Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Aspire MMA - Just Bleed 38
Date: May 13, 2017

#R1#
Westlake lands a head shot.
Westlake has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Rusterman's in the buildup to the fight.
Metso goes for a double leg but Westlake avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Westlake continues to drive forward.
Metso shoots for a takedown but Westlake saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Westlake changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Metso shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Westlake but Westlake pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Westlake was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Cyril Westlake has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ukko Metso.#TD2#
Metso looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Metso is just content to waste time from the top position. Westlake takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Metso is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Westlake on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Westlake tries to get out of the position.
Westlake preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Metso throwing strikes from guard but Westlake blocks nicely. #T1#
Westlake has momentary wrist control but Metso slips an elbow through the middle.
Metso slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Westlake keeping moving, preventing Metso from controlling successfully.
Metso stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Westlake swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Metso scoring with punches to the head and body.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Metso throwing strikes from guard but Westlake blocks nicely.
Metso wants to control from the top but Westlake keeps moving. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Metso might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Westlake haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Metso engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Westlake preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Metso shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Westlake counters with a nice uppercut. #T3#
Metso takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Metso shoots in looking for a takedown. Westlake tries to sprawl out of it but Metso keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Westlake manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Westlake keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Metso with a poor takedown
and Westlake connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Metso misses with a takedown attempt
and Westlake counters with a nice uppercut.
Westlake keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#TD2#
Metso scores with a takedown into Westlake's guard.
Westlake avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Metso has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T4#
Metso scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Metso postures up in Westlake's guard and throws a big left but Westlake blocks it.
Metso pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Westlake is keeping the position for now.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Metso throws an elbow that misses. Westlake uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Metso's guard. Nice move by Westlake!#REVR##SUB2#
Metso is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Westlake defends well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Metso looking for a sweep. Not yet Metso, not yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cyril Westlake dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Metso fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Metso misses with a takedown
and Westlake counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Metso fails with the takedown
and Westlake cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cyril Westlake has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ukko Metso.
Metso shoots and misses
and Westlake counters with a straight right hand.
Westlake getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Metso shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Westlake counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Metso with a poor takedown
and Metso takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice takedown defense from Westlake. No joy for Metso on that attempt. #KD#
Westlake cracks Metso with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Metso looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Westlake finish him? #ROC#
Metso is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Westlake loads up on a big right hand but Metso slips the punch.
Metso is still on wobbly legs! Can Westlake finish him?
No luck for Metso with that takedown attempt.
Metso seems to have recovered his senses.#T1#
Horrible takedown attempt by Metso or perhaps it was just good defense by Westlake, which made it look bad.
A counter left hand to the body from Westlake misses its target.
Westlake dips to his left and cracks Metso with an uppercut!
Metso darts in looking for a takedown but Westlake gets double underhooks and turns Metso into the cage.
A little feinted left hand from Westlake on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Westlake is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Westlake defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Metso.
Westlake appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Westlake jabs at Metso's body.
Nice sprawl there from Westlake as Metso shoots in.
Metso with a lazy takedown attempt
and Westlake counters with a nice uppercut.
Metso is breathing heavily.
Metso shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Westlake counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Metso misses with a takedown attempt
and Westlake counters with a huge left! Metso is in big trouble! He's backing up but Westlake isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Metso from any more damage. A dominating finish by Westlake!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cyril Westlake!
During a confident post fight interview, Cyril Westlake thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Revolution XC 16
Date: Mar 18, 2017

#R1##TD#
Hunt tries to sprawl but Metso drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Hunt tries to roll over but Metso keeps him under control.
Metso trying to pass the guard but Hunt defending well.
Hunt has his hands clasped together around Metso's back. He's all about the action.
Metso thows a huge punch but Hunt dodges it nicely.
Hunt desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Hunt keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Metso missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hunt desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Hunt is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T1#
Hunt wants to control but Metso is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hunt keeping hold of Metso's head, controlling as best he can.
Hunt blocking the ground and pound attempt from Metso.
Metso throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Metso lands with a punch from half guard.
Hunt blocking the ground and pound attempt from Metso.
Hunt is looking to control Metso's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hunt avoid being mounted?
Metso throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hunt 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.#T2#
Hunt keeping hold of Metso's head, controlling as best he can.
Metso is trying to control the action in half guard but Hunt is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Metso is looking for a kimura but Hunt is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Metso to get the leverage.
Hunt preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Metso working the head and body with strikes.
Hunt desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Metso wants to take a breather but Hunt is having none of it.
Hunt is looking to improve his position. #T3#
Metso takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Metso is trying to control. Hunt wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hunt is controlling Metso's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Hunt makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hunt.
Hunt seems keen to control Metso's posture.
Hunt wants to stand but Metso is controlling the position.
Metso throwing strikes from guard but Hunt blocks nicely.
Hunt keeping moving, preventing Metso from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hunt with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A good leg kick by Hunt.
Hunt lands with an overhand left.#TD#
Metso shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Hunt's guard.#ES2#
Hunt wriggles free and stands up.
Metso shoots in and drives through. Hunt sprawls well.
Hunt is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Metso with a body shot.
Metso fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Hunt lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hunt thuds his shin into the meat of Metso's side.
Hunt lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hunt.
Metso throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hunt's waist but Hunt gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Metso off to one side.
It seemed like Hunt was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ukko Metso. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hunt scores with a jab to the body.
Hunt throws a head kick that half lands.
Metso misses with a takedown attempt
and Hunt counters with a nice leg kick.
Metso takes one to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pave Hunt dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Hunt turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hunt connects with a body shot.
Metso with a poor takedown
enabling Hunt to counter with a crisp jab.
Hunt lands with a hook. Metso tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Metso shoots in for a takedown but Hunt shows good takedown defense.
Hunt scores with a hook.
Metso shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hunt counters with a nice leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ukko Metso. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Metso takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Metso gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hunt counters with a left to the body. #KD2#
Hunt sends Metso crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Hunt is motioning to the referee to let Metso up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Metso gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Hunt gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Metso is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pave Hunt!
Pave Hunt is the new middleweight champion!

Event: Revolution XC 14
Date: Feb 12, 2017

#R1##TD#
Metso decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Cesar Chavez actively working from the bottom here.
Cesar Chavez on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Metso is looking to take a break and control but Cesar Chavez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cesar Chavez is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Metso's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Metso's back!#SUB2#
Cesar Chavez looking for the RNC.
Our spies down at at The Butcher's Block inform us that Cesar Chavez has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Metso breaks Cesar Chavez 's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Metso working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Metso wants to pass the guard but Cesar Chavez is keeping the position.
Metso won't allow Cesar Chavez to sweep him here.
Metso lands a couple of elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Cesar Chavez looking for subs off his back but Metso has passed one foot through into half guard.
Metso keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T1#
Cesar Chavez trying to control from the bottom.
Cesar Chavez has hold of Metso's hands but Metso slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Metso looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Cesar Chavez with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Cesar Chavez is looking to control Metso's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Cesar Chavez avoid being mounted?
Metso wants to take a breather but Cesar Chavez is having none of it.
Metso is nestled in close to Cesar Chavez , controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#SUB2#
Cesar Chavez actively working from the bottom here.
Cesar Chavez is looking for a sweep. Metso is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Metso working the head and body with strikes. #SUB2#
Cesar Chavez looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Metso working the head and body with strikes.
Metso landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Metso is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #SUB#
Metso is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Cesar Chavez defends it well.
Cesar Chavez is pressing down on Metso's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Cesar Chavez has his foot on Metso's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Metso works his way back into a safe position though.
Metso with a nice head shot there.
Metso looking to pass the guard.
Metso scoring with punches to the head and body.
Cesar Chavez trying to control the position.
Metso working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T3#
Metso makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Metso is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Cesar Chavez keeping moving, preventing Metso from controlling successfully.
Metso lands a couple of elbows.#SUB2#
Cesar Chavez looking for subs off his back but Metso has passed one foot through into half guard.
Metso tries to pass to full mount but Cesar Chavez defends it. #SUB#
Metso is looking for a kimura here. #SUB2#
Cesar Chavez looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T4#
Metso looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Metso takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Metso looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Cesar Chavez with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Metso frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Metso connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Cesar Chavez is desperately trying to improve his position but Metso has a good base and remains in mount.
Metso lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Cesar Chavez hang on?
Metso raining down hammerfists from mount.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Metso dominating with strikes here.
Metso takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ukko Metso dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Cesar Chavez tries to bum rush Metso with a series of wild strikes but Metso uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cesar Chavez with a hook.
Cesar Chavez tries to bum rush Metso with a series of wild strikes but Metso uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Metso feinted with a counter takedown.
Cesar Chavez misses with a straight right.
A decent looking cross lands there for Cesar Chavez .#TD#
Metso feints and as Cesar Chavez raises his hands in defense, Metso changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Metso is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cesar Chavez can do to turn this around?
Metso is in close to Cesar Chavez 's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Cesar Chavez keeping moving, preventing Metso from controlling successfully.
Metso scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Metso postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Metso lands a couple of elbows.#ROC#
Cesar Chavez is rocked!
Metso has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Metso trying to control the position from guard on top but Cesar Chavez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Metso slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T1#
Metso with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB2#
Cesar Chavez looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Metso is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Cesar Chavez has his foot on Metso's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Metso works his way back into a safe position though.
Metso working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Metso pushes down on Cesar Chavez 's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Metso prevents Cesar Chavez from improving his position.#SUB2#
Cesar Chavez looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Metso slips a nice elbow through Cesar Chavez 's hands, connecting with Cesar Chavez 's forehead.
Ukko Metso overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
Metso scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Metso working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Cesar Chavez is trying to control but Metso manages to pass to mount!
Metso is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Cesar Chavez can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Metso working the ground and pound effectively.
Cesar Chavez is still in real trouble! Can Metso finish him?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Metso looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Metso postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Cesar Chavez badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Metso around the waist but Metso pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Metso is the winner by TKO! Metso jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ukko Metso!
Ukko Metso retains his middleweight title!
Ukko Metso seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: RXC Making 2016 Tap Out
Date: Dec 31, 2016

