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Event:
Revolution XC 4
Date: Aug 14, 2016 |
#R1#
Fitzgerald looks to score with a jab to the body but Newton is just out of range.
Fitzgerald jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Newton tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fitzgerald paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Fitzgerald takes a swing at Newton's ribcage but misses. #CL#
Fitzgerald closes the distance and clinches.
Newton blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Newton is trying to drag Fitzgerald to the mat but Fitzgerald just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A body shot lands from Fitzgerald.
A hook to the body from Fitzgerald.
A left hand lands to the body for Fitzgerald.
Newton has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Fitzgerald is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A left hand lands to the body for Fitzgerald.
Newton tries to score a body lock takedown but Fitzgerald shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Andy Fitzgerald has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carlos Newton.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fitzgerald lands an uppercut.
Fitzgerald stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Fitzgerald working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
I was talking to Fitzgerald's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Fitzgerald lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fitzgerald working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Newton is looking to take this one to the mat.
Fitzgerald works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Newton looks winded!#T1#
Nice body punch from Fitzgerald - that landed with a thud.
Fitzgerald tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Newton avoids it.
Newton has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Fitzgerald seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Newton can turn it around.
Fitzgerald softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Fitzgerald - that landed with a thud.
Fitzgerald lands a body punch.
A nice left hand lands by Fitzgerald.
A body shot lands from Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Fitzgerald stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Fitzgerald lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Fitzgerald slows down the pace here.
A left hand lands to the body for Fitzgerald.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Fitzgerald.
A right hook to the body lands for Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Still in the clinch, Fitzgerald scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fitzgerald lands with a short head shot on the inside. #ROC#
Newton is rocked!
A shot in the inside from Fitzgerald.
Newton is still on wobbly legs! Can Fitzgerald finish him?
Fitzgerald softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T2#
A nice right hand lands inside from Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald throws a big uppercut that drops Newton! More strikes from Fitzgerald and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Newton lies dazed against the cage as Fitzgerald celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andy Fitzgerald!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Andy Fitzgerald waved his t-shirt featuring Leviathan Clothing's logo in front of the cameras.
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Event:
Revolution XC 1
Date: Jul 27, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Metso shoots in and bounces Newton off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Newton looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Metso trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Newton lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Metso lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Metso wants to pass the guard but Newton is keeping the position.
Metso advances position into side control!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Newton is looking to reverse the position.
Newton is not content to let Metso control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Newton wants to control but Metso postures up.#T1#
Metso trying to control the action but Newton is working from the bottom.
Newton struggling a bit here.
Metso trying to control the action but Newton is working from the bottom.
Newton is looking for a sweep.
Metso cracks Newton with a big elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Newton is trying to improve his position.
Metso lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Newton tries to buck Metso off but Metso is having none of it.
Metso cracks Newton with a big elbow.
Metso lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Newton down.
Metso working the body and head with strikes.
Metso looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Newton is looking to reverse the position.#T2#
Metso taking a breather here.
Newton regains half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Metso connects with a nice short shot to Newton's temple.
Newton is looking to get back to full guard here but Metso has managed to pass to side control instead.
Newton manages to work his way to half guard, despite Metso's best efforts.
Metso winds up and cracks Newton with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #SUB2#
Newton looking for submissions off his back.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Newton regains full guard. Nicely done.
Metso wants to control from the top but Newton keeps moving.
Metso stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Newton swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Metso wants to control from the top but Newton keeps moving. #T3#
Metso pushing down on Newton's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Newton tries to get to full guard but Metso has control of the leg.
Metso sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Newton wants to improve his position but Metso is controlling well.
Metso is trying to control. Newton wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Newton makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Newton.
Metso scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Metso content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Metso trying to control but Newton is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Newton is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Metso is aware though and is defending well.#T4#
Metso wants to control from the top but Newton keeps moving.
Newton looking for a sweep. Not yet Newton, not yet. #SUB2#
Metso got a little sloppy there for a moment and Newton has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Metso has managed to get both his arms back between Newton's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Newton is looking for a triangle but Metso pushes his legs off easily.
