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Event:
DSC STRIKE 36
Date: Feb 02, 2019 |
#R1#
Nextwill with a jab.
We've been informed that Nextwill has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Benson Nextwill seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nextwill keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Neuton uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nextwill.
An attempted straight right counter from Neuton misses the target.#CL#
Neuton moves into the clinch successfully.
Nextwill lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nextwill is stalling here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nextwill digs a right hand underneath Neuton's ribcage. Neuton let out a lung full of air as it connected.#TD#
Neuton has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Nextwill regains guard immediately. #ES2#
Nextwill has his feet on Neuton's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. #T1#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Neuton.
Nextwill is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Neuton with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Nextwill to score with a decent uppercut.
Nextwill fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Neuton manages to avoid it.
Neuton misses with a double jab
and Nextwill comes in over the top with a devastating right hand! Neuton stumbles back against the cage, looking to regain his senses but Nextwill is on him like rabid pit bull! Neuton slumps to the ground under a storm of punches and this fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Benson Nextwill!
Benson Nextwill took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Dr. Dogood (160 quality for $135) for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Event:
DSC STRIKE 32
Date: Jan 05, 2019 |
#R1#
Neuton fails to land with a series of punches.
#TD2#
Alrashed changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Neuton looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Neuton bucks up and tries to throw Alrashed off but instead Alrashed has got his back!
Alrashed landing with strikes.
Alrashed lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Alrashed somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Alrashed has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Alrashed punishes Neuton with strikes from the back mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alrashed is hanging on to Neuton's back as he tries to escape.
Neuton is trying to get back to his feet but Alrashed has full control of the position and if anything, Neuton has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Alrashed.
#ROC2#
Neuton is rocked!
Alrashed is raining down hard shots and and Neuton has had enough - he's tapped out due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Rakan Alrashed!
A less than humble Rakan Alrashed 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:
DSC STRIKE 29
Date: Dec 15, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
Neuton tries to keep at a distance but Namegov has taken the fight into the clinch.
Namegov crunches a lovely knee into Neuton's ribcage.
Namegov gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Neuton misses with a hook to the ribs.
Namegov utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
A knee to the head by Namegov.
Neuton tries for a takedown but Namegov manages to get underhooks.
Namegov managing to block the knees to the body from Neuton.
Namegov using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Namegov lands a knee to the head.
#CUT2#
It looks like Isaac Neuton has been cut.#TD2#
Namegov jumps into guard, dragging Neuton to the mat.
Our spies down at at Gym - AKA - Russia inform us that Namegov has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
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!
Namegov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Namegov wants to stand but Neuton is controlling the position. #T1##SUB2#
Namegov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Neuton working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Namegov's head.
Namegov is trying to keep Neuton in close.
Namegov is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Namegov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Neuton knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
Namegov is trying to work for a kimura but Neuton is defending well.
#T2#
Namegov is looking to take a break and control but Neuton is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Namegov slows the pace down in half guard.
Neuton preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Namegov controlling the action here. #T3#
Neuton tries to roll over but Namegov keeps him under control.
Namegov is looking to stall here but Neuton recovers full guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Namegov wants to control from the top but Neuton keeps moving.
Neuton definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB2#
Namegov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Namegov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Namegov is looking to pass into half guard but Neuton pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Neuton is in guard.#REVR#
Neuton trying to control but Namegov is working from the bottom. #SU#
Neuton decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Namegov, up you get! #TD#
Neuton shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Namegov's guard.#SUB#
Neuton drops back, looking for a kneebar! Namegov looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Namegov looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Namegov! #REVB#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Namegov tries to advance to mount but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yunus Namegov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Isaac Neuton's cut.
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##TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Neuton.
Neuton trying to control the action but Namegov is working from the bottom.
Namegov is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Namegov wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Namegov stops Neuton from passing to mount. #T1##SUB#
Neuton wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Namegov, who protects the arm well.
Namegov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Neuton wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Namegov can't do much from the bottom here.
Namegov wants to get back to his feet but Neuton is dominant here and he's now got Namegov's back!
Neuton lands a punch to the side of the head from the back. #T2#
Namegov tries to break free.
Namegov keeps trying to improve his position.
Neuton lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Namegov is trying to break free.
Neuton throwing damaging strikes from the back! Namegov could be in trouble here!
Namegov tries to escape the position.
#SUB#
Neuton looking for the RNC.
Namegov wants to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Neuton looking to break Namegov's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Namegov remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Neuton will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#T3#
Namegov is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Neuton has the hooks in. Namegov is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Namegov just trying to survive but Neuton is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #SUB#
Neuton working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Neuton lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Namegov hold on?!
