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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kalervo Kaunismieli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aaron Newton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Aaron Newton is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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194 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kalervo Kaunismieli!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Aaron Newton!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A nice inside leg kick there by Newton. That's going to slow Kaunismieli down.
A cross from Newton lands.
A nice leg kick lands there from Newton.
Kaunismieli doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kaunismieli throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kaunismieli misses with a hook. Newton ducked under it nicely.
Kaunismieli lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Newton staying out of range there.
Newton was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Kaunismieli lands with an uppercut that bounces Newton off the cage and back into range.
The fighters circling - Newton throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Newton listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Newton will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kaunismieli takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Aaron Newton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kaunismieli looks to land a left hand but Newton moved out of range nicely.
Newton lands a nice hook to Kaunismieli's body. Kaunismieli takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A big left from Kaunismieli misses.
Kaunismieli lands with a thumping leg kick.
Newton takes a swing at Kaunismieli's ribcage but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaunismieli slips under a jab.
Kaunismieli is looking to counter punch.
Kaunismieli tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Newton was well out of range. Poor timing from Kaunismieli.
Newton throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Newton fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kaunismieli.
Newton misses with a hook.
A counter left hand to the body from Kaunismieli misses its target.
Newton misses with a body shot.
Newton fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Newton connects with a body shot.
Kaunismieli throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kaunismieli finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Newton misses with a straight left.
Newton with a hook.
Newton tries to land a front kick but Kaunismieli steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
An attempted straight right counter from Kaunismieli misses the target.
Newton misses with a wild body shot.
Newton throws a front kick aimed at Kaunismieli's knee but Kaunismieli avoids it well.
Newton scores with a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Newton blocks a jab.
It seemed like Newton was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kaunismieli moves out of range as Newton strikes.
A clash of legs there as Kaunismieli blocks the low kick.
Kaunismieli throws a big shot that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kaunismieli missing with a left hand there. Newton was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Newton throws an overhand right that lands on Kaunismieli's shoulder, as Kaunismieli tries to avoid the shot.
Nice straight punches there by Newton. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Newton.
Newton stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kaunismieli.
No joy there for Kaunismieli, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Newton scores with the left hand. Kaunismieli knows he should have avoided that one.
Kaunismieli throws a solid leg kick but Newton takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kaunismieli.
Kaunismieli throws a sloppy body shot
and Newton counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kaunismieli steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Newton. That one must have hurt.
Newton keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Newton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kaunismieli manages to avoid it.
Kaunismieli walks into a left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Newton tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A shot to the liver by Newton. Beautiful body shot.
Kaunismieli slips a jab from Newton.
Kaunismieli lunges at Newton with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Newton's hand.
Kaunismieli chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Newton can pounce on him.
Kaunismieli avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Newton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kaunismieli manages to avoid it.
Newton bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kaunismieli looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A nice leg kick lands there from Newton.
Kaunismieli staying out of range there.
Newton throws a shot to the body.
Kaunismieli throws a low kick, looking for Newton's leg but Newton calmly moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Newton! But no joy.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Newton.
Newton misses with a left hand
and Kaunismieli counters with a left to the body.
Kaunismieli has Newton up against the cage in a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Kaunismieli.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kaunismieli prevents a body shot from Newton.
Kaunismieli scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Newton lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kaunismieli backwards.
Newton scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Newton misses with a punch on the inside.
Newton scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kaunismieli takes a shot to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Newton.
Newton scores with a nice hook to the head.
Newton lands a left hand.
Kaunismieli doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kaunismieli misses with a hook from the clinch.
Newton has a couple of punches blocked by Kaunismieli.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kaunismieli lands with a left to the head.
Kaunismieli breaks from the clinch.
Newton throws a body kick that misses.
Kaunismieli was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Kaunismieli takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aaron Newton dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Newton lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kaunismieli lands a really nice looking cross but Newton seems unphased.
Newton lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Kaunismieli.
Kaunismieli lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Newton at a distance.
Kaunismieli lands a jab to the head.
Newton throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kaunismieli counters with a good low kick that Newton was not able to check.
