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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1115 Round 2
Date: Jul 19, 2022 |
#R1#
Tusishvili avoids a kick to the body.
Tusishvili just misses with a punch to the body.
Newton throws a big counter combination but Tusishvili scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Newton tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tusishvili swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Newton throws a series of strikes that have Tusishvili backpedaling.
Newton misses with a series of wild punches.
Tusishvili now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Newton throws a sloppy body shot
and Tusishvili counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tusishvili misses with an uppercut. Newton saw that one coming.
As Tusishvili looks to move away, Newton throws a big counter combo but Tusishvili just gets out of the way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tusishvili throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Newton counters with a one-two to the body.
Tusishvili keeps the fight on the outside.
Tusishvili jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Newton moves to clinch but Tusishvili breaks away
and Tusishvili counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
Tusishvili dodges the punch combination from Newton.
Newton throws a push kick but Tusishvili slaps the foot to one side.
Newton keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tusishvili.
Newton is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Tusishvili.
Tusishvili dodges the punch combination from Newton.
Tusishvili avoids a kick to the body.
Tusishvili throws a lazy right hand but Newton sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tusishvili throws out a loose jab but Newton uses good head movement to avoid it.
Newton seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Conor Newton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Newton lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Newton's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Newton duly obliges. #T2#
Newton connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Newton swinging wildly here.
Tusishvili swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fight stays on the outside here - Newton looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tusishvili takes a swing at Newton's ribcage but misses.
Newton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tusishvili manages to avoid it.
Newton takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Newton is breathing heavily.
Newton throws a low kick but it's checked well by Tusishvili.
Tusishvili throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tusishvili ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Newton moves away.#T3#
Tusishvili throws a hook but Newton blocks it.
Newton is looking for a counter combo.
Tusishvili jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A head kick misses from Newton.
Tusishvili throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Newton stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A big left from Tusishvili misses.
Newton seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Tusishvili throws a looping overhand right but Newton ducks down to avoid it.
As Tusishvili looks to move away, Newton throws a big counter combo but Tusishvili just gets out of the way.
Tusishvili swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tusishvili pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Newton appears to be looking for a big counter.
Newton slips a jab from Tusishvili.
Tusishvili throws a lazy right hand but Newton sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A left lands for Tusishvili.#T4#
Newton throws a hook to the side of Tusishvili's head but Tusishvili sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tusishvili moves out of range of the body kick from Newton.
Tusishvili throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tusishvili misses with an uppercut.
Newton throws a big counter combination but Tusishvili scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Newton motions for Tusishvili to come forward. Newton throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tusishvili lands with a good body shot.
Newton ducks under a wild hook from Tusishvili.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tusishvili. Newton does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tusishvili jabs Newton right on the nose. Newton blinks but takes it well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tusishvili misses with a looping right.
A big left from Tusishvili misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Iakob Tusishvili will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Tusishvili misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Newton.
Newton misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tusishvili is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Newton with a body shot.
Newton staying out of range there.
Tusishvili connects with a body shot that sends Newton's belly button to the back.
Newton takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Nice defenses there by Newton.
Tusishvili scores with a jab to the jaw.
Tusishvili throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Newton sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Newton went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good work by Tusishvili as he checks the leg kick.
Tusishvili looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A combination from Newton does no damage.
Nice body punch from Tusishvili.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Tusishvili throws a shot from downtown. Newton moves away and avoids it.
Tusishvili avoids the body shot from Newton.
Tusishvili missing with a left hand there. Newton was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Newton changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Tusishvili throws a jab when Newton was well out of range.
Iakob Tusishvili seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Newton scores with a three punch combo!
Tusishvili scores with a decent looking hook.
Tusishvili swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tusishvili with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Tusishvili misses the jab.
Tusishvili throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Newton stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Tusishvili has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tusishvili throws a big shot that misses.#T2#
Tusishvili lands an overhand right.
Tusishvili fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Tusishvili in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Newton bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tusishvili missing with a left hand there. Newton was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tusishvili lands a slapping body shot.
Newton slips under a jab.
As Tusishvili looks to move away, Newton throws a big counter combo but Tusishvili just gets out of the way.
Newton slips a straight right by Tusishvili.
Tusishvili misses with a hook.
Tusishvili misses with a hook.
A jab from Tusishvili misses.
Newton moves away from the strike by Tusishvili. #T3#
Newton tries to move into range but Tusishvili moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Tusishvili throws a shot from downtown. Newton moves away and avoids it.
Tusishvili throws a body shot but no joy.
Tusishvili throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tusishvili is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Newton.
Tusishvili waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Newton.
Tusishvili cracks a nice hook into Newton's ribs.
A big left from Tusishvili misses.
Newton takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The fighters circling - Tusishvili throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T4#
A swing and a miss from Tusishvili.
Tusishvili misses with a looping left.
As Tusishvili looks to move away, Newton throws a big counter combo but Tusishvili just gets out of the way.
Newton slips under a jab from Tusishvili.
The fighters circling - Tusishvili throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tusishvili throws a jab but it's blocked by Newton.
Tusishvili lands a right hook to the body.
Tusishvili throws a looping overhand right but Newton ducks down to avoid it.
Tusishvili throws out a loose jab but Newton uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tusishvili lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
#ROC2#Newton is rocked!
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!
Tusishvili knocks out Newton with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Tusishvili before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Tusishvili picks up the big W with a huge KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Iakob Tusishvili!
Conor Newton was interviewed post fight and said 'im young you know im still learning but i will bounce back better next time make no mistake.'. |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1115 Round 1
Date: Jul 18, 2022 |
#R1#
Davis fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Newton seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#CL2#
Davis has closed the distance and engaged Newton in a clinch.