#R1#
Piana misses with a lunging right hand #TD#
and Metso counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Metso missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Metso stalling.
Piana is looking to improve his position.
Metso content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Piana is trying to maintain the position but Metso is very close to passing his half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Well, if Metso is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Metso slips a nice elbow through Piana's hands, connecting with Piana's forehead.#T1#
Piana has his hands clasped together around Metso's back. He's all about the action.
Metso sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Piana defending well though.
Metso is thwarting Piana's attempts to control the position.
Metso lands with a punch from half guard.
Metso passes to side control. #SUB#
Metso working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Metso tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T2#
Metso has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Piana tries to hold on but Metso postures up.
Metso connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Piana tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Metso raining down shots from the mount!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Piana can do anything to dispel that myth.#T3#
Piana is looking to get to half guard.
Metso landing shots from mount.
Metso takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Piana is looking to get to half guard.
Metso lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Piana hang on?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Metso cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Piana in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. #SUB#
Metso is working for a guillotine from mount but Piana frees his head quite easily.
Metso working away from the top, dropping strikes.#T4#
Metso has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Piana's face.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Metso is in the full mount, landing strikes. #ROC#
Piana is rocked!
Metso lands a couple of good shots and Piana has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Piana is still in real trouble! Can Metso finish him?
Piana wants to control his opponent's hands but Metso gets his hands free.
Metso trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position. #SUB#
Metso has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Piana seems to have recovered his senses.
Piana is covering up but some of the strikes from Metso are getting through and doing damage.
Piana is keeping busy.
Piana just trying to survive but Metso is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ukko Metso dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Metso.#TD#
Metso shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Metso was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Piana tries to improve position but can't.
Metso has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Metso working the head with strikes.
Metso working the head and body with strikes.
Metso working away.#SUB#
Metso is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Piana knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Metso wants to lay and pray for a moment but Piana keeps working. #T1#
Metso is working Piana over with some ground and pound from side control.
Piana really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Metso. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Metso working the ground and pound.
The ground and pound from Metso seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Piana on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Piana gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Metso seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Piana does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Metso thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Piana's head.
Ground and pound from Metso. #T2#
Piana tries to roll over but Metso keeps him under control.
Metso passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Piana!
Metso is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Metso raining down hammerfists from mount.
Metso lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Metso jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Piana manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Metso landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. #T3#
Metso moves into full mount!
Metso is landing with some decent strikes but Piana is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Metso lands a couple of good shots and Piana has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
The referee is taking a good look at Piana as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Metso!
Piana takes a big shot to the side of the head. #SUB#
Piana is in a bad position with Metso working for a choke. Piana manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Metso is on top in guard. #REVR#
Piana is pulling down on Metso's head to control his posture.
Metso is in close to Piana's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Piana preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Metso throws a big right hand that misses.
Metso stands up over Piana, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Piana avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Piana looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Ukko Metso overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Metso showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Metso postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ukko Metso dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R3#
Metso misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Metso misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Metso fails with a takedown attempt.
Piana throws out a counter right but Metso avoids it with no problem.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ukko Metso. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Piana scores with the left hand. Metso knows he should have avoided that one.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Metso fails with a takedown attempt.
Piana looks to land a combination. Metso sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice sprawl there from Piana as Metso shoots in.
Piana has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Metso is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Piana scores with the left hand. Metso knows he should have avoided that one.
Piana cracks Metso with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Metso shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Piana but Piana pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T1##TD#
Metso shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Metso lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Piana tries to get to full guard but Metso has control of the leg.
Metso throwing shots but Piana is blocking nicely.
Piana wants to get back to full guard but Metso has mounted him!
Metso landing strikes from the mount.
Piana is in a horrible position here. Metso smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Metso content just to control the position here. #T2#
Metso has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Piana's face.
Piana takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Metso is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Metso can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Piana is looking to escape.
Piana takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Metso's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ukko Metso!
Ukko Metso retains his middleweight title!
An out of breath Ukko Metso thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Revolution XC 9
Date: Nov 20, 2016

