PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ukko Metso (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andy Fitzgerald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Ukko Metso has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Ukko Metso seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Metso
vs
Fitzgerald

180 cm
27
190 lbs
12 - 2 - 0

183 cm
26
190 lbs
9 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Sully's Bar & Grill

Leviathan Clothing

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 12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ukko Metso!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Andy Fitzgerald!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Bart Greer and Sandra Marshall.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Fitzgerald does it's job there.
Fitzgerald scores with a hook.
Metso shoots and misses
and Fitzgerald connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fitzgerald bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Metso's head.
Metso walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Metso doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Fitzgerald counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Metso shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Fitzgerald sprawls well. Fitzgerald wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Metso gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ukko Metso. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fitzgerald darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Metso shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Fitzgerald sprawls well. Fitzgerald wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Metso gets slowly back to his feet.
Metso has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Cozad The Island in the buildup to the fight.
Fitzgerald digs a good body shot into Metso's ribs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd cheers as Fitzgerald lands an impressive looking overhand right. Metso doesn't seem phased though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Metso fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Fitzgerald avoids it really well and circles away.
Fitzgerald let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Metso fails to land the takedown.
Metso takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Metso throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Fitzgerald counters with a left and a right that stings Metso.
Nice defenses there by Fitzgerald.
Ukko Metso seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fitzgerald lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Metso at a distance.
Metso misses with a takedown attempt - Fitzgerald sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Fitzgerald fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Fitzgerald stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Metso looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
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!
Metso swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Metso with a lazy takedown attempt
and Fitzgerald counters with a left to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Metso takes one to the side of the head.
Metso moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Fitzgerald digs a good body shot into Metso's ribs.
Fitzgerald has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Fitzgerald scores with a nice head shot.
Metso with a poor takedown
and Fitzgerald counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Metso fails to land the takedown.
Fitzgerald appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Fitzgerald lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!

Fitzgerald moves into the clinch.
Metso is trying to pull guard but Fitzgerald turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Fitzgerald lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short uppercut from Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald pushes Metso back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fitzgerald will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Metso up against the cage.
Fitzgerald lands a body shot in the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fitzgerald lands a nice uppercut.
Fitzgerald works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Metso is breathing heavily.
Fitzgerald scores with a hook to the body.
Fitzgerald avoiding damage.
Fitzgerald stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Fitzgerald lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fitzgerald lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fitzgerald pushes Metso back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Fitzgerald.
Metso looking for a takedown.
Good body shot from Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fitzgerald lands a shoulder strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fitzgerald lands a left hand.
Fitzgerald is stalling here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knees to the body from Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Metso backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Fitzgerald.
Metso is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Fitzgerald to keep the fight standing.

Metso pulls Fitzgerald into guard.
Fitzgerald passes Metso's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Metso trying to control but Fitzgerald postures up.
Fitzgerald seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Metso keeping control of the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fitzgerald is trying to control. Metso wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andy Fitzgerald dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Metso.
Fitzgerald connects with a good right hand that stumbles Metso. Metso circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Metso moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Metso walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Metso shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Fitzgerald sprawls well. Fitzgerald wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Metso gets slowly back to his feet.
Metso drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fitzgerald feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Metsos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Metso tries for a takedown but Fitzgerald circles away easily
and Fitzgerald counters with a straight right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ukko Metso. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice straight punches there by Fitzgerald. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald jabs Metso to the body, keeping him at a distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fitzgerald throws a shot to the body.
Andy Fitzgerald seems to be getting the better of the standup.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Metso tries for a takedown but Fitzgerald circles away easily
and Fitzgerald counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Fitzgerald throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Metso on the side of the head.

Metso is rocked!
Fitzgerald lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Oh Metso is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Metso misses with a takedown
and Fitzgerald counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jab by Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fitzgerald with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Metso dives in for a single leg takedown but Fitzgerald sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Metso shoots and misses
and Fitzgerald counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Andy Fitzgerald is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fitzgerald goes for a small jab and connects. Now Fitzgerald goes in closer pressing the issue. Left hook, right straight! Metso stumbles back but Fitzgerald runs in with a huge uppercut knocking Metso to the ground! What a finish! You have to wonder if Metso will ever be the same after a knockout like that.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Andy Fitzgerald!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Andy Fitzgerald waved his t-shirt featuring Leviathan Clothing's logo in front of the cameras.