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Event:
CCC 21 : Hernandez vs Romero
Date: Apr 20, 2024 |
#R1#
Newton gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hawthorne makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Newton looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#TD#
Hawthorne shoots in and gets a takedown into Newton's guard.
Hawthorne is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Newton throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Hawthorne is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Newton has a closed guard, preventing Hawthorne from standing up. #SUB2#
Newton looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Hawthorne passes into side control.
Hawthorne has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Newton!#T1#
Hawthorne takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Hawthorne looking to finish with strikes here!
Newton is working to get back to half guard.
Hawthorne sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Poor strikes thrown by Hawthorne there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
#T2#
Newton avoids a series of strikes thrown by Hawthorne.
Newton really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Newton flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
We've been hearing good reports from Hawthorne'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.
Hawthorne controlling the position easily from mount.
Newton really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hawthorne. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hawthorne avoids the attempt from Newton to control.
Newton avoids a series of strikes thrown by Hawthorne.
Newton tries to lock up and control but Hawthorne gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T3#
Hawthorne sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Newton working to try and regain half guard.
Hawthorne content just to control the position here.
Newton is trying to escape the mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hawthorne content just to control the position here.
Newton tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hawthorne tries to stand up but Newton had a hold of his arm and he's managed to perform a nice reversal, into half guard.
Hawthorne moves into full guard.
Newton won't allow Hawthorne to get back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Newton throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB2#
Newton has gone for a leg lock! Hawthorne slips out almost immediately though and dives into Newton's guard.#REVR#
Newton is striking off his back. Hawthorne thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cohen Hawthorne dominated that round.
That's time! Hawthorne's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##CL#
Hawthorne closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Hawthorne's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Hawthorne clinches up against the cage.#TD#
Hawthorne manages to pull guard.
Hawthorne looking to control.
Hawthorne avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hawthorne seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Newton wants to control from the top but Hawthorne keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hawthorne 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.
Hawthorne wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Newton throws a strike but Hawthorne rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##T1##SUB2#
Newton has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Hawthorne 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 Newton.
Hawthorne tries to stand but Newton is controlling his head.
Newton is looking for a sweep.
Hawthorne is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Hawthorne working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Hawthorne gets to mount! Newton was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Newton tries to lock up and control but Hawthorne gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T2#
Hawthorne controlling from the full mount.
Newton tries to hold on but Hawthorne postures up.
Newton throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Poor strikes thrown by Hawthorne there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Newton is looking to improve his position but Hawthorne isn't that keen on the idea.
Cohen Hawthorne overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hawthorne tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T3#
Newton is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Hawthorne looking to finish with strikes here!
Hawthorne looking to ground and pound but Newton is blocking nicely.
Newton is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.#SUB#
Hawthorne with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Hawthorne prevents Newton from getting the reversal.#T4#
Hawthorne mounts Newton! Really nice guard pass there! #SUB#
Hawthorne is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Newton is forced to tap! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Cohen Hawthorne!
Cohen Hawthorne decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
HC GRAP 10
Date: Feb 07, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 19 losses; Jaro Lalla! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Bert Newton!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Robert Twigg and George Francis.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Lalla shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Lalla was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Lalla (4) vs (0) Newton
Newton tries to improve position but can't.
Newton struggling a bit here.#SUB#
Lalla is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Newton is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Lalla tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Lalla is trying to get an arm triangle but Newton is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lalla is looking to take a break and control but Newton is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1#
Lalla is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Newton is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#SUB#
Lalla thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Newton is trying to control Lalla's posture but Lalla avoids it.
Newton tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Lalla easily slips into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Lalla (6) vs (0) Newton
Lalla trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Newton is looking to improve his position but Lalla isn't that keen on the idea.#SUB#
Lalla wants to finish this one by submission but Newton is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Lalla.
Newton working to try and regain half guard.
Newton is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Newton sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Newton tries to roll over but Lalla keeps him under control.
Lalla works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Lalla (9) vs (0) Newton#T3#
Newton looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Lalla (12) vs (0) Newton#SUB#
Lalla is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Newton defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Lalla not allowing Newton to control his hands.
Lalla really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SUB#
Lalla looking to break Newton's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Newton remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Lalla will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
You can see the frustration on Newton's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#SUB#
Lalla is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Newton defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Newton tries to escape the position.
#T4#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Newton manages to reverse the position and now he's in Lalla's guard. Nice work there by Newton.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lalla (12) vs (2) Newton
Newton wants to control from the top but Lalla keeps moving.
Lalla is pulling down on Newton's head. It's preventing any offense from Newton, at least for the moment.#SUB#
Lalla 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 wants to pass the guard but Lalla is keeping the position.
Lalla can't keep his opponent in guard - Newton advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T5##SUB2#
Newton is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Newton wants to pass the guard but Lalla is defending well.
Newton trying to control the action but Lalla is working from the bottom.
Lalla might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Lalla wants to control but Newton is keeping busy.
#SUB2#
Newton is looking for a kimura here.
Newton wants to free his trapped foot but Lalla is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Lalla slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T6#
Newton advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Lalla (12) vs (5) Newton
Lalla struggling a bit here.
Lalla is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB2#
Newton is trying to get an arm triangle but Lalla is defending well.
Lalla sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Lalla tries to roll over but Newton keeps him under control.
Newton is thwarting Lalla's attempts to control the position.
We've been hearing good reports from Lalla'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.
Lalla is refusing to be controlled, as Newton sits in half guard. #T7#
Newton works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Lalla (12) vs (8) Newton#SUB2#
Newton is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Lalla has escaped the position, nice work there.
Newton wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lalla keeps working.
Lalla gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB2#
Newton is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lalla has managed to free his arm - good work.
Lalla trying to control here.
Lalla is looking for a sweep. Newton is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T8#
Lalla is pressing down on Newton's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Newton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lalla is keeping the position for now.
Newton pushing down on Lalla's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB2#
Newton seems to be working for a kimura but Lalla defends the submission attempt.#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.
Lalla has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Newton is working away from the top position though.#T9##SUB2#
Newton is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Newton is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lalla doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Newton.
Lalla wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Newton is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Newton is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T10#
Lalla tries to get to full guard but Newton has control of the leg.
Newton trying to mount his opponent but Lalla defends it. #SUB2#
Newton is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Lalla looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Newton wants to free his trapped foot but Lalla is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Lalla wants to control but Newton is keeping busy.
Lalla makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Lalla.#T11#
Newton tries to free his leg and advance position but Lalla is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Lalla throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Lalla working for a triangle but Newton defends it easily.
Lalla is breathing heavily.
Newton tries to free his leg and advance position but Lalla is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Newton is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Lalla trying to keep a closed guard but Newton is proving a slippery customer.
Newton slips nicely into half guard.#T12##SUB2#
Newton is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Lalla wants to improve his position but Newton is controlling well.
Newton wants to take a breather but Lalla is having none of it. #SUB2#
Newton is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lalla is just riding it out for now. Newton eventually gives up the hold.
Lalla tries to get to full guard but Newton has control of the leg.
Lalla is staying active underneath Newton, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Lalla manages to get to full guard.
#T13#
Lalla tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lalla has control of Newton's left arm, preventing Newton from doing any damage.
Lalla keeping moving, preventing Newton from controlling successfully.
Newton stands and throws Lalla's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Lalla (12) vs (11) Newton
Lalla is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Newton is trying to get an arm triangle but Lalla is defending well. #SUB2#
Newton is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Lalla knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Newton trying to control the action but Lalla is working from the bottom. #T14#
Newton tries to move into full mount but can't pass Lalla's legs.
Newton trying to control the position but Lalla is working away. #SUB2#
Newton working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Lalla is not content to let Newton control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Lalla takes the fight on points by 12 to 11.
A less than humble Jaro Lalla misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 21, 2024 |
#R1#
Newton shoots in for a takedown but Bosnic shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Newton shoots for a double leg takedown but Bosnic sprawls well. He's pushed Newton's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Bosnic slaps away a takedown attempt from Newton, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Emir Bosnic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bert Newton.#CL#
Bosnic fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Newton, pushing him back against the cage.#TD2#
Newton drags the fight down to the ground.
#SUB2#
Bosnic content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Newton has locked up a guillotine! Newton's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Bosnic is holding on here and Newton must be using up a lot of energy. Bosnic has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Newton gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Bert Newton! |
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Event:
HC Grappling 8
Date: Jan 17, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 5 losses; Marquis Chriss! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Bert Newton!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Chriss drives through and clinches with Newton against the cage.
