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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Michael Aalto (ranked 244 p4p, 394 weight class) and Brady Jean Baptiste (ranked 34 p4p, 48 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Michael Aalto!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 1 - 1, fighting out of London, Brady Jean Baptiste!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Winston Howard and Ben Hemmingworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aalto walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Jean Baptiste checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Aalto throws a hook but Jean Baptiste blocks it.
Jean Baptiste wants to slow Aalto down by chopping away at his legs.
Jean Baptiste throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Aalto misses with a body shot.
Jean Baptiste thows a left - swing and a miss!
Aalto throws a sloppy head kick and Jean Baptiste moves out of range easily.
Aalto bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jean Baptiste thows a left - swing and a miss!
Aalto takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jean Baptiste ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Aalto moves away.
A jab from Jean Baptiste finds it's way through Aalto's defenses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jean Baptiste throws a leg kick which misses Aalto's front leg but catches the back leg as Aalto tries to avoid it.
Jean Baptiste's coach down at Dr Hatsumi's Clinic was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Jean Baptiste's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Aalto on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jean Baptiste. Jean Baptiste obviously looking to wear him down.
Aalto shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aalto wants to work for an arm triangle but Jean Baptiste is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aalto is just content to waste time from the top position. Jean Baptiste takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Jean Baptiste looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Aalto is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Jean Baptiste 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.
Aalto postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Jean Baptiste is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Aalto, into his guard.
Aalto wants to sweep here but Jean Baptiste controlling him for the moment.
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.
Aalto looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Aalto throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Aalto being controlled here, momentarily.
Let's hope that Jean Baptiste has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aalto tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Aalto working for a triangle but Jean Baptiste defends it easily.
Jean Baptiste controls from within his opponent's guard.
Jean Baptiste is looking to stand up but Aalto won't let him.
Aalto working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jean Baptiste doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jean Baptiste manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Aalto working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jean Baptiste doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jean Baptiste manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
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.
Aalto looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Aalto can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Jean Baptiste controls the pace.
Jean Baptiste must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jean Baptiste wants to control from the top but Aalto keeps moving.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Brady Jean Baptiste dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Jean Baptiste cracks Aalto with a good jab.
Jean Baptiste throws a hook to the side of Aalto's head but Aalto sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Aalto throws a quick counter kick to the body but Jean Baptiste avoids it.
Aalto scores with a leg kick.
Aalto stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jean Baptiste.
Aalto jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jean Baptiste swings away with a body shot that misses
and Aalto counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jean Baptiste scores with a kick to the midsection.
Jean Baptiste throws a jab but it's blocked by Aalto.
Jean Baptiste has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Aalto bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Aalto throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jean Baptiste avoids the head kick by Aalto.
Jean Baptiste looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jean Baptiste lands a glancing blow to the side of Aalto's head.
Aalto throws a jab but it's blocked by Jean Baptiste.
Jean Baptiste throws a hook to the side of Aalto's head but Aalto sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jean Baptiste lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jean Baptiste throws a half hearted mid kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aalto throws a chopping leg kick but Jean Baptiste manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Jean Baptiste throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Aalto throws a looping overhand right but Jean Baptiste ducks down to avoid it.
Good leg kick by Aalto.
Jean Baptiste's corner calls for a 1-2. Jean Baptiste obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Aalto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jean Baptiste.
Aalto lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Aalto waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jean Baptiste.
Jean Baptiste lands with a shot to the body.
Brady Jean Baptiste seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jean Baptiste misses the shot to the body.
Aalto throws a head kick but Jean Baptiste moves out of range.
A jab from Jean Baptiste finds it's way through Aalto's defenses.
Aalto throws a low kick but Jean Baptiste moves out of range easily.
Aalto lands a jab to the nose.
Aalto shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jean Baptiste but Jean Baptiste pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Aalto smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aalto on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Jean Baptiste slips under a jab.
Jean Baptiste throws a combination that misses
and Aalto counters with a good low kick that Jean Baptiste was not able to check.
