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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Joe Reealopubo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Illidian Newsto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Reealopubo comes to the cage accompanied by Chop Suey. The key to victory for Joe Reealopubo has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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24
145 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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183 cm
25
147 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Cuts easily |
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Good takedowns
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joe Reealopubo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Illidian Newsto!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Atkins and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reealopubo clinches.
Newsto has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Reealopubo is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Reealopubo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Newsto throws the kick towards the body but Reealopubo avoids it.
Reealopubo feinted with a counter takedown.
Reealopubo wants to clinch up but Newsto keeps it at a distance.
Reealopubo closes the distance and clinches.
Reealopubo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Reealopubo tries to clinch but Newsto moves out of range.
Reealopubo has Newsto up against the cage in a clinch.
Reealopubo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Reealopubo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reealopubo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Reealopubo forces Newsto back against the cage and clinches.
Newsto is trying to pull guard but Reealopubo turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Reealopubo breaks from the clinch.
Reealopubo has Newsto up against the cage in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reealopubo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Reealopubo takes the fight into the clinch.
Reealopubo gets underhooks to prevent Newsto's takedown attempt.
Joe Reealopubo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Illidian Newsto.
Reealopubo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Newsto circles away from the clinch attempt.
Joe Reealopubo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Newsto shoots in for a takedown but Reealopubo shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Reealopubo wants to clinch up but Newsto keeps it at a distance.
Reealopubo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Newsto paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Newsto keeps the fight on the outside.
The fight stays on the outside here - Reealopubo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Newsto gets tackled into the cage by Reealopubo. Reealopubo maintains the clinch.
Reealopubo prevents a takedown attempt there.
Reealopubo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Reealopubo moves in looking to clinch but Newsto pushes him off.
Reealopubo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Reealopubo closes the distance and pushes Newsto back into the cage.
Newsto is trying to pull guard but Reealopubo has him pressed against the cage.
Reealopubo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Newsto circles away from the clinch attempt.
Newsto is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Reealopubo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Reealopubo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Newsto manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Reealopubo has closed the distance and engaged Newsto in a clinch.
Reealopubo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Reealopubo wants to clinch up but Newsto keeps it at a distance.
A nice side step and Newsto releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Reealopubo tries to clinch but Newsto is having none of it.
Newsto looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Reealopubo wants to clinch up but Newsto keeps it at a distance.
Reealopubo tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Newsto decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Reealopubo's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Newsto drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Reealopubo manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Newsto has Reealopubo in his guard.
Newsto looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Newsto is looking for a triangle but Reealopubo pushes his legs off easily.
Reealopubo wants to stand but Newsto has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Reealopubo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Newsto has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Reealopubo has managed to get both his arms back between Newsto's legs - danger averted.
Newsto looks winded!
Reealopubo wants to stand but Newsto is controlling his posture from full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Reealopubo 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.
Reealopubo tries to clinch but Newsto moves away
and Newsto counters with a single leg into guard. Reealopubo didn't expect that.
Reealopubo keeping full guard, as Newsto tries to pass.
Newsto drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Reealopubo manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Newsto has Reealopubo in his guard.
Newsto has his foot on Reealopubo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Reealopubo works his way back into a safe position though.
Reealopubo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Newsto can do to turn this around?
Newsto is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Newsto looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Newsto has his foot on Reealopubo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Reealopubo works his way back into a safe position though.
Newsto is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Newsto manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Reealopubo manages to get himself to full guard.
Newsto tries to free his leg and advance position but Reealopubo is retaining full guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Reealopubo wants to stand but Newsto is controlling the position.
Newsto slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Newsto looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Newsto wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Reealopubo, who protects the arm well.
Reealopubo is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Newsto is controlling him well.
Newsto goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Reealopubo has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Newsto but great work by Reealopubo.
Reealopubo decides to stand up, so the ref orders Newsto to his feet.
Reealopubo looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
The fight stays on the outside here - Reealopubo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Newsto doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Reealopubo doesn't manage to clinch there - Newsto circles away.
Newsto only half commits to the counter leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reealopubo tries to clinch up but Newsto circles away and keeps his distance.
Reealopubo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Newsto changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Reealopubo tries to avoid it but Newsto manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Reealopubo to the ground. Reealopubo escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Reealopubo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Reealopubo moves to clinch but Newsto breaks away
and Newsto counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Reealopubo pushes Newsto off looking to stand but Newsto dives back in and keeps control.
Reealopubo trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Reealopubo really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Newsto is working for a kimura but Reealopubo is defending it quite comfortably.
Newsto is working for a submission of some sort.
Newsto stops Reealopubo from getting back to his feet.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Newsto is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Reealopubo defends it well.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Reealopubo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Newsto changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Illidian Newsto showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Reealopubo is looking to clinch.
Newsto tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Reealopubo tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Newsto counters with a shoot takedown. Reealopubo fights it but they end up in guard.
Newsto drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Reealopubo manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Newsto has Reealopubo in his guard.
Newsto throws his legs up looking for a submission but Reealopubo uses it to pass to side control.
Reealopubo decides to stand back up. Reealopubo steps back and let's Newsto get back to his feet.
Newsto takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reealopubo is looking to clinch but Newsto is avoiding it.
Newsto circles away from the clinch attempt.
Newsto doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Reealopubo has Newsto up against the cage in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reealopubo breaks from the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Reealopubo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Newsto tries to keep at a distance but Reealopubo has taken the fight into the clinch.
Reealopubo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Reealopubo tries to clinch but Newsto is having none of it.
Newsto changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Reealopubo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Newsto paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Reealopubo wants to clinch up but Newsto keeps it at a distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Reealopubo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reealopubo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Reealopubo tries to clinch but Newsto moves out of range.
Joe Reealopubo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Reealopubo tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Newsto counters with a takedown into side control.
Reealopubo explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
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!
Reealopubo tries to clinch
and Newsto counters with a takedown into side control.
Newsto goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Reealopubo rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Newsto's guard! Nice work there by Reealopubo!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reealopubo has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Newsto to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Reealopubo is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Newsto pulls down on the head and he's put Reealopubo to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Illidian Newsto!
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energy
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hype
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