Newton is trying to pull guard but Chriss turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#TD#
Chriss has Newton pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Chriss pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Newton tumbling to the mat - Chriss dives into Newton's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Chriss (2) vs (0) Newton
Our spies down at at Julians Sports Bar & Gym inform us that Newton has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#SUB2#
Newton working for submissions but it's allowed Chriss to get to half guard.
Newton wants to improve his position but Chriss is controlling well.
#SUB#
Chriss seems to be working for a kimura but Newton defends the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Newton wants to improve his position but Chriss is controlling well.
#SUB#
Newton is defending against the submission attempts here by Chriss.
#T1##SUB#
Chriss is looking for a kimura here.
Newton wants to get back to full guard.
Chriss seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Newton does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Chriss is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Newton defends it well.
Chriss has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#SUB#
Chriss 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 Chriss. #T2#
Chriss prevents Newton from improving his position.
Chriss stalling. #SUB2#
Newton looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Newton wants to control but Chriss is keeping busy.
#T3##SUB2#
Newton is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Chriss pulls his head out easily.
Chriss is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Newton wants to get back to full guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Newton is looking to improve his position.
Newton regains full guard. Nicely done. #T4#
Chriss advances to half guard. #SUB#
Chriss is trying to work for a kimura but Newton is defending well.
#SUB2#
Newton is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Chriss pulls his head out easily.
Newton is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Chriss 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 Chriss.
Chriss sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T5#
Newton is refusing to be controlled, as Chriss sits in half guard.
Chriss passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Chriss (5) vs (0) Newton
Newton sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Newton wants to control but Chriss is keeping busy.
Chriss is pressing down on Newton's thigh, looking to free his foot. Newton is holding on for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T6#
Newton trying to control but Chriss postures up.
#SUB2#
Newton looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Chriss wants to work for an arm triangle but Newton is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Chriss content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB2#
Newton looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Newton is trying to get back to full guard.#T7#
Newton is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB2#
Newton looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Newton wants to control but Chriss is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Chriss wants to free his trapped foot but Newton is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Chriss is trying to work for a kimura but Newton is defending well.
Newton moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T8##SUB2#
Newton isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Chriss stacks Newton on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Chriss! Score +3 for passing guard: Chriss (8) vs (0) Newton
Newton is letting Chriss control him for a moment.
Newton tries to buck Chriss off but Chriss is having none of it.
Chriss takes a little break here. Newton wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Newton manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chriss (8) vs (2) Newton#T9##SUB2#
Newton is trying to work for a kimura but Chriss is defending well.
Chriss tries to get to full guard but Newton has control of the leg.
Chriss wants to control but Newton is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Chriss is defending against the submission attempts here by Newton.
#SUB2#
Newton is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Chriss is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Newton's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Newton's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Chriss (12) vs (2) Newton#T10##SUB#
Chriss looking for the RNC.
Chriss slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
#SUB#
Chriss is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Newton tries to escape but Chriss has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB#
Newton is looking to escape here. Oh dear - Chriss has locked on a rear naked choke here! Newton is tapping out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Marquis Chriss!
After the fight, Marquis Chriss was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
HC Grappling 7
Date: Jan 09, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Ty Wong! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Bert Newton!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Roger Salmon and Colin Fray.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Newton is defended easily by Wong.#CL#
Wong moves into the clinch.#TD#
Wong pulls Newton into guard.
#SUB#
Wong looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Newton tries to free his leg and advance position but Wong is retaining full guard.
Wong bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Newton's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wong (2) vs (0) Newton
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wong stopping the sweep attempt from Newton.
Wong forces his way into half guard.
Wong is looking to take a break and control but Newton is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Newton is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T1##SUB2#
Newton looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Wong wants to control but Newton is keeping him busy.
The fighters are battling for position here. Newton manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Wong trying to control the position from guard on top but Newton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wong might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Wong is pushing down on Newton's leg trying to pass to half guard. Newton is fighting to maintain full guard but Wong has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Wong seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Wong wants to work for an arm triangle but Newton is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Newton actively working from the bottom here.#T2##SUB2#
Newton actively working from the bottom here.
Newton is looking to improve his position.
Newton has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Wong is working away from the top position though.
Wong is looking to take a break and control but Newton is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Wong is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Newton defends it well.
Wong is looking to take a break and control but Newton is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3##SUB#
Wong 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 Wong. #SUB#
Wong is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Newton defends it well.
Newton moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wong trying to control the position from guard on top but Newton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Wong sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Wong pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Newton is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Newton working for submissions but it's allowed Wong to get to half guard.
Wong controlling the action here.
Wong is trying to control. Newton wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T5#
Newton is looking to improve his position.
Wong is thwarting Newton's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Wong is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Newton tries to get to full guard but Wong has control of the leg. #SUB#
Wong seems to be working for a kimura but Newton defends the submission attempt.
Wong sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Wong trying to control from half guard but Newton is working away. #T6#
Wong trying to control from Newton's half guard. Newton has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #SUB2#
Newton working for a triangle but Wong defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Newton looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Wong has picked Newton up and slammed him! Newton can't keep hold of the triangle and Wong manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Wong (5) vs (0) Newton
Newton is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Wong wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Newton, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Wong is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Newton is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T7#
Wong is looking to take a break and control but Newton is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Newton tries to improve position but can't. #SUB#
Wong tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Newton tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Wong presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Wong (7) vs (0) Newton
Wong looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T8#
Wong trying to control but Newton is having none of it.
Wong sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Newton is trying desperately to improve position.
Wong moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Wong (10) vs (0) Newton
Newton tries to escape but Wong has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T9##SUB#
Newton has hold of Wong's leg, trying to break free but it's let Wong lock up a rear naked choke! This could be big trouble! Newton is turning an unusual color here… he's out! Wong throws him to one side and jumps onto the cage to celebrate with his fans.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ty Wong!
Ty Wong decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Hawaii Grappling 6
Date: Dec 28, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Bert Newton! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Pawel Nastula!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Micheangelo Fripello and Josh West.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Newton shoots in but no luck this time.
Newton looks for a takedown but Nastula sprawls well.
Newton is trying hard to land a takedown here. Nastula sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bert Newton. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Newton tries to keep at a distance but Nastula has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD2#
Nastula has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Newton regains guard immediately. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Newton (0) vs (2) Nastula#SUB2#
Nastula has gone for a leg lock! Newton slips out almost immediately though and dives into Nastula's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Newton (2) vs (2) Nastula
Newton slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Newton (5) vs (2) Nastula
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Newton is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Nastula is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Nastula is trying to get back to half guard.#T1##SUB#
Newton has hold of Nastula's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Nastula tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Newton cranks the arm and Nastula screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Nastula, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Bert Newton! |
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Event:
Hawaii Grappling 5
Date: Dec 18, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 4 losses; Mc Muffin ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Bert Newton!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Paul Gruel and Jeff Smith.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
The fight stays on the outside here - Newton looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Newton tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Muffin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Newton drives through and clinches with Muffin against the cage.
#TD#
Muffin tightens his grip and picks Newton up, before dumping him to the ground. Newton manages to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Muffin (2) vs (0) Newton#SUB2#
Muffin avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Muffin trying to control the position from guard on top but Newton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Muffin advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Muffin (5) vs (0) Newton
Newton is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Muffin tries for a kimura but Newton is defending well.
Newton is looking to regain half guard here but Muffin keeps moving and retains side control. #T1##SUB#
Muffin looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Muffin wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Newton, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Muffin is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Newton has escaped the position, nice work there.
Newton is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Muffin working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Muffin tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T2#
Newton wants to control but Muffin postures up.
Newton is looking to reverse the position.
Muffin is staying tight to Newton's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Muffin seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Newton for as long as he can get away with.
Muffin '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.
Newton struggling a bit here.#SUB#
Muffin wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Newton, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Muffin is trying to get an arm triangle but Newton is defending well.
You can see the frustration on Newton's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T3#
Newton sneaks back into half guard.#SUB2#
Newton looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Newton regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Muffin drops back looking for a leg! Newton is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Newton manages to kick Muffin off! Muffin jumps back into Newton's guard.