Davis working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Newton is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Davis to keep the fight standing.#TD#
Newton manages to pull guard.
Newton trying to strike off his back.
Davis seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Newton tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Davis slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T1#
Davis looking to pass the guard. #ES#
Newton kicks Davis off and gets to his feet.
Davis shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Newton as he avoids it easily. #CL2#
Davis clinches up against the cage.#TD2#
Davis jumps guard and drags Newton to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Newton wants to control from the top but Davis keeps moving.
Davis is trying to keep Newton in close.
Newton trying to control the position from guard on top but Davis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Davis managing to control the position.
Davis looking for a sweep. Not yet Davis , not yet. #ES2#
Davis is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Newton presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Newton slowing the pace effectively.
Newton wants to take the fight to the mat but Davis manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#BC2#
Davis escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Davis showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Newton.
#T3#
Davis shoots in looking for a takedown but Newton manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Davis 's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Newton half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Conor Newton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shamal Davis .
Newton moves in looking to clinch but Davis pushes him off.
Davis shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Newton sprawls well. Newton wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Davis gets slowly back to his feet.
Davis looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Newton is fending him off so far but Davis persists. Nope, Newton circles away and we're back to standing.
Davis checks a low kick from Newton.
Davis goes for a double leg but Newton avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Newton continues to drive forward.
Newton misses with a double jab.
Davis shoots in looking for a takedown. Newton tries to sprawl out of it but Davis keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Newton manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Newton changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Davis looks winded!#T4#
Davis doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL#
and Newton holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Newton tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Davis smiles and moves away.
Davis doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Newton counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#CL#
Newton closes the distance and clinches.
Davis slowing the pace effectively.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Davis tries to pull guard but Newton won't allow it.
#BC#
Newton manages to break the clinch.
Davis gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Newton counters with a nice body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Conor Newton dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Newton misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Conor Newton is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The fight stays on the outside here - Davis looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Newton throws a big counter combination but Davis scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Newton misses with the combination.
Nice cross by Newton.
Davis closes this distance looking for a takedown but Newton circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Davis tries to clinch up but Newton circles away and keeps his distance.
Newton avoids a punch combination nicely.
Newton keeps the fight on the outside.#T1#
Davis slips a jab and a cross from Newton.
Davis tries to clinch up but Newton circles away and keeps his distance.
Davis misses with a body kick.
Newton takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Newton scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Davis fails with the takedown
and Newton counters with a two punch combo.
Davis is breathing heavily.
Newton throws a wild body kick that Davis sees coming a mile off.
Davis moves out of range as Newton throws a body kick.
Davis fails with an attempt to clinch.
Davis gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL#
and Newton counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Newton.
Conor Newton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shamal Davis .#T2#
Newton tries to pull guard but Davis forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Davis makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#TD2#
Davis pulls guard successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Davis throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Davis lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SU2#
Davis stands and steps away. Newton gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Newton lands a jab to Davis 's midsection.#T3#
Davis shoots in and drives through. Newton sprawls well.
Davis fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Newton changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Newton throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Davis .
Newton scores with a jab to the body.
Conor Newton is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Newton lands a head kick. Davis smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Davis shoots in looking for a takedown but Newton manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Davis 's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Newton connects with a body shot that sends Davis 's belly button to the back.
Davis fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Newton avoids it really well and circles away.#T4#
A looping hook to the body misses from Davis . Newton does a little dance to reset his feet.
As Davis looks to move away, Newton throws a big counter combo but Davis just gets out of the way.
Newton scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Newton is looking to wear down Davis with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Newton keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Newton is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Davis .#CL2#
Davis closes the distance and clinches. #TD2#
Davis ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Davis no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SU#
Newton stands and steps away. Davis gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Newton stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Newton wants it to stay on the feet.
Newton leaves Davis with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Conor Newton dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Davis takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Newton misses with a double jab.
Davis tries to clinch but Newton is having none of it.
A telegraphed right hand from Newton misses the target.
Newton is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Davis can do to turn this around?
Davis closes the distance and clinches up with Newton, looking for a takedown. Davis pushes Newton against the cage but Newton circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Newton tries to counter by clinching up but Davis breaks away and moves out of range.
Davis fails with the takedown
and Newton connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Davis takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Newton tries a head kick but it misses.
Newton misses with a few strikes there.
Davis shoots in and drives through. Newton sprawls well.
Conor Newton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shamal Davis .
Davis misses with a head kick.
#T1#
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Newton!
Newton is looking to clinch.
Newton leaves Davis with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Newton is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Davis takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Davis circles away from the clinch attempt.
Davis is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Newton lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Conor Newton is winning the standup battle so far.
Davis takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#CL2#
Davis gets a clinch. #T2#
A battle for position here, against the cage.#TD2#
Davis jumps guard and drags Newton to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Newton trying to control the position from guard on top but Davis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Newton throws an elbow that misses. Davis uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Newton's guard. Nice move by Davis !#REVB#
Davis passes Newton's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Davis 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.#T3#
Davis 's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Newton missing with punches from the bottom.
Davis prevents Newton from improving his position.
Davis is controlling the pace.
#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.
Davis passes the guard and advances to mount! #SUB2#
Davis working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Shamal Davis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Conor Newton 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!
Davis thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Conor Newton.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Newton, 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight for Conor Newton!
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight for Conor Newton!
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight for Conor Newton!
Conor Newton wins by unanimous decision!
Conor Newton decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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