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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bill Newton (ranked 403 p4p, 51 weight class) and Vertti Ekstrovertti (ranked 455 p4p, 64 weight class). Bill Newton has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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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
20 - 14 - 3, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bill Newton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Vertti Ekstrovertti!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Newton needs to keep his hands up - Ekstrovertti had a free shot at his head there.
Newton swings widly with a right hand
and Ekstrovertti counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Newton looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ekstrovertti throws a leg kick that misses.
Newton misses with a shot to the body
and Ekstrovertti counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Newton looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ekstrovertti was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Ekstrovertti misses the shot to the body.
Ekstrovertti throws a chopping leg kick but Newton manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Newton misses with a body shot.
Newton takes a swing at Ekstrovertti's ribcage but misses.
Newton checks a low kick from Ekstrovertti.
Newton misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ekstrovertti looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Newton takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ekstrovertti throws a jab but it's blocked by Newton.
Newton feinted with a counter takedown.
Ekstrovertti avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ekstrovertti throws out a loose jab but Newton uses good head movement to avoid it.
Newton wants to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ekstrovertti lands a jab-cross combination.
Ekstrovertti cracks Newton with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Ekstrovertti changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Vertti Ekstrovertti is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ekstrovertti throws a shot from downtown. Newton moves away and avoids it.
Newton changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Newton lands a nice shot to the body.
Ekstrovertti looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Newton just misses with a punch to the body.
Ekstrovertti throws a nice outside leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Newton. Ekstrovertti does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ekstrovertti misses with an uppercut.
Ekstrovertti lands a nice leg kick that just misses Newton's sensitive parts.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Newton blocks a leg kick.
Ekstrovertti throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ekstrovertti uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Newton has time to react.
Ekstrovertti slips a jab from Newton.
It seemed like Ekstrovertti was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Newton is looking to wear down Ekstrovertti with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Newton looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Ekstrovertti!
Ekstrovertti tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Newton wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Newton thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Ekstrovertti wants to control but Newton postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Newton tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Newton working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Newton swings around for an armbar but Ekstrovertti sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Newton's guard.
Ekstrovertti is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Ekstrovertti with a flurry of punches that miss.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Newton holds on and takes a little breather.
Ekstrovertti stopping the sweep attempt from Newton.
Newton bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ekstrovertti's guard.
Newton drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Ekstrovertti dives on top into guard.
Ekstrovertti lands a couple of elbows.
Ekstrovertti won't allow Newton to sweep him here.
Ekstrovertti trying to control the position from guard on top but Newton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Newton wants to hit a switch here but Ekstrovertti passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Newton there!
Ekstrovertti lands a nice shot to the head.
Ekstrovertti connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ekstrovertti avoids the attempt from Newton to control.
Ekstrovertti lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Newton is in all sorts of trouble here.
Ekstrovertti has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Newton's face.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ekstrovertti putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Ekstrovertti can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Newton is looking to escape.
Ekstrovertti wants to finish this one by submission but Newton is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Ekstrovertti.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vertti Ekstrovertti dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Ekstrovertti throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Newton sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ekstrovertti slaps away a takedown attempt from Newton, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ekstrovertti throws a leg kick that is checked
and Newton counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Newton seems to be working for a kimura but Ekstrovertti defends the submission attempt.
Newton is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ekstrovertti is just riding it out for now. Newton eventually gives up the hold.
Newton is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ekstrovertti is trying to maintain the position but Newton is very close to passing his half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Newton is looking for a kimura here.
Newton seems to be working for a kimura but Ekstrovertti defends the submission attempt.
Newton is working for a kimura here but Ekstrovertti manages to reverse the position and he's now in Newton's guard.
Ekstrovertti throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Newton works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Newton has his hands on Ekstrovertti's head, controlling the position.
Newton looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Newton manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ekstrovertti manages to get himself to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Newton slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Newton tries for a kimura but Ekstrovertti is defending well.
Newton is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ekstrovertti is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Ekstrovertti holding on.
Newton advances nicely into full mount.
Ekstrovertti felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Ekstrovertti bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Ekstrovertti is looking to pass into half guard but Newton pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Newton is in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Newton drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Ekstrovertti dives on top into guard.
Newton is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ekstrovertti has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Newton bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ekstrovertti's guard.
Ekstrovertti not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Newton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ekstrovertti is keeping the position for now.
Ekstrovertti controls Newton momentarily but Newton frees himself.
Newton trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Newton postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Ekstrovertti is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Newton, into his guard.
Newton throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Ekstrovertti escapes and throws Newton's legs to the side, diving into side control!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Newton tries to buck Ekstrovertti off but Ekstrovertti is having none of it.
Ekstrovertti throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Newton is trying to control Ekstrovertti's posture but Ekstrovertti avoids it.
Newton prevents Ekstrovertti from improving position.
Newton is not content to let Ekstrovertti control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bill Newton dominated that second round.
That's time! Newton's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Ekstrovertti throws a head kick that Newton semi-blocks.
Ekstrovertti lands a jab to Newton's midsection.
Ekstrovertti tried to score with a low kick but Newton checks it.
Newton misses with a left hand
and Ekstrovertti counters with a stiff right hand.
Newton blocks a head kick by Ekstrovertti.
Vertti Ekstrovertti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ekstrovertti swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Newton steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ekstrovertti.
A head kick by Ekstrovertti misses
and Newton counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Newton is trying to work for a kimura but Ekstrovertti is defending well.
Newton is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Newton is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Newton is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ekstrovertti doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Newton.
Ekstrovertti is doing well to control the position and prevent Newton from advancing to side control.
Newton wants to advance to full mount but Ekstrovertti doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Newton postures up.
Ekstrovertti 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Ekstrovertti working a defensive guard here.
Newton drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Ekstrovertti dives on top into guard.
Bill Newton overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Newton working for submissions but it's allowed Ekstrovertti to get to half guard.
Newton is looking to improve his position.
Ekstrovertti is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Newton sees it coming and defends easily.
Newton trying to control from the bottom.
Newton is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Ekstrovertti is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Newton is looking to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ekstrovertti is trying to control. Newton wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Newton is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Ekstrovertti thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Newton's head.
Newton works his way to full guard. Good work.
Ekstrovertti won't allow Newton to sweep him here.
Newton has control of Ekstrovertti's left arm, preventing Ekstrovertti from doing any damage.
Ekstrovertti won't allow Newton to sweep him here.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
That's four 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.
Ekstrovertti lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Ekstrovertti in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ekstrovertti stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Newton swivels though and keeps the full guard.
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.
Ekstrovertti wants to get back to full guard.
Newton is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ekstrovertti defends it well.
Ekstrovertti tries to get to full guard but Newton has control of the leg.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ekstrovertti is concentrating on defense, preventing Newton from advancing position.
Ekstrovertti regains full guard. Nicely done.
Newton tries to free his leg and advance position but Ekstrovertti is retaining full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Vertti Ekstrovertti.
I think Ekstrovertti 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vertti Ekstrovertti!
In his post fight interview, Vertti Ekstrovertti started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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