#R1#
Grigorian lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Grigorian cracks the inside of Metso's front leg.
Grigorian throws a nice inside leg kick. #TD#
Grigorian gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Metso to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Grigorian has momentary wrist control but Metso slips an elbow through the middle.
Grigorian has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Metso lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Metso stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Grigorian swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Metso stands and throws Grigorian's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB#
Metso tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T1#
Sloppy strikes there by Metso.
Metso working the ground and pound.
Metso looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Grigorian is avoiding damage well.
Metso scores with punches from side control.
Metso fails to land a wild elbow strike.
You can see the frustration on Grigorian's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Metso is trying to ground and pound but Grigorian uses the momentary lack of control by Metso to regain half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Metso in particular looking to stall.#T2#
Grigorian has hold of Metso's hands but Metso slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Metso looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Metso lands with a punch from half guard.
Grigorian is trying to stand up here but Metso is controlling him well.
Metso is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Grigorian is staying active underneath Metso, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T3#
Metso not landing any meaningful shots this time.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Grigorian can do anything to dispel that myth.
Metso not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Grigorian is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Metso scores with a couple of nice shots.
Metso thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Grigorian's head.
Well, if Metso is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Metso missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB#
Metso is looking for a kimura but Grigorian is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Metso to get the leverage.
Metso lands strikes from half guard.
Metso sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Grigorian defending well though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Metso landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T4#
Metso is just content to waste time from the top position. Grigorian takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Grigorian looking to control.
Grigorian wants to stand up but Metso is controlling him.
Grigorian has Metso pulled in close to control his posture.
Grigorian is continuing to stall.
Grigorian keeping moving, preventing Metso from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Metso postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Metso content to stall in guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ukko Metso dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Metso misses with a takedown attempt
and Grigorian counters with a nice body kick.
Metso takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Grigorian misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Metso drops down looking for a counter takedown but Grigorian sprawls and moves away.
Metso shoots and misses
and Grigorian counters with a nice low kick that buckles Metso's knee momentarily.
Grigorian is looking to slow Metso down with leg kicks.
Grigorian displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Metso.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ukko Metso. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Metso fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Grigorian avoids it really well and circles away.
Metso is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Grigorian can do to turn this around?
Metso shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Grigorian makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Grigorian stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Grigorian wants it to stay on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grigorian 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.
Metso is trying hard to land a takedown here. Grigorian sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Metso avoids the head kick by Grigorian.
Grigorian lands with a thumping leg kick.
Grigorian scores with a head kick. Metso tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#T1#
Grigorian stuffs the takedown.
Metso darts in looking for a takedown but Grigorian gets double underhooks and turns Metso into the cage.
Metso shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Grigorian as he jumps to the side.
Grigorian tries a head kick but it misses.
Metso shoots for a double leg takedown but Grigorian sprawls well. He's pushed Metso's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Grigorian throws a head kick that Metso semi-blocks.
Grigorian lands with a nice body punch.
Grigorian stuffs the takedown attempt from Metso. Metso gets slowly back to his feet.
Grigorian pushes Metso away with a front kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Metso.
Metso with a poor takedown
and Grigorian counters with a slapping leg kick.
Metso gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Grigorian counters with a nice low kick that buckles Metso's knee momentarily.
Metso takes a head kick and keeps coming. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grigorian tries a head kick but it misses.
Grigorian moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Grigorian thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Metso if he has to take too many more of those.
A head kick misses from Grigorian.
Metso half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Metso looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Grigorian stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Grigorian wants it to stay on the feet.
A chopping leg kick lands by Grigorian.
Metso blocks a head kick by Grigorian.
Metso fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Grigorian scores with a head kick. Metso tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Grigorian throws a leg kick which misses Metso's front leg but catches the back leg as Metso tries to avoid it.
Metso looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Both fighters circling a little - Grigorian finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Metso is defended easily by Grigorian.#T3#
Grigorian throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Metso.
Metso dives in and grabs Grigorian's left leg, looking for a takedown. Grigorian pushes down on Metso's head and hops out.
Nice takedown defense from Grigorian. No joy for Metso on that attempt.
Grigorian connects with an inside leg kick.
A head kick from Grigorian lands but Metso takes it in his stride.
A thudding body kick lands there by Grigorian!
Adam Grigorian is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Metso shoots in for a double leg but Grigorian sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Grigorian lands with a thumping leg kick.
Grigorian scores with a head kick. Metso tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Adam Grigorian seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Grigorian feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Metso's calf.
Grigorian looks for the body kick but Metso saw that one coming.
Metso tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Grigorian defends well and Metso ends up having to push Grigorian into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Metso backing away here, and Grigorian unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grigorian lets loose with a powerful body kick. Metso will feel that in the morning.
Metso avoids the head kick by Grigorian.
Grigorian throws a nice head kick! #T4#
Metso dives in and grabs Grigorian's left leg, looking for a takedown. Grigorian pushes down on Metso's head and hops out.
Metso shoots in looking for a takedown. Grigorian tries to sprawl out of it but Metso keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Grigorian manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Metso looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Metso shoots in and drives through. Grigorian sprawls well.
Metso will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Metso shoots and misses
and Grigorian counters with a solid body kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Grigorian lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Grigorian explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
A slapping leg kick lands for Grigorian.
Grigorian throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Grigorian clobbers Metso with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Metso shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Grigorian pinned against the cage. Grigorian gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Adam Grigorian 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.
#R3#
Grigorian misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Metso doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Grigorian counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Metso is lucky that one didn't land flush.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Metso.
A nice leg kick lands there from Grigorian.
A good leg kick by Grigorian. #TD#
Metso manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Grigorian on his heels. He'll look to pass Grigorian's guard now, I'm sure.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grigorian wants to stand and escape but Metso is having none of it.
Grigorian preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Metso trying to control but Grigorian is working from the bottom.
Metso postures up in Grigorian's guard and throws a big left but Grigorian blocks it. #T1#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Grigorian is on top in guard. #REVB##SUB#
Metso looking for a guillotine here but Grigorian defends easily.
Metso looking for a sweep. Not yet Metso, not yet.
Metso has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#SUB#
Metso looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Metso wants to sweep but no luck.
Metso wants to hit a switch here but Grigorian passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Metso there! #T2#
Metso really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Metso is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Ukko Metso overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Grigorian controlling from mount.
Metso is trying desperately to improve position.
Grigorian wants to get back to his feet but Metso is holding on tight.
Grigorian wants to take his opponent's back but Metso doesn't allow it. #T3#
Metso is working to get back to half guard.
Grigorian looking to control but Metso is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Metso throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Metso is desperately trying to improve his position but Grigorian has a good base and remains in mount.
Metso manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB#
Metso looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T4#
Metso wants to get back to full guard but Grigorian has passed into side control.
A lull in the action here.
Grigorian tries to stand but Metso is controlling his head.
Metso tries to buck Grigorian off but Grigorian is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Metso is working hard here to advance position.
Grigorian wants to stand but Metso is controlling his arm.
Metso tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Grigorian wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Adam Grigorian really dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R4#
Metso changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Grigorian tries to avoid it but Metso manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Grigorian to the ground. Grigorian escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Metso backing away here, and Grigorian unleashes a leg kick that just misses.#TD#
Metso drives through with a takedown into Grigorian's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Grigorian can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Metso controls the pace.
Grigorian keeping moving, preventing Metso from controlling successfully.
Grigorian wants to sweep here but Metso controlling him for the moment.
Grigorian working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Metso.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grigorian wants to stand up but Metso is controlling him.
Grigorian pulls Metso in close to prevent any damage.
Grigorian's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#T1#
Metso wants to control from the top but Grigorian keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Grigorian turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Grigorian throws a head kick that misses.
Metso attempts a counter takedown but Grigorian avoids it well and moves away.
A nice inside leg kick there by Grigorian. That's going to slow Metso down.
Grigorian throws a quick inside leg kick.
Grigorian throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Metso.#TD#
Metso shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Grigorian is trying to defend but Metso finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Metso landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T2##SUB#
Grigorian is defending against the submission attempts here by Metso.
Metso thows a huge punch but Grigorian dodges it nicely.
Metso is trying to control the action in half guard but Grigorian is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Grigorian is trying to stand up here but Metso is controlling him well.
Metso is looking to advance position but Grigorian won't allow it.
Metso throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T3##SUB#
Metso is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Grigorian doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Metso. #ES2#
Grigorian has one foot on Metso's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Nice sprawl there from Grigorian as Metso shoots in.#TD#
Metso feints and as Grigorian raises his hands in defense, Metso changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Metso trying to control the position from guard on top but Grigorian is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Grigorian is adopting a defensive guard.#T4#
Metso missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Metso wants to control from the top but Grigorian keeps moving.
Grigorian seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Metso wants to control from the top but Grigorian keeps moving.
Grigorian pulls Metso in close to prevent any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Metso is looking to work some ground and pound but Grigorian has wrist control.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Adam Grigorian will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R5#
Nice body kick from Grigorian.
Metso tries for a takedown but Grigorian sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Grigorian lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Grigorian thumps Metso with a low kick.
Metso tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Grigorian swivels and escapes.
Grigorian stuffs the takedown attempt from Metso. Metso gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ukko Metso. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Good exchange - Grigorian coming out on top.
Grigorian lands a head kick. Metso smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Metso misses with a takedown attempt
and Grigorian counters with a right hand to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grigorian scores with a leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Grigorian, right into the meat.
Grigorian looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Grigorian throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Metso.
Metso scores with punches from side control. #T1#
Grigorian parries the strikes from Metso easily there. Metso is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Grigorian to escape.
The strikes coming from Metso are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Grigorian is pushing Metso's head away, looking to escape. Metso manages to hold on to the position though.
Metso working away.
Grigorian is trying to get back to half guard.
Grigorian struggling a bit here.
Metso scoring with punches from side control.
Adam Grigorian is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Metso is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Grigorian is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Metso wants to control but Grigorian is keeping him busy.
Grigorian struggling a bit here.
Metso working the head with strikes.
A lull in the action here.
Grigorian gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! #T3#
Metso wants to control the pace but Grigorian is squirming around nicely.
Metso sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Metso putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Metso cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Metso looking to ground and pound but Grigorian is blocking nicely.
Metso can't control as he wanted to and Grigorian manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Grigorian keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T4#
Metso is thwarting Grigorian's attempts to control the position.
Metso works his way into full mount!
Ukko Metso has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Metso raining down hammerfists from mount.
Metso postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Grigorian looks a forlorn figure. #ROC#
Grigorian is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Adam Grigorian has been cut.
Oooh a big shot lands for Metso! Grigorian is out! The ref dives in to save him from more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 5, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Ukko Metso!
Ukko Metso is the new middleweight champion!
A very excited looking Ukko Metso made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: Revolution XC 6
Date: Sep 30, 2016

#R1#
Metso misses with a takedown
and Metso takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Aldo's coach down at Bruize Brothaz was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Aldo's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Metso shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Aldo counters with a nice uppercut.
Aldo's corner calls for a 1-2. Aldo obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Metso looks for a takedown but Aldo sprawls well.
Aldo appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ukko Metso. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Metso bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Metso prevents Aldo from escaping the position.
Metso trying to control the action but Aldo is working from the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Aldo can do anything to dispel that myth.
Aldo tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aldo has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Metso.#T1#
Metso is punishing Aldo with some ground and pound. #SUB#
Metso patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Aldo is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Metso.
Metso throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Aldo!
Metso is punishing Aldo with strikes - can he finish him?!
Metso lands shots from the back.
Metso is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Metso has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Aldo. #CUT#
It looks like Jose Aldo has been cut.#T2#
Aldo is trapped and Metso is scoring with shots to the head and body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aldo is trying to get back to his feet but Metso has full control of the position and if anything, Aldo has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Metso has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Metso loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Aldo hold on? #ROC#
Aldo is rocked!
Metso lands shots to the head and Aldo turtles up! The ref has seen enough and stops the fight! This one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ukko Metso!
Ukko Metso seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: RXC 5 King of Smack!
Date: Aug 23, 2016