Newton controls Muffin momentarily but Muffin frees himself. #SUB2#
Newton working for a triangle but Muffin defends it easily.
Muffin controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T4#
Muffin looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Newton had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Muffin defends it easily.
Muffin forces his way into half guard.#SUB#
Muffin seems to be working for a kimura but Newton defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Muffin 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 Muffin . #SUB2#
Newton actively working from the bottom here.#T5#
Muffin is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Muffin (8) vs (0) Newton
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Muffin looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Newton working to try and regain half guard.
Muffin tries to control but Newton wriggling away.
Muffin tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #SUB#
Muffin is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Newton has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Newton tries to reverse the position but Muffin maintains control.#T6##SUB#
Muffin has hold of Newton's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Newton manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Muffin wants to control the pace but Newton is squirming around nicely.
Newton is wriggling around trying to escape.
#SUB#
Muffin working for a submission but Newton is keeping him at bay. #SUB#
Newton defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Muffin .
Newton wants to hold on but Muffin pushes him away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Newton manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB2#
Newton is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Muffin pulls his head out easily. #T7#
Muffin with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Newton is trying to maintain the position but Muffin is very close to passing his half guard.
Muffin content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Newton trying to control but Muffin postures up.
Muffin prevents Newton from improving his position.#SUB2#
Newton is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Muffin pulls his head out easily.
Muffin is looking to take a break and control but Newton is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Muffin prevents Newton from improving his position.#T8#
Muffin looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Muffin is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Newton is looking for a sweep. Muffin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Muffin moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Muffin (11) vs (0) Newton
Muffin working away.
Newton sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Muffin is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Muffin is trying to control the action in half guard but Newton is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T9##SUB#
Muffin is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Newton has managed to free his arm - good work.
Muffin performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Muffin is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Newton! Score +3 for passing guard: Muffin (14) vs (0) Newton
Muffin can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Newton is looking to escape.
Newton tries to lock up and control but Muffin gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Muffin pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Newton sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#T10#
Newton is trying to control but can't.
#SUB2#
Newton looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Muffin is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Newton defends it well. #SUB2#
Newton is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Muffin pulls his head out easily.
Newton looks winded!#SUB#
Muffin maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Newton could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Muffin has cracked it and Newton is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Muffin !
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mc Muffin !
Mc Muffin very nearly forgot to thank Hawaii Nutrition 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. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 23, 2023 |
#R1#
Castro misses with a hook. Newton ducked under it nicely.
Castro displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Newton.
Newton closes the distance and clinches up with Castro, looking for a takedown. Newton pushes Castro against the cage but Castro circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Newton has a takedown stuffed.
Marcelo Castro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bert Newton.#TD#
Castro closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Newton did well to prevent Castro getting side control.
Castro slows the pace down in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Newton trying to control from the bottom.
Still in half guard, Castro seems content to control.
Castro lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Castro is looking to advance position but Newton won't allow it. #T1#
Newton is looking to improve his position.
Castro is taking a breather. Newton says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Newton wants to improve his position but Castro is controlling well.
Newton is still trying to improve position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Newton punching from the bottom.
Castro works his way into full mount!
Newton tries to reverse the position but Castro maintains control.
Castro lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Newton is wriggling around trying to escape.
Newton tries to hold on but Castro postures up.
Newton looks winded!
Castro looking to control and managing it successfully. #T2#
Castro in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Newton wants to hold on but Castro pushes him away.
Castro sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Newton is in all sorts of trouble here.
Castro controlling his opponent.
Castro'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.
Further stalling from Castro.#T3#
Castro scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Newton sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Still in half guard, Castro seems content to control.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Castro is stinking the place up with his stalling.
Castro working the head and body with strikes.
Castro passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Newton!
Castro wants to control the pace but Newton is squirming around nicely.
Castro 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.
Castro avoids the attempt from Newton to control.
Newton is looking to get to half guard.
Castro controlling the position easily from mount. #T4#
Castro lands a big elbow.
Newton is desperately trying to improve his position but Castro has a good base and remains in mount.
Castro controlling the position easily from mount.
Newton really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Castro lands a heavy elbow. #SUB#
Castro wants to finish this one by submission but Newton is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Castro.
Castro controlling from mount.
Newton wants to hold on but Castro pushes him away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Castro cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Newton is in all sorts of trouble here.
Castro lands a big shot there that rocks Newton but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marcelo Castro 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#
Newton doesn't succeed with the takedown#TD#
and Castro counters with a single leg into guard. Newton didn't expect that.
Castro is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB2#
Castro is sitting in close to Newton's body. Newton has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Castro is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Castro is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Newton.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Bert Newton!
Marcelo Castro was interviewed post fight and said 'Congrats to Him, he was the better fighter today'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 05, 2023 |
#R1#
Viper stuffs the takedown.
Good standup being displayed there by Viper as he connects with a hook.
Newton takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Newton shoots in for a double leg but Viper sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Newton takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Newton tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Viper defends well and Newton ends up having to push Viper into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bert Newton. That's going to take a lot out of him.#KD2#
Viper drops his opponent with a massive elbow! Newton is holding on for dear life. #ROC2#Newton is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Bert Newton has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Viper wants to stand up but Newton has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Oh Newton is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Newton seems to have got his legs back now.
Newton is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Newton has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Viper. Oh but Newton has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Viper goes limp - he's gone! Newton jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Bert Newton!
The defeated Kotton Mouth Viper had this to say: 'Congratulations for the victory. I thank God for being able to face such a good opponent. I will improve and I will come back stronger 🔥'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 17, 2023 |
#R1##TD2#
Newton looking to score a takedown here. Grigoryan is defending well but Newton drives through and ends up in Grigoryan's guard.
Grigoryan working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Newton.
Newton working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Grigoryan has control of Newton's left arm, preventing Newton from doing any damage.
Grigoryan is breathing heavily.
Newton passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Newton landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Grigoryan on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Grigoryan tries to get out of the position.
Newton working the head and body with strikes.
An elbow from Newton crashes against the mat.
Grigoryan stops Newton from passing to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Newton tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Newton has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2#
Newton is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Grigoryan has escaped the position, nice work there. #T1#
Grigoryan prevents Newton from moving into mount.
Newton scores with punches from side control. #SUB2#
Newton looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Newton cracks Grigoryan with an elbow. That is naaassty.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Newton scoring with punches and elbows.
Newton throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Newton trying to control the position but Grigoryan is working away.
Newton looks up at the clock and then as Grigoryan takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Newton smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
#T2#
Newton is looking to take a break and control but Grigoryan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Newton in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Grigoryan is trying to control Newton's posture but Newton avoids it. #SUB2#
Newton is trying to get an arm triangle but Grigoryan is defending well.
Grigoryan managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Newton.
#SUB2#
Newton tries for a kimura but Grigoryan is defending well. #SUB2#
Newton working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Newton has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T3#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Newton wants to lay and pray for a moment but Grigoryan keeps working. #SUB2#
Newton is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Grigoryan is trying to escape and Newton transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Grigoryan is forced to tap! Nice work there by Newton! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bert Newton! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 10, 2023 |
#R1##TD2#
Sawyer shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Newton's guard.
Sawyer working some strikes from top position.
Sawyer lands a couple of elbows.
Sawyer scoring with some ground and pound.
Sawyer trying to control the position from guard on top but Newton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sawyer landing with the ground and pound. #ROC2#Newton is rocked!
Newton is breathing heavily.
Sawyer landing with the ground and pound.
Oh Newton is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sawyer postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Newton seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Sawyer is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Sawyer stopping the sweep attempt from Newton.
Sawyer postures up, still in guard. A huge hammer fist lands that bounces Newton's head off the mat! Newton is out! He's out! Sawyer jumps to his feet and celebrates with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Troy Sawyer! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 06, 2023 |
#R1##TD2#
Newton shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Grigoryan looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Newton content to control rather than advance.
Newton is nestled in close to Grigoryan, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Newton not doing much here.
#SUB2#
Newton seems to be working for a kimura but Grigoryan defends the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grigoryan is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Newton scores with a couple of nice shots.
Newton scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Newton winds up and cracks Grigoryan with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #T1#
Grigoryan is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Newton scores with a couple of nice shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Newton is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Grigoryan blocking the ground and pound.
Newton controlling his opponent.
Grigoryan on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Grigoryan tries to get out of the position.
Newton tries to control but Grigoryan wriggling away.