Newton ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kaunismieli throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kaunismieli avoids a kick to the body.
Aaron Newton seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Newton takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Newton connects with a solid leg kick.
Kaunismieli lands with a right hand.
Kaunismieli on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Newton. Newton obviously looking to wear him down.
Kaunismieli connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Newton's hands.
Newton attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaunismieli attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Newton misses with an attempted mid kick.
Newton lands with a shot to the body.
Newton takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Newton misses with a jab to the body
and Kaunismieli counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Newton jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Newton scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kaunismieli clinches up with Newton and pushes him back against the cage.
Newton misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Newton lands with a right to the head.
Kaunismieli misses with the head strike.
Kaunismieli lands with a left to the head.
Newton fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Newton blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kaunismieli working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kaunismieli lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Newton backwards.
Kaunismieli goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Newton blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kaunismieli working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kaunismieli's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Newton fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kaunismieli is out of range.
Newton connects with a solid leg kick.
Kaunismieli throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kaunismieli looks to score with a jab to the body but Newton is just out of range.
Kaunismieli misses with a body kick.
Kaunismieli finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A leg kick checked by Newton.
Donk. Newton catches Kaunismieli right on the button with a cross.
Newton connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Newton cracks a nice hook into Kaunismieli's ribs.
That kick from Newton tenderised Kaunismieli's leg. Kaunismieli is trying to keep his angry face on.
Newton throws a leg kick but Kaunismieli sees it coming and moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Newton checks a leg kick.
Kaunismieli misses with an attempted mid kick.
Newton lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Newton takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Newton connects with a nice looking jab.
Kaunismieli throws a right and a left that Newton avoids nicely.
Kaunismieli is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Newton throws a jab but it's blocked by Kaunismieli.
Kaunismieli tries to work over Newton's front leg with a kick but Newton checks it.
Newton tries a quick counter leg kick but Kaunismieli is wise to it.
Kaunismieli throws the left hand but Newton avoids the punch easily.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Newton. Kaunismieli shrugs it off though.
Newton moves out of range of the strikes.
Newton is looking to land body kicks.
Kaunismieli blocks the body kick.
Kaunismieli takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kaunismieli moves out of range of the body kick from Newton.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kaunismieli scores with a jab. Newton acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Newton swings for the body but Kaunismieli moves out of range.
A jab from Kaunismieli does it's job there.
Newton throws a jab but it's blocked by Kaunismieli.
Newton looks to throw the jab but Kaunismieli is out of range.
Newton throws a front kick aimed at Kaunismieli's knee but Kaunismieli avoids it well.
Kaunismieli tried to score with a low kick but Newton checks it.
Kaunismieli misses with a body kick.
Newton gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Newton moves away from the strike by Kaunismieli.
Newton misses the jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kaunismieli bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Newton's head backwards.
Newton throws a lazy right hand but Kaunismieli sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Newton rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kaunismieli counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kaunismieli scores with a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kalervo Kaunismieli dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Kaunismieli uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Newton.
Newton lands a jab.
A nice leg kick lands there from Newton.
Kaunismieli has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Newton.
Newton dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kaunismieli. That did some damage!
Kaunismieli has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Kaunismieli throws a body shot but no joy.
Kaunismieli misses with an uppercut. Newton saw that one coming.
Kaunismieli darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kaunismieli lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Newton circles away quickly and effectively.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Newton cracks Kaunismieli with a right hand to the side of the head.
Newton avoids the body shot from Kaunismieli.
Newton avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Newton is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Newton throws out a loose jab but Kaunismieli uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kaunismieli misses with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaunismieli takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kaunismieli with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Newton to score with a decent uppercut.
Kaunismieli has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Newton.
Kaunismieli takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kaunismieli avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Newton connects with an inside leg kick.
A good leg kick by Newton.
Kaunismieli throws a leg kick which misses Newton's front leg but catches the back leg as Newton tries to avoid it.
Newton waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kaunismieli.
Newton just misses with a punch to the body.
Kaunismieli throws a solid leg kick but Newton takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kaunismieli.
Kaunismieli throws a predictable looking body shot
and Newton counters with a nice uppercut.
