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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 15, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Newton shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Bowman napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Bowman throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
Bowman is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Newton tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Newton throwing strikes but missing, from side control. #SUB2#
Newton thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Newton is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Bowman knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Newton wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bowman keeps working. #T1#
Bowman is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Bowman's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Bowman tries to bench press Newton off him but Newton keeps the position. #SUB2#
Newton thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Bowman wants to control but Newton postures up.
Bowman parries the strikes from Newton easily there. Newton is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Bowman to escape.
Bowman is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Newton is looking to take a break and control but Bowman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Newton tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Newton has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bowman is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Newton goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Bowman rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Newton's guard! Nice work there by Bowman! #SUB2#
Bowman got a little sloppy there for a moment and Newton has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bowman has managed to get both his arms back between Newton's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Newton looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T3#
Bowman passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Bowman landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Newton being controlled for a moment.
Newton tries to buck Bowman off but Bowman is having none of it.
Bowman wants to take a breather but Newton manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Bowman.
Bowman pushes down on Newton's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB2#
Newton is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bowman pulls his head out easily. #T4#
Bowman wants to pass to mount but Newton is defending the position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Bowman in particular looking to stall.
Bowman is pressing down on Newton's thigh, looking to free his foot. Newton is holding on for now. #SUB#
Bowman is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Newton defends it well. #SUB#
Bowman is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Newton tries to roll over but Bowman keeps him under control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Rodolfo Newton will probably get the nod.
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#
Bowman defending well as Newton loads up on a big left hand. #TD#
Bowman bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#SUB#
Bowman tries for a kimura but Newton is defending well.
Newton wants to control but Bowman postures up.
Bowman trying to control the position but Newton is working away.
Bowman works to advance to full mount. Newton defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Newton in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bowman moves to take his opponent's back.
What can Newton do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Newton tries to break free.
Tom Bowman overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1#
Bowman controlling the position well here. Newton rolled but Bowman kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Newton is keeping busy.
#SUB#
Bowman working for a choke but Newton is defending well.
Bowman struggling to keep hold of the position.
#SUB#
Bowman is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Newton has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #T2#
Newton tries to roll but Bowman sticks to his back.
Newton is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Bowman.
Newton is really stuck here.
#SUB#
Bowman working for a choke but Newton is defending well.
Bowman wants to control but Newton is keeping busy.#SUB#
Newton is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#SUB#
Bowman looking for the RNC. #T3#
Newton tries to escape the position.
#SUB#
Newton is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Bowman controlling well, preventing Newton from escaping the position.
Bowman is riding his opponent, not letting Newton buck him off.
Bowman avoiding Newton 's attempts to control his hands. #T4##SUB#
Bowman looking for the RNC.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bowman has the hooks in. Newton is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB#
Bowman is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Newton wants to escape the position.
#SUB#
Bowman has managed to slip his arm under Newton's chin. This could be all over... yep, Newton is tapping out! Submission win for Bowman.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Tom Bowman!
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Event:
TWGC 13 (205lbs, D3): New York Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Oct 08, 2016 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Rodolfo Newton and Ryo Narushima. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Rodolfo Newton! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Ryo Narushima!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Steve Montenegro and Franklyn Lucas.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Narushima gets a clinch.
Newton is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Narushima turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Narushima manages to end up in side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Newton (0) vs (4) Narushima
A lull in the action here.
Newton manages to work his way to half guard, despite Narushima's best efforts.
Newton looking for submissions off his back.
Narushima controlling the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Let's hope that Narushima has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Narushima prevents Newton from improving his position.
Newton is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Narushima pulls his head out easily.
Narushima controlling the pace.
Newton looking for submissions off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Narushima is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Narushima is pressing down on Newton's thigh, looking to free his foot. Newton is holding on for now.
Narushima uses his free foot to push down on Newton's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Newton. Score +3 for passing guard: Newton (0) vs (7) Narushima
Newton sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Narushima controlling the action here.
Newton is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Narushima's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Narushima's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Newton (4) vs (7) Narushima
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Newton is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Narushima is defending well though. Newton let's go of the attempt for now.
Newton keeps control of the position as Narushima tries to break free.
Narushima is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Newton off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Newton is not going to allow Narushima to sit and survive in this position.
Newton is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Narushima knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Narushima for a finish.
Newton working for a choke but Narushima is defending well.
Narushima defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Newton's arms.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Narushima tries to escape but Newton has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Narushima just trying to survive but Newton is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Newton is persistently looking for the submission but Narushima is defending it well.
Narushima is in bad spot here.
Narushima defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Newton (4) vs (9) Narushima
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Narushima controls from within his opponent's guard.
Newton looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Newton looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Narushima puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Newton actively working from the bottom here.