#SUB#
Namegov preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Neuton.
Neuton controls the action.
Isaac Neuton overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Neuton is controlling the position but Namegov somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
#T4#
Neuton is nestled in close to Namegov, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Neuton prevents Namegov from standing back up.
Neuton is trying to control. Namegov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Namegov trying to hold on to Neuton's head to control him but Neuton postures up.
Namegov is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Neuton wants to control but Namegov is keeping him busy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Namegov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Neuton pulls his head out easily.
Neuton scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Isaac Neuton dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Isaac Neuton's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Namegov stalling.
Neuton takes an elbow to the temple. #TD2#
Namegov has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Neuton clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Namegov controlling well, preventing Neuton from escaping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Namegov trying to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Neuton tries to break free.
Neuton trying to control the hands but Namegov breaks the grip. #T1##SUB2#
Namegov is cranking Neuton's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Neuton! He's tightened the choke and Neuton is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Yunus Namegov!
After the fight, Yunus Namegov 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:
DSC STRIKE 27
Date: Dec 01, 2018 |
#R1##CL#
MacKenzie forces Neuton back against the cage and clinches.
MacKenzie scores with a nice hook to the head.
MacKenzie tries to work over Neuton's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
MacKenzie throws a punch but it's blocked by Neuton.
Neuton keeps control of MacKenzie as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
MacKenzie wants to get back to striking at distance but Neuton won't allow it.
MacKenzie tries to throw a body punch but Neuton avoids it by throwing MacKenzie back against the cage.
MacKenzie stalling in the clinch but Neuton improves position.
Neuton keeps the fight in the clinch, despite MacKenzie's efforts to push away.#TD#
MacKenzie is trying to trip Neuton. He has hold of a leg but Neuton is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. MacKenzie persists though and gets the takedown into guard.#ES2#
Neuton has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. MacKenzie is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Neuton blocks a punch to the side of the head.
MacKenzie scores with a nice hook to the head.
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!
A frustrated look appears on MacKenzie's face as he tries to break the clinch.
MacKenzie misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Neuton blocks an uppercut.
#T1##BC#
MacKenzie escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
MacKenzie connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#CL#
MacKenzie closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
MacKenzie content to slow the pace in the clinch.
MacKenzie wants to break the clinch but can't.
MacKenzie lands a right hand that snaps the head of Neuton backwards.
Neuton goes for a takedown attempt but MacKenzie pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL#
MacKenzie has managed to clinch.
A nice left hand lands by MacKenzie.
MacKenzie definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Neuton can't get the takedown.
MacKenzie slows down the pace here.
#BC2#
Neuton pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T2#
Donk. MacKenzie catches Neuton right on the button with a cross.
MacKenzie looks to throw a body kick
and Neuton counters with a one-two to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
MacKenzie darts in and clinches Neuton up against the cage.#TD#
MacKenzie has Neuton pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. MacKenzie pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Neuton tumbling to the mat - MacKenzie dives into Neuton's guard.
Neuton managing to control the position. #SUB2#
Neuton is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! MacKenzie has his hands clasped together but Neuton extends and breaks MacKenzie's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Neuton.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Isaac Neuton!
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Event:
DSC STRIKE 24
Date: Nov 10, 2018 |
#R1#
Dalamekov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#TD#
Dalamekov feints and as Neuton raises his hands in defense, Dalamekov changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#ES2#
Neuton has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Dalamekov is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#BC#
Dalamekov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dalamekov misses with a double jab.
#TD#
Dalamekov shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Dalamekov was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dalamekov tries to move into full mount but can't pass Neuton's legs.
Dalamekov scoring with punches from side control.
Neuton is not content to let Dalamekov control the position.
Dalamekov is really struggling to control Neuton but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T1#
Neuton tries to improve position but can't.
Neuton takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Neuton wants to get back to his feet but Dalamekov drags him back down.#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.
Neuton is not content to let Dalamekov control the position.
Neuton sneaks back into half guard.
Neuton trying to control from the bottom.
Dalamekov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #SUB#
Dalamekov is working for a kimura but Neuton is defending it quite comfortably.
Dalamekov is taking a breather. Neuton 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.#T3#
Neuton tries to roll over but Dalamekov keeps him under control.
Dalamekov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Neuton defending well though.
Dalamekov looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Dalamekov lands a nice short elbow.
Neuton keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Neuton is looking to control Dalamekov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Neuton avoid being mounted?
