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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Luke Newton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jim Gates (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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161 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
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175 cm
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163 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Very confident |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Luke Newton!
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, Jim Gates!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Edson Gomes and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gates throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gates clinches up with Newton and pushes him back against the cage.
Gates pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Newton blocks the body kick.
Gates misses with a wild body shot.
Newton pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Some wild striking there from Newton.
Gates throws a right and a left that both miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gates throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Newton looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Newton showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gates.
Gates misses with a two punch combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gates has closed the distance and engaged Newton in a clinch.
Newton drops down looking for an ankle pick but Gates pulls his leg out and moves away.
Gates moves into the clinch.
Gates throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Stalling in the clinch from Newton.
Newton tries to score a body lock takedown but Gates shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Newton wants to break free but Gates has control.
Gates breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Gates breaks the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gates looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gates just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromNewton.
Gates has closed the distance and engaged Newton in a clinch.
Newton has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Gates avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luke Newton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Newton drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Gates gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Nice elbow from Gates.
It looks like Luke Newton has been cut.
Newton really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Newton swings wildly with an uppercut but Gates uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gates prevents the takedown attempt.
Gates pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Good standup being displayed there by Gates as he connects with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head kick misses from Newton.
Gates throws a sloppy head kick and Newton moves out of range easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gates fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Newton, pushing him back against the cage.
Gates escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gates connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt Newton! He's out on his feet! Gates rushes in and drops Newton with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Jim Gates!
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energy
A | B |
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
40% |
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