mara�on returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Ekstrovertti ducks under a wild hook from Mara�on.
The crowd cheers as Mara�on lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ekstrovertti doesn't seem phased though.
Mara�on looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mara�on waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ekstrovertti.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mara�on tries to clinch but Ekstrovertti moves out of range.
Ekstrovertti moves out of range of the body kick from Mara�on.
Mara�on misses with a body shot.
Mara�on throws a body shot but no joy.
Ekstrovertti throws an off balance right hand
letting Mara�on counter with a right hand.
Ekstrovertti scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Ekstrovertti has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Mara�on ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mara�on tries to close the distance and clinch but Ekstrovertti swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ekstrovertti throws a wild body kick that Mara�on sees coming a mile off.
Ekstrovertti tries a head kick but it misses.
Mara�on pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A swing and a miss from Mara�on.
Ekstrovertti misses with a takedown attempt - Mara�on sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Pablo Mara�on has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vertti Ekstrovertti.
Mara�on is looking to slow Ekstrovertti down with leg kicks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Ekstrovertti misses its intended target.
Ekstrovertti tries a head kick but it misses.
Ekstrovertti takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Mara�on is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ekstrovertti.
Mara�on misses with a looping left.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ekstrovertti. Mara�on does a little dance to reset his feet.
A telegraphed right hand from Ekstrovertti misses the target.
Mara�on slips a jab and a cross from Ekstrovertti.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mara�on lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ekstrovertti throws a front kick aimed at Mara�on's knee but Mara�on avoids it well.
Nice body kick from Mara�on.
Ekstrovertti ducks under a wild hook from Mara�on.
Ekstrovertti misses with a combination
and Mara�on cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ekstrovertti misses with an uppercut
and Mara�on counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ekstrovertti takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Ekstrovertti fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mara�on.
Mara�on lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Ekstrovertti connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Mara�on slips a jab from Ekstrovertti.
Mara�on lands a jab to Ekstrovertti's midsection.
Ekstrovertti ducks under a wild hook from Mara�on.
Ekstrovertti looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mara�on misses with a looping right.
Mara�on feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ekstrovertti's calf.
Mara�on connects with a solid leg kick.
Ekstrovertti jabs at Mara�on's body.
Mara�on stuns Ekstrovertti with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Mara�on throws a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ekstrovertti throws a half hearted mid kick.
Mara�on swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ekstrovertti fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mara�on has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mara�on fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Ekstrovertti throws a poor cross that misses
and Mara�on counters with a thumping low kick.
Mara�on scores with a nice right hand.
Mara�on misses with a body shot.
Ekstrovertti throws a body punch but Mara�on moves out of range.
Mara�on looks to land a left hand but Ekstrovertti moved out of range nicely.
Mara�on cracks a nice hook into Ekstrovertti's ribs.
A jab lands there for Mara�on.
Ekstrovertti misses with a wild body shot.
Mara�on swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Good leg kick by Mara�on there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Mara�on throws a leg kick but Ekstrovertti sees it coming and moves out of range.
Mara�on scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ekstrovertti avoids the head kick by Mara�on.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mara�on. Ekstrovertti does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ekstrovertti has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Mara�on.
Mara�on checks the leg kick nicely there.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Pablo Mara�on clearly takes 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.
Mara�on swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Ekstrovertti misses the target.
Ekstrovertti staying out of range there.
Mara�on slips a jab from Ekstrovertti.
Mara�on slips under a jab from Ekstrovertti.
Mara�on moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Mara�on punishes Ekstrovertti's body with a nice straight punch.
Mara�on misses with an uppercut.
Good leg kick by Mara�on there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
The fighters circling - Mara�on throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ekstrovertti! But no joy.
Mara�on instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ekstrovertti blocking some punches.
Ekstrovertti misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ekstrovertti prevents a body shot from Mara�on.
Ekstrovertti works on Mara�on's body with a couple of short punches.
Mara�on is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Ekstrovertti blocks a body shot from Mara�on.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mara�on lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ekstrovertti or not.
Good body shot from Mara�on.
Mara�on presses Ekstrovertti against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Ekstrovertti is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Ekstrovertti has a couple of punches blocked by Mara�on.
A short left from Mara�on.
Mara�on blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mara�on lands a nice uppercut.
Mara�on scores with a shot to the side of Ekstrovertti's head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Mara�on makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mara�on working aggressively here.
Mara�on manages to break the clinch.