#R1#
Metso shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Fitzgerald as he jumps to the side.
Fitzgerald scores with the left hand. Metso knows he should have avoided that one.
Fitzgerald throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Metso.
Fitzgerald scores with a nice head shot.
Fitzgerald cracks Metso with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Metso walks into a jab.
Metso looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Fitzgerald defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Metso.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ukko Metso. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Metso goes for a double leg but Fitzgerald avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Fitzgerald continues to drive forward.
Metso takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Fitzgerald lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Fitzgerald.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Metso shoots for a takedown but Fitzgerald saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Metso moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Metso shoots in and drives through. Fitzgerald sprawls well.
Fitzgerald has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Metso takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Metso's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Fitzgerald connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Metso scrambles back to his feet.
Fitzgerald tests Metso's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T1#
Metso shoots in for a takedown but Fitzgerald shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Metso fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Fitzgerald avoids it really well and circles away.#CL2#
Fitzgerald clinches with his opponent.
A short left from Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald stalling against the cage.
Metso takes a shot to the head.
Fitzgerald lands a right hand.
The referee calls for Fitzgerald to work.
Fitzgerald creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Metso's defenses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Fitzgerald.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald working Metso over with knees to the body.
Fitzgerald lands an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fitzgerald lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fitzgerald lands a nice shot to the body.
Metso is breathing heavily.#T2#
Fitzgerald lands an elbow just above Metso 's eye.
Still in the clinch, Fitzgerald scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fitzgerald stalling in the clinch.
Metso is trying to pull guard but Fitzgerald has him pressed against the cage.
Fitzgerald works on Metso's body with a couple of short punches.
Good body shot from Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Metso backwards.
Fitzgerald lands an elbow just above Metso 's eye.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Fitzgerald creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Metso tries for a takedown. No joy.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald pushes Metso back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fitzgerald taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Fitzgerald.
A nice right hand lands inside from Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Metso or not.
Fitzgerald lands with a left to the head.
A short right from Fitzgerald on the inside.
Metso is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Fitzgerald to keep the fight standing.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T3#
Fitzgerald landing knees to the body.
Fitzgerald controlling the action here for a moment.
Metso's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Metso drops down looking for an ankle pick but Fitzgerald pulls his leg out and moves away.
Fitzgerald lands a right hook to the body.
Fitzgerald moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Metso walks into a straight right hand from Fitzgerald.#CL2#
Fitzgerald clinches.
A short uppercut from Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A short right from Fitzgerald.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fitzgerald lands a right hand that snaps the head of Metso backwards.
Fitzgerald lands a body shot in the clinch.
Fitzgerald lands a left hand that snaps the head of Metso backwards.
Fitzgerald stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Fitzgerald working Metso over with knees to the body.
Metso has been working on his balance at 3Band MMA ($500/week), so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Fitzgerald.#T4#
Fitzgerald works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Fitzgerald lands a right hand.
Fitzgerald lands with a left to the head.
Fitzgerald stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald works on Metso's body with a couple of short punches.
Fitzgerald pushes Metso back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Fitzgerald working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fitzgerald lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fitzgerald throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Metsos head.
Fitzgerald lands a right hand that snaps the head of Metso backwards. #ROC2#
Metso is rocked!
A short left from Fitzgerald.
Oh Metso is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fitzgerald digs a right hand into Metso's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Metso's gas tank.
Fitzgerald throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Metso seems to have got his legs back now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Metso has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Fitzgerald is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald lands a shot to the body.
Fitzgerald lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fitzgerald digs a right hand underneath Metso's ribcage. Metso let out a lung full of air as it connected.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andy Fitzgerald dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Metso walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Metso ducks right into an uppercut from Fitzgerald. #TD#
Metso shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Metso was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Fitzgerald is looking to regain half guard here but Metso keeps moving and retains side control.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Metso trying to control the position but Fitzgerald is working away.
Fitzgerald is looking to reverse the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fitzgerald keeping his opponent close.#T1#
Fitzgerald takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Fitzgerald dodges the ground and pound from Metso.#SUB#
Metso tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Fitzgerald is looking to reverse the position.
Metso working the head with strikes.
Metso has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Metso wants to control but Fitzgerald is keeping him busy.
Fitzgerald tries to buck Metso off but Metso is having none of it.
Metso in side control, throwing shots but Fitzgerald defends.
Metso is looking to take a break and control but Fitzgerald is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Fitzgerald is trying to get back to half guard.
An elbow from Metso crashes against the mat.
Fitzgerald can't do much from the bottom here.
Fitzgerald gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB#
Metso is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Nice strikes from Metso there. #T3#
Fitzgerald is trying to stand.
Metso prevents Fitzgerald from improving his position.
Fitzgerald is trying to stand.
Fitzgerald wants to improve his position but Metso is controlling well.
Metso wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fitzgerald keeps working. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Fitzgerald cracks Metso with an open hand slap.
Good shot there by Fitzgerald.
Metso with a lazy takedown attempt
and Fitzgerald cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Metso takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Fitzgerald connects with a single shot there.#T4#
Metso shoots in but no luck this time.
Fitzgerald lands with a cross.
Metso tries for a takedown but Fitzgerald circles away easily
and Fitzgerald counters with a right hand to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ukko Metso. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Metso shoots and misses
and Fitzgerald cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Metso walks into a jab.
Fitzgerald listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Fitzgerald slaps away a takedown attempt from Metso, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Fitzgerald with a hook.
Fitzgerald lands a right hook to the body. #KD2#
Fitzgerald throws a left that rocks Metso and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Fitzgerald dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Metso regain composure! #SU2#
Fitzgerald decides to stand back up.
Metso shoots in for a takedown but Fitzgerald shows good takedown defense.
Metso dives in for a single leg takedown but Fitzgerald sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Fitzgerald catches Metso with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andy Fitzgerald showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Fitzgerald drops Metso with a naaaaasty hook - Metso is in real trouble here! Fitzgerald dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andy Fitzgerald!
Andy Fitzgerald very nearly forgot to thank Leviathan Clothing amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

Event: Revolution XC 3
Date: Aug 06, 2016

#R1#
A shot to the liver by Zheglov. Beautiful body shot.
Metso ducks right into an uppercut from Zheglov. #TD#
Metso gets the takedown into side control.
Metso controlling from side mount.
Metso scoring with punches from side control.
Metso in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Metso has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
A lull in the action here.#SUB#
Metso is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Zheglov knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Metso throwing strikes but missing, from side control. #T1#
Zheglov takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Zheglov is looking for a sweep.
Metso is chipping away with strikes.
Zheglov can't do much from the bottom here.
Zheglov takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Metso working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Zheglov dodges the ground and pound from Metso.
Metso lands a few punches from side control.#T2##SUB#
Metso tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Metso landing a few strikes.
Zheglov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Metso. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Metso scoring with punches and elbows.
Metso connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Zheglov some visible discomfort.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Zheglov can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Metso is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Zheglov has escaped the position, nice work there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zheglov dodges the ground and pound from Metso.
Metso scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Zheglov to see if he's OK.#T3#
Zheglov trying to remain calm as Metso controls from the top position.
Metso scoring with punches from side control.
Metso is putting a hurting on Zheglov here, landing some big shots from side control.
Metso working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Metso in side control lands a decent elbow.
Zheglov is trying to control Metso's posture but Metso avoids it.
Zheglov managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Metso.
Metso throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.#T4#
Zheglov is not content to let Metso control the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Metso controls the position from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ukko Metso dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##TD#
Metso closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Zheglov's guard.
Zheglov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Metso.
Metso works over Zheglov with some ground and pound from guard.
Metso is in close to Zheglov's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Metso postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Metso trying to control but Zheglov is working from the bottom.
Metso is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zheglov can do to turn this around?
Metso slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Metso working the head with strikes. #SUB#
Metso is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Zheglov looks calm but he's in trouble here. Metso gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Zheglov is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Metso lets go of the hold and Zheglov can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ukko Metso!
After winning the bout, Ukko Metso thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Revolution XC 1
Date: Jul 27, 2016

#R1##TD#
Metso shoots in and bounces Newton off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Newton looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Metso trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Newton lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Metso lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Metso wants to pass the guard but Newton is keeping the position.
Metso advances position into side control!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Newton is looking to reverse the position.
Newton is not content to let Metso control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Newton wants to control but Metso postures up.#T1#
Metso trying to control the action but Newton is working from the bottom.
Newton struggling a bit here.
Metso trying to control the action but Newton is working from the bottom.
Newton is looking for a sweep.
Metso cracks Newton with a big elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Newton is trying to improve his position.
Metso lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Newton tries to buck Metso off but Metso is having none of it.
Metso cracks Newton with a big elbow.
Metso lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Newton down.
Metso working the body and head with strikes.
Metso looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Newton is looking to reverse the position.#T2#
Metso taking a breather here.
Newton regains half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Metso connects with a nice short shot to Newton's temple.
Newton is looking to get back to full guard here but Metso has managed to pass to side control instead.
Newton manages to work his way to half guard, despite Metso's best efforts.
Metso winds up and cracks Newton with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #SUB2#
Newton looking for submissions off his back.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Newton regains full guard. Nicely done.
Metso wants to control from the top but Newton keeps moving.
Metso stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Newton swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Metso wants to control from the top but Newton keeps moving. #T3#
Metso pushing down on Newton's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Newton tries to get to full guard but Metso has control of the leg.
Metso sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Newton wants to improve his position but Metso is controlling well.
Metso is trying to control. Newton wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Newton makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Newton.
Metso scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Metso content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Metso trying to control but Newton is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Newton is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Metso is aware though and is defending well.#T4#
Metso wants to control from the top but Newton keeps moving.
Newton looking for a sweep. Not yet Newton, not yet. #SUB2#
Metso got a little sloppy there for a moment and Newton has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Metso has managed to get both his arms back between Newton's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Newton is looking for a triangle but Metso pushes his legs off easily.
Metso wants to pass the guard but Newton is keeping the position.
Newton being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB2#
Newton is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Metso defends well.#SUB2#
Newton looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Metso is in close to Newton's body, working some short punches and elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ukko Metso dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##TD#
Metso closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Newton is looking to reverse the position.
Metso working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Newton takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Metso controlling from side mount.
Metso wants to lay and pray for a moment but Newton keeps working.
Newton manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Newton is looking for a sweep. Metso is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Metso working the head and body with strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Metso scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#SUB2#
Newton looking for submissions off his back.
Newton is trying to get back to full guard.
Metso is keen to just control but Newton is a slippery customer.#T1#
Metso working Newton over with strikes.
Metso is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Newton can do to turn this around?#SUB#
Metso is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Newton doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Metso. #SUB2#
Newton actively working from the bottom here.
Metso looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Newton with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Newton wants to improve his position but Metso is controlling well.
Metso working the head and body with strikes.
Metso is thwarting Newton's attempts to control the position.
Metso seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Newton wants to get back to full guard.#T2##SUB2#
Newton looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Newton makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Newton.
Metso lands a couple of elbows.
Newton 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.
Metso wants to control from the top but Newton keeps moving.
Newton keeping full guard, as Metso tries to pass.
Newton keeping moving, preventing Metso from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Newton looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Metso controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB2#
Metso avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T3#
Metso slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Metso cracks Newton with a solid left hand.#SUB2#
Newton looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Metso has picked Newton up and slammed him! Newton can't keep hold of the triangle and Metso manages to pass to side control!
Metso lands some shots froms side control.
Newton is not content to let Metso control the position. #SUB#
Metso working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Metso working the head and body with strikes. #T4##SUB#
Metso tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Metso has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Newton sneaks back into half guard.#SUB2#
Newton looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Metso wants to take a breather but Newton is having none of it.
Newton wants to improve his position but Metso is controlling well. #SUB2#
Newton looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Metso is looking for a kimura but Newton is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Metso to get the leverage. #SUB#
Metso is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Newton is just riding it out for now. Metso eventually gives up the hold.
Newton wants to control but Metso is keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ukko Metso dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Metso shoots in and gets a takedown into Newton's guard.
Newton trying to keep a closed guard but Metso is proving a slippery customer.
Metso pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Newton is keeping the position for now.
Metso stopping the sweep attempt from Newton.
Metso has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Metso avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Metso preventing the sweep.
Metso is in close to Newton's body, working some short punches and elbows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Newton is looking for a triangle but Metso pushes his legs off easily.
Metso stays in close to Newton's body and controls the position.
Metso lands a couple of decent looking shots.
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. #REVB##T1#
Newton is looking to advance position but Metso won't allow it.
Ukko Metso overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Metso is pressing down on Newton's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Metso is trying to control the position but Newton postures up.
Newton wants to control from the top but Metso keeps moving.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Metso holds on and takes a little breather.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Newton's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB#
Metso escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Newton gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Newton wants to pass the guard but Metso is keeping the position.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Metso throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Newton postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB#
Metso working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Newton doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Newton manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Newton trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Newton trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Newton scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SUB2#
Newton drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Newton jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Newton thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T3#
Newton wants to pass the guard but Metso is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Newton drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Newton jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Newton takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Newton preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Metso throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Metso not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Metso wants to sweep but no luck.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Newton sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Metso's guard.
Newton prevents Metso from improving his position.
Metso controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #SUB2#
Newton looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Newton is pressing down on Metso's thigh, looking to free his foot. Metso is holding on for now.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Carlos Newton.
Well Metso has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ukko Metso!
An out of breath Ukko Metso thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: The Island Season 5, 185 lbs, Round 3
Date: Jul 15, 2016

