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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Charles Newman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Martin Westphal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Charles Newman has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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177 lbs
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172 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Charles Newman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Martin Westphal!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Paulo Santos and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Newman gets tackled into the cage by Westphal. Westphal maintains the clinch.
Westphal successfully pulls guard.
Newman missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Newman working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Newman is looking to work some ground and pound but Westphal has wrist control.
Westphal utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Newman will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Newman throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Newman throws a big elbow that misses.
Newman throwing strikes from guard but Westphal blocks nicely.
Westphal is trying to keep Newman in close.
Newman throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Westphal is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Westphal has momentary wrist control but Newman slips an elbow through the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Westphal wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Westphal controls Newman momentarily but Newman frees himself.
Westphal controlling Newman's posture.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Newman wanted to stand there but Westphal had control of the position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Newman enables Westphal to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Newman manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Newman is working an open guard so Westphal takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Newman really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Westphal closes the distance and pushes Newman back into the cage.
Come on Westphal - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Westphal has hold of one of Newman's legs. Newman is fighting the takedown attempt but Westphal gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Westphal looking to pass the guard.
Westphal showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
It looks like Westphal might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Westphal's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Westphal throwing strikes from guard but Newman blocks nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Westphal throws a big elbow that misses.
Westphal loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Westphal pushing down on Newman's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Well, if Westphal is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Westphal trying to control the action but Newman is working from the bottom.
Westphal is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Newman is just riding it out for now. Westphal eventually gives up the hold.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Westphal moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Newman.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Martin Westphal dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Westphal moves into the clinch.
Newman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Westphal has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Westphal pulls guard successfully.
Westphal is pulling down on Newman's head to control his posture.
Westphal avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Westphal has a closed guard, preventing Newman from standing up.
Newman throws a big elbow that misses.
Newman throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Westphal works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Westphal trying to keep a closed guard but Newman is proving a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Newman throws a big elbow that misses.
Newman working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Westphal trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Newman throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Westphal works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Westphal looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
The fight stays on the outside here - Westphal looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Westphal closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Newman's guard.
Newman keeping moving, preventing Westphal from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Westphal is stalling in the full guard.
Westphal gets to his feet - Newman follows without any prompting.
Westphal closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Newman to the mat! Newman manages to get full guard.
Westphal content to stall in guard here.
Newman manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Westphal manages to get himself to full guard.
Martin Westphal has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Newman throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Westphal is adopting a defensive guard.
Westphal is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Newman defends well.
Westphal pulls Newman in to control the position.
Westphal preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Westphal manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Newman manages to get himself to full guard.
Newman keeping moving, preventing Westphal from controlling successfully.
Westphal stands up and waves to Newman to follow him.
Westphal lands a jab.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Westphal fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Newman, pushing him back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Martin Westphal showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Newman's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Westphal pivots, looking for a leg kick but Newman is out of range and Westphal settles back down.
Westphal gets a takedown into half guard.
Newman is trying to get back to full guard.
Westphal is controlling the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Westphal is continuing to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Newman won't allow Westphal to pass to mount.
Westphal is still trying to improve position.
Newman manages to get to full guard.
Westphal stands and steps away. Newman gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Newman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Charles Newman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Westphal is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Newman's half guard.
Westphal not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Westphal is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Newman defends it well.
Westphal decides to stand up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Westphal dives in and scores a takedown into Newman's guard.
Newman lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Newman got a little sloppy there for a moment and Westphal has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Newman has managed to get both his arms back between Westphal's legs - danger averted.
Westphal takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Newman loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Newman preventing the sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Westphal is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Newman defends well.
Newman content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Newman preventing the sweep.
Newman throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Westphal preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Newman tries to stand but Westphal is controlling from the bottom.
Newman 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Westphal pushes Newman off and scrambles back to his feet.
Charles Newman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Martin Westphal is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Westphal tries to bum rush Newman with a series of wild strikes but Newman uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
And that's the end of the fight!
Martin Westphal comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Westphal has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 27:30
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Martin Westphal!
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hype
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