Ekstrovertti slips a jab and a cross from Mara�on.
Ekstrovertti throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mara�on keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mara�on keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ekstrovertti throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mara�on.
Mara�on scoring well with a low kick there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ekstrovertti avoids the body shot from Mara�on.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ekstrovertti! But no joy.
Mara�on scores with a jab. Ekstrovertti acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Ekstrovertti misses with a leg kick.
Ekstrovertti scores with a sloppy right hand. Mara�on should have avoided that one.
Ekstrovertti throws an off balance right hand
and Mara�on counters with a nice uppercut.
Mara�on swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mara�on lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Mara�on moves to clinch but Ekstrovertti breaks away
and Ekstrovertti counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Mara�on keeping control of the position.
Ekstrovertti wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mara�on keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ekstrovertti scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Mara�on is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Ekstrovertti is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Mara�on defends it well.
Mara�on is looking to control Ekstrovertti's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mara�on avoid being mounted?
Mara�on wants to improve his position but Ekstrovertti is controlling well.
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.
Mara�on is trying to control but can't.
Mara�on keeping control of the position.
Ekstrovertti not doing much here.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Mara�on is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ekstrovertti's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ekstrovertti's back!
Ekstrovertti trying to control the hands but Mara�on breaks the grip.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mara�on tries to keep control of the position but Ekstrovertti is staying busy.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Pablo Mara�on had his way with Vertti Ekstrovertti in that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Mara�on looks to land a right hand but Ekstrovertti moved out of range.
Mara�on tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ekstrovertti was well out of range. Poor timing from Mara�on.
Ekstrovertti cracks Mara�on with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Mara�on works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Mara�on swings for the body but Ekstrovertti moves out of range.
Mara�on checks a leg kick.
Ekstrovertti chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ekstrovertti tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mara�on was well out of range. Poor timing from Ekstrovertti.
Ekstrovertti misses with a kick to the body.
A counter left hand to the body from Mara�on misses its target.
Mara�on dodges the punch combination from Ekstrovertti.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ekstrovertti throws a low kick but Mara�on moves out of range easily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Mara�on.
Ekstrovertti decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Ekstrovertti wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mara�on keeps working.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mara�on is doing well to control the position and prevent Ekstrovertti from advancing to side control.
Vertti Ekstrovertti has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mara�on has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ekstrovertti is working away from the top position though.
Mara�on is looking to improve his position.
Mara�on is working hard here to advance position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ekstrovertti trying to control the action but Mara�on is working from the bottom.
Mara�on tries to get to full guard but Ekstrovertti has control of the leg.
Mara�on is concentrating on defense, preventing Ekstrovertti from advancing position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ekstrovertti misses with a few strikes there.
It looked like Mara�on was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ekstrovertti.
A big right from Mara�on misses.
Mara�on throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as Ekstrovertti lands an impressive looking overhand right. Mara�on doesn't seem phased though.
Mara�on swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mara�on has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Mara�on there as he acknowledges the shot.
Ekstrovertti is looking to slow Mara�on down with leg kicks.
Mara�on throws a push kick but Ekstrovertti slaps the foot to one side.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mara�on looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mara�on steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ekstrovertti.
Ekstrovertti misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mara�on.
Ekstrovertti throws a lazy uppercut
and Mara�on cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mara�on misses with an uppercut. Ekstrovertti saw that one coming.
Mara�on dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ekstrovertti loads up on a big right hand but Mara�on slips the punch.
Ekstrovertti moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ekstrovertti misses with a right hand
and Mara�on counters with a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ekstrovertti throws a body punch but Mara�on moves out of range.
Ekstrovertti checks a leg kick.
Mara�on thumps Ekstrovertti with a low kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ekstrovertti throws a hook but Mara�on avoids it easily.
Ekstrovertti throws a hook but Mara�on blocks it.
Mara�on connects with a nice looking jab.
Mara�on connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ekstrovertti. Ekstrovertti circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Ekstrovertti ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mara�on moves away.
Mara�on tests Ekstrovertti's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mara�on moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Ekstrovertti shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Ekstrovertti showed some decent athleticism there.
Vertti Ekstrovertti has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mara�on avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ekstrovertti.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Vertti Ekstrovertti.
I think Mara�on 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 49:46
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 49:46
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pablo Mara�on!
Pablo Mara�on retains his middleweight title!
A victorious Pablo Mara�on thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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