Newton lands a couple of good shots and Grigoryan has given up his back, trying to escape the position!#SUB2#
Newton is working for a rear naked choke. Grigoryan is not defending it well and Newton has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Grigoryan refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Grigoryan's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Bert Newton! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 29, 2023 |
#R1#
Knox listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Newton.
Knox scores with a body shot.
Newton misses with a takedown
and Knox counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Newton fails with the takedown#KD#
and Knox counters with a nice right hand that sends Newton toppling to the canvas! Newton scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Knox finish him?!
Yardbird Knox has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bert Newton.
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!
Newton with a lazy takedown attempt
and Knox counters with a huge left! Newton is in big trouble! He's backing up but Knox isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Newton from any more damage. A dominating finish by Knox!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yardbird Knox!
Our winner, Yardbird Knox, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 15, 2023 |
#R1#
Newton shoots in but no luck this time.
No luck for Newton with that takedown attempt.
Fundinul is looking to counter the offense by Newton and move into the clinch.#CL#
Fundinul moves into range and clinches up with Newton.#TD2#
Newton lands a takedown into guard.
Newton trying to control but Fundinul is working from the bottom.
Fundinul on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Fundinul tries to get out of the position.#SUB2#
Newton drops back looking for a leg! Fundinul is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Fundinul manages to kick Newton off! Newton jumps back into Fundinul's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Newton accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Newton wants to control from the top but Fundinul keeps moving. #T1#
Newton sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Fundinul's guard. #SUB2#
Newton is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Newton seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Fundinul does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Newton is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Newton tries to pass to full mount but Fundinul defends it.
Fundinul is not content to let Newton control the position.
Newton tries to pass the half guard into mount. Fundinul knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
Newton seems to be working for a kimura but Fundinul defends the submission attempt.#T2##SUB2#
Newton is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Fundinul has managed to free his arm - good work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Newton wants to take a breather but Fundinul is having none of it.
Newton keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Let's hope that Newton has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Fundinul wants to get back to his feet.
Newton not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T3##SUB2#
Newton is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Fundinul defends it well.
Newton missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Fundinul on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #SUB2#
Newton is working for a kimura but Fundinul is defending it quite comfortably.
Newton seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Fundinul avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Newton. #T4#
Fundinul is refusing to be controlled, as Newton sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Newton seems to be working for a kimura but Fundinul defends the submission attempt.
Fundinul is looking to control Newton's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Fundinul avoid being mounted?
Newton trying to control from half guard but Fundinul is working away.
Fundinul definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Newton is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Newton trying to control from half guard but Fundinul is working away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bert Newton 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#
Newton shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Fundinul as he avoids it easily.
Fundinul is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Newton.#TD2#
Fundinul gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SUB2#
Newton is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB2#
Newton is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Fundinul keeping moving, preventing Newton from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Newton is pushing down on Fundinul's leg trying to pass to half guard. Fundinul is fighting to maintain full guard but Newton has managed to sneak the leg through.
Fundinul trying to hold on to Newton's head to control him but Newton postures up.
#SUB2#
Newton is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Fundinul is just riding it out for now. Newton eventually gives up the hold. #T1#
Ground and pound from Newton.
Newton is looking to take a break and control but Fundinul is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Newton seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Fundinul is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Bert Newton! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 27, 2023 |
#R1#
Newton walks into a straight right hand from Boy.#KD2#
Boy feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Newton sprawling to the canvas! Newton rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Boy finish him?!
#ROC2#Newton is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Bert Newton has been cut.
Newton leaves his chin hanging out and Boy seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Newton crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Big Boy!
Big Boy seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 14, 2023 |
#R1#
Chen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Newton shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Newton shoots in for a double leg but Chen sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Chen seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#KD#
A big head kick from Chen and Newton is sent sprawling to the canvas! #CUT#It looks like Bert Newton has been cut.#SUB2#
Newton working for a triangle but Chen defends it easily.
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!
Newton doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Newton should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.#SUB#
Chen is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Newton is trying to keep Chen in close.
#SUB2#
Newton is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Chen tries to stand but Newton is controlling from the bottom. #T1#
Chen 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.
Chen knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Newton on the ground.
Newton looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Newton has his hands on Chen's head, controlling the position. #SUB2#
Chen is posturing up here but Newton has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Chen tries to roll out but it's too tight and Chen has to tap! Slick submission there by Newton!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bert Newton! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 05, 2023 |
#R1##TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Banks. #SUB2#
Banks is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Newton is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Banks looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Banks avoids the strikes from the bottom by Newton.
Newton is looking for a sweep.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Newton tries to bench press Banks off him but Banks keeps the position.
You can see the frustration on Newton's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Banks trying to control the action but Newton is working from the bottom.
Newton could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Newton tries to improve position but can't.
Newton misses with a strike from the bottom.
Banks working away.#T1#
Banks tries to score with some ground and pound. Newton controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Newton is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Banks is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Newton knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Banks throws a strike aimed at the side of Newton's head but Newton avoids it well.
Newton tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Newton dodges the ground and pound from Banks.
Newton tries to buck Banks off but Banks is having none of it.
Newton is working hard here to advance position.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#SUB2#
Banks wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Newton, who protects the arm well.
Newton is trying to control Banks's posture but Banks avoids it.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Newton tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Banks wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T2#
Banks working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Newton seems a little lost for a moment, as Banks dominates the positioning.
Banks throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Newton is looking for a sweep.
Banks scores with a couple of short elbows.
Banks taking a breather here.
Newton tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
Banks slows the pace down.
Newton is looking for a sweep.
Banks staying calm.
Newton tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Newton is trying to control Banks's posture but Banks avoids it. #T3#
Banks tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Banks tries to score with some ground and pound. Newton controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Banks content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Banks tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Banks misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
#SUB2#
Banks is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Newton is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Newton is being controlled here.
Newton tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T4##SUB2#
Banks is trying to get an arm triangle but Newton is defending well.
Banks working the head with strikes.
Banks taking a breather here.
Banks throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Newton might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Banks looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Newton is avoiding damage well.
Newton is looking to regain half guard here but Banks keeps moving and retains side control.
Banks tries to stand but Newton is controlling his head. #SUB2#
Banks is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Newton is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Banks is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Banks wants to stand but Newton has his arm trapped.
Banks in side control, just content to control the action for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bo Banks 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##TD2#
Newton gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Banks to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Banks slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Newton.
Newton wants to control but Banks is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Newton looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Banks prevents Newton from improving his position.
Newton taking some punishment here, with Banks in his half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Banks is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Banks tries to pass the half guard into mount. Newton knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T1#
Banks blocks the strikes from Newton.
Newton slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Banks is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Newton seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Newton wants to sweep but no luck.
Banks sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Newton striking off his back but it's not causing Banks any problems.
Banks sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Banks throws a big elbow that misses.
Newton throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
#SUB#
Newton has his foot on Banks's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Banks works his way back into a safe position though.
Banks is looking to work some ground and pound but Newton has wrist control.#T2#
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.
Banks tries to stand but Newton is controlling from the bottom.
Banks throwing strikes but missing.
Banks controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Banks throwing strikes from guard but Newton blocks nicely.
Banks looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Newton changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Banks tries to avoid it but Newton manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Banks to the ground. Banks escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bert Newton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Banks goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Newton changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Banks tries to avoid it but Newton manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Banks to the ground. Banks escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Banks tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Nice uppercut lands for Banks. That snapped Newton's head back.
Banks ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Banks slaps away a takedown attempt from Newton, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bert Newton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Banks looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nice takedown defense from Banks. No joy for Newton on that attempt. #T3#
Banks throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
#CL2#
Banks rushes Newton and presses him up against the cage.#TD2#
Banks lands a takedown into guard.
Banks is pushing down on Newton's leg trying to pass to half guard. Newton is fighting to maintain full guard but Banks has managed to sneak the leg through.
Banks not doing much here.
Banks throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Banks throwing shots but Newton is blocking nicely.
Banks with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB2#
Banks is working for a submission of some sort.
Banks prevents Newton from improving his position.
Banks seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T4#
Banks seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Banks in particular looking to stall.
Newton is looking for a sweep. Banks is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Banks seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Newton tries to get to full guard but Banks has control of the leg.
