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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bart Blast (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Timmy Newman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bart Blast has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bart Blast!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Timmy Newman!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blast misses with a straight right.
Blast throws a shot from downtown. Newman moves away and avoids it.
Blast pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bart Blast seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blast misses with a double jab.
Newman closes the distance and pushes Blast back into the cage.
Blast tries to circle away but Newman has him pinned against the cage.
Blast's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Blast swings widly with a right hand
and Newman counters with a three punch combo that has Blast backing up. Blast nods at Newman to acknowledge the strikes.
Blast looks to land a left hand but Newman moved out of range nicely.
Blast scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Blast throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Newman counters with a good, hard body kick but Blast shrugs it off.
Nice uppercut lands for Blast. That snapped Newman's head back.
Newman avoids the body shot from Blast.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Blast ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Newman moves away.
Blast rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Newman counters with a one-two to the body.
Newman ducks under a wild hook from Blast.
Blast looks to throw the jab but Newman is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blast stuffs the takedown.
Blast throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Blast looks for the body kick but Newman saw that one coming.
Blast has taken the fight to the clinch.
Blast has had enough of the clinch but Newman keeps him there for the moment.
Blast is trying to pull guard but Newman has him pressed against the cage.
Newman keeps control of Blast as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A frustrated look appears on Blast's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Blast slowing the pace effectively.
Newman wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Blast tries to circle away but Newman has him pinned against the cage.
Blast wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Blast has had enough of the clinch but Newman keeps him there for the moment.
Newman breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blast misses the shot to the body.
Blast misses the body punch
and Newman moves into the clinch.
Blast wants to get back to striking at distance but Newman won't allow it.
Blast working hard to break the clinch.
Newman breaks from the clinch.
Newman blocks a jab.
Blast digs a good hook to Newman's body.
A cross from Blast lands.
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!
Blast throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Blast tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Newman was well out of range. Poor timing from Blast.
Blast changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Blast moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
No joy there for Blast, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Newman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Blast.
Newman avoids the body shot from Blast.
Newman is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A lazy left from Blast finds it's target.
Blast 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.
Blast dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Blast bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Newman's head.
Blast misses with an uppercut. Newman saw that one coming.
Blast scores with a jab.
Blast scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Blast misses with a shot to the body
and Newman counters with a three punch combo that has Blast backing up. Blast nods at Newman to acknowledge the strikes.
Blast shoots for a takedown but Newman saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Blast jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Newman fails to land the takedown.
Blast misses with an uppercut.
Blast throws a poor cross that misses
and Newman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Blast misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Newman counters with a nice body shot.
Nice jab there from Blast.
Blast is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
A shot to the liver by Blast. Beautiful body shot.
Blast tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Newman was well out of range. Poor timing from Blast.
Newman slips under a jab.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Blast misses the shot to the body.
Blast swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Blast fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Blast misses with a lunging right hand
and Newman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bart Blast 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.
Blast just misses with a punch to the body.
Newman throws a right and a left that Blast avoids nicely.
Blast rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Newman counters with a series of strikes. Blast will be more careful next time no doubt.
Blast drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Newman defending well as Blast loads up on a big left hand.
Blast throws the left hand but Newman avoids the punch easily.
Newman wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Blast throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Blast throws a series of punches but Newman moves out of range.
Blast swings widly with a right hand
and Newman counters with a one-two to the body.
Blast takes a swing at Newman's ribcage but misses.
Newman scores with a hook to the body. Blast takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Blast misses with a jab to the body
and Newman holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Blast manages to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blast gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Newman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A shot to the body from Blast misses
and Newman counters with a nice uppercut.
Newman needs to keep his hands up - Blast had a free shot at his head there.
Blast throws an off balance right hand
and Newman counters with a three punch combo that has Blast backing up. Blast nods at Newman to acknowledge the strikes.
Blast swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Newman scores with a three punch combo!
Blast misses with a straight left.
Blast connects with a jab.