Kaunismieli buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kaunismieli takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kaunismieli is looking to clinch.
A nice side step and Newton releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Newton.
Newton misses with a looping left.
Kaunismieli scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Newton throws a body shot but no joy.
Kaunismieli is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Newton.
Kaunismieli lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Newton at a distance.
Newton throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Newton missing with a left hand there. Kaunismieli was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kaunismieli swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kaunismieli lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Newton swats away the attempt to clinch by Kaunismieli.
Kaunismieli tries to close the distance and clinch but Newton swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Newton lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kaunismieli throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Newton throws a looping overhand right but Kaunismieli ducks down to avoid it.
Kaunismieli digs a good body shot into Newton's ribs.
Newton throws a leg kick but Kaunismieli moved away.
Kaunismieli was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Newton loads up on a big right hand but Kaunismieli slips the punch.
Kaunismieli moves out of range of the body kick.
Kaunismieli half committed to a counter leg kick.
Newton takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Newton scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Newton attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Newton takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kaunismieli pushes Newton up against the cage in a clinch.
Kaunismieli is stalling here.
Newton working aggressively here.
Newton misses with the head strike.
Newton swings wildly with an uppercut but Kaunismieli uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Newton misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kaunismieli blocks a body shot from Newton.
Kaunismieli lands a hook that snaps the head of Newton backwards.
Newton tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kaunismieli's elbow.
Kaunismieli wants to stall.
Newton lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short left from Newton.
Kaunismieli working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kaunismieli.
Kaunismieli has a couple of punches blocked by Newton.
Kaunismieli blocking some punches.
Kaunismieli swings wildly with an uppercut but Newton uses good head movement to avoid it.
Newton is leaning against Kaunismieli and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kaunismieli jumps guard.
Newton wants to control from the top but Kaunismieli keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aaron Newton really dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Still in the clinch, Kaunismieli scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kaunismieli lands a left hand.
Newton takes a shot to the head.
Kaunismieli lands a left hand.
Kaunismieli is working Newton over against the cage.
Kaunismieli tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Newton just stands there and leans against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Kaunismieli lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Newton backwards.
Newton doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaunismieli works on Newton's body with a couple of short punches.
Kaunismieli breaks from the clinch.
Newton chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Newton is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Kaunismieli checks a low kick from Newton.
Kaunismieli looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Newton turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Newton.
Kaunismieli on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Newton. Newton obviously looking to wear him down.
Kaunismieli tries to clinch but Newton is having none of it.
An inside leg kick from Newton misses.
Kaunismieli jabs Newton right on the nose. Newton blinks but takes it well.
Kaunismieli slips a jab from Newton.
Newton throws a head kick but Kaunismieli moves out of range.
Kaunismieli throws a looping overhand right but Newton ducks down to avoid it.
Newton takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kaunismieli wants to clinch up but Newton keeps it at a distance.
Newton looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Newton throws a quick inside leg kick.
Newton throws a leg kick but Kaunismieli sees it coming and checks it nicely.
It looked like Kaunismieli was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Newton.
Newton walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Newton avoids the body shot from Kaunismieli.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A left lands for Newton.
Newton changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kaunismieli jabs Newton to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Newton throws a quick inside leg kick.
Newton misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kaunismieli.
Newton tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Newton throws a push kick but Kaunismieli slaps the foot to one side.
Kaunismieli pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kaunismieli waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Newton.
It seemed like Newton was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kaunismieli uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Newton.
Kaunismieli fires out a quick counter leg kick but Newton just manages to avoid it.
Kaunismieli blocks the body kick.
Kaunismieli's corner calls for a 1-2. Kaunismieli obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Newton lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kaunismieli's sensitive parts.
Newton scores with a sloppy right hand. Kaunismieli should have avoided that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice jab there from Newton.
Newton with a nice cross.
Kaunismieli bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Newton's head.
Kaunismieli takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kaunismieli misses with a jab, cross combination.
Newton misses with an uppercut. Kaunismieli saw that one coming.
Newton scores with a leg kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Newton. That snapped Kaunismieli's head back.