Newton misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Banks not doing much here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Banks missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bo Banks showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Newton misses with a takedown #TD2#
and Banks counters with a single leg into guard. Newton didn't expect that.
Banks controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
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 preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Banks postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB#
Newton is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Banks accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Banks tries to stand but Newton is controlling from the bottom.
Newton wants to control but Banks passes easily into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Banks seems to be working for a kimura but Newton defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Newton looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Banks works his way into side control.
Banks tries to score with some ground and pound. Newton controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Banks throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Newton regains half guard.
Banks controlling the action here.
Banks not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB#
Newton looking for submissions off his back.
Newton is striking from the bottom but he's now found himself mounted! Oh dear - not enough focus on defense there.
Banks thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Banks looking to ground and pound but Newton is blocking nicely. #T2#
Banks lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Newton is looking to get to half guard.
Banks working the ground and pound effectively.
#ROC2#Newton is rocked!
Oooooh, big shot lands for Banks! Newton is hurt baaadly! Banks is firing away with more strikes - Newton is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bo Banks! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 07, 2023 |
#R1#
Newton shoots in and drives through. Chai sprawls well.
Newton fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Newton shoots in for a double leg but Chai sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
An attempted straight right counter from Chai misses the target.
Bronze Bomber Chai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bert Newton.
Newton misses with a takedown
and Chai counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT#It looks like Bert Newton has been cut.
Newton with a poor takedown
and Chai counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Newton shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Chai but Chai pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Chai is looking for a counter combo.
Newton looks winded!
Newton with a lazy takedown attempt
and Chai scores with a counter punch that sends Newton to the canvas! Chai smells blood - he's punishing Newton with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Newton has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bronze Bomber Chai!
A victorious Bronze Bomber Chai thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
DC Sunday Sesh 4
Date: Nov 27, 2022 |
#R1#
Luu misses with a head kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Newton.
Bert Newton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Newton shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Luu makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Newton darts in looking for a takedown but Luu gets double underhooks and turns Newton into the cage.
Kova Luu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bert Newton.
Luu keeps Newton at a distance using the push kick. #CL#
Luu gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Luu lands with a light punch inside.
I was talking to Luu's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Luu lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT#It looks like Bert Newton has been cut.
Newton looks winded!
Luu prevents the takedown attempt.
Newton is working for takedown but Luu is calmly controlling the position for now.
Good body shot from Luu.
Newton takes a knee right on the jaw!
Luu working Newton over with knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Newton drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Luu gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Luu landing knees to the head.
Luu utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.#T1#
Luu lands a left hand.
#KD#
Luu drops Newton with a big knee straight up the middle! Newton is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet! #ROC#Newton is rocked!
Luu measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Newton! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Kova Luu! |
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Event:
DC 4: Ahearn vs Havran
Date: Oct 29, 2022 |
#R1##TD2#
Nishimura gets caught napping as Newton dives in and scores a takedown. Nishimura manages to retain guard.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Newton has eaten all the pies!
Nishimura being controlled here, momentarily.
Nishimura preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Newton is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Newton advances to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Newton moves into full mount! Nishimura won't be happy about that! #SUB2#
Newton has hold of Nishimura's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Nishimura manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Nishimura is trying to get back to his feet but can't. #SUB2#
Newton is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Nishimura is forced to tap! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bert Newton! |
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Event:
DMMA 138 Grant vs Hang
Date: Sep 10, 2022 |
#R1#
Real bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Real tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Newton was well out of range. Poor timing from Real.#KD#
Real lands a big uppercut and Newton crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Newton looks OK. Real waves Newton back to his feet!#ROC#Newton is rocked!
Newton misses with a takedown
and Real counters with a nice body shot.
Newton is still on wobbly legs! Can Real finish him?
Newton with a poor takedown
and Real counters with a big left hand that crumples Newton! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). DA Real!
After the fight, DA Real was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
DMMA Friday Night Fights V
Date: Aug 12, 2022 |
#R1##KD2#
Theriault sends Newton crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Theriault is motioning to the referee to let Newton up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC2#Newton is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Bert Newton has been cut.#TD#
Newton looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Oh Newton is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Theriault wants to sweep here but Newton controlling him for the moment.
Theriault looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Theriault keeping moving, preventing Newton from controlling successfully.
Newton seems to have got his legs back now.
Newton stops Theriault from standing up.
Theriault wants to sweep but no luck.
Theriault preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Newton 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.
Theriault is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Newton is controlling him.
Theriault looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Newton postures up in Theriault's guard and throws a big left but Theriault blocks it.
Newton tries to free his leg and advance position but Theriault is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Newton thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Newton slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Theriault wants to stand and escape but Newton is having none of it. #T1#
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Newton really is a fat lump.
Newton trying to control the position from guard on top but Theriault is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Theriault is pulling down on Newton's head to control his posture. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#KD2#
Theriault sends Newton crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Theriault is motioning to the referee to let Newton up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Are you kidding me?! Theriault ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Newton clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jean Yves Theriault!
After winning the bout, Jean Yves Theriault 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 17, 2022 |
#R1##TD2#
Tycoon looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Newton gets full guard.#SUB#
Newton is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Tycoon rolls with it to try and escape but Newton cranks on the arm and Tycoon is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bert Newton! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 30, 2021 |
#R1##CL#
Cozad clinches up with Newton and pushes him back against the cage.
Newton looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Cozad stops a takedown attempt from Newton.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Newton goes for a takedown attempt but Cozad pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Newton changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Cozad tries to avoid it but Newton manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Cozad to the ground. Cozad escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Mike Cozad has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bert Newton.#CL#
Cozad instigates a clinch.
Cozad taking a breather.
Cozad is trying to maintain a safe position but Newton gets an underhook and turns Cozad into the cage.
Cozad is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Cozad holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Cozad stalling in the clinch but Newton improves position.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mike Cozad.
Cozad misses with a hook.
Newton changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Cozad tries to avoid it but Newton manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Cozad to the ground. Cozad escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #CL#
Cozad closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cozad looking to slow down the pace here.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Newton as Cozad tries to tie him up.
Cozad is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Cozad looking to slow down the pace here.
Cozad can't seem to implement his control oriented gameplan at the moment. That's no bad thing of course, for those of us who want to see a good fight.
Cozad trying to stall but Newton improves his position.
#T1#
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mike Cozad.#CL#
Cozad clinches.
Cozad taking a breather.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Cozad taking a breather.
Cozad trying to stall but Newton improves his position.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mike Cozad.
Newton changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Cozad tries to avoid it but Newton manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Cozad to the ground. Cozad escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Cozad could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#CL#
Newton gets tackled into the cage by Cozad. Cozad maintains the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Newton as Cozad tries to tie him up.
Newton's coach down at Hotrod Express MMA Training was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Newton's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Maybe Cozad would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Cozad seems a little flustered. He's come in with the intention of controlling the clinch but Newton is preventing him from doing so, at least for the moment.
Cozad is trying to maintain a safe position but Newton gets an underhook and turns Cozad into the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mike Cozad.
Good work by Newton as he checks the leg kick.
A jab from Cozad misses.
Nice defenses there by Newton.#CL#
Cozad moves into the clinch successfully.
#T2#
Cozad stalling in the clinch but Newton improves position.
Cozad trying to control the position but instead, Newton has worked for underhooks and has pushed Cozad into the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Cozad tries to stall but Newton uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Cozad looking to slow down the pace here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mike Cozad.#TD2#
Newton dives in and scores a takedown into Cozad's guard.
Cozad wants to sweep but no luck.
Cozad is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Cozad has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Newton can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Newton slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T3#
Newton stopping the sweep attempt from Cozad.#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 throws a big right hand that misses.
Newton is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Cozad keeping full guard, as Newton tries to pass.
Newton trying to control but Cozad is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Cozad is looking for a triangle but Newton pushes his legs off easily.
Cozad knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Newton on the ground.#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.
Newton sitting in guard here, content to control.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Newton postures up.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Bert Newton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Cozad moves into the clinch.
Cozad is pressed up against the cage. Newton has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Cozad down to the mat. Cozad avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Cozad cracks Newton with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Mike Cozad is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Newton.
Cozad throws a hook but Newton avoids it easily.
Cozad scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL#
Cozad closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Cozad looking to stall.
