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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). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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190 lbs
14 - 3 - 0 |
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183 cm
27
190 lbs
11 - 3 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Basic striking
Cardio machine |
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Decent boxing
Granite chin |
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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
14 - 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
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Andy Fitzgerald!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Metso shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Fitzgerald as he jumps to the side.
Fitzgerald scores with the left hand. Metso knows he should have avoided that one.
Fitzgerald throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Metso.
Fitzgerald scores with a nice head shot.
Fitzgerald cracks Metso with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Metso walks into a jab.
Metso looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Fitzgerald defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Metso.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ukko Metso. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Metso goes for a double leg but Fitzgerald avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Fitzgerald continues to drive forward.
Metso takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Fitzgerald lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Fitzgerald.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Metso shoots for a takedown but Fitzgerald saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Metso moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Metso shoots in and drives through. Fitzgerald sprawls well.
Fitzgerald has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Metso takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Metso's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Fitzgerald connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Metso scrambles back to his feet.
Fitzgerald tests Metso's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Metso shoots in for a takedown but Fitzgerald shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Metso fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Fitzgerald avoids it really well and circles away.
Fitzgerald clinches with his opponent.
A short left from Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald stalling against the cage.
Metso takes a shot to the head.
Fitzgerald lands a right hand.
The referee calls for Fitzgerald to work.
Fitzgerald creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Metso's defenses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Fitzgerald.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald working Metso over with knees to the body.
Fitzgerald lands an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fitzgerald lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fitzgerald lands a nice shot to the body.
Metso is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fitzgerald lands an elbow just above Metso 's eye.
Still in the clinch, Fitzgerald scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fitzgerald stalling in the clinch.
Metso is trying to pull guard but Fitzgerald has him pressed against the cage.
Fitzgerald works on Metso's body with a couple of short punches.
Good body shot from Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Metso backwards.
Fitzgerald lands an elbow just above Metso 's eye.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Fitzgerald creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Metso tries for a takedown. No joy.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald pushes Metso back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fitzgerald taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Fitzgerald.
A nice right hand lands inside from Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Metso or not.
Fitzgerald lands with a left to the head.
A short right from Fitzgerald on the inside.
Metso is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Fitzgerald to keep the fight standing.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fitzgerald landing knees to the body.
Fitzgerald controlling the action here for a moment.
Metso's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Metso drops down looking for an ankle pick but Fitzgerald pulls his leg out and moves away.
Fitzgerald lands a right hook to the body.
Fitzgerald moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Metso walks into a straight right hand from Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald clinches.
A short uppercut from Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A short right from Fitzgerald.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fitzgerald lands a right hand that snaps the head of Metso backwards.
Fitzgerald lands a body shot in the clinch.
Fitzgerald lands a left hand that snaps the head of Metso backwards.
Fitzgerald stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Fitzgerald working Metso over with knees to the body.
Metso has been working on his balance at 3Band MMA ($500/week), so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Fitzgerald.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fitzgerald works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Fitzgerald lands a right hand.
Fitzgerald lands with a left to the head.
Fitzgerald stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald works on Metso's body with a couple of short punches.
Fitzgerald pushes Metso back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Fitzgerald working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fitzgerald lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fitzgerald throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Metsos head.
Fitzgerald lands a right hand that snaps the head of Metso backwards.
Metso is rocked!
A short left from Fitzgerald.
Oh Metso is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fitzgerald digs a right hand into Metso's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Metso's gas tank.
Fitzgerald throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Metso seems to have got his legs back now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Metso has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Fitzgerald is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald lands a shot to the body.
Fitzgerald lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fitzgerald digs a right hand underneath Metso's ribcage. Metso let out a lung full of air as it connected.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andy Fitzgerald dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Metso walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Metso ducks right into an uppercut from Fitzgerald.
Metso shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Metso was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Fitzgerald is looking to regain half guard here but Metso keeps moving and retains side control.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Metso trying to control the position but Fitzgerald is working away.
Fitzgerald is looking to reverse the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fitzgerald keeping his opponent close.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fitzgerald takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Fitzgerald dodges the ground and pound from Metso.
Metso tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Fitzgerald is looking to reverse the position.
Metso working the head with strikes.
Metso has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Metso wants to control but Fitzgerald is keeping him busy.
Fitzgerald tries to buck Metso off but Metso is having none of it.
Metso in side control, throwing shots but Fitzgerald defends.
Metso is looking to take a break and control but Fitzgerald is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fitzgerald is trying to get back to half guard.
An elbow from Metso crashes against the mat.
Fitzgerald can't do much from the bottom here.
Fitzgerald gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Metso is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Nice strikes from Metso there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fitzgerald is trying to stand.
Metso prevents Fitzgerald from improving his position.
Fitzgerald is trying to stand.
Fitzgerald wants to improve his position but Metso is controlling well.
Metso wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fitzgerald keeps working.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Fitzgerald cracks Metso with an open hand slap.
Good shot there by Fitzgerald.
Metso with a lazy takedown attempt
and Fitzgerald cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Metso takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Fitzgerald connects with a single shot there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Metso shoots in but no luck this time.
Fitzgerald lands with a cross.
Metso tries for a takedown but Fitzgerald circles away easily
and Fitzgerald counters with a right hand to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ukko Metso. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Metso shoots and misses
and Fitzgerald cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Metso walks into a jab.
Fitzgerald listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Fitzgerald slaps away a takedown attempt from Metso, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Fitzgerald with a hook.
Fitzgerald lands a right hook to the body.
Fitzgerald throws a left that rocks Metso and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Fitzgerald dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Metso regain composure!
Fitzgerald decides to stand back up.
Metso shoots in for a takedown but Fitzgerald shows good takedown defense.
Metso dives in for a single leg takedown but Fitzgerald sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Fitzgerald catches Metso with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andy Fitzgerald showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Fitzgerald drops Metso with a naaaaasty hook - Metso is in real trouble here! Fitzgerald dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andy Fitzgerald!
Andy Fitzgerald very nearly forgot to thank Leviathan Clothing amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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