Strike & Submit 85kg Middleweight European Title
Matti Makela (Pancrase Stockholm Sweden) Defeated Rodney Moore
(Ireland) Unanimous Decision

Matti: Moore was shorter than me,that was unexpected. And he was left-handed. I became a bit nervous this time. The cage was small type something like EVT. 1RD we exchanged stikes and kicks. He was REALLY tough, doesn’t show any leverage on his face at all. The second half I drove harder with my elbows and shot a big elbow to his middle of the face. Must be damaged but he was OK! Soon he took my back. Shaking him off we went to ground. Taking the top position in the roll I shot pounds and elbows. I think this was my round. 2RD Standing bout goes on. I started many low kicks mixed with elbows. I shot a superman elbow. But he got it on the guard. Moore is a very strong hitter driving basic 1-2 but not many combinations. 3RD we slowed down a bit. I ate a good hit in my face and stepped back in wabbling. This was the biggest effective shot in the fight I have recieced I think. And he could make point of it. We have exchanged punches and kicks to the full time. I don’t remember the details much and we can check DVD soon. Winning off the judge unanimous decision in the local fight New Castle I think I have definitely lead the game. We both are agressive player and the game turned competitive. Yes, I am happy to get my first belt. And I really enjoyed the fight with elbows. I love mma.