Blast thows a left - swing and a miss!
Newman fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nice defenses there by Newman.
Blast takes the fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Newman is trying to push Blast away but Blast has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A frustrated look appears on Newman's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Nice body punch from Newman - that landed with a thud.
A frustrated look appears on Newman's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A short left from Newman.
Blast manages to break the clinch.
Blast misses with a wild body shot.
Newman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Timmy Newman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Blast clobbers Newman with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Blast keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Blast throws a big shot that misses.
Bart Blast is winning the standup battle so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blast is looking to clinch but Newman is avoiding it.
Blast throws a combination that misses
and Newman counters with a body kick.
Blast misses with a straight right.
Newman doesn't manage to clinch there - Blast circles away.
Blast connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Newman swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Blast counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Blast thows a left - swing and a miss!
Newman shoots in for a takedown but Blast shows good takedown defense.
Blast comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Newman is breathing heavily.
No joy there for Newman, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Blast misses with a looping left.
Newman dives in and grabs Blast's left leg, looking for a takedown. Blast pushes down on Newman's head and hops out.
Bart Blast has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Timmy Newman.
Newman slips under a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blast lands with an overhand left.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Blast lands with an uppercut that bounces Newman off the cage and back into range.
Blast gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Blast avoiding damage.
Blast wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Newman has him pressed against the cage.
Newman tries to circle away but Blast has him pinned against the cage.
Blast wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Blast wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Blast breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Newman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Newman keeps the fight on the outside.
Newman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Blast.
Newman throws a nice inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bart Blast dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Blast shoots in for a takedown but Newman shows good takedown defense.
Newman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Blast throws out the jab.
Newman moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Blast misses with a lunging right hand
and Newman counters with a three punch combo that has Blast backing up. Blast nods at Newman to acknowledge the strikes.
Blast fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Newman manages to avoid it.
Blast fails in his attempt to clinch.
Blast throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Blast misses the shot to the body.
Blast throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Newman throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Blast.
Blast throws a lazy uppercut
and Blast takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Blast avoids a kick to the body.
Newman shoots in for a double leg but Blast sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Blast is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Newman can do to turn this around?
Blast throws a head kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blast misses with a left hand
and Newman counters with an outside leg kick.
Blast misses the body punch
and Blast takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Blast rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Newman counters with a left and a right that stings Blast.
Newman takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Blast gets caught napping as Newman dives in and scores a takedown. Blast manages to retain guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Newman controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Blast wants to get back to his feet but Newman is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blast is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Newman dives into side control.
Newman stands up and beckons Blast to his feet.
Blast misses the shot to the body.
Blast tries to close the distance and clinch but Newman swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Newman throws a right and a left that both miss.
Blast is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Newman.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blast clinches with his opponent.
Blast is trying to break free.
Blast pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Blast connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Newman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Blast.
Newman misses with a low kick.
Blast swings away with a body shot that misses
and Newman counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Blast throws a poor cross that misses
letting Newman counter with a right hand.
Blast sizes up Newman with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Blast feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Newmans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Newman moves out of range of the strikes.
Blast throws an off balance right hand
and Newman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Newman tries to close the distance and clinch but Blast swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Blast fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Newman manages to avoid it.
Blast has a takedown stuffed.
Blast closes the distance but Newman moves to the side
and Newman counters with a two punch combo.
A swing and a miss from Blast.
Blast rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Newman counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Newman stands and steps away. Blast gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Blast throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Blast misses with a hook
and Newman counters with a one-two to the body.
Newman moves out of range as Blast strikes.
Blast fails to land the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Bart Blast did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Newman has closed the distance and engaged Blast in a clinch.
Blast manages to break the clinch.
Blast throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Newman tries to close the distance and clinch but Blast swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Newman fails to land the takedown.
Blast misses with an uppercut
and Newman counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Blast lands with a good body shot.
Blast throws a hook but Newman blocks it.
