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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ukko Metso (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carlos Newton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Newton is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Destiny's Child - Bootylicious. 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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190 lbs
12 - 3 - 0 |
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190 lbs
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Basic striking
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ukko Metso!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Carlos Newton!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Metso shoots in and bounces Newton off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Newton looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Metso trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Newton lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Metso lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Metso wants to pass the guard but Newton is keeping the position.
Metso advances position into side control!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Newton is looking to reverse the position.
Newton is not content to let Metso control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Newton wants to control but Metso postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Metso trying to control the action but Newton is working from the bottom.
Newton struggling a bit here.
Metso trying to control the action but Newton is working from the bottom.
Newton is looking for a sweep.
Metso cracks Newton with a big elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Newton is trying to improve his position.
Metso lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Newton tries to buck Metso off but Metso is having none of it.
Metso cracks Newton with a big elbow.
Metso lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Newton down.
Metso working the body and head with strikes.
Metso looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Newton is looking to reverse the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Metso taking a breather here.
Newton regains half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Metso connects with a nice short shot to Newton's temple.
Newton is looking to get back to full guard here but Metso has managed to pass to side control instead.
Newton manages to work his way to half guard, despite Metso's best efforts.
Metso winds up and cracks Newton with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Newton looking for submissions off his back.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Newton regains full guard. Nicely done.
Metso wants to control from the top but Newton keeps moving.
Metso stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Newton swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Metso wants to control from the top but Newton keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Metso pushing down on Newton's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Newton tries to get to full guard but Metso has control of the leg.
Metso sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Newton wants to improve his position but Metso is controlling well.
Metso is trying to control. Newton wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Newton makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Newton.
Metso scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Metso content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Metso trying to control but Newton is working from the bottom.
Newton is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Metso is aware though and is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Metso wants to control from the top but Newton keeps moving.
Newton looking for a sweep. Not yet Newton, not yet.
Metso got a little sloppy there for a moment and Newton has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Metso has managed to get both his arms back between Newton's legs - danger averted.
Newton is looking for a triangle but Metso pushes his legs off easily.
Metso wants to pass the guard but Newton is keeping the position.
Newton being controlled here, momentarily.
Newton is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Metso defends well.
Newton looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Metso is in close to Newton's body, working some short punches and elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ukko Metso dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Metso closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Newton is looking to reverse the position.
Metso working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Newton takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Metso controlling from side mount.
Metso wants to lay and pray for a moment but Newton keeps working.
Newton manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Newton is looking for a sweep. Metso is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Metso working the head and body with strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Metso scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Newton looking for submissions off his back.
Newton is trying to get back to full guard.
Metso is keen to just control but Newton is a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Metso working Newton over with strikes.
Metso is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Newton can do to turn this around?
Metso is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Newton doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Metso.
Newton actively working from the bottom here.
Metso looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Newton with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Newton wants to improve his position but Metso is controlling well.
Metso working the head and body with strikes.
Metso is thwarting Newton's attempts to control the position.
Metso seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Newton wants to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Newton looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Newton makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Newton.
Metso lands a couple of elbows.
Newton 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.
Metso wants to control from the top but Newton keeps moving.
Newton keeping full guard, as Metso tries to pass.
Newton keeping moving, preventing Metso from controlling successfully.
Newton looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Metso controls from within his opponent's guard.
Metso avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Metso slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Metso cracks Newton with a solid left hand.
Newton looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Metso has picked Newton up and slammed him! Newton can't keep hold of the triangle and Metso manages to pass to side control!
Metso lands some shots froms side control.
Newton is not content to let Metso control the position.
Metso working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Metso working the head and body with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Metso tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Metso has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Newton sneaks back into half guard.
Newton looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Metso wants to take a breather but Newton is having none of it.
Newton wants to improve his position but Metso is controlling well.
Newton looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Metso is looking for a kimura but Newton is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Metso to get the leverage.
Metso is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Newton is just riding it out for now. Metso eventually gives up the hold.
Newton wants to control but Metso is keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ukko Metso dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Metso shoots in and gets a takedown into Newton's guard.
Newton trying to keep a closed guard but Metso is proving a slippery customer.
Metso pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Newton is keeping the position for now.
Metso stopping the sweep attempt from Newton.
Metso has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Metso avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Metso preventing the sweep.
Metso is in close to Newton's body, working some short punches and elbows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Newton is looking for a triangle but Metso pushes his legs off easily.
Metso stays in close to Newton's body and controls the position.
Metso lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Newton is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Newton is looking to advance position but Metso won't allow it.
Ukko Metso overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Metso is pressing down on Newton's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Metso is trying to control the position but Newton postures up.
Newton wants to control from the top but Metso keeps moving.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Metso holds on and takes a little breather.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Newton's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Metso escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Newton gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Newton wants to pass the guard but Metso is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Metso throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Newton postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Metso working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Newton doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Newton manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Newton trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Newton trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Newton scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Newton drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Newton jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Newton thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Newton wants to pass the guard but Metso is keeping the position.
Newton drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Newton jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Newton takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Newton preventing the sweep.
Metso throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Metso not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Metso wants to sweep but no luck.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Newton sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Metso's guard.
Newton prevents Metso from improving his position.
Metso controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Newton looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Newton is pressing down on Metso's thigh, looking to free his foot. Metso is holding on for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Carlos Newton.
Well Metso has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ukko Metso!
An out of breath Ukko Metso thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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hype
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