PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Pablo Maraçon (ranked 106 p4p, 18 weight class) and Vertti Ekstrovertti (ranked 144 p4p, 27 weight class). Maraçon'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.

Maraçon
vs
Ekstrovertti

186 cm
37
185 lbs
38 - 12 - 2

190 cm
31
194 lbs
18 - 9 - 1

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

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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 Maraçon!
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 Maraçon was well out of range. Poor timing from Ekstrovertti.
Ekstrovertti just misses with a punch to the body.
Maraçon 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 Maraçon.
Ekstrovertti with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ekstrovertti misses with a low kick.
Maraçon scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Maraçon misses with a looping right.
Ekstrovertti only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Maraçon misses with a wild body shot.
Ekstrovertti shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Maraçon on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A shot to the body from Ekstrovertti misses
and Maraçon counters with a nice leg kick.
A big left from Maraçon misses.
Ekstrovertti looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ekstrovertti tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Maraçon was well out of range. Poor timing from Ekstrovertti.
Maraçon 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 Maraçon rather than just go for the knockout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maraçon 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 Maraçon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Maraçon swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ekstrovertti throws a sloppy head kick and Maraçon moves out of range easily.
A good leg kick by Maraçon.
Ekstrovertti lands with a hook. Maraçon tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Maraçon connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Maraçon misses with an uppercut.
Ekstrovertti tries a low kick but Maraçon avoids it.
Maraçon is looking to counter punch.
Ekstrovertti blocks a jab.
Ekstrovertti tries to move into range but Maraçon moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ekstrovertti goes for a double leg but Maraçon avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Maraçon continues to drive forward.
Maraçon is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Ekstrovertti connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.

Maraçon rushes Ekstrovertti and presses him up against the cage.
Come on Ekstrovertti - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Maraçon 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.
Maraçon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ekstrovertti moves away.
Ekstrovertti now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Maraçon 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 Maraçon wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Maraçon fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Maraçon checks a low kick from Ekstrovertti.
Ekstrovertti misses with a body shot.
Maraçon lands with a nice body kick.
Maraçon thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Ekstrovertti if he has to take too many more of those.
Maraçon lands with a good body shot.
Maraçon moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Maraçon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Maraçon is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Ekstrovertti.
Ekstrovertti misses the body punch
and Maraçon 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 Maraçon manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ekstrovertti's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Maraçon slips a straight right by Ekstrovertti.
Maraçon 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 Maraçon.
Maraçon missing with a left hand there. Ekstrovertti was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ekstrovertti misses with a takedown attempt - Maraçon sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Maraçon is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Pablo Maraçon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vertti Ekstrovertti.
Maraçon moves out of range as Ekstrovertti strikes.
Maraçon throws a leg kick which misses Ekstrovertti's front leg but catches the back leg as Ekstrovertti tries to avoid it.
Maraçon scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Maraçon takes a swing at Ekstrovertti's ribcage but misses.
Maraçon scores with the left hand. Ekstrovertti knows he should have avoided that one.
Maraçon is looking to chop away at Ekstrovertti's legs.
Ekstrovertti feints a counter leg kick.
Maraçon 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 Maraçon.
Maraçon 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!
Maraçon missing with a left hand there. Ekstrovertti was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Maraçon 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. Maraçon sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Maraçon 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 Maraçon has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Maraçon and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Maraçon throws the kick towards the body but Ekstrovertti avoids it.
Maraçon on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ekstrovertti. Ekstrovertti obviously looking to wear him down.
Maraçon tries to clinch there but Ekstrovertti circles away.
Ekstrovertti steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Maraçon is looking to clinch but Ekstrovertti is avoiding it.
Maraçon jabs Ekstrovertti right on the nose. Ekstrovertti blinks but takes it well.
Ekstrovertti tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Maraçon was well out of range. Poor timing from Ekstrovertti.

Ekstrovertti throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Maraçon was covering up waiting for the punch and Ekstrovertti finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Maraçon 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 Maraçon 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. Maraçon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Maraçon blocks a low kick nicely.
Maraçon 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 Maraçon's shoulder, as Maraçon tries to avoid the shot.
Ekstrovertti misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maraçon.
Ekstrovertti throws a hook to the side of Maraçon's head but Maraçon 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. Maraçon looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Pablo Maraçon is winning the standup battle so far.
Ekstrovertti staying out of range there.
Maraçon misses with a body shot.
Maraçon looks to land a right hand but Ekstrovertti moved out of range.
Ekstrovertti misses with a low kick as Maraçon 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 Maraçon.
Ekstrovertti throws an overhand right that lands on Maraçon's shoulder, as Maraçon tries to avoid the shot.
Maraçon looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Maraçon goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Nice straight punches there by Maraçon. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Maraçon.
Maraçon 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 Maraçon is out of range and Ekstrovertti settles back down.
Maraçon dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Maraçon connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ekstrovertti missing with a left hand there. Maraçon 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 Maraçon is just out of range.
Maraçon blocks a jab.
Some bone on bone action there as Maraçon checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Ekstrovertti misses with a leg kick.
Ekstrovertti misses with an uppercut.
Maraçon scores with a decent looking hook.
Maraçon throws a leg kick but Ekstrovertti checks it.
Maraçon is looking to score with low kicks.
Maraçon throws a leg kick which misses Ekstrovertti's front leg but catches the back leg as Ekstrovertti tries to avoid it.
Maraçon just misses with a punch to the body.
Ekstrovertti rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Maraçon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maraçon looks to land a right hand but Ekstrovertti moved out of range.