Cozad is trying to maintain a safe position but Newton gets an underhook and turns Cozad into the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Cozad dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Newton gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Newton shoots in looking for a takedown but Cozad manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Newton's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Newton fails with a takedown attempt.
Cozad drops down looking for a counter takedown but Newton sprawls and moves away.
Cozad wants to slow Newton down by chopping away at his legs. #CL#
Newton gets tackled into the cage by Cozad. Cozad maintains the clinch.
Cozad taking a breather.
Cozad is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Newton can do to turn this around?
Cozad is trying to maintain a safe position but Newton gets an underhook and turns Cozad into the cage.
Cozad wants to stall.
Cozad is looking to control Newton's arms but Newton gets an underhook and turns him. Now Cozad has his back to the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mike Cozad.
Cozad throws a hook but Newton avoids it easily.
Nice defenses there by Newton.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Newton.
Newton drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Cozad defends it well.
Newton is breathing heavily.
Newton throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Cozad's waist but Cozad gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Newton off to one side.
Cozad changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Mike Cozad has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bert Newton.#CL#
Cozad forces Newton back against the cage and clinches.
Cozad looking to slow down the pace here.
Cozad looking to stall.
#T1#
Cozad looking to stall.
Cozad is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Cozad is trying to stall.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mike Cozad.#CL#
Cozad forces Newton back against the cage and clinches.
Cozad trying to control the position but instead, Newton has worked for underhooks and has pushed Cozad into the cage.
Cozad is trying to maintain a safe position but Newton gets an underhook and turns Cozad into the cage.
Cozad taking a breather.
Cozad is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Cozad is looking to control Newton's arms but Newton gets an underhook and turns him. Now Cozad has his back to the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mike Cozad.
Cozad throws the left hand but Newton avoids the punch easily.#CL#
Cozad rushes Newton and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T2#
Cozad is trying to stall.
Cozad looking to stall.
Newton changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Cozad fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL#
Cozad gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Cozad looking to stall.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Newton as Cozad tries to tie him up.
Cozad trying to stall but Newton improves his position.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mike Cozad.#CL#
Cozad has managed to clinch.
Cozad trying to stall but Newton improves his position.
Cozad looking to slow down the pace here.
Newton is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #T3#
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Cozad looking to stall.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mike Cozad.#CL#
Cozad moves into range and clinches up with Newton.
Cozad wants to stall.
Cozad looking to slow down the pace here.
Mike Cozad has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Come on Cozad - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mike Cozad.#CL#
Cozad clinches.
Cozad is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Newton is keeping busy.
Newton looking for a takedown.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Cozad is trying to stall.
#T4#
Cozad is trying to maintain a safe position but Newton gets an underhook and turns Cozad into the cage.
Cozad trying to control the position but instead, Newton has worked for underhooks and has pushed Cozad into the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mike Cozad.
Newton shoots in and drives through. Cozad sprawls well.
Cozad displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Newton.
Cozad attempts a counter takedown but Newton avoids it well and moves away.#CL#
Cozad moves into the clinch successfully.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Newton tries for a takedown but Cozad manages to get underhooks.
Cozad is looking to control Newton's arms but Newton gets an underhook and turns him. Now Cozad has his back to the cage.
Cozad is trying to maintain a safe position but Newton gets an underhook and turns Cozad into the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Newton as Cozad tries to tie him up.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mike Cozad.
Newton steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cozad.#CL#
Cozad has managed to clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Newton as Cozad tries to tie him up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Cozad dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Newton takes a body punch but keeps moving. #CL#
Cozad gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Cozad looking to slow down the pace here.
Cozad is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Newton looking for a takedown.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Cozad is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mike Cozad.
Cozad misses with a jab, cross combination.
Cozad throws out a loose jab but Newton uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Cozad moves into the clinch.
Cozad looking to stall.
Cozad wants to stall.
Newton takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cozad is looking to control Newton's arms but Newton gets an underhook and turns him. Now Cozad has his back to the cage. #T1#
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Newton as Cozad tries to tie him up.
Cozad is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Newton is keeping busy.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mike Cozad.
Cozad misses with an uppercut. #CL#
Cozad closes the distance and pushes Newton back into the cage.
Newton has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Cozad is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Newton is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Cozad pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Mike Cozad has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bert Newton.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Newton as Cozad tries to tie him up.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mike Cozad.
No luck for Newton with that takedown attempt.
Cozad throws a low kick but Newton avoids it.
Cozad misses with an uppercut. #CL#
Cozad closes the distance and pushes Newton back into the cage.#T2#
Cozad looking to stall.
Newton is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Cozad pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Cozad stalling against the cage.
Cozad stalling in the clinch but Newton improves position.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mike Cozad.
Cozad throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Newton sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And Newton tries to counter it with a takedown but Cozad pushes his down on his head and steps out.#CL#
Cozad has Newton up against the cage in a clinch.
Cozad trying to control the position but instead, Newton has worked for underhooks and has pushed Cozad into the cage.
Newton drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Cozad gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Cozad trying to control the position but instead, Newton has worked for underhooks and has pushed Cozad into the cage.#T3#
Cozad is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Cozad is trying to maintain a safe position but Newton gets an underhook and turns Cozad into the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mike Cozad.
Cozad throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Newton sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cozad throws a hook but Newton avoids it easily.
Bert Newton is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cozad jabbing away but nothing is landing. #CL#
Cozad closes the distance and clinches.
Cozad is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Newton is keeping busy.
Cozad prevents the takedown attempt.
Cozad looking to slow down the pace here.
Cozad stalling in the clinch but Newton improves position.
Cozad trying to control the position but instead, Newton has worked for underhooks and has pushed Cozad into the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Newton as Cozad tries to tie him up. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mike Cozad.
Newton blocks a jab.
Cozad stuffs the takedown.
Newton ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Newton with the counter takedown but Cozad avoids it easily.
Cozad misses with an uppercut.
Newton feints the counter takedown.
Cozad throws a hook to the side of Newton's head but Newton sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Newton changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Cozad missing with a left hand there. Newton was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A big right from Cozad misses.
Newton staying out of range there.#CL#
Cozad clinches up with Newton and pushes him back against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Mike Cozad is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cozad stalling in the clinch but Newton improves position.
Cozad stops a takedown attempt from Newton.
Bert Newton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cozad stalling in the clinch but Newton improves position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Cozad showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Cozad, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 30:25
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:25
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Cozad! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 19, 2021 |
#R1#
Adofo's corner calls for a 1-2. Adofo obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Newton looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Newton shoots in for a takedown but Adofo shows good takedown defense.
A looping hook to the body misses from Adofo. Newton does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jab, jab by Adofo - just one landing.
Newton doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Newton avoids the body shot from Adofo.
Newton takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Newton tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Adofo swivels and escapes.
Newton doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Newton could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#CL2#
Adofo moves into the clinch.
Adofo tries a body shot but Newton blocks it.
A short right from Adofo on the inside.
Newton blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Adofo lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Adofo prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bert Newton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Adofo digs a right hand underneath Newton's ribcage. Newton let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Adofo tries to throw a body punch but Newton avoids it by throwing Adofo back against the cage.
Adofo pushes Newton back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Adofo tries to break the clinch but Newton is controlling the position.
Adofo tries to circle away but Newton has him pinned against the cage.
Our sources have told us that Newton has been working on his elbows in the gym.#BC2#
Adofo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice shot by Adofo.#T1#
Adofo lands with a hook. Newton tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Adofo connects with a nice looking jab.
#CL2#
Adofo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Adofo tries to throw a body punch but Newton avoids it by throwing Adofo back against the cage.
Adofo tries to circle away but Newton has him pinned against the cage.
Newton blocks a body shot from Adofo.
A hook to the body from Adofo.
Adofo works on Newton's body with a couple of short punches.
Adofo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Newtons head.
Newton tries for a takedown but Adofo manages to get underhooks.
Adofo lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Adofo.
Adofo lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Newton.
Newton prevents Adofo from breaking the clinch.
Adofo has had enough of the clinch but Newton keeps him there for the moment.
Adofo lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Newton or not.
Adofo scores with a shot to the side of Newton's head.
Adofo has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Newton has Adofo pressed against the cage, preventing Adofo from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Adofo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Newton backwards.
Newton prevents Adofo from breaking the clinch.#T2#
Adofo works on Newton's body with a couple of short punches.
A head punch on the inside from Adofo fails to land.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Newton prevents a body shot from Adofo.
