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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Albert Ashton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Armas Paisti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Paisti has chosen D12 - Purple Pills as his entrance music. Armas Paisti will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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190 lbs
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196 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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Good wrestler
World class boxer
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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
18 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Albert Ashton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Armas Paisti!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ashton tries to score a power double leg takedown but Paisti sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ashton somewhat.
Ashton tries to score a power double leg takedown but Paisti sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ashton somewhat.
Ashton shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Paisti counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Albert Ashton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Paisti looks to score with a jab to the body but Ashton is just out of range.
Ashton drops his hands momentarily and Paisti takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Ashton shoots for a takedown but Paisti saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ashton takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ashton fails to land the takedown.
Paisti lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ashton has his takedown stuffed
and Paisti counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Paisti lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Ashton shoots in for a takedown but Paisti shows good takedown defense.
Ashton shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Paisti as he jumps to the side.
Ashton is breathing heavily.
Paisti keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ashton shoots in and bounces Paisti off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Paisti has control of Ashton's left arm, preventing Ashton from doing any damage.
Ashton 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.
Ashton tries to free his leg and advance position but Paisti is retaining full guard.
Paisti pulls Ashton in to control the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Armas Paisti.
Ashton closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paisti fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ashton, pushing him back against the cage.
Paisti breaks the clinch.
Ashton shoots and misses
and Paisti counters with a stiff right hand.
Armas Paisti is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
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!
Paisti closes the distance and clinches.
A frustrated look appears on Ashton's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Paisti working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ashton being controlled against the cage.
Ashton has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Paisti clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Paisti is trapped and Ashton is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Paisti tries to escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Paisti tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Paisti can't escape the position.
Ashton working for a guillotine from mount but Paisti is in no mood to give up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paisti wants to get back to his feet.
Paisti manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Paisti wants to control but Ashton is keeping busy.
Paisti holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Paisti tries to get to full guard but Ashton has control of the leg.
Paisti is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Paisti is pressing down on Ashton's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Ashton looking to pass the guard.
Ashton drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ashton jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paisti is pulling down on Ashton's head. It's preventing any offense from Ashton, at least for the moment.
Ashton trying to control but Paisti is working from the bottom.
Ashton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Paisti is keeping the position for now.
Paisti is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ashton might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Paisti holds on and takes a little breather.
Armas Paisti has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Ashton showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Paisti.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Paisti feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Ashtons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ashton moves out of range of the strikes.
Ashton uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Paisti.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Armas Paisti dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Paisti is looking to clinch but Ashton is avoiding it.
Paisti lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Paisti doesn't manage to clinch there - Ashton circles away.
Paisti misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Paisti is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Ashton shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Paisti as he avoids it easily.
Paisti tries to clinch up.
Paisti jabs Ashton right on the nose. Ashton blinks but takes it well.
Ashton shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Ashton tries to free his leg and advance position but Paisti is retaining full guard.
Paisti wants to stand up but Ashton is controlling him.
Ashton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Paisti swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Paisti looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ashton advances to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paisti is refusing to be controlled, as Ashton sits in half guard.
Paisti gets full guard.
Paisti is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Ashton controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Ashton drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Paisti manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Ashton has Paisti in his guard.
Ashton keeping moving, preventing Paisti from controlling successfully.
Paisti must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Ashton wants to sweep but no luck.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paisti tries to stand but Ashton is controlling from the bottom.
Ashton wants to sweep but no luck.
Paisti trying to stand up but can't free himself from Ashton's guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Armas Paisti was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Paisti misses with the combination.
Paisti tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ashton was well out of range. Poor timing from Paisti.
Paisti keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Paisti throws the left hand but Ashton avoids the punch easily.
Ashton closes this distance looking for a takedown but Paisti circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Albert Ashton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ashton fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
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!
Ashton shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Paisti sprawls well. Paisti wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ashton gets slowly back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Paisti scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paisti punishes Ashton's body with a nice straight punch.
Jab from Paisti.
Paisti tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ashton paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A combination from Paisti does no damage.
Ashton closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Ashton lands in his opponent's guard.
Ashton prevents Paisti from getting back to his feet.
Paisti is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Paisti has momentary wrist control but Ashton slips an elbow through the middle.
Ashton trying to control the position from guard on top but Paisti is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Paisti is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Paisti wants to sweep but no luck.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Paisti is trying to control the position but Ashton postures up.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Paisti is looking to stand up but Ashton isn't so interested in that idea.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Paisti misses with a right hand
and Ashton counters with a takedown into side control.
Paisti tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ashton trying to control the action but Paisti is working from the bottom.
Ashton working the ground and pound but Paisti is defending the strikes.
Ashton wants to lay and pray for a moment but Paisti keeps working.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Paisti is trying to control Ashton's posture but Ashton avoids it.
Paisti tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Ashton easily slips into full mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Armas Paisti will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Paisti throws a series of strikes that have Ashton backpedaling.
Ashton fails with a takedown attempt.
Ashton uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Paisti.
Ashton is looking to clinch but Paisti is avoiding it.
Paisti tries a head kick but it misses.
Ashton tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Paisti swivels and escapes.
Paisti misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Paisti keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Albert Ashton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ashton fails with the takedown.
Albert Ashton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Paisti digs a good hook to Ashton's body.
Armas Paisti seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Good standup being displayed there by Paisti as he connects with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ashton shoots in but no luck this time.
Paisti lands a head kick!
Paisti pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ashton walks into a left hand.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ashton.
Ashton looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ashton walks into a straight right hand from Paisti.
Paisti connects with a nice looking jab.
Paisti pushes Ashton up against the cage in a clinch.
Ashton is trying to maintain a safe position but Paisti gets an underhook and turns Ashton into the cage.
Paisti working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Paisti lands a body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Paisti prevents a takedown attempt there.
Ashton wants to stall.
Paisti is working Ashton over against the cage.
Paisti pushes Ashton back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Paisti pushes Ashton back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Paisti goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Paisti stalling the fight.
A short uppercut from Paisti.
Paisti tries a knee to the head but Ashton blocks it.
Ashton is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Paisti pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Paisti breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Paisti misses with a double jab.
Paisti drives through and clinches with Ashton against the cage.
Paisti stops a takedown attempt from Ashton.
Albert Ashton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Ashton as Paisti tries to tie him up.
Paisti breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Paisti throws a series of punches but Ashton avoids them all with ease.
Armas Paisti is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Paisti lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Ashton is looking to clinch.
Ashton fails with a takedown attempt.
Paisti misses with an uppercut. Ashton saw that one coming.
Paisti scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Paisti works over Ashton's head and body with a nice combination.
Ashton moves out of range as Paisti strikes.
Paisti has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Paisti scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Paisti stuffs the takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Paisti!
Paisti closes the distance and clinches.
Paisti cracks Ashton with a nice body shot.
Paisti gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ashton.
Ashton tries to score a body lock takedown but Paisti shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Paisti's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ashton takes one to the chin there.
Ashton throws a jab but it's blocked by Paisti.
Paisti connects with a right hand. Ashton shakes it off.
Ashton gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Paisti.
And that's the end of the fight!
Armas Paisti comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Paisti winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Armas Paisti!
After the big win, Armas Paisti made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors M/S Paint Fightwear and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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energy
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