Metso wants to pass the guard but Newton is keeping the position.
Newton being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB2#
Newton is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Metso defends well.#SUB2#
Newton looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Metso is in close to Newton's body, working some short punches and elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ukko Metso dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##TD#
Metso closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Newton is looking to reverse the position.
Metso working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Newton takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Metso controlling from side mount.
Metso wants to lay and pray for a moment but Newton keeps working.
Newton manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Newton is looking for a sweep. Metso is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Metso working the head and body with strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Metso scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#SUB2#
Newton looking for submissions off his back.
Newton is trying to get back to full guard.
Metso is keen to just control but Newton is a slippery customer.#T1#
Metso working Newton over with strikes.
Metso is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Newton can do to turn this around?#SUB#
Metso is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Newton doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Metso. #SUB2#
Newton actively working from the bottom here.
Metso looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Newton with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Newton wants to improve his position but Metso is controlling well.
Metso working the head and body with strikes.
Metso is thwarting Newton's attempts to control the position.
Metso seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Newton wants to get back to full guard.#T2##SUB2#
Newton looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Newton makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Newton.
Metso lands a couple of elbows.
Newton is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Metso wants to control from the top but Newton keeps moving.
Newton keeping full guard, as Metso tries to pass.
Newton keeping moving, preventing Metso from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Newton looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Metso controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB2#
Metso avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T3#
Metso slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Metso cracks Newton with a solid left hand.#SUB2#
Newton looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Metso has picked Newton up and slammed him! Newton can't keep hold of the triangle and Metso manages to pass to side control!
Metso lands some shots froms side control.
Newton is not content to let Metso control the position. #SUB#
Metso working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Metso working the head and body with strikes. #T4##SUB#
Metso tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Metso has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Newton sneaks back into half guard.#SUB2#
Newton looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Metso wants to take a breather but Newton is having none of it.
Newton wants to improve his position but Metso is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Newton looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Metso is looking for a kimura but Newton is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Metso to get the leverage. #SUB#
Metso is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Newton is just riding it out for now. Metso eventually gives up the hold.
Newton wants to control but Metso is keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ukko Metso dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Metso shoots in and gets a takedown into Newton's guard.
Newton trying to keep a closed guard but Metso is proving a slippery customer.
Metso pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Newton is keeping the position for now.
Metso stopping the sweep attempt from Newton.
Metso has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Metso avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Metso preventing the sweep.
Metso is in close to Newton's body, working some short punches and elbows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Newton is looking for a triangle but Metso pushes his legs off easily.
Metso stays in close to Newton's body and controls the position.
Metso lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Newton is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##T1#
Newton is looking to advance position but Metso won't allow it.
Ukko Metso overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Metso is pressing down on Newton's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Metso is trying to control the position but Newton postures up.
Newton wants to control from the top but Metso keeps moving.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Metso holds on and takes a little breather.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Newton's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB#
Metso escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Newton gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Newton wants to pass the guard but Metso is keeping the position.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Metso throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Newton postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB#
Metso working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Newton doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Newton manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Newton trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Newton trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Newton scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SUB2#
Newton drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Newton jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Newton thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T3#
Newton wants to pass the guard but Metso is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Newton drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Newton jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Newton takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Newton preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Metso throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Metso not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Metso wants to sweep but no luck.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Newton sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Metso's guard.
Newton prevents Metso from improving his position.
Metso controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #SUB2#
Newton looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Newton is pressing down on Metso's thigh, looking to free his foot. Metso is holding on for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Carlos Newton.
Well Metso has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ukko Metso!
An out of breath Ukko Metso 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:
The Island Season 5, 185 lbs, Round 2
Date: Jul 14, 2016 |
#R1#
Newton tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Bones Junior defends well and Newton ends up having to push Bones Junior into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Bones Junior appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#CL2#
Newton has managed to clinch.
Bones Junior lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bones Junior presses Newton against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Newton is looking for a takedown.
Good body shot from Bones Junior.
Newton has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Bones Junior avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Jonny Bones Junior has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carlos Newton.