Adofo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Newton backwards.
Adofo misses with a punch to the body.
Adofo wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Newton has him pressed against the cage.
Adofo tries to break the clinch but Newton is controlling the position.
Newton prevents a body shot from Adofo.
Adofo is trying to force a seperation but Newton has the dominant position.
Adofo tries to work over Newton's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Newton prevents Adofo from breaking the clinch.
Adofo wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Newton has him pressed against the cage.
Newton keeps control of Adofo as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Adofo is trying to force a seperation but Newton has the dominant position.
Adofo misses with a punch to the body.
Adofo lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Adofo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Newton backwards.
Adofo struggles to land a body shot inside as Newton controls his hands.
Newton has Adofo pressed against the cage, preventing Adofo from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Adofo gets through Newton's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Adofo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Newton's elbow. #T3#
Adofo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Adofo can't find room to land a body shot as Newton controls the action.
Adofo working hard to break the clinch.
Adofo digs a right hand underneath Newton's ribcage. Newton let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Adofo wants to get back to striking at distance but Newton won't allow it.
Adofo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Adofo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Newton's elbow.
Adofo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Adofo misses with a body punch.
Adofo is trying to break free.
Newton blocks a body shot from Adofo.
Adofo tries a body shot but Newton blocks it.
Adofo is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Newton blocking some punches.
Newton prevents a body shot from Adofo.
A right hand to the body from Adofo.
A nice left hand lands by Adofo.
Adofo lands with a left to the head.
A right hand to the body from Adofo.
Adofo looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Adofo lands a nice uppercut.#T4#
Adofo can't break the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Adofo.
Adofo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Newton is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Adofo gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Adofo tries to throw a body punch but Newton avoids it by throwing Adofo back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Adofo - that landed with a thud.
Adofo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Adofo misses with a body punch.
Newton prevents Adofo from breaking the clinch.
Adofo working aggressively here.
Newton prevents a body shot from Adofo.
Newton takes a shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Newton has Adofo pressed against the cage, preventing Adofo from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A right hand to the body from Adofo.
Adofo wants to break the clinch but can't.
Adofo scores with a shoulder strike.
Adofo tries to break the clinch but Newton is controlling the position.
Adofo scores with a hook to the body.
Adofo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Adofo throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Adofo lands with a light punch inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Westley Adofo dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Adofo misses with a body shot.
Newton half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Newton takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Adofo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Adofo scores with a jab to the head.
Adofo scores with a hook to the body. Newton takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bert Newton is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Newton on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A lazy left from Adofo finds it's target.
Adofo cracks Newton with a good jab.
Adofo cracks Newton with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Adofo throws a body punch but Newton moves out of range.
Nice cross by Adofo.
Bert Newton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
Adofo instigates a clinch.
Adofo is trying to break the clinch but Newton is controlling him.
Adofo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Adofo tries to throw a body punch but Newton avoids it by throwing Adofo back against the cage.
Adofo tries a body shot but Newton blocks it.
Adofo tries to throw a body punch but Newton avoids it by throwing Adofo back against the cage.
Newton blocks a body shot from Adofo.
A short right from Adofo on the inside. #T1#
Adofo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Newton has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Adofo after a bit of a struggle.
Adofo is trying to break the clinch but Newton is controlling him.
Adofo misses with a body punch.
Adofo has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Adofo tries to throw a body punch but Newton avoids it by throwing Adofo back against the cage.
Adofo wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Adofo struggles to land a body shot inside as Newton controls his hands.
Still in the clinch, Adofo scores with a nice short uppercut.
Adofo has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Adofo lands a body punch in the clinch.
Adofo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Adofo wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Adofo has had enough of the clinch but Newton keeps him there for the moment.#BC2#
Adofo breaks from the clinch.
Adofo fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Newton looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Adofo bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Newton's head backwards.
Adofo throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Newton on the side of the head.
Adofo with a jab.
Westley Adofo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Adofo slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A left lands for Adofo.#T2#
Adofo leaves Newton with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Adofo scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Adofo feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Newtons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Adofo uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A jab from Adofo finds it's way through Newton's defenses. #CL2#
Adofo moves into the clinch successfully.
Adofo misses with a punch to the body.
Adofo can't break the clinch.
Adofo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Newton's elbow.
Adofo misses with a punch to the body.
Adofo wants to break the clinch but can't.
Westley Adofo seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Newton can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bert Newton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Adofo lands an uppercut.
Adofo scores with a hook to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Adofo.
Adofo is trying to break free.#T3##BC2#
Adofo breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Adofo closes the distance and clinches.
Adofo struggles to land a body shot inside as Newton controls his hands.
Adofo lands a right hand.
A frustrated look appears on Adofo's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Adofo tries to break free but Newton pushes him back against the cage.
Adofo wants to break free but Newton has control.
Adofo tries a body shot but Newton blocks it.
Adofo wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Adofo lands a shot to the body.
Adofo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A right handed body shot lands from Adofo.
Newton's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Adofo cracks Newton with a nice body shot.
Adofo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Adofo struggles to land a body shot inside as Newton controls his hands.
Adofo stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Adofo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Newton blocks an uppercut.
Adofo tries a body shot but Newton blocks it.
#T4#
A right handed body shot lands from Adofo.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Adofo.
Adofo tries to break free but Newton pushes him back against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Adofo.
Adofo lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Newton.
A right hand to the body from Adofo.
Adofo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Adofo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Adofo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Adofo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#BC2#
Adofo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Newton takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Adofo listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Jab from Adofo.
A cross from Adofo lands.
Good shot there by Adofo.
Adofo sizes up Newton with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Adofo misses the shot to the body.
Newton takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Westley Adofo 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. This is the final round!#R3#
Adofo lands a nice shot that snaps Newton's head back.
Adofo scores with a sloppy right hand. Newton should have avoided that one.
Adofo cracks Newton with an open hand slap.
Adofo throws a body punch but Newton moves out of range.
Adofo scores with a nice strike.
Adofo connects with a crisp jab.
Newton gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Adofo just misses with a punch to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Adofo. Newton does a little dance to reset his feet.
Newton tries to counter with a takedown but Adofo is quick to defend against it.
Adofo lands a really nice looking cross but Newton seems unphased.
#TD#
Newton shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Adofo is trying to defend but Newton finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Adofo is not content to let Newton control the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Adofo trying to control but Newton postures up.
#T1#
Newton is pressing down on Adofo's thigh, looking to free his foot. Adofo is holding on for now.
Adofo wants to get back to full guard.
Adofo wants to control but Newton is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Adofo is trying to stand.
Adofo misses with some strikes from the bottom.
#SUB#
Newton seems to be working for a kimura but Adofo defends the submission attempt.
Adofo wants to control but Newton is keeping busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Newton throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Westley Adofo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Adofo is looking to improve his position.
Newton trying to control the action but Adofo is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Newton is working for a submission of some sort.
Adofo tries to get to full guard but Newton has control of the leg.
Adofo avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Newton.
Adofo is looking to escape.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Adofo cracks a nice hook into Newton's ribs.#T3##CL2#
Adofo drives through and clinches with Newton against the cage.
Newton wants a takedown.
Adofo struggles to land a body shot inside as Newton controls his hands.
Adofo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Newton backwards.
Adofo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Adofo tries to throw a body punch but Newton avoids it by throwing Adofo back against the cage.
Adofo lands with a right to the head.
Adofo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Adofo gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Newton.
Nice body punch from Adofo - that landed with a thud.
Adofo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Adofo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Adofo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Newton's elbow.
Adofo tries to work over Newton's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Adofo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Newton backwards.
Adofo wants to get back to striking at distance but Newton won't allow it.
#T4#
Newton prevents Adofo from breaking the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Adofo's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Newton prevents Adofo from breaking the clinch.
Adofo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Adofo lands with a light punch inside.
Nice body punch from Adofo.
Adofo lands a body punch in the clinch.
Adofo tries to circle away but Newton has him pinned against the cage.
Adofo presses Newton against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Adofo lands a nice uppercut.
Adofo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Newton keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Adofo's efforts to push away.
Adofo is looking to break free of the clinch but Newton has double underhooks.
Newton keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Adofo's efforts to push away.
Adofo is trying to break the clinch but Newton has him pressed against the cage.
Bert Newton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Newton wants a takedown.
And that's the end of the fight!