Dalamekov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Dalamekov could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Dalamekov performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Dalamekov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
And Neuton tries to counter it with a takedown but Dalamekov pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Dalamekov misses with a combination
#TD2#
and Neuton counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #ES#
Dalamekov has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Neuton is on him like a limpet, forcing Dalamekov back against the cage.
Dalamekov misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've been informed that Neuton has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Neuton is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
I was talking to Dalamekov's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#TD2#
Neuton has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Dalamekov is trying to keep an underhook but Neuton manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Neuton landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Dalamekov is trying to stand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ibo Dalamekov dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Dalamekov throws a lazy uppercut
#CL2#
and Neuton moves into the clinch.
Neuton is working Dalamekov over against the cage.
Dalamekov manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
#BC#
Dalamekov breaks from the clinch.
Dalamekov just misses with a punch to the body.
Dalamekov on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Dalamekov looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Neuton is looking to improve his position.
#T1#
Dalamekov working the head and body with strikes.
Dalamekov misses with a head shot. Neuton uses the momentum to regain guard.
Dalamekov pushing down on Neuton's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Dalamekov is just content to waste time from the top position. Neuton takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Dalamekov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Neuton swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dalamekov preventing the sweep. #T2#
Dalamekov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Dalamekov trying to control the position from guard on top but Neuton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dalamekov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Neuton can do to turn this around?
Neuton wants to sweep but no luck.
Neuton not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dalamekov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Dalamekov slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T3#
Dalamekov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Neuton swivels though and keeps the full guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Dalamekov closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Neuton quickly recovers to half guard.
Dalamekov throwing shots but Neuton is blocking nicely.
Dalamekov trying to control the action but Neuton is working from the bottom.
Dalamekov is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Neuton is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Dalamekov wants to get back to his feet.
#T4#
Dalamekov works his way into side control.
Dalamekov in the domination position with Neuton hanging on.
Neuton wants to control but Dalamekov postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Dalamekov working the ground and pound but Neuton is defending the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ibo Dalamekov dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Neuton gets caught flat footed, as Dalamekov shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Neuton controlling the position.
Neuton wants to sweep here but Dalamekov controlling him for the moment.
Dalamekov is working Neuton over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Dalamekov throws a big elbow that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dalamekov 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.
Neuton looking to control.
Dalamekov throwing strikes from guard but Neuton blocks nicely.
Dalamekov trying to control but Neuton is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T1##TD#
Dalamekov closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Neuton quickly recovers to half guard.
Dalamekov is keen to just control but Neuton is a slippery customer.
Neuton is trying to maintain the position but Dalamekov is very close to passing his half guard.
Dalamekov takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Neuton is looking to control Dalamekov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Neuton avoid being mounted?
Dalamekov missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T2#
Dalamekov controlling the action here.
Dalamekov is trying to control. Neuton wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Isaac Neuton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dalamekov throws a body shot but no joy.
Dalamekov closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dalamekov misses with a two punch combination.
Dalamekov falls off balance throwing a combination
and Neuton counters with a three punch combo that has Dalamekov backing up. Dalamekov nods at Neuton to acknowledge the strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Neuton misses with a takedown
and Dalamekov counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T3##TD#
Dalamekov drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Neuton wants to sweep here but Dalamekov controlling him for the moment.
Dalamekov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Dalamekov is looking to work some ground and pound but Neuton has wrist control.
Neuton is pulling down on Dalamekov's head to control his posture.
Dalamekov trying to control the position from guard on top but Neuton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Neuton keeping full guard, as Dalamekov tries to pass. #T4##SUB2#
Neuton is looking for a triangle but Dalamekov pushes his legs off easily.
Dalamekov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Neuton scores with a hook to the body. Dalamekov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Dalamekov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD#
Dalamekov dives in and scores a takedown into Neuton's guard.#ES2#
Neuton manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Isaac Neuton comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Dalamekov has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 29:28
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 29:28
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ibo Dalamekov!
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Event:
DSC STRIKE 21
Date: Oct 20, 2018 |
#R1#
Nice body kick from Brawler V.
Brawler V goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#KD#
Brawler V lands a big head kick that sends Neuton tumbling to the mat! Brawler V takes a step backwards and waves Neuton back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Neuton is rocked!
Brawler V definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#TD2#
Neuton looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Brawler V!#ES#
Brawler V throws Neuton to one side and escapes!
Neuton is still on wobbly legs! Can Brawler V finish him?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brawler V throws a quick head kick that knocks Neuton silly! This fight is all over! What a finish! Brawler V is up on the cage, taking in the applause from the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Will Brawler V!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 29, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
Neuton closes the distance and clinches.