Newton fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kaunismieli's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Newton throws an overhand right that lands on Kaunismieli's shoulder, as Kaunismieli tries to avoid the shot.
Newton takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Newton misses with a lunging right hand
and Kaunismieli counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
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!
Newton lands with a good body shot.
Kaunismieli tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Newton manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Newton misses with a wild body shot.
Newton lands a right hook to the body.
Newton throws a lazy right hand but Kaunismieli sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A swing and a miss from Kaunismieli.
Kaunismieli throws a hook but Newton avoids it easily.
Newton throws a body shot but no joy.
Newton lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A telegraphed right hand from Kaunismieli misses the target.
Newton ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kaunismieli misses with an uppercut. Newton saw that one coming.
Newton takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Newton tried to score with a low kick but Kaunismieli checks it.
Newton waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kaunismieli.
Newton jabs Kaunismieli right on the nose. Kaunismieli blinks but takes it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Aaron Newton will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Kaunismieli keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Newton.
A low kick from Newton is predictable there
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Newton swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kaunismieli appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
A jab from Kaunismieli misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kaunismieli. Newton does a little dance to reset his feet.
Newton lands with an overhand left.
Kaunismieli ducks under a wild hook from Newton.
Kaunismieli throws a right and a left that both miss.
Newton slips a straight right by Kaunismieli.
Kaunismieli misses with a left hand
letting Newton counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Newton on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Newton pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kaunismieli swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Newton makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Newton. That's going to slow Kaunismieli down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaunismieli misses the shot to the body.
Newton jabs Kaunismieli to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Newton has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kaunismieli fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Newton on the side of the head.
Newton scores with a kick to the body.
Newton throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kaunismieli misses with a left hand
enabling Newton to counter with a crisp jab.
Newton comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kaunismieli blocks a jab.
Newton looks to score with a jab to the body but Kaunismieli is just out of range.
Kaunismieli steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Newton.
Newton blocks a low kick nicely.
Kaunismieli lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Newton throws a wild body kick that Kaunismieli sees coming a mile off.
Newton misses with a straight right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaunismieli misses the shot to the body.
Newton moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Newton thows a body kick. Kaunismieli tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Newton misses with a body shot.
Newton misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kaunismieli.
Newton connects with a body shot that sends Kaunismieli's belly button to the back.
Newton punishes Kaunismieli's body with a nice straight punch.
Kaunismieli throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Newton misses with a hook. Kaunismieli ducked under it nicely.
Newton swings for the body but Kaunismieli moves out of range.
Newton takes one to the chin there.
Kaunismieli feints and then cracks Newton's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Newton down.
Kaunismieli checks a leg kick nicely.
Newton uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kaunismieli.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Newton throws a body kick that misses.
It looked like Kaunismieli was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Newton.
Newton lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Newton uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kaunismieli.
Newton throws a push kick but Kaunismieli slaps the foot to one side.
Newton connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Newton dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kaunismieli. That did some damage!
Aaron Newton is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kaunismieli jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kalervo Kaunismieli has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kaunismieli fails in his attempt to clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Kaunismieli misses the target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kaunismieli. Newton does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kaunismieli tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Newton cracks Kaunismieli with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Newton thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kaunismieli throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Newton sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Newton throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kaunismieli sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kaunismieli lands a jab to Newton's midsection.
Kaunismieli throws a shot from downtown. Newton moves away and avoids it.
Newton cracks the inside of Kaunismieli's front leg.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Crunch! Newton slams his shin into Kaunismieli's torso.
Newton is looking to land body kicks.
Kaunismieli misses with an uppercut. Newton saw that one coming.
Kaunismieli uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Newton.
Kaunismieli misses with a straight right.
Newton throws a leg kick which misses Kaunismieli's front leg but catches the back leg as Kaunismieli tries to avoid it.
Kaunismieli fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Newton on the side of the head.
Newton swings for the body but Kaunismieli moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Kaunismieli throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kaunismieli backing away here, and Newton unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aaron Newton comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Newton has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 46:49
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 46:49
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aaron Newton!
Aaron Newton is the new middleweight champion!
Aaron Newton tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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