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Event:
The Island Season 9, 145 lbs, Round 2
Date: May 05, 2019 |
#R1#
Rocha Barros avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Newalu looks to land a right hand but Rocha Barros moved out of range.
Rocha Barros looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Newalu definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Newalu fails with the takedown.
Rocha Barros swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Newalu missing with a left hand there. Rocha Barros was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jab from Rocha Barros.
No luck for Newalu with that takedown attempt.
Rocha Barros scores with a jab to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rocha Barros blocks a jab.
Newalu looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rocha Barros is fending him off so far but Newalu persists. Nope, Rocha Barros circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Feleti Newalu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rocha Barros uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Newalu.#T1#
Rocha Barros just misses with a punch to the body.
A jab lands there for Rocha Barros.#TD#
Newalu dives in and scores a takedown into Rocha Barros's guard.
Newalu postures up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rocha Barros is on top in guard.
#REVB##SUB#
Newalu escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rocha Barros gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Rocha Barros preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Newalu has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Rocha Barros 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 Newalu.
Newalu tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Rocha Barros wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T2#
Rocha Barros is chipping away with strikes.
#SUB2#
Rocha Barros is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Newalu is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Newalu stops Rocha Barros from passing to mount.
Newalu is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Rocha Barros off and has taken his back!#SUB#
Newalu has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Rocha Barros has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#SUB#
Newalu has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Rocha Barros breaks Newalu's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
#T3#
Newalu keeping full guard, as Rocha Barros tries to pass.
Rocha Barros works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Rocha Barros tries to pass the half guard into mount. Newalu knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Newalu moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Rocha Barros wants to pass the guard but Newalu is keeping the position.
Rocha Barros pushes down on Newalu's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Rocha Barros wants to pass to mount but Newalu is defending the position.
Rocha Barros looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB#
Newalu looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T4#
Newalu is looking to get back to full guard here but Rocha Barros has managed to pass to side control instead.
Newalu looks to move to half guard but instead Rocha Barros has passed into mount! Damn!
Rocha Barros seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Newalu is holding on tight.
Newalu working to try and regain half guard.
Newalu regains half guard.
Rocha Barros wants to pass the guard but Newalu is defending well. #SUB#
Newalu is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rocha Barros pulls his head out easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pedro Rocha Barros dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Rocha Barros fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Newalu manages to avoid it.
Newalu has a takedown stuffed.
Rocha Barros defending well as Newalu loads up on a big left hand.
Rocha Barros moves out of range as Newalu strikes.
Donk. Rocha Barros catches Newalu right on the button with a cross.
Newalu tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rocha Barros sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Newalu somewhat.
Rocha Barros throws out a counter right but Newalu avoids it with no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Newalu misses with a straight left.
Rocha Barros has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rocha Barros waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Newalu.
Newalu loads up on a big right hand but Rocha Barros slips the punch.
Newalu misses with a left hand
and Rocha Barros counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Rocha Barros has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#T1#
Rocha Barros tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Newalu was well out of range. Poor timing from Rocha Barros.
Rocha Barros throws a hook but Newalu blocks it.
Rocha Barros misses with a lunging right hand
#TD#
and Newalu counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Rocha Barros!
Rocha Barros sneaks back into half guard.#SUB#
Newalu is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Rocha Barros gets back to full guard.
Newalu trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rocha Barros 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#
Rocha Barros wants to pass to mount but Newalu is defending the position. #T2#
Rocha Barros has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #SUB2#
Rocha Barros is working for a guillotine from mount but Newalu frees his head quite easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Newalu is looking to improve his position but Rocha Barros isn't that keen on the idea.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Rocha Barros with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
#T3##SUB2#
Rocha Barros working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Newalu is trying to escape the mount.
#SUB2#
Rocha Barros working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Pedro Rocha Barros has got the better of the ground game so far.
Newalu really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#SUB2#
Rocha Barros looking to secure an arm triangle but Newalu defends it well.