Maraçon takes the fight into the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maraçon stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Maraçon.
Maraçon misses with a punch on the inside.
Ekstrovertti is trying to maintain a safe position but Maraçon gets an underhook and turns Ekstrovertti into the cage.
Maraçon has a couple of punches blocked by Ekstrovertti.
Maraçon misses with a body punch.
Ekstrovertti looking to slow down the pace here.
Maraçon 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 Maraçon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ekstrovertti on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Maraçon throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ekstroverttis head.
A nice left hand lands by Maraçon.
Maraçon 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.
Maraçon cracks Ekstrovertti with a nice body shot.
Maraçon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Maraçon 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.
Maraçon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ekstrovertti tries to break free but Maraçon pushes him back against the cage.
Maraçon misses with the head strike.

Ekstrovertti's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Maraçon jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ekstrovertti throws a leg kick that is checked
and Maraçon 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 Maraçon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maraçon 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 Maraçon.
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 Maraçon checks it well.
Maraçon 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 Maraçon saw it coming and moves away.
Maraçon throws a hook but Ekstrovertti avoids it easily.
Maraçon 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 Maraçon was well out of range.
Maraçon is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A big left from Maraçon misses.
Ekstrovertti throws a right and a left that Maraçon avoids nicely.
Maraçon throwing a counter right hand but Ekstrovertti manages to avoid it.
A big right from Maraçon misses.
Maraçon 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 - Maraçon coming out on top.
Maraçon slips under a jab.
Ekstrovertti keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Maraçon.
Maraçon fakes the leg kick and cracks Ekstrovertti in the body.
Jab by Maraçon.
A big right from Maraçon misses.
Ekstrovertti uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Maraçon.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pablo Maraçon 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 Maraçon's ribcage but misses.
Maraçon pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Maraçon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ekstrovertti was well out of range. Poor timing from Maraçon.
Maraçon moves away from the strike by Ekstrovertti.
Ekstrovertti shoots in looking for a takedown but Maraçon manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ekstrovertti's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Maraçon thuds his shin into the meat of Ekstrovertti's side.
Maraçon explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Nice uppercut there from Maraçon.
Ekstrovertti goes for a double leg but Maraçon avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Maraçon continues to drive forward.
Maraçon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ekstrovertti can do to turn this around?
Maraçon misses with a looping left.
Maraçon 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 Maraçon.
Maraçon moves away from the strike by Ekstrovertti.
As Ekstrovertti backs away, Maraçon returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Ekstrovertti ducks under a wild hook from Maraçon.
The crowd cheers as Maraçon lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ekstrovertti doesn't seem phased though.
Maraçon looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maraçon waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ekstrovertti.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Maraçon tries to clinch but Ekstrovertti moves out of range.
Ekstrovertti moves out of range of the body kick from Maraçon.
Maraçon misses with a body shot.
Maraçon throws a body shot but no joy.
Ekstrovertti throws an off balance right hand
letting Maraçon 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.
Maraçon ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Maraçon 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 Maraçon sees coming a mile off.
Ekstrovertti tries a head kick but it misses.
Maraçon pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A swing and a miss from Maraçon.
Ekstrovertti misses with a takedown attempt - Maraçon sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Pablo Maraçon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vertti Ekstrovertti.
Maraçon 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.
Maraçon is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ekstrovertti.
Maraçon misses with a looping left.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ekstrovertti. Maraçon does a little dance to reset his feet.
A telegraphed right hand from Ekstrovertti misses the target.
Maraçon slips a jab and a cross from Ekstrovertti.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maraçon lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ekstrovertti throws a front kick aimed at Maraçon's knee but Maraçon avoids it well.
Nice body kick from Maraçon.
Ekstrovertti ducks under a wild hook from Maraçon.
Ekstrovertti misses with a combination
and Maraçon cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ekstrovertti misses with an uppercut
and Maraçon 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 Maraçon.
Maraçon lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Ekstrovertti connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Maraçon slips a jab from Ekstrovertti.
Maraçon lands a jab to Ekstrovertti's midsection.
Ekstrovertti ducks under a wild hook from Maraçon.
Ekstrovertti looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Maraçon misses with a looping right.
Maraçon feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ekstrovertti's calf.
Maraçon connects with a solid leg kick.
Ekstrovertti jabs at Maraçon's body.
Maraçon stuns Ekstrovertti with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Maraçon 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.
Maraçon 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 Maraçon has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maraçon fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Ekstrovertti throws a poor cross that misses
and Maraçon counters with a thumping low kick.
Maraçon scores with a nice right hand.
Maraçon misses with a body shot.
Ekstrovertti throws a body punch but Maraçon moves out of range.
Maraçon looks to land a left hand but Ekstrovertti moved out of range nicely.
Maraçon cracks a nice hook into Ekstrovertti's ribs.
A jab lands there for Maraçon.
Ekstrovertti misses with a wild body shot.
Maraçon swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Good leg kick by Maraçon there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Maraçon throws a leg kick but Ekstrovertti sees it coming and moves out of range.
Maraçon scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ekstrovertti avoids the head kick by Maraçon.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maraçon. 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 Maraçon.
Maraçon checks the leg kick nicely there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pablo Maraçon 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.