Narushima really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Newton. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Newton is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Narushima takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Narushima trying to pass the guard but Newton defending well.
Narushima takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Narushima tries to pass to full mount but Newton defends it.
Newton manages to get to full guard.
Narushima passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Newton (4) vs (12) Narushima
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Narushima tries to move into full mount but can't pass Newton's legs.
Newton manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Narushima seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Newton gets back to full guard.
Newton is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Newton had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Narushima defends it easily.
Narushima controlling from the top position.
Newton is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Narushima is stalling in the full guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Narushima's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Newton throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Narushima escapes and throws Newton's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Newton (4) vs (15) Narushima
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Newton tries to bench press Narushima off him but Narushima keeps the position.
Narushima content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Narushima tries to advance to mount but Newton denies him.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Narushima advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Newton (4) vs (17) Narushima
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Newton is trying to escape the mount but Narushima keeps good control and instead manages to take Newton's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Newton (4) vs (20) Narushima
Narushima is riding his opponent, not letting Newton buck him off.
Newton tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Narushima pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Newton is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Narushima controlling from mount.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Narushima avoids the attempt from Newton to control.
Narushima takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Newton is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Narushima content just to control the position here.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
More stalling from Narushima.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Narushima.
Newton tries to reverse the position but Narushima maintains control.
Newton is working hard here to advance position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Narushima looking to control and managing it successfully.
Narushima wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Narushima wins on points by 20 to 4.
Ryo Narushima seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
TWGC 13 (205lbs, D3): New York Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Oct 07, 2016 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Christer Pettersson and Rodolfo Newton. Pettersson's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Korn - Did My Time . This should be a great matchup!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Christer Pettersson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Rodolfo Newton!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Eddie Farnsworth and Reed Andrews.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Pettersson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Pettersson tightens his grip and picks Newton up, before dumping him to the ground. Newton manages to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Pettersson (2) vs (0) Newton
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pettersson pushes down on Newton's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pettersson is looking to stall here but Newton recovers full guard.
Pettersson trying to control but Newton is working from the bottom.
Newton is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Newton keeping full guard, as Pettersson tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pettersson is posturing up here but Newton has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Pettersson tries to roll out but it's too tight and Pettersson has to tap! Slick submission there by Newton!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rodolfo Newton!
An out of breath Rodolfo Newton thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 02, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Blinder enables Newton to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Blinder manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Blinder has Newton pulled in close to control his posture. #SUB2#
Newton has gone for a leg lock! Blinder slips out almost immediately though and dives into Newton's guard.#REVR#
Newton is trying to control the position but Blinder postures up.
Blinder preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Blinder avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Newton working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU#
Blinder gets to his feet. Newton looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #T1#
Newton throws a head kick but Blinder moves out of range.
Newton keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Newton throws a series of punches but Blinder avoids them all with ease.
Newton takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
#TD#
Blinder manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Newton on his heels. He'll look to pass Newton's guard now, I'm sure.#SUB2#
Newton escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Blinder gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Newton has his foot on Blinder's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Blinder works his way back into a safe position though.
Blinder looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Newton has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Blinder can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T2#
Blinder wants to stand and escape but instead Newton has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Blinder definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Newton stopping the sweep attempt from Blinder.
Blinder controls Newton momentarily but Newton frees himself.
Blinder wants to sweep but no luck.
Blinder is working hard here to advance position.
Blinder knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Newton on the ground.
Newton pushes down on Blinder's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Newton prevents Blinder from improving his position.#T3##SUB2#
Newton is looking for a kimura but Blinder is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Newton to get the leverage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Newton is pressing down on Blinder's thigh, looking to free his foot. Blinder is holding on for now.
Blinder is looking to improve his position.
Newton wants to take a breather but Blinder is having none of it.
Blinder wants to control but Newton is keeping busy.
Blinder trying to get back to full guard but Newton takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Newton with the ground and pound from mount. #T4#
Blinder is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Newton trying to control but Blinder is having none of it. #SUB2#
Newton moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Blinder has worked his arm free - good work by Blinder!
Blinder wants to control but Newton postures up.#SUB2#
Newton tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Blinder tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rodolfo Newton dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Blinder scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Newton misses with a two punch combination.
A big left from Newton misses.
Newton defending well as Blinder loads up on a big left hand. #CL#
Blinder closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Blinder tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Newton is looking for a takedown.#TD#
Blinder drags the fight down to the ground.
Blinder is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Newton works his way to full guard. Good work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Newton is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Blinder is aware though and is defending well.
Blinder tries to stand but Newton is controlling from the bottom. #T1#
Blinder is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SU#
Blinder gets to his feet. Newton looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Blinder is looking to clinch but Newton is avoiding it.