#R1#
A jab from Fitzgerald does it's job there.
Fitzgerald scores with a hook.
Metso shoots and misses
and Fitzgerald connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fitzgerald bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Metso's head.
Metso walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Metso doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Fitzgerald counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Metso shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Fitzgerald sprawls well. Fitzgerald wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Metso gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ukko Metso. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fitzgerald darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Metso shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Fitzgerald sprawls well. Fitzgerald wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Metso gets slowly back to his feet.
Metso has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Cozad The Island in the buildup to the fight.
Fitzgerald digs a good body shot into Metso's ribs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd cheers as Fitzgerald lands an impressive looking overhand right. Metso doesn't seem phased though.#T1#
Metso fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Fitzgerald avoids it really well and circles away.
Fitzgerald let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Metso fails to land the takedown.
Metso takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Metso throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Fitzgerald counters with a left and a right that stings Metso.
Nice defenses there by Fitzgerald.
Ukko Metso seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fitzgerald lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Metso at a distance.
Metso misses with a takedown attempt - Fitzgerald sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Fitzgerald fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Fitzgerald stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Metso looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
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!
Metso swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Metso with a lazy takedown attempt
and Fitzgerald counters with a left to the body. #T2#
Metso takes one to the side of the head.
Metso moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Fitzgerald digs a good body shot into Metso's ribs.
Fitzgerald has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Fitzgerald scores with a nice head shot.
Metso with a poor takedown
and Fitzgerald counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Metso fails to land the takedown.
Fitzgerald appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Fitzgerald lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt! #CL2#
Fitzgerald moves into the clinch.
Metso is trying to pull guard but Fitzgerald turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Fitzgerald lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short uppercut from Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald pushes Metso back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fitzgerald will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Metso up against the cage.
Fitzgerald lands a body shot in the clinch. #T3#
Fitzgerald lands a nice uppercut.
Fitzgerald works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Metso is breathing heavily.
Fitzgerald scores with a hook to the body.
Fitzgerald avoiding damage.
Fitzgerald stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Fitzgerald lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fitzgerald lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fitzgerald pushes Metso back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Fitzgerald.
Metso looking for a takedown.
Good body shot from Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fitzgerald lands a shoulder strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fitzgerald lands a left hand.
Fitzgerald is stalling here. #T4#
Knees to the body from Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Metso backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Fitzgerald.
Metso is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Fitzgerald to keep the fight standing.#TD#
Metso pulls Fitzgerald into guard.
Fitzgerald passes Metso's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Metso trying to control but Fitzgerald postures up.
Fitzgerald seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Metso keeping control of the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fitzgerald is trying to control. Metso wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andy Fitzgerald dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Metso.
Fitzgerald connects with a good right hand that stumbles Metso. Metso circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Metso moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Metso walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Metso shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Fitzgerald sprawls well. Fitzgerald wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Metso gets slowly back to his feet.
Metso drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fitzgerald feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Metsos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Metso tries for a takedown but Fitzgerald circles away easily
and Fitzgerald counters with a straight right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ukko Metso. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice straight punches there by Fitzgerald. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald jabs Metso to the body, keeping him at a distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fitzgerald throws a shot to the body.
Andy Fitzgerald seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Metso tries for a takedown but Fitzgerald circles away easily
and Fitzgerald counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Fitzgerald throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Metso on the side of the head. #ROC2#
Metso is rocked!
Fitzgerald lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Oh Metso is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Metso misses with a takedown
and Fitzgerald counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jab by Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fitzgerald with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Metso dives in for a single leg takedown but Fitzgerald sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Metso shoots and misses
and Fitzgerald counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Andy Fitzgerald is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fitzgerald goes for a small jab and connects. Now Fitzgerald goes in closer pressing the issue. Left hook, right straight! Metso stumbles back but Fitzgerald runs in with a huge uppercut knocking Metso to the ground! What a finish! You have to wonder if Metso will ever be the same after a knockout like that.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Andy Fitzgerald!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Andy Fitzgerald waved his t-shirt featuring Leviathan Clothing's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: The Island Season 5, 185 lbs, Round 2
Date: Jul 14, 2016

#R1#
Metso shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Miles pinned against the cage. Miles gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Metso throws an off balance right hand
and Miles counters with a nice uppercut.
Miles has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Ukko Metso seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Metso scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Miles bucks up and tries to throw Metso off but instead Metso has got his back!#SUB#
Metso has one arm under Miles 's neck. Miles is controlling the other arm well. He's just looking to survive right now. Metso manages to get his arm free though and Miles is in a world of trouble! Metso sinks in the hooks and squeezes! Miles turns purple and then goes limp. The referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ukko Metso!
Ukko Metso decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: The Island Season 5, 185 lbs, Round 1
Date: Jul 13, 2016

#R1#
Wolf fails with a takedown attempt. #TD#
Metso darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Metso slows the pace down in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Metso scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Metso controlling the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Metso is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Wolf sees it coming and defends easily.
Metso looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Metso definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T1##SUB#
Metso is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Metso in particular looking to stall.
Wolf really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Metso. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Wolf is trying to stand back up but Metso is controlling him
Metso keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wolf trying to hold on to Metso's head to control him but Metso postures up.
Wolf is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Metso scores with a couple of nice shots.
Wolf is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Metso scores with a couple of nice shots.
Metso scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Metso content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Metso drops an elbow to the side of Wolf's head. #T2#
Wolf taking some punishment here, with Metso in his half guard.
Metso takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Wolf has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Metso is working away from the top position though.
Metso looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Wolf with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Wolf is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Metso is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Ground and pound from Metso.
Metso has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Metso in particular looking to stall.#SUB#
Metso is working for a submission of some sort. #T3#
Wolf tries to kick Metso off in order to stand up. Metso Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Wolf is not in a great position here, taking some shots. #SUB#
Metso thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Metso grinds an elbow into Wolf's temple.
Metso cracks Wolf with a big right hand but Wolf just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Metso working the body and head with strikes.
Metso lands a decent elbow from side control.
Metso working the head with strikes. #ROC#
Wolf is rocked!
Metso scoring with punches from side control.
Wolf is still in real trouble! Can Metso finish him?#T4#
Metso in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Wolf looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Metso turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ukko Metso!
After winning the bout, Ukko Metso thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: ISLAND COMBAT GAMES
Date: Jun 29, 2016