Maraçon swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Ekstrovertti misses the target.
Ekstrovertti staying out of range there.
Maraçon slips a jab from Ekstrovertti.
Maraçon slips under a jab from Ekstrovertti.
Maraçon moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Maraçon punishes Ekstrovertti's body with a nice straight punch.
Maraçon misses with an uppercut.
Good leg kick by Maraçon there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
The fighters circling - Maraçon throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ekstrovertti! But no joy.

Maraçon 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 Maraçon.
Ekstrovertti works on Maraçon's body with a couple of short punches.
Maraçon 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 Maraçon.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Maraçon lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ekstrovertti or not.
Good body shot from Maraçon.
Maraçon 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 Maraçon.
A short left from Maraçon.
Maraçon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Maraçon lands a nice uppercut.
Maraçon scores with a shot to the side of Ekstrovertti's head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Maraçon makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Maraçon working aggressively here.

Maraçon manages to break the clinch.
Ekstrovertti slips a jab and a cross from Maraçon.
Ekstrovertti throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Maraçon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maraçon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ekstrovertti throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Maraçon.
Maraçon scoring well with a low kick there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ekstrovertti avoids the body shot from Maraçon.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ekstrovertti! But no joy.
Maraçon 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. Maraçon should have avoided that one.
Ekstrovertti throws an off balance right hand
and Maraçon counters with a nice uppercut.
Maraçon swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Maraçon lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Maraçon moves to clinch but Ekstrovertti breaks away

and Ekstrovertti counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Maraçon keeping control of the position.
Ekstrovertti wants to lay and pray for a moment but Maraçon keeps working.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ekstrovertti scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Maraçon 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 Maraçon defends it well.
Maraçon is looking to control Ekstrovertti's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Maraçon avoid being mounted?
Maraçon 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.
Maraçon is trying to control but can't.
Maraçon 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.
Maraçon 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 Maraçon breaks the grip.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maraçon 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 Maraçon 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.

Maraçon looks to land a right hand but Ekstrovertti moved out of range.
Maraçon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ekstrovertti was well out of range. Poor timing from Maraçon.
Ekstrovertti cracks Maraçon with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Maraçon works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Maraçon swings for the body but Ekstrovertti moves out of range.
Maraçon checks a leg kick.
Ekstrovertti chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ekstrovertti tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Maraçon 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 Maraçon misses its target.
Maraçon 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 Maraçon moves out of range easily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Maraçon.

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 Maraçon keeps working.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Maraçon 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.
Maraçon has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ekstrovertti is working away from the top position though.
Maraçon is looking to improve his position.
Maraçon 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 Maraçon is working from the bottom.
Maraçon tries to get to full guard but Ekstrovertti has control of the leg.
Maraçon 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 Maraçon was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ekstrovertti.
A big right from Maraçon misses.
Maraçon 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. Maraçon doesn't seem phased though.
Maraçon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Maraçon has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Maraçon there as he acknowledges the shot.
Ekstrovertti is looking to slow Maraçon down with leg kicks.
Maraçon throws a push kick but Ekstrovertti slaps the foot to one side.
The fight stays on the outside here - Maraçon looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Maraçon steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ekstrovertti.
Ekstrovertti misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maraçon.
Ekstrovertti throws a lazy uppercut
and Maraçon cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Maraçon misses with an uppercut. Ekstrovertti saw that one coming.
Maraçon dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ekstrovertti loads up on a big right hand but Maraçon slips the punch.
Ekstrovertti moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ekstrovertti misses with a right hand
and Maraçon counters with a leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ekstrovertti throws a body punch but Maraçon moves out of range.
Ekstrovertti checks a leg kick.
Maraçon thumps Ekstrovertti with a low kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ekstrovertti throws a hook but Maraçon avoids it easily.
Ekstrovertti throws a hook but Maraçon blocks it.
Maraçon connects with a nice looking jab.
Maraçon 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 Maraçon moves away.
Maraçon tests Ekstrovertti's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Maraçon 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!
Maraçon 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 Maraçon 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 Maraçon!
Pablo Maraçon retains his middleweight title!
A victorious Pablo Maraçon thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.