Aalto pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jean Baptiste only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Aalto throws out a loose jab but Jean Baptiste uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jean Baptiste cracks Aalto with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Jean Baptiste misses with an uppercut. Aalto saw that one coming.
Aalto clobbers Jean Baptiste with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Brady Jean Baptiste is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Aalto misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jean Baptiste is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Aalto with a body shot.
Aalto tries to clinch
and Jean Baptiste counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Aalto misses with a lunging right hand
and Jean Baptiste counters with a series of strikes. Aalto will be more careful next time no doubt.
Jean Baptiste connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That kick from Jean Baptiste tenderised Aalto's leg. Aalto is trying to keep his angry face on.
Aalto misses with an uppercut. Jean Baptiste saw that one coming.
Jean Baptiste ducks under a wild hook from Aalto.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jean Baptiste connects with a leg kick.
Jean Baptiste throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jean Baptiste moves out of range as Aalto strikes.
A head kick misses from Aalto.
Jean Baptiste is trying to counter with his kicks.
Aalto keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Aalto checks a leg kick.
Aalto tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jean Baptiste misses with a low kick.
Jean Baptiste lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Aalto at a distance.
A shot to the liver by Jean Baptiste. Beautiful body shot.
Aalto throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Aalto walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Aalto throws a shot from downtown. Jean Baptiste moves away and avoids it.
Aalto loads up on a big right hand but Jean Baptiste slips the punch.
Jean Baptiste connects with a good right hand that stumbles Aalto. Aalto circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nice sprawl there from Jean Baptiste as Aalto shoots in.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aalto lands a lovely overhand right.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jean Baptiste thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jean Baptiste avoids the head kick by Aalto.
Jean Baptiste swats away the attempt to clinch by Aalto.
A bone on bone clash there as Aalto blocks the leg kick.
A quick step to the side and Aalto tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Aalto tries to close the distance and clinch but Jean Baptiste swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Aalto throws a leg kick which misses Jean Baptiste's front leg but catches the back leg as Jean Baptiste tries to avoid it.
Jean Baptiste moves out of range of the leg kick from Aalto.
Aalto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jean Baptiste.
Aalto thows a left - swing and a miss!
Aalto swings widly with a right hand
and Jean Baptiste counters with a nice uppercut.
Aalto clinches with his opponent.
A short right from Jean Baptiste.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jean Baptiste digs a right hand into Aalto's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Aalto's gas tank.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Aalto.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Brady Jean Baptiste showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jean Baptiste. Aalto does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jean Baptiste lands with a straight right. Aalto didn't see that one coming.
Jean Baptiste avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Aalto seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Jean Baptiste will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Aalto throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Aalto with a nice cross.
Jean Baptiste connects with a body shot that sends Aalto's belly button to the back.
Jean Baptiste blocks a leg kick.
Jean Baptiste throws a low kick but Aalto avoids it.
Jean Baptiste keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice uppercut there from Jean Baptiste.
Aalto slips a straight right by Jean Baptiste.
Jean Baptiste with the inside leg kick.
A big left from Aalto misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aalto with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Jean Baptiste to score with a decent uppercut.
Jean Baptiste connects with a looping right hand.
Aalto misses with a takedown attempt - Jean Baptiste sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Aalto throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jean Baptiste's waist but Jean Baptiste gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Aalto off to one side.
It seemed like Jean Baptiste was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Aalto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jean Baptiste delivers a nice body kick.
Aalto misses with a hook. Jean Baptiste ducked under it nicely.
A little jabbing left from Jean Baptiste on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Aalto looks to land a left hand but Jean Baptiste moved out of range nicely.
Jean Baptiste connects with a single shot there.
Aalto closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Jean Baptiste throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Jean Baptiste swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jean Baptiste displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Aalto throws out the jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Jean Baptiste.
Jean Baptiste does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Aalto dips to his left and cracks Jean Baptiste with an uppercut!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aalto scores with a body shot.
Jean Baptiste looks to throw the jab but Aalto is out of range.
Jean Baptiste slips under a jab from Aalto.
