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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kyle Newheart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thomas Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnson has chosen Voodoo People as his entrance music. Kyle Newheart has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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267 lbs
10 - 6 - 0 |
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250 lbs
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Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kyle Newheart!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 1, fighting out of London, Thomas Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Donald Grub and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Newheart throws a jab but it's blocked by Johnson.
Johnson throws a series of punches but Newheart avoids them all with ease.
Newheart throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
It looks like Thomas Johnson has been cut.
Newheart scores with a sloppy right hand. Johnson should have avoided that one.
Newheart lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Newheart swats away the attempt to clinch by Johnson.
Newheart keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Johnson throws a sloppy head kick and Newheart moves out of range easily.
Johnson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Newheart counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Johnson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Newheart counters with a left to the body.
Newheart moves into range and clinches up with Johnson.
Johnson wants a takedown but no success here.
Kyle Newheart has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thomas Johnson.
Johnson looks gassed!
Newheart lands an elbow inside that Johnson shrugs off.
Newheart pressing his opponent against the ropes.
Newheart working Johnson over with knees to the body.
Newheart stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Newheart cracks Johnson with a nice body shot.
Nice body punch from Newheart.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Newheart lands a shoulder strike.
Newheart dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
Johnson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Newheart avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Newheart scores with a shot to the side of Johnson's head.
Newheart lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
A hook to the body from Newheart.
Newheart lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A short right from Newheart.
Newheart keeps control of Johnson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Newheart scores with a shoulder strike.
Newheart gets underhooks to prevent Johnson's takedown attempt.
Newheart pressing his opponent against the ropes.
Newheart unloads a knee to the mid-section. Johnson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Newheart leaning his opponent against the ropes.
Newheart is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Johnson is defending well for now.
Newheart slows down the pace here.
Johnson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Newheart creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Johnson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Newheart just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Newheart pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
A right hand to the body from Newheart.
Newheart has Johnson pressed up against the ropes. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Newheart pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Johnson tumbling to the mat - Newheart dives into Johnson's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Newheart drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Johnson manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Newheart has Johnson in his guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson wants to control from the top but Newheart keeps moving.
Newheart is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Newheart working a defensive guard here.
Newheart on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Newheart tries to get out of the position.
Newheart looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Johnson passes into half guard.
Newheart looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Newheart actively working from the bottom here.
Johnson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Newheart has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Newheart is defending against the submission attempts here by Johnson.
Newheart looking for submissions off his back.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Newheart is looking to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kyle Newheart dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Thomas Johnson's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Johnson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Johnson tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Newheart counters by moving into the clinch.
Johnson has had enough of the clinch but Newheart keeps him there for the moment.
Newheart slowing the pace effectively.
A hook to the body from Newheart.
Johnson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Newheart pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Newheart lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A right hand to the body from Newheart.
Newheart trying to stall but Johnson improves his position.
Nice body punch from Newheart - that landed with a thud.
Newheart trying to stall but Johnson improves his position.
A shot in the inside from Newheart.
Johnson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Newheart gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Newheart displaying some good clinch control by pressing Johnson up against the ropes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Newheart gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Newheart takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Newheart cracks Johnson with a nice body shot.
Johnson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Johnson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Newheart connects with a good right hand that stumbles Johnson. Johnson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Johnson thows a body shot but no joy.
Newheart misses with an uppercut. Johnson saw that one coming.
Newheart getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Newheart jabs at Johnson's body.
Johnson is breathing heavily.
Johnson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kyle Newheart has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thomas Johnson.
Newheart rushes Johnson and presses him up against the ropes.
A short left from Newheart.
A short left from Newheart.
Newheart lands a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Newheart will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Johnson up against the ropes.
Kyle Newheart has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Newheart missing with knees to the body.
Johnson decides to pull guard.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Newheart from controlling successfully.
Johnson trying to control the position.
Newheart trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Newheart stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Johnson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Newheart passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Newheart working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Newheart trying to control the position but Johnson is working away.
Newheart tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Newheart has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Johnson manages to work his way to half guard, despite Newheart's best efforts.
Johnson is trying to control but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Newheart throws a strike but Johnson avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Johnson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Newheart wants to control from the top but Johnson keeps moving.
Johnson looking for a guillotine here but Newheart defends easily.
Johnson is trying to keep Newheart in close.
Newheart wants to control from the top but Johnson keeps moving.
Newheart not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kyle Newheart dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Thomas Johnson's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Newheart misses with a straight right.
Johnson tries to clinch but Newheart moves away
and Newheart holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Johnson is looking to break free of the clinch but Newheart has double underhooks.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Newheart lands an uppercut.
Johnson avoids the elbow strike from Newheart, against the ropes.
Johnson tries to pull guard but Newheart won't allow it.
Newheart looking to stall.
Newheart is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Johnson can do to turn this around?
Newheart pushes off an throws an elbow but Johnson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Newheart gets underhooks to prevent Johnson's takedown attempt.
Newheart looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Newheart tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Johnson avoids it.
Johnson has had enough of the clinch but Newheart keeps him there for the moment.
Newheart lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Newheart gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Johnson.
Kyle Newheart has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thomas Johnson.
Johnson can't get the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson goes for a takedown attempt but Newheart pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Johnson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Johnson misses with a double jab.
Kyle Newheart is winning the standup battle so far.
Newheart digs a good body shot into Johnson's ribs.
Nice body punch from Newheart.
Kyle Newheart is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Johnson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Newheart cracks Johnson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Thomas Johnson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice cross by Newheart.
Johnson walks into a stiff left hand from Newheart.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice uppercut there from Newheart.
Newheart throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Newheart scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Newheart clinches up with Johnson and pushes him back against the ropes.
Kyle Newheart is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson has Newheart pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Newheart manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Newheart works on Johnson's body with a couple of short punches.
Johnson is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A shot in the inside from Newheart.
A short left from Newheart.
Newheart slows down the pace here.
Newheart gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Johnson is trying to break the clinch but Newheart has him pressed against the ropes.
Johnson is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Newheart.
Johnson tries to pull guard but Newheart holds him up against the ropes and eventually Johnson drops back down to his feet.
Newheart just leaning against Johnson, taking a breather.
Newheart scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson tries to score a body lock takedown but Newheart shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Newheart.
A short left from Newheart.
Johnson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Newheart leaning against his opponent.
Newheart lands with a left to the head.
A short right from Newheart on the inside.
Newheart blocks an uppercut.
Newheart lands a body punch in the clinch.
Johnson taking a breather.
Nice elbow from Newheart.
Johnson gets control of Newheart's arms and successfully pulls guard. Johnson will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Newheart is pushing down on Johnson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Johnson is fighting to maintain full guard but Newheart has managed to sneak the leg through.
Johnson wants to get back to full guard but Newheart has mounted him!
Newheart avoids the attempt from Johnson to control.
Newheart tries to control but Johnson wriggling away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is trying desperately to improve position.
Johnson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Newheart trying to control but Johnson is having none of it.
Newheart with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Thomas Johnson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnson manages to regain half guard. Good work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kyle Newheart showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Newheart, 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kyle Newheart!
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energy
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