#R1#
Fitzgerald scores with a hook to the body. Metso takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Fitzgerald scores with the left hand. Metso knows he should have avoided that one.
A left and a right from Fitzgerald both land. Nice combination. #TD#
Metso feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Metso has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Fitzgerald looking for a sweep. Not yet Fitzgerald, not yet.
Fitzgerald has control of Metso's left arm, preventing Metso from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fitzgerald wants to sweep but no luck.
Fitzgerald is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Metso's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB#
Metso is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Fitzgerald is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Fitzgerald has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Metso is looking for a triangle but Fitzgerald pushes his legs off easily. #T1#
Fitzgerald tries to stand but Metso is controlling from the bottom.
Fitzgerald must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Metso 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.
Metso bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Fitzgerald's guard. #REVR#
Metso postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Metso postures up and lands a big shot to Fitzgerald's brow.
Metso has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Fitzgerald manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Metso manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Fitzgerald stopping the sweep attempt from Metso.#SUB#
Metso is looking for a triangle but Fitzgerald pushes his legs off easily.
Fitzgerald trying to control but Metso is working from the bottom. #T2#
Metso wants to sweep but no luck.
Fitzgerald postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SU2#
Fitzgerald decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Metso, up you get!
Metso walks into a left hand.
Metso misses with an uppercut
and Fitzgerald counters with a stiff right hand.
Metso looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Fitzgerald is fending him off so far but Metso persists. Nope, Fitzgerald circles away and we're back to standing.
Metso shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Fitzgerald as he jumps to the side.
Fitzgerald lands a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fitzgerald throws out a powerful jab.
Fitzgerald connects with a good right hand that stumbles Metso. Metso circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Metso takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Metso gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T3#
Metso shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Fitzgerald as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ukko Metso. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Metso dodges the punch combination from Fitzgerald.
Ukko Metso seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fitzgerald lands a nice shot that snaps Metso's head back.
Metso closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Fitzgerald scores with a jab. Metso acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Fitzgerald uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Metso.
Metso misses with a takedown
and Fitzgerald counters with a stiff right hand.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Metso.
Fitzgerald doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A jab from Fitzgerald does it's job there.
Metso is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Metso takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fitzgerald stuffs the takedown attempt from Metso. Metso gets slowly back to his feet. #T4#
Fitzgerald cracks Metso with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Fitzgerald lands a jab to the nose.
Fitzgerald might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Fitzgerald lands a body shot.
Fitzgerald is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Metso had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Metso has his takedown stuffed
and Metso takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Metso tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Fitzgerald defends well and Metso ends up having to push Fitzgerald into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Fitzgerald looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Metso shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Fitzgerald counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fitzgerald lands with a right hand.
Fitzgerald scores with a decent looking hook.
Fitzgerald punishes Metso's body with a nice straight punch.
Metso ducks right into an uppercut from Fitzgerald.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Metso moves forwards but Fitzgerald connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Metso walks into a stiff left hand from Fitzgerald.
A lazy left from Fitzgerald finds it's target.#ROC2#
Metso is rocked!
Metso shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Fitzgerald counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andy Fitzgerald dominated that round.
That's time! Metso's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Metso with a lazy takedown attempt
and Fitzgerald counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Metso.
Fitzgerald throws out a counter right but Metso avoids it with no problem.
Metso takes one to the side of the head.
Fitzgerald scores with a hook.
Sloppy strikes from Fitzgerald. Those never looked like landing.
Metso half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Fitzgerald jabs Metso right on the nose. Metso blinks but takes it well.
Metso tries to move into range but Fitzgerald moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Oh Metso is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Andy Fitzgerald seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fitzgerald changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Fitzgerald changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Metso seems to have got his legs back now.
Metso tries for a takedown but Fitzgerald circles away easily
enabling Fitzgerald to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ukko Metso. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Metso doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jab from Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Metso.
Metso fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Fitzgerald avoids it really well and circles away.
Fitzgerald swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T1#
A right-left combo lands from Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald scores with a sloppy right hand. Metso should have avoided that one.
Fitzgerald lands a right hook to the body.
Metso takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Metso shoots and misses
and Fitzgerald counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Fitzgerald dips to his left and cracks Metso with an uppercut!#TD#
Fitzgerald gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Metso scoring with some ground and pound.
Fitzgerald looking for a sweep. Not yet Fitzgerald, not yet.
Metso engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Fitzgerald is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Fitzgerald controlling Metso's posture.
Fitzgerald has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Fitzgerald is on top in guard. #REVB##SUB#
Metso looking for a guillotine here but Fitzgerald defends easily.
Metso is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T3#
Fitzgerald throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Metso works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB#
Metso is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Fitzgerald is aware though and is defending well.
Fitzgerald is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Fitzgerald preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Metso working for a triangle but Fitzgerald defends it easily.
Fitzgerald trying to control the position from guard on top but Metso is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Metso preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Fitzgerald throwing strikes but missing.
Fitzgerald is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Fitzgerald is continuing to stall.
Fitzgerald throwing strikes but missing.
Metso trying to strike off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andy Fitzgerald showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R3#
Fitzgerald lands with a right hand.
Metso takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Metso darts in looking for a takedown but Fitzgerald gets double underhooks and turns Metso into the cage.
Metso tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Fitzgerald defends well and Metso ends up having to push Fitzgerald into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Fitzgerald with a nice cross.
Fitzgerald smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Fitzgerald lands a jab to the head.
Good shot there by Fitzgerald.
Metso shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Fitzgerald cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ukko Metso. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fitzgerald lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fitzgerald lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Metso. #TD#
Metso shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Fitzgerald is trying to stand. #T1#
Fitzgerald wants to get back to full guard.
Metso is thwarting Fitzgerald's attempts to control the position.
Metso content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Metso wants to control but Fitzgerald is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Metso is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Nice strikes from Metso there. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Fitzgerald tries to get to full guard but Metso has control of the leg.
Metso lands strikes from half guard.
Fitzgerald wants to improve his position but Metso is controlling well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Fitzgerald manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Metso chips away with some ground and pound.
Fitzgerald tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Metso trying to control the position from guard on top but Fitzgerald is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Metso stands up over Fitzgerald, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T3#
Metso makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Metso trying to control the position from guard on top but Fitzgerald is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Metso postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Fitzgerald has control of Metso's left arm, preventing Metso from doing any damage.
Fitzgerald really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Metso. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Fitzgerald trying to keep a closed guard but Metso is proving a slippery customer. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Fitzgerald fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Fitzgerald is looking to slow Metso down with leg kicks.
Nice sprawl there from Fitzgerald as Metso shoots in.
Metso with a poor takedown
and Fitzgerald counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Danga de danga de dang - Fitzgerald scores with a four punch combination!
Metso shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Fitzgerald defends it nicely.
Metso doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Fitzgerald cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Metso doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Fitzgerald lands a jab to the nose.
Fitzgerald comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Metso dives in for a single leg takedown but Fitzgerald sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Metso gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Fitzgerald has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Andy Fitzgerald is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Metso with a poor takedown
and Fitzgerald counters with a lovely shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andy Fitzgerald really dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R4#
Metso on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nice jab there from Fitzgerald.
Metso misses with a takedown attempt
and Fitzgerald counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A lazy left from Fitzgerald finds it's target.
Fitzgerald ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Fitzgerald keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Nice uppercut there from Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald lands an overhand right.
Metso has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ukko Metso. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Metso darts in looking for a takedown but Fitzgerald gets double underhooks and turns Metso into the cage.
Fitzgerald swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Metso takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Metso on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Metso has his takedown stuffed
and Fitzgerald counters with a straight right hand.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.#T1#
Fitzgerald listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A cross from Fitzgerald lands.
Fitzgerald lands a right hook to the body.
Metso shoots in and drives through. Fitzgerald sprawls well.
Fitzgerald cracks Metso with a right hand to the side of the head.
Metso doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Fitzgerald makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Fitzgerald scores with the left hand. Metso knows he should have avoided that one.
Fitzgerald leaves Metso with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Fitzgerald throws a monster overhand right that drops Metso! Fitzgerald follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andy Fitzgerald!
Andy Fitzgerald is the new middleweight champion!
Andy Fitzgerald gave a mention to Sully's Bar & Grill in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: Island combat three
Date: Jun 14, 2016