Newalu is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T4#
Newalu is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Rocha Barros working for a submission but Newalu is keeping him at bay.
Newalu keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Rocha Barros wants to finish this one by submission but Newalu is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Rocha Barros.
Rocha Barros mounts Newalu! Really nice guard pass there!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pedro Rocha Barros showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Newalu throws a looping overhand right but Rocha Barros ducks down to avoid it.
Newalu throws a hook but Rocha Barros avoids it easily.
Newalu throws an overhand right that lands on Rocha Barros's shoulder, as Rocha Barros tries to avoid the shot. #TD#
Newalu closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Rocha Barros gets full guard.
Rocha Barros wants to sweep here but Newalu controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Rocha Barros had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Newalu defends it easily.
Rocha Barros lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Newalu working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rocha Barros doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rocha Barros manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T1#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Newalu is on top in guard.
#REVR##SUB2#
Rocha Barros looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Rocha Barros looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Newalu has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Newalu sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Rocha Barros's guard.
Newalu is keen to just control but Rocha Barros is a slippery customer.
Rocha Barros is pressing down on Newalu's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Rocha Barros can't keep his opponent in guard - Newalu advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T2##SUB#
Newalu is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Rocha Barros has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Newalu is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Rocha Barros doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Newalu.
Rocha Barros trying to hold on to Newalu's head to control him but Newalu postures up.
#SUB#
Newalu is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Rocha Barros sees it coming and defends easily.#T3#
Newalu trying to control from Rocha Barros's half guard. Rocha Barros has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Rocha Barros looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Feleti Newalu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rocha Barros 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#
Newalu wants to improve his position but Rocha Barros is controlling well.
#SUB#
Newalu looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Rocha Barros is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Newalu regains full guard. Nicely done. #T4#
Newalu keeping full guard, as Rocha Barros tries to pass.
Newalu doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
#SUB#
Newalu throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Rocha Barros escapes and throws Newalu's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Newalu is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Newalu is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Rocha Barros's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Rocha Barros! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Newalu has tapped! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Pedro Rocha Barros!
After winning the bout, Pedro Rocha Barros 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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Event:
The Island Season 9, 145 lbs, Round 1
Date: May 04, 2019 |
#R1#
Newalu blocks a jab.
Newalu misses with a left hand #TD2#
and Avalos decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Newalu's guard.
Avalos with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB#
Newalu has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Avalos can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Avalos is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Newalu has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Avalos is looking to defend but Newalu has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Avalos! Newalu pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Avalos taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Feleti Newalu!
During a confident post fight interview, Feleti Newalu thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
SPARTA 47
Date: Apr 28, 2019 |
#R1#
Harvey throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Newalu slips under a jab.
Newalu slaps away a takedown attempt from Harvey, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Harvey shoots in looking for a takedown but Newalu manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Harvey's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Newalu looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Newalu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Harvey throws a looping overhand right but Newalu ducks down to avoid it.
Newalu 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.
Newalu slips a jab from Harvey.#TD2#
Newalu looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Newalu is looking for a kimura here.
Newalu trying to pass the guard but Harvey defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1##SUB2#
Newalu seems to be working for a kimura but Harvey defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Harvey is defending against the submission attempts here by Newalu.
#SUB2#
Newalu seems to be working for a kimura but Harvey defends the submission attempt.
Newalu prevents Harvey from improving his position.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Harvey looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Newalu is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Newalu is trying to work for a kimura but Harvey is defending well.
#SUB2#
Newalu seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Newalu is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Newalu has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #T3#
Harvey regains half guard.
Harvey has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Harvey is pressing down on Newalu's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Harvey keeping full guard, as Newalu tries to pass. #SUB2#
Newalu drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Harvey manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Newalu has Harvey in his guard.#REVR##SUB#
Harvey thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Harvey wants to pass the guard but Newalu is keeping the position.#T4##SUB#
Harvey drops back looking for a leg! Newalu is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Newalu manages to kick Harvey off! Harvey jumps back into Newalu's guard. #SUB2#
Newalu is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Harvey trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Newalu working for a triangle but Harvey defends it easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Newalu is looking to cinch up a triangle. Harvey throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Newalu's body to avoid the submission. Newalu has instead reached around Harvey's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Newalu arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Feleti Newalu!