Holiday tries to pull guard but Neuton won't allow it.
Neuton misses with a short punch on the inside.
Holiday taking a breather.
Neuton doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#TD#
Holiday has Neuton pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Holiday pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Neuton tumbling to the mat - Holiday dives into Neuton's guard.
Holiday content to stall in guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Neuton wants to sweep but no luck.
Holiday with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Holiday controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SU#
Holiday stands up and waves to Neuton to follow him.
Neuton tries to clinch but Holiday moves out of range.
Holiday attempts a counter takedown but Neuton avoids it well and moves away.#CL#
Holiday closes the distance and clinches.
Neuton is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#BC#
Holiday escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Neuton misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Holiday counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SU#
Holiday decides to return to a standing position.
Neuton dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Holiday. That did some damage!#T2#
Neuton tries to clinch there but Holiday circles away.
Neuton shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Holiday defends it nicely.
Neuton fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL#
Neuton tries to keep at a distance but Holiday has taken the fight into the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Holiday fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Holiday blocks an elbow strike from Neuton.
A bit of stalling here from Holiday.
Holiday stalls. #TD#
Holiday turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Neuton sneaks back into half guard.
Holiday is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T3##SUB#
Holiday seems to be looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Holiday performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SU#
Holiday decides to stand up.
Neuton tries to clinch up
and Holiday counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Neuton is looking to clinch.
Neuton tries to close the distance and clinch but Holiday swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #TD#
Holiday shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Holiday controlling the action here.
Holiday'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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Doc Holiday dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Holiday keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#TD#
Holiday gets a double leg takedown into Neuton's guard.
Neuton is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Holiday dives into side control.
#REVB#
Neuton trying to control but Holiday flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Holiday really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Neuton.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holiday is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Holiday gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Holiday gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Holiday apologises and we restart here on the feet.
#T1##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Neuton trying to land knees to the body.
#BC#
Holiday breaks the clinch.
Neuton avoids the head kick by Holiday.
Neuton fails with an attempt to clinch.
Isaac Neuton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Holiday shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#ES2#
Neuton has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Holiday is on him like a limpet, forcing Neuton back against the cage.#T2#
Neuton is trying to push Holiday away but Holiday has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Holiday jumps guard but Neuton stands there with Holiday around his waist. Holiday gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Holiday is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Neuton can do to turn this around?
Neuton has a couple of punches blocked by Holiday.
Neuton jumps guard but Holiday stands there with Neuton around his waist. Neuton gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#TD#
Holiday lands a takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Holiday sitting in guard here, content to control.
Neuton controls Holiday momentarily but Holiday frees himself. #T3#
Holiday sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SU#
Holiday decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Holiday swats away the attempt to clinch by Neuton.
Holiday misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Neuton tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Holiday manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Holiday circles away from the clinch attempt#TD#
and Holiday counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Neuton is breathing heavily.
Neuton wants to control but Holiday is keeping busy.
Holiday controlling the action here.
Neuton tries to kick Holiday off but Holiday keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Neuton controlling the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Doc Holiday dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Holiday scores with a takedown into Neuton's guard.
Neuton wants to get back to his feet but Holiday passes into half guard.
#REVB#
Neuton is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Holiday scores with a couple of nice shots.
Neuton is trying to stand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Holiday lands a nice short elbow.
Neuton tries to roll over but Holiday keeps him under control.
Holiday is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Neuton takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1##SU#
Holiday postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Neuton to stand up. #TD#
Holiday drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Holiday takes a little break here. Neuton wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Neuton is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Holiday tries to advance to mount but Neuton denies him. #T2#
Neuton is being controlled here.
Holiday working the ground and pound. #SU#
Holiday has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Holiday throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Holiday misses with a head kick.
#TD#
Holiday dives in and scores a takedown into Neuton's guard.#SU#
Holiday decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Neuton shoots in for a takedown but Holiday shows good takedown defense.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice jab there from Holiday. #T3##TD#
Holiday closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Neuton bucks up and tries to throw Holiday off but instead Holiday has got his back!
Holiday is riding his opponent, not letting Neuton buck him off.
Holiday seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Neuton for as long as he can get away with.#SUB#
Holiday is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Isaac Neuton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Holiday just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Holiday controlling well, preventing Neuton from escaping the position.
Holiday is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
#SUB#
Holiday working for a choke but Neuton is defending well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Doc Holiday showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Holiday 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 Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 30:27
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:27
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Doc Holiday!
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