Newman throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Blast's waist but Blast gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Newman off to one side.
Blast cracks Newman with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Blast dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Newman is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Blast looks to score with a jab to the body but Newman is just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blast scores with a body shot.
Newman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Blast.
Blast thows a body shot but no joy.
The fighters circling - Blast throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A swing and a miss from Blast.
Blast connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Blast lands a nice looking body shot.
Blast closes this distance looking for a takedown but Newman circles away.
Blast wants to clinch.
Blast rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Newman counters with a left and a right that stings Blast.
Blast tries to close the distance and clinch up but Newman swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Blast swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Newman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Blast throws a jab but it's blocked by Newman.
Newman takes one to the chin there.
Blast bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Newman's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Newman tries to close the distance and clinch up but Blast swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Newman walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Blast wants to clinch up but Newman keeps it at a distance.
Blast throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Newman.
Nice body kick there by Newman.
Blast has closed the distance and engaged Newman in a clinch.
Blast breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Newman takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blast slaps away a takedown attempt from Newman, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Bart Blast has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Timmy Newman.
Blast sizes up Newman with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Newman moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Newman slips a straight right by Blast.
Blast doesn't manage to clinch there - Newman circles away.
Blast connects with a single shot there.
A big right from Blast misses.
Blast throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Newman doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Blast's corner calls for a 1-2. Blast obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Blast swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Newman.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Newman takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Newman moves into the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Blast breaks the clinch.
Newman circles away from the clinch attempt.
Blast misses with a hook.
Blast throws a hook but Newman avoids it easily.
Blast 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.
Blast looks to land a left hand but Newman moved out of range nicely.
Blast tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Newman counters with a head kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Newman walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Blast connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Newman is rocked!
Newman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Blast.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bart Blast had his way with Timmy Newman in that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Blast misses with a hook to the body
and Newman counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Blast wants to get back to striking at distance but Newman won't allow it.
Newman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The fighters circle momentarily. Blast darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Newman is still on wobbly legs! Can Blast finish him?
Blast defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Newman.
Blast throws a hook to the side of Newman's head but Newman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The fight stays on the outside here - Newman looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Blast loads up on a big right hand but Newman slips the punch.
Newman is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Blast misses the shot to the body.
Newman seems to have recovered his senses.
Blast throws a hook but Newman avoids it easily.
Blast misses with a body shot.
Newman blocks a head kick by Blast.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blast stuns Newman with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Blast cracks Newman with a good jab.
Blast throws a body punch but Newman moves out of range.
Blast misses with a body punch
and Newman counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Blast fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Blast lands with a shot to the body.
Blast shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Newman but Newman pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Newman tries to clinch up but Blast circles away and keeps his distance.
Newman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Blast.
Blast finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Newman wants to clinch.
A shot to the body from Blast misses
and Newman counters with a left and a right that stings Blast.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blast wants to clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Blast. No joy for Newman on that attempt.
Newman misses with a jab, cross combination.
Newman keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bart Blast. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Blast jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Blast throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Blast throws an off balance right hand
and Newman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Newman has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Newman misses with a few strikes there.
Blast lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blast swings widly with a right hand
and Newman counters with a left and a right that stings Blast.
Blast uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Newman has time to react.
Blast looks to land a right hand but Newman moved out of range.
Blast misses the shot to the body.
Blast tries to bum rush Newman with a series of wild strikes but Newman uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Newman ducks under a wild hook from Blast.
Newman clinches with his opponent.
Blast manages to break the clinch.
Blast throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Newman sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Newman blocks a head kick by Blast.
Blast misses with a shot to the body
and Newman counters with a one-two to the body.
Blast is rocked!
Newman is throwing a storm of strikes! Right hook, left hook and follows it up with a spinning back fist! Blast hits the canvas like a rag doll! And just like that, this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:05 of round 5, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Timmy Newman!
Timmy Newman is the new lightweight champion!
After winning the bout, Timmy Newman thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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