Jean Baptiste misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Aalto.
Aalto was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Aalto just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice cross by Jean Baptiste.
Aalto shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jean Baptiste as he jumps to the side.
Aalto is looking to slow Jean Baptiste down with leg kicks.
Jean Baptiste throws a push kick but Aalto slaps the foot to one side.
Aalto tries to counter with a takedown but Jean Baptiste is quick to defend against it.
Aalto attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Jean Baptiste lands a nice shot to the body.
Aalto takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Aalto steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jean Baptiste.
Aalto is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jean Baptiste moves into range and connects with a jab.
A slow jab from Aalto misses its intended target.
A good leg kick by Jean Baptiste.
Aalto slips under a jab from Jean Baptiste.
Aalto ducks under a wild hook from Jean Baptiste.
Aalto cracks Jean Baptiste with a right hand to the side of the head.
Aalto plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Aalto closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Aalto throws a lazy body kick
and Jean Baptiste counters with a nice body shot.
Aalto shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Jean Baptiste manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jean Baptiste looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aalto drops back, looking for a kneebar! Jean Baptiste looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Jean Baptiste looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Jean Baptiste!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jean Baptiste is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Jean Baptiste is looking to take a break and control but Aalto is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Aalto tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Jean Baptiste wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Aalto is working hard here to advance position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Brady Jean Baptiste really dominated that round.
That's time! Aalto's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Jean Baptiste takes one to the chin there.
Aalto throws out a leg kick but Jean Baptiste moves out of range and Aalto only half commits.
Aalto throws a lazy right hand but Jean Baptiste sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A little jabbing left from Jean Baptiste on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Aalto throws a nice outside leg kick.
A nice leg kick from Jean Baptiste, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jean Baptiste lands a head shot.
Donk. Aalto catches Jean Baptiste right on the button with a cross.
Jean Baptiste scores with a sloppy right hand. Aalto should have avoided that one.
Jean Baptiste ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Aalto throws a front kick aimed at Jean Baptiste's knee but Jean Baptiste avoids it well.
Aalto walks forward, straight into a front kick from Jean Baptiste.
Aalto throws a leg kick
and Aalto takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jean Baptiste throws a head kick but Aalto moves out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Aalto tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jean Baptiste just misses with a punch to the body.
Aalto tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Jean Baptiste counters with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jean Baptiste is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Jean Baptiste connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Aalto throws a looping overhand right but Jean Baptiste ducks down to avoid it.
Jean Baptiste blocks a head kick by Aalto.
Aalto misses with a straight left.
An inside leg kick lands from Jean Baptiste.
Jean Baptiste gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Aalto.
Jean Baptiste moves out of range as Aalto strikes.
Jean Baptiste throws a push kick but Aalto slaps the foot to one side.
Aalto was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Aalto.
Aalto misses the jab.
Jean Baptiste moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Aalto takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aalto throws a sloppy head kick and Jean Baptiste moves out of range easily.
Aalto misses with a low kick as Jean Baptiste jumps back.
A punch lands to the side of Aalto 's head but he takes it in his stride.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aalto tries a head kick but it misses.
Jean Baptiste stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Aalto.
Aalto scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Jean Baptiste tries to buck Aalto off but Aalto is having none of it.
Michael Aalto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jean Baptiste sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Jean Baptiste manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Jean Baptiste is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Aalto drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Jean Baptiste manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Aalto has Jean Baptiste in his guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aalto wants to sweep here but Jean Baptiste controlling him for the moment.
Aalto keeping moving, preventing Jean Baptiste from controlling successfully.
Jean Baptiste's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Jean Baptiste trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jean Baptiste looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Aalto has his foot on Jean Baptiste's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jean Baptiste works his way back into a safe position though.
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.
Aalto has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jean Baptiste can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Aalto wants to sweep here but Jean Baptiste controlling him for the moment.
Aalto is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jean Baptiste defends well.
Jean Baptiste sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Aalto's guard.
Aalto is looking to improve his position.