Feleti Newalu thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
SPARTA 42
Date: Apr 17, 2019 |
#R1#
Hershon blocks a jab.
Newalu misses with a left hand
and Hershon counters with a low kick, right behind Newalu 's knee.
Hershon misses with an attempted mid kick.
Newalu throws a jab but it's blocked by Hershon.
Hershon throws a head kick but Newalu moves out of range.
Hershon staying out of range there.
A big left from Newalu misses.
Hershon misses with a body shot.
Newalu takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Newalu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Newalu definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Newalu takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Newalu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hershon's coach down at Temp Spar Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Hershon's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#TD#
Newalu shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Newalu seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Hershon is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Feleti Newalu!
An out of breath Feleti Newalu thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
SPARTA 37
Date: Apr 05, 2019 |
#R1#
Newalu looks to land a left hand but Avalos moved out of range nicely.
Newalu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Avalos.
Avalos shoots in for a takedown but Newalu shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Avalos 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.
Avalos bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Avalos waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Newalu.
Newalu drops down looking for a counter takedown but Avalos sprawls and moves away.
Newalu fails with a takedown attempt.
Avalos misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Newalu.
Newalu feinted with a counter takedown.
Nice defenses there by Avalos.
Newalu definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Avalos throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Newalu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Avalos sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice sprawl there from Avalos as Newalu shoots in.
Avalos tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Newalu rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#TD2#
and Avalos counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Newalu is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Avalos's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Avalos's back!
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Newalu has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #SUB#
Avalos is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Newalu gets his way!
#T1##SUB#
Avalos is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Avalos is in bad spot here.
#SUB#
Avalos defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#SUB#
Newalu looking for the choke from the back. #SUB#
Newalu looking for the choke but no joy. #T2#
Avalos is trying to break free.
#SUB#
Avalos fending off the submission attempt from Newalu.
Avalos is really stuck here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Newalu looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB#
Avalos defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Newalu's arms. #T3#
I really don't envy Avalos right now.
#SUB#
Newalu has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Avalos is really stuck here.
Avalos rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Avalos is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Avalos is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Newalu's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Newalu's back!
Avalos keeps control of the position as Newalu tries to break free.
Avalos is punishing Newalu with some ground and pound. #T4#
Avalos lands strikes to the head.
Newalu is trying to remain composed but Avalos is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Avalos lands a series of strikes from the back and Newalu goes limp! The ref jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rio Avalos!
Rio Avalos was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
SPARTA 31
Date: Mar 22, 2019 |
#R1#
Litten moves in looking to clinch but Newalu pushes him off.#TD2#
Newalu shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Newalu was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#SUB2#
Newalu is trying to get an arm triangle but Litten is defending well. #SUB2#
Newalu thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Newalu tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Litten on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Litten tries to get out of the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Newalu tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Newalu has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Litten sneaks back into half guard.#T1#
Litten tries to roll over but Newalu keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Newalu wants to work for an arm triangle but Litten is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Newalu seems to be looking for submissions.
Newalu is trying to control. Litten wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Litten desperately trying to maintain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Newalu seems to be working for a kimura but Litten defends the submission attempt.#T2#
Litten is looking to improve his position.
Litten trying to control from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Litten is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Newalu is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Newalu is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Litten has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Newalu is working away from the top position though.#T3##SUB2#
Newalu is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Newalu is working for a kimura here but Litten manages to reverse the position and he's now in Newalu's guard.
#SUB2#
Litten has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Newalu to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Litten is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Newalu pulls down on the head and he's put Litten to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Feleti Newalu!
Feleti Newalu thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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