#R1##TD2#
Metso dives in and scores a takedown into Newton's guard.
Metso is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Newton is pulling down on Metso's head. It's preventing any offense from Metso, at least for the moment.#SUB2#
Metso drops back looking for a leg! Newton is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Newton manages to kick Metso off! Metso jumps back into Newton's guard.
Newton is trying to control the position but Metso postures up.
Metso trying to control but Newton is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Metso wants to pass the guard but Newton is keeping the position.
Newton is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Newton has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Metso can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T1#
Metso throwing strikes from guard but Newton blocks nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Metso not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Metso loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Newton lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Metso is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Newton defends well.
Metso looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Newton throws a big elbow that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Metso 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.
Newton content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T2#
Newton scoring with punches to the head and body.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Metso is on top in guard. #REVB##SUB#
Newton is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Metso is aware though and is defending well.
Metso's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Newton looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Newton has momentary wrist control but Metso slips an elbow through the middle.
Metso is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Metso tries to free his leg and advance position but Newton is retaining full guard.
Newton is trying to keep Metso in close.
Newton controlling Metso's posture.
Metso connects with a couple of short punches.#T3#
Newton is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Newton is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Newton keeping moving, preventing Metso from controlling successfully.
Newton trying to keep a closed guard but Metso is proving a slippery customer.
Metso must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Metso with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Newton has momentary wrist control but Metso slips an elbow through the middle.
Metso trying to control but Newton is working from the bottom.
Newton wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Metso lands a couple of elbows.#T4##SUB#
Newton looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Newton had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Metso defends it easily.#SUB#
Newton looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Metso seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Metso makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Metso stands up over Newton, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Newton working a defensive guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ukko Metso dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Metso dives in for a single leg takedown but Newton sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Metso has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Metso stuffs the takedown attempt from Newton. Newton gets slowly back to his feet.
Metso is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#TD2#
Metso shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Newton is trying to defend but Metso finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Metso not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Newton wants to control but Metso is keeping busy.
Metso prevents Newton from improving his position.
Metso is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Metso with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Metso is looking to take a break and control but Newton is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Newton trying to control here. #T1#
Metso thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Metso not doing much here.
Metso winds up and cracks Newton with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Newton slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Metso scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB#
Newton escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Metso gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Metso pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Newton is keeping the position for now. #T2#
Metso postures up.
Metso trying to control the position from guard on top but Newton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Metso throws an elbow that misses. Newton uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Metso's guard. Nice move by Newton!#REVR#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Metso is on top in guard. #REVB#
Newton trying to control the position. #SUB#
Newton is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Newton lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##T3#
Newton looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Metso looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Metso looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Newton passes into half guard.
Metso tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Newton has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Metso is in all sorts of trouble here.
Newton controlling the pace for now. #T4#
Newton lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Newton lands a couple of nice shots there from mount. #SUB#
Newton is working for a guillotine from mount but Metso frees his head quite easily.
Newton tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Newton connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Metso is working to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Newton breaks from Metso's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Newton scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Metso?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Carlos Newton dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R3##TD#
Newton shoots in and gets a takedown into Metso's guard.
Newton working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Newton throws a big right hand that misses.
Metso looking for a sweep. Not yet Metso, not yet. #SUB2#
Metso working for a triangle but Newton defends it easily.
Metso is trying to control the position but Newton postures up.
Newton is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Metso throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Newton throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Metso works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB2#
Metso is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T1##SUB#
Newton drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Newton jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Metso looking to control.
Newton is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Newton trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Metso manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
Newton controls Metso momentarily but Metso frees himself.
Metso showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Metso stands up over Newton, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T2#
Metso is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Newton pulls Metso in to control the position.
Metso with a nice head shot there.
Metso preventing the sweep.
Newton looking to control.
Newton 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.
Newton controls Metso momentarily but Metso frees himself.
Metso won't allow Newton to sweep him here. #T3#
Newton not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Newton looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Metso working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Newton's head.#SUB#
Metso got a little sloppy there for a moment and Newton has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Metso has managed to get both his arms back between Newton's legs - danger averted.
Newton looking to control.
Metso is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Metso accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Metso trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Newton is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Metso working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Newton's head.
Ukko Metso has got the better of the ground game so far.
Metso postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T4#
Newton avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Newton seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Newton keeping moving, preventing Metso from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Metso drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Newton manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Metso has Newton in his guard.#REVR#
Newton's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Newton accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Newton preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Metso had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Newton defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Ukko Metso just about did enough to take it.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R4#
Newton stuffs the takedown.
Metso shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Newton defends it nicely.
Metso shoots in looking for a takedown. Newton tries to sprawl out of it but Metso keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Newton manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Carlos Newton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ukko Metso.
Metso stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Metso wants it to stay on the feet.
Newton shoots for a takedown but Metso saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#TD2#
Metso shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Metso throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Still in half guard, Metso seems content to control.
Newton wants to control but Metso is keeping busy.
Metso working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #T1#
Newton trying to hold on to Metso's head to control him but Metso postures up.
Metso throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Metso tries to pass to full mount but Newton defends it.
Newton is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Metso scores with a couple of nice shots.
Metso not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Newton is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#SUB#
Newton looking for subs from the bottom but Metso mounts him!
Newton takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Metso connects with a couple of good shots from mount. #T2#
Newton slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Metso working over Newton with some ground and pound. Newton looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#SUB#
Newton looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Newton is not content to let Metso control the position.
Newton tries to get to full guard but Metso has control of the leg.
Metso keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Metso wants to take a breather but Newton is having none of it.
Newton wants to control but Metso is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Newton is trying to get back to full guard.
Newton trying to hold on to Metso's head to control him but Metso postures up. #T3#
Newton controlling the position for now.
Newton is trying to control but can't. #SUB2#
Metso is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Newton trying to control from the bottom.
Metso perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Metso looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Newton is trying to control but can't.
Ground and pound from Metso.
Newton has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Metso is working away from the top position though.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB2#
Metso looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Metso looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Newton with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #SUB2#
Metso is working for a kimura but Newton is defending it quite comfortably.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Metso winds up and cracks Newton with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ukko Metso dominated that fourth round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R5##CL#
Newton has managed to clinch.
I was talking to Newton's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#TD#
Newton has clasped his hands together around Metso's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Newton scores with punches from side control.
Metso tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Newton working the head and body with strikes.
Metso is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Newton has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Metso is looking to regain half guard here but Newton keeps moving and retains side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Metso manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Newton is trying to control the action in half guard but Metso is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#T1#
Metso slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Metso is trying to keep Newton in close.
Newton with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Metso looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Newton postures up in Metso's guard and throws a big left but Metso blocks it.
Newton advances to half guard. #SUB#
Newton seems to be working for a kimura but Metso defends the submission attempt.
Ground and pound from Newton.
Newton is keen to just control but Metso is a slippery customer.#T2#
Newton prevents Metso from improving his position.
Newton lands strikes from half guard.
Metso tries to get to full guard but Newton has control of the leg.
The fighters are battling for position here. Metso manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Newton postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB2#
Metso looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Metso wants to sweep but no luck.
Metso is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Newton scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Newton tries to free his leg and advance position but Metso is retaining full guard. #T3#
Newton connects with a couple of short punches.
Newton working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Metso wants to sweep but no luck.
Newton working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Newton lands a couple of elbows.#SUB#
Newton drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Newton jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Metso has his foot on Newton's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Newton works his way back into a safe position though.
Newton trying to control but Metso is working from the bottom.
Metso being controlled here, momentarily. #T4#
Newton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Metso swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Newton throwing strikes but missing.
Newton trying to control but Metso is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Metso misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ukko Metso is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Newton looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Metso is fending him off so far but Newton persists. Nope, Metso circles away and we're back to standing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2#
Metso fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Newton sprawls well initially but Metso persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Metso is keen to just control but Newton is a slippery customer.
Metso drops an elbow to the side of Newton's head.
Carlos Newton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Newton is trying to get back to full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Carlos Newton showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Metso 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 Bart Greer scores the fight 48:48
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 47:48
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Ukko Metso!
Ukko Metso is the new middleweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Ukko Metso thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: HI: WedFight XI
Date: May 25, 2016