Westley Adofo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Adofo winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Summer Carpenter scores the fight 25:30
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 25:30
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Westley Adofo! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 16, 2021 |
#R1##TD#
Godbeer shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Jeez, both these guys look absolutely knackered already, that's not a good sign!
Newton is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Newton misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Newton missing with punches from the bottom.
Newton is concentrating on defense, preventing Godbeer from advancing position.
Newton makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Newton.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Newton trying to strike off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Godbeer's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Newton keeping moving, preventing Godbeer from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Newton looking for a triangle here. Godbeer is fighting it but it looks tight! Newton pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Godbeer is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Bert Newton!
Robin Godbeer was interviewed post fight and said 'Respect to my opponent, he was the better fighter tonight '. |
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Event:
Bumfights 3 Dia de los muertos
Date: Nov 02, 2021 |
#R1#
Newton shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Stevenson defends it nicely.
Stevenson wants to counter with a clinch but Newton pushes him away.
Jeez, both these guys look absolutely knackered already, that's not a good sign!
Newton shoots in for a takedown but Stevenson shows good takedown defense.
Newton misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Stevenson lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bert Newton. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Stevenson rushes Newton and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Stevenson gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Newton is trying to control but Stevenson passes into side control!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Newton struggling a bit here.
Newton is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T1#
Newton trying to control but Stevenson flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Stevenson has the hooks in. Newton is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Newton trying to control but not successfully.
Stevenson scores with punches from the back.
Newton trying to control the position but Stevenson manages to sink in the hooks. #T2#
Newton tries to escape but Stevenson has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Newton trying to control but not successfully.
Stevenson lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Newton is really stuck here.
Newton trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Newton tries to roll but Stevenson sticks to his back.
Newton turns into Stevenson and is now in his guard.
Newton is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Stevenson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T3#
Newton trying to control but Stevenson is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Newton postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Stevenson is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Newton, into his guard. #REVB##SUB#
Newton is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Stevenson defends well.
Newton seems keen to control Stevenson's posture.#T4#
Newton working a defensive guard but Stevenson manages to pass into side control anyway.
Newton is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Newton wants to control but Stevenson is keeping busy.
Newton manages to get to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Newton looking for a guillotine here but Stevenson defends easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bledge Stevenson dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
No luck for Newton with that takedown attempt.
Stevenson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD#
Newton drives through with a takedown into Stevenson's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Stevenson is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Stevenson is pressed up against the cage. Newton has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Stevenson down to the mat. Stevenson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Newton fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bert Newton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Stevenson gets the takedown into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Newton can't do much from the bottom here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Newton sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T1#
Newton is looking to improve his position.
Newton manages to get to full guard.
Bledge Stevenson has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Stevenson has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Newton to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Stevenson is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Newton pulls down on the head and he's put Stevenson to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Bert Newton! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 31, 2021 |
#R1#
Newton gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Karanja counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Newton looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!#TD#
Karanja shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Newton manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Karanja is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Karanja advances to half guard. #SUB#
Karanja is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Karanja 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! Newton is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jose Karanja! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 21, 2021 |
#R1##CL#
Peterson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Newton, pushing him back against the cage.
Newton looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!#TD#
Peterson pulls Newton into guard.
Peterson 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.
Peterson is looking to stand up but Newton isn't so interested in that idea.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Peterson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Peterson landing with the ground and pound.
Peterson 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.
Peterson is pushing down on Newton's leg trying to pass to half guard. Newton is fighting to maintain full guard but Peterson has managed to sneak the leg through.
Peterson trying to control from half guard but Newton is working away.
Peterson is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Newton is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T1#
Newton avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Peterson.
Newton has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Peterson is working away from the top position though.
Peterson tries to stand and escape but Newton is controlling the position. #SU#
Peterson decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up. #TD#
Newton gets caught napping as Peterson dives in and scores a takedown. Newton manages to retain guard.
Peterson has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Newton is proving hard to escape from.
Newton not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Peterson preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Newton has his foot on Peterson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Peterson works his way back into a safe position though.#T2#
Peterson trying to control but Newton is working from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Peterson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB2#
Newton looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Peterson trying to stand up but can't free himself from Newton's guard.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Peterson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Peterson tries to bum rush Newton with a series of wild strikes but Newton uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Peterson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A combination from Peterson does no damage.
Newton changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Jake Peterson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Peterson gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD#
Peterson drags the fight down to the ground.
Peterson wants to stand but Newton is controlling the position. #T3#
Peterson controls Newton momentarily but Newton frees himself.
Peterson looking for a sweep. Not yet Peterson, not yet.
Newton should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Newton looking to sit in guard and control but Peterson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Peterson passes Newton's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Peterson wants to stand but Newton has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Peterson is looking to stand up but he'll have to free his leg first. Instead, Newton manages to get to full guard.
Peterson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T4#
Peterson passes into half guard.
Peterson tries to stand and escape but Newton is controlling the position.
Peterson trying to pass the guard but Newton defending well. #SUB#
Peterson is looking for a kimura but Newton is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Peterson to get the leverage.
Peterson trying to pass the guard but Newton defending well.
Newton gets back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Peterson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Newton's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Peterson 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##TD#
Peterson closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Peterson tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Newton wants to control but Peterson postures up.
Peterson tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Peterson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Peterson grinds an elbow into Newton's temple.
Peterson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Newton keeps working.
Newton is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Newton looking for a sweep but Peterson has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Newton tries to hold on but Peterson pushes him away. #T1#
Newton is squirming around, avoiding Peterson's attempts to control the action.
Newton flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Peterson lands a big elbow.
Newton is looking to get to half guard.
Peterson tries to control but Newton wriggling away.
Peterson working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Peterson dominating with strikes here.
Peterson trying to control but Newton is having none of it.
Newton is working to get back to half guard.
#T2#
Peterson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Peterson landing strikes from the mount and Newton is in trouble! #SUB#
Peterson jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Newton is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Newton and Peterson has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
#SU#
Peterson has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #CL#
Newton gets tackled into the cage by Peterson. Peterson maintains the clinch. #T3##TD#
Peterson has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Newton regains guard immediately. #SU#
Peterson gets to his feet. Newton looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Peterson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Newton can do to turn this around?
Peterson misses with a wild combination.
#TD#
Peterson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Newton is not content to let Peterson control the position.
Peterson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Newton's head. #SUB2#
Newton actively working from the bottom here.
Peterson trying to pass the guard but Newton defending well. #T4#
Newton is trying to control but can't.
Peterson is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Newton has eaten all the pies!#SUB2#
Newton looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Newton trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Peterson looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Peterson dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Peterson misses with a jab, cross combination.
#TD#
Peterson gets the takedown into side control.
Peterson lands a nice forearm strike. #SUB#
Peterson tries for a kimura but Newton is defending well. #SU#
Peterson decides to take the fight back to the feet. #CL#
Peterson moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Peterson successfully pulls guard.
Peterson will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Peterson keeping full guard, as Newton tries to pass. #T1#
Peterson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Newton thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Peterson wants to stand but Newton is controlling the position.
Newton wants to pass the guard but Peterson is keeping the position.
Newton trying to control the position from guard on top but Peterson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jake Peterson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Newton throws a big elbow that misses. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Peterson lands with an overhand left.
Sloppy strikes from Peterson. Those never looked like landing.
Peterson throws a right hand that Newton ducks under and follows up with a left that Newton also avoids with ease.
Newton changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#CL#
Peterson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Newton, pushing him back against the cage.#TD#
Peterson jumps guard and drags Newton to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Peterson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Newton scoring with some ground and pound.
Newton working some strikes from top position.
Peterson 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 sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Peterson's guard. #T3#
Newton passes to full mount!
Newton can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Peterson is looking to escape.
Newton lands a big shot there that rocks Peterson but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Peterson wants to hold on but Newton pushes him away.#SUB2#
Newton goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Peterson turns into him and now he's in Newton's guard.
Peterson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T4#
Newton controls Peterson momentarily but Peterson frees himself.
Peterson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Newton is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Peterson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Newton has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Peterson has managed to get both his arms back between Newton's legs - danger averted.
Peterson stands up over Newton, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Peterson wants to stand but Newton is controlling his posture from full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Newton is looking for a triangle but Peterson pushes his legs off easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jake Peterson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Peterson 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 Skip Squint scores the fight 30:26
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 30:26
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jake Peterson! |
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