Jean Baptiste is taking a breather. Aalto says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Brady Jean Baptiste dominated that fourth round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Jean Baptiste throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Jean Baptiste throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Aalto sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jean Baptiste tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Aalto is able to avoid easily.
Jean Baptiste lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Jean Baptiste sizes up Aalto with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Jean Baptiste connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Good exchange - Jean Baptiste coming out on top.
Aalto looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Aalto moves away from the strike by Jean Baptiste.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aalto blocks a head kick by Jean Baptiste.
Aalto shoots in but no luck this time.
Aalto misses with a straight right.
Aalto throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jean Baptiste follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Aalto throws a right hand that misses
and Jean Baptiste counters with a stiff right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body kick there by Jean Baptiste.
Jean Baptiste misses with a hook. Aalto ducked under it nicely.
As Jean Baptiste backs away, Aalto returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Jean Baptiste misses with a hook.
Aalto changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jean Baptiste tries to avoid it but Aalto manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jean Baptiste to the ground. Jean Baptiste escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Aalto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jean Baptiste scoring well with a low kick there.
Jean Baptiste throws a right and a left that Aalto avoids nicely.
A swing and a miss from Aalto.
Jean Baptiste connects with a jab.
Aalto finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Jean Baptiste thows a left - swing and a miss!
Aalto attempts a counter takedown but Jean Baptiste avoids it well and moves away.
Aalto takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Aalto will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Jean Baptiste stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jean Baptiste wants it to stay on the feet.
Aalto will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Jean Baptiste fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jean Baptiste uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Aalto.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aalto tries a head kick but it misses.
Aalto shoots in but Jean Baptiste avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jean Baptiste lands a head shot.
Aalto takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jean Baptiste lands with a hook. Aalto tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Jean Baptiste throws a big shot that misses.
Jean Baptiste blocks a head kick by Aalto.
That kick from Jean Baptiste tenderised Aalto's leg. Aalto is trying to keep his angry face on.
Aalto avoids the body shot from Jean Baptiste.
Aalto lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Jean Baptiste lands with a straight right. Aalto didn't see that one coming.
Jean Baptiste scores with a crisp jab that stopped Aalto in his tracks.
Aalto tries to clinch up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jean Baptiste misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Aalto.
Aalto throws a jab but it's blocked by Jean Baptiste.
Jean Baptiste is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Aalto with a body shot.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Aalto crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Jean Baptiste - the referee stops the clock and Aalto gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Jean Baptiste. Aalto manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Jean Baptiste connects with a solid leg kick.
Jean Baptiste displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Aalto throws out the jab.
Nice sprawl there from Jean Baptiste as Aalto shoots in.
Aalto fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jean Baptiste manages to avoid it.
Aalto moves forwards but Jean Baptiste connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Jean Baptiste checks the leg kick nicely there.
Jean Baptiste clobbers Aalto with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Aalto takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Aalto pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Aalto tries to land a body kick
enabling Jean Baptiste to counter with a crisp jab.
Jean Baptiste cracks Aalto with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jean Baptiste connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Aalto momentarily.
Aalto lands a nice shot that snaps Jean Baptiste's head back.
Aalto throws a shot from downtown. Jean Baptiste moves away and avoids it.
Good exchange - Jean Baptiste coming out on top.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Aalto 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 Jean Baptiste has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Jean Baptiste and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Jean Baptiste throws a looping overhand right but Aalto ducks down to avoid it.
Aalto throws a leg kick
and Jean Baptiste connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Aalto misses with a body kick.
Jean Baptiste lands a front kick.
Aalto misses with a body shot.
Aalto tries a low kick but Jean Baptiste avoids it.
Nice uppercut lands for Jean Baptiste. That snapped Aalto's head back.
Aalto throws a leg kick but Jean Baptiste sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Jean Baptiste connects with an inside leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brady Jean Baptiste comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Jean Baptiste has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Eliza Hachem scores the fight 45:50
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 45:50
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brady Jean Baptiste!
Brady Jean Baptiste is the new featherweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Brady Jean Baptiste thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
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energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
62% |
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