Blinder slips under a jab from Newton.
That kick from Blinder tenderised Newton's leg. Newton is trying to keep his angry face on.
Peaky Blinder is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Blinder moves out of range as Newton strikes.
Blinder lands a nice looking kick to the body. Newton takes a step back to recover.
Newton rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Blinder moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#CL#
Blinder moves into the clinch successfully.
Newton misses with some punches.
#TD#
Blinder gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Blinder is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T2##SU#
Blinder stands up from half guard. #TD#
Blinder drives through with a takedown into Newton's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Blinder wants to stand but Newton is controlling his posture from full guard. #SU#
Blinder decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Newton, up you get!
Blinder tries to clinch but Newton moves out of range.
Blinder scores with a crisp jab that stopped Newton in his tracks.
Newton fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T3#
Blinder wants to clinch.
Blinder throws a right and a left that both miss.
Blinder looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#CL#
Blinder moves into the clinch.#TD#
Blinder gets a trip takedown into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Newton manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Blinder content to stall in guard here.
Blinder wants to stand but Newton is controlling his posture from full guard. #T4#
Newton trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Peaky Blinder overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Newton trying to control the position.
#SU#
Newton is working an open guard so Blinder takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Blinder bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Blinder throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Blinder with a nice cross.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peaky Blinder dominated that second round.
That's time! Blinder's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. 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.
#R3##TD#
Blinder shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Newton napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Newton is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Blinder off and has taken his back!
Blinder tries to roll but Newton sticks to his back.
#SUB2#
Blinder is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Newton gets his way!
Blinder tries to break free.
#SUB2#
Newton has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Blinder tries to break free.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2#
Newton is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Blinder defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #T1#
Blinder tries to escape but Newton has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB2#
Blinder showing good submission defense here.
#SUB2#
Newton looking for the choke from the back.
Blinder trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Newton scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Blinder avoids the strikes from Newton.
Newton is hanging on to Blinder's back as he tries to escape.
#T2##SUB2#
Newton is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Blinder knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Blinder for a finish.
Blinder tries to break free.
#SUB2#
Newton is persistently looking for the submission but Blinder is defending it well.
Blinder is trying to break free.
Blinder trying to control the action but Newton just sinks the hooks in.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blinder rolls, trying to escape but Newton keeps control of the position.
#T3#
Blinder covers up after that shot from Newton.
#SUB2#
Newton is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Blinder turns into Newton and is now in his guard.
Blinder wants to get up but he can't break Newton's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Blinder tries to free his leg and advance position but Newton is retaining full guard.
Newton working a defensive guard here.
#SUB2#
Newton working for submissions but it's allowed Blinder to get to half guard.
#T4#
Newton moves into full guard.
Blinder 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.
Blinder stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Newton swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Newton has a closed guard, preventing Blinder from standing up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rodolfo Newton comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Newton has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rodolfo Newton!
Our winner, Rodolfo Newton, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
VCL Fight Night: 32
Date: Apr 17, 2016 |
#R1#
McGuire keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#TD2#
Newton shoots in and bounces McGuire off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Newton slips nicely into half guard.
McGuire is controlling Newton's trapped leg to prevent Newton from advancing to side control.
Newton wants to pass to mount but McGuire is defending the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Newton is looking for a kimura but McGuire is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Newton to get the leverage.
McGuire tries to get to full guard but Newton has control of the leg. #T1##SUB2#
Newton is working for a kimura but McGuire is defending it quite comfortably.
McGuire gets full guard.
McGuire controlling Newton's posture.
Newton trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but McGuire manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
McGuire makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
McGuire showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T2#
McGuire throws a big elbow that misses.
McGuire keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Newton's head.#SUB2#
Newton working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. McGuire doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. McGuire manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Newton wants to sweep but no luck.
McGuire chips away with some ground and pound.
McGuire stays in close to Newton's body and controls the position.
McGuire trying to control the position from guard on top but Newton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McGuire pushing down on Newton's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T3#
Newton gets full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Newton wants to sweep but no luck.
McGuire passes into half guard.
Well, if McGuire 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.
Nice strikes from McGuire there.
McGuire has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
McGuire wants to take a breather but Newton is having none of it.
McGuire not doing much here.
Newton has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. McGuire is working away from the top position though.#T4#
McGuire moves nicely into side control.
McGuire scoring with punches from side control.
McGuire landing a few strikes.
Newton on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
McGuire scoring with punches from side control. #ROC#
Newton is rocked!
McGuire in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Newton looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! McGuire turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mike McGuire!
Mike McGuire made sure to mention his sponsor, Victory Fight Wear in his post fight interview.
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