#R1##TD2#
Metso shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Ford has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Metso wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ford keeps working.
Metso drops an elbow to the side of Ford's head. #SUB#
Ford looking for submissions off his back.
Metso seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Metso is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #SUB#
Ford actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Ford actively working from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Metso drops an elbow to the side of Ford's head.
Metso scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Metso drops an elbow to the side of Ford's head. #T1#
Metso landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Ford trying to hold on to Metso's head to control him but Metso postures up.
Metso is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #SUB2#
Metso is working for a kimura but Ford is defending it quite comfortably.
Metso thows a huge punch but Ford dodges it nicely. #SUB#
Ford looking for submissions off his back.
Metso seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ford does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Metso has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Cozad The Island. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Metso is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Metso trying to control the action but Ford is working from the bottom.
Ford is trying to control but can't. #T2#
Metso is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #SUB#
Ford with the active half guard here but Metso passes nicely into side control.
Metso landing strikes.
Metso tries to move into full mount but can't pass Ford's legs.
Ford struggling a bit here.
Ford is looking to reverse the position.
Metso working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Metso trying to control the position but Ford is working away.
Ford is looking for a sweep.#T3#
Ford is working hard here to advance position.
Metso is looking to take a break and control but Ford is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ford wants to control but Metso postures up.
Metso advances nicely into full mount.
Metso controlling his opponent.
Metso with the ground and pound from mount.
Ford regains half guard.
Ford trying to control from the bottom.
Metso looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Ford wants to get back to full guard.
Metso wants to control but Ford is keeping him busy. #T4#
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Metso connects with a nice short shot to Ford's temple.
Metso lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Metso wants to control but Ford is keeping him busy.
Metso slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB#
Ford is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Metso pulls his head out easily.
Ford on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Metso is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Ford!
Ford really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Metso trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ukko Metso dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2##TD2#
Metso gets a double leg takedown into Ford's guard.#SUB#
Metso avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Metso working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Ukko Metso has got the better of the ground game so far.
Metso working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ford's head.#SUB#
Ford looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Metso trying to control the position from guard on top but Ford is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Ford has his foot on Metso's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Metso works his way back into a safe position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Ford looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Metso slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Ford prevents Metso from moving into mount.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T1#
Metso working the ground and pound.
Metso in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Ford is not content to let Metso control the position.
Ford is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Ford is working to avoid the ground and pound but Metso connects with a decent elbow.
Ford tries to bench press Metso off him but Metso keeps the position.
Metso moves into full mount!
Ford working to try and regain half guard. #T2#
Metso lands a couple of good shots and Ford has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Metso's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Metso controlling well, preventing Ford from escaping the position.
Ford trying to control the position but Metso manages to sink in the hooks.
Metso lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Ford.
A lull in the action here.
Metso has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Metso is not going to allow Ford to sit and survive in this position. #T3#
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Metso's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Ford trying to control the action but Metso just sinks the hooks in.
Metso lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Ford hold on?!
Metso is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Metso gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Metso gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Metso apologises and we restart here on the feet. #TD2#
Metso scores with a takedown into Ford's guard.
Metso wants to pass the guard but Ford is keeping the position.
Metso is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Metso content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Metso is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB#
Ford has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Metso is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Ford.
Ford can't do much from the bottom here. #T4#
Ford on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Ford is not content to let Metso control the position. #SUB2#
Metso is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ford knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Metso trying to control the position but Ford is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ukko Metso showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R3##TD2#
Metso gets a takedown into half guard.
Ford moves into full guard. #SUB#
Ford working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Metso doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Metso manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Metso content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Metso is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Metso postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Metso. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Metso landing with the ground and pound.
Metso is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB#
Ford looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Metso has picked Ford up and slammed him! Ford can't keep hold of the triangle and Metso manages to pass to side control!#T1#
Ford takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Metso is chipping away with strikes.
Ford tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ford is letting Metso control him for a moment.
Metso working the ground and pound.
Metso in side control lands a decent elbow.
Metso lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Ford struggling a bit here.
Ford taking a bit of punishment here - Metso scoring with strikes.
Ford manages to get back to half guard.#T2#
Metso lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Ford on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Metso is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Ford moves into full guard.
Metso lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Metso landing some decent shots from guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Ford is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Metso wants to control from the top but Ford keeps moving.
Metso connects with a couple of short punches.
Metso lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Metso working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ford's head.#T3#
Metso wants to control from the top but Ford keeps moving. #SUB#
Ford working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Metso doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Metso manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Ford has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Metso can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Ford has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Metso can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Metso sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ford's guard.
Ford is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Metso's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Metso's back!
Metso breaks Ford's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Ford has momentary wrist control but Metso slips an elbow through the middle.#T4#
Ford keeping moving, preventing Metso from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Ford is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Metso is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Ford escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Metso gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Metso pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ford is keeping the position for now.
Metso is working Ford over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Metso trying to control but Ford is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Ford is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Metso trying to control but Ford is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ukko Metso really dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R4##TD2#
Metso manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Ford on his heels. He'll look to pass Ford's guard now, I'm sure.
Metso stands up over Ford, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Metso is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Metso cracks Ford with a solid left hand.
Metso trying to control the position from guard on top but Ford is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Ford looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Metso passes into side control.
Ford can't do much from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Metso working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Metso working away.#T1#
Ford is looking for a sweep.
Ford takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Ford manages to get back to half guard.
Ford trying to hold on to Metso's head to control him but Metso postures up.
Ford wants to get back to full guard.
Ford is staying active underneath Metso, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Metso lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Metso wants to control but Ford is keeping him busy. #T2##SUB2#
Metso is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB#
Ford looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ford tries to roll over but Metso keeps him under control.
Metso trying to control from half guard but Ford is working away.
Metso prevents Ford from improving his position.
Metso is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Metso trying to control from half guard but Ford is working away. #T3#
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Martyn Ford is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Metso stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Metso wants it to stay on the feet.#TD2#
Metso shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Ford wants to control but Metso is keeping busy.
Metso looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Metso connects with a nice short shot to Ford's temple. #SUB#
Ford looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Metso working the head and body with strikes. #T4#
Ford trying to control but Metso postures up.
Ground and pound from Metso.
Metso lands strikes from half guard.
Ford is refusing to be controlled, as Metso sits in half guard.
Ford trying to control from the bottom.
Metso looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Ford with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Ford is looking for a sweep. Metso is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Ford looking for submissions off his back.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Metso working Ford over with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ukko Metso dominated that fourth round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R5#
Ford fails with a takedown attempt. #TD2#
Metso scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Ford tries to bench press Metso off him but Metso keeps the position.
Metso working the body and head with strikes.
Ford taking a bit of punishment here - Metso scoring with strikes.
Metso landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Ford being controlled for a moment.
Metso tries to advance to mount but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Metso cracks Ford with an elbow. That is naaassty.#T1#
Metso is looking to take a break and control but Ford is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ford is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Metso trying to control the action but Ford is working from the bottom.
Metso in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Ford is trying to improve his position.#T2#
Metso scoring with punches and elbows. #SUB2#
Metso tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Metso has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Ford is looking to reverse the position.
Ford is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Metso is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
A nice elbow there by Metso.
Ford is trying to escape the mount.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Metso cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Metso landing strikes, looking to finish!
Ford taking shots to the head. #ROC2#
Ford is rocked!
Ford takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Metso's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ukko Metso!
An out of breath Ukko Metso thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: HI48: Kame/Kavlitzekis
Date: May 07, 2016

#R1##TD#
Metso feints and as Vanderlay raises his hands in defense, Metso changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Vanderlay is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Vanderlay throwing shots but Metso is blocking nicely. #SUB2#
Vanderlay is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Metso sees it coming and defends easily.
Metso makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Metso.
Metso tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vanderlay is pushing down on Metso's leg trying to pass to half guard. Metso is fighting to maintain full guard but Vanderlay has managed to sneak the leg through.
Metso avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Vanderlay. #SUB2#
Vanderlay wants to work for an arm triangle but Metso is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Vanderlay throwing shots but Metso is blocking nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Vanderlay is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Metso tries to roll over but Vanderlay keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Vanderlay is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Metso has managed to free his arm - good work.
Metso might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Vanderlay thows a huge punch but Metso dodges it nicely. #T1#
Metso slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Metso bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Vanderlay's guard. #REVR#
Metso trying to control but Vanderlay is working from the bottom.
Metso knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Vanderlay on the ground.
Metso stays in close to Vanderlay's body and controls the position.
Metso distracts Vanderlay with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Metso scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Vanderlay had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Metso defends it easily.
Metso with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Metso has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Vanderlay working a defensive guard here. #SUB2#
Vanderlay escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Metso gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Metso slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Metso definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Vanderlay has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T2#
Metso postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Metso controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Vanderlay 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.#SUB2#
Vanderlay throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB2#
Vanderlay looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
Vanderlay looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Vanderlay looks winded!#SUB2#
Vanderlay escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Metso gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T3#
Metso is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Metso trying to control the position from guard on top but Vanderlay is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Metso working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Vanderlay's head.
Metso scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Vanderlay being controlled here, momentarily.
Metso working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Vanderlay's head.
Vanderlay wants to sweep but no luck.
Metso landing with the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Vanderlay looking for a guillotine here but Metso defends easily.
Metso engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T4#
Metso is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Metso trying to control but Vanderlay is working from the bottom.
Metso advances to half guard.
Vanderlay taking some punishment here, with Metso in his half guard.
Vanderlay 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.
Metso is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Vanderlay trying to control but Metso postures up.
Metso has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Vanderlay in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. #ROC#
Vanderlay is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Art Vanderlay has been cut.
Vanderlay is trying to escape the mount.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Metso raining down hammerfists from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ukko Metso dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Art Vanderlay's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##TD#
Metso dives in and gets a big takedown. He lands in full mount and immediately unloads a series of heavy strikes! Vanderlay has had enough and taps out.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Ukko Metso!
Ukko Metso thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: HI38: Supremacy at the Knocks
Date: Apr 18, 2016

#R1#
Metso looks for a takedown but Dong sprawls well.
Metso misses with a looping right.
Dong is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Metso.
Ukko Metso seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Metso throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Dong was covering up waiting for the punch and Metso finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Dong wants to stand but Metso is controlling the position.
Metso slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Metso makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Dong utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Metso throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Metso postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Metso is stalling in the full guard.
Metso lands a couple of elbows.
Metso has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Cozad The Island. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Metso cracks Dong with a solid left hand.#T1#
Metso stays in close to Dong's body and controls the position.
Dong wants to stand up but Metso is controlling him.
Metso is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Metso trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dong utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Metso has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Metso scoring with some ground and pound.
Dong on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Dong tries to get out of the position.
Metso controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Metso lands a couple of digs.
Dong knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Metso on the ground.#T2#
Metso controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Metso forces his way into half guard.
Dong pushes Metso off looking to stand but Metso dives back in and keeps control.
Metso is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Metso lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #SUB2#
Metso is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Dong is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ukko Metso!
Ukko Metso decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Highland Island 26
Date: Apr 07, 2016

#R1#
Metso with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Piana to counter with a crisp jab.
Piana lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Piana misses with a wild body shot.
Metso half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Metso misses with a takedown
and Piana counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Metso with a lazy takedown attempt #KD2#
and Piana counters with a nice right hand that sends Metso toppling to the canvas! Metso scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Piana finish him?!#ROC2#
Metso is rocked!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ukko Metso. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Piana throws a monster overhand right that drops Metso! Piana follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rich Piana!
A very excited looking Rich Piana made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: Highland Island 23
Date: Mar 25, 2016

#R1##TD#
Metso looking to score a takedown here. Hilfiger is defending well but Metso drives through and ends up in Hilfiger's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Metso accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hilfiger has control of Metso's left arm, preventing Metso from doing any damage.
Metso throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hilfiger wants to sweep but no luck.
Hilfiger really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Metso. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Metso is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Metso passes easily into side control. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
You can see the frustration on Hilfiger's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hilfiger is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T1#
Metso landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
You can see the frustration on Hilfiger's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hilfiger can do anything to dispel that myth.
Metso scoring with punches and elbows.
Hilfiger struggling a bit here.
Metso controlling the position.
Hilfiger takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.#T2#
Metso scoring with punches from side control.
Metso happy to just control the position for now. #SUB#
Metso looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hilfiger takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Metso is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Metso's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T3#
Metso looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Hilfiger is avoiding damage well.
Metso controlling the position.
You can see the frustration on Hilfiger's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Metso lands some shots froms side control.
We've been hearing good reports from Metso's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Metso working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Hilfiger is looking for a sweep.#T4#
Check out the look on Metso's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter! #SUB#
Metso looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Hilfiger is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Metso is working to tighten his grip on Hilfiger's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Hilfiger has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Metso is really squeezing tight and eventually Hilfiger passes out! Metso breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Ukko Metso!
Ukko Metso thanked the fans post fight for their support.

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