Bones Junior lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bones Junior lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Newton has Bones Junior pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bones Junior manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Bones Junior lands with a light punch inside.
Newton avoiding damage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Newton wants a takedown but no success here.
Bones Junior lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bones Junior prevents a takedown attempt there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bones Junior is pressed up against the cage. Newton has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Bones Junior down to the mat. Bones Junior avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Bones Junior lands with a nice body punch.
Newton looks winded!#T1##KD#
Bones Junior sends Newton crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Bones Junior is motioning to the referee to let Newton up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#
Newton is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Carlos Newton has been cut.
Newton is aggressively charging in as Bones Junior backs up avoiding any damage. Bones Junior tosses out a jab and Newton runs right into it face first! Newton is out cold! Bones Junior dropped down on all fours and is barking in Newton's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jonny Bones Junior!
Our winner, Jonny Bones Junior, 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:
The Island Season 5, 185 lbs, Round 1
Date: Jul 13, 2016 |
#R1#
Newton tries to clinch up but Dalmazo circles away and keeps his distance.
Newton looks to clinch
and Dalmazo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Newton shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Dalmazo defends it nicely.
Newton shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dalmazo as he jumps to the side.
Dalmazo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#CL2#
Newton moves into the clinch successfully.
Dalmazo misses with a hook from the clinch. #TD2#
Newton tightens his grip and picks Dalmazo up, before dumping him to the ground. Dalmazo manages to land in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Newton trying to control but Dalmazo is working from the bottom.
Dalmazo being controlled here, momentarily.
Dalmazo knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Newton on the ground.
Dalmazo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dalmazo on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Dalmazo tries to get out of the position.#T1#
Dalmazo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Newton.
Dalmazo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Newton is one step ahead there.
Newton postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Newton postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dalmazo controls Newton momentarily but Newton frees himself.
Newton trying to control the position from guard on top but Dalmazo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dalmazo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Newton's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T2#
Dalmazo can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Newton controls the pace.
Newton trying to control the position from guard on top but Dalmazo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dalmazo pulls Newton in close to his closed guard and prevents Newton from doing any damage or advancing position.
Newton slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Newton lands a decent elbow from side control.
Newton trying to control the action but Dalmazo is working from the bottom.
An elbow from Newton crashes against the mat.
Dalmazo looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T3#
Dalmazo looking for a sweep but Newton has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Dalmazo is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Newton content just to control the position here. #SUB2#
Newton is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Dalmazo can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
#SUB2#
Newton is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Dalmazo is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Dalmazo flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Newton anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Dalmazo and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Newton slips an arm under Dalmazo chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Newton has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Newton is squeezing on Dalmazo like an anaconda would it's prey. Dalmazo fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Carlos Newton!
During a confident post fight interview, Carlos Newton thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
Island combat Six
Date: Jun 24, 2016 |
#R1#
Siffredi stuns Newton with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Newton has his takedown stuffed
and Siffredi counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Newton thinking.
Newton tries for a takedown but Siffredi circles away easily
and Siffredi counters with a nice body shot.
Siffredi with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Newton with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Siffredi counter with a right hand.
Newton has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carlos Newton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Newton gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Siffredi counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Carlos Newton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Newton is breathing heavily.
Siffredi works Newton's body with a nice hook.
Newton takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Siffredi ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Siffredi thuds his right hand into Newton's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Siffredi throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Newton stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Siffredi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Newton takes a shot to the body in his stride.
#T1#
Siffredi comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Newton tries to move into range but Siffredi moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Newton misses with a takedown attempt #KD2#
and Siffredi counters with a nice right hand that sends Newton toppling to the canvas! Newton scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Siffredi finish him?!#ROC2#
Newton is rocked!
Siffredi closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Newton out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rocco Antonio Siffredi!
A victorious Rocco Antonio Siffredi thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
Island combat three
Date: Jun 14, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Metso dives in and scores a takedown into Newton's guard.
Metso is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Newton is pulling down on Metso's head. It's preventing any offense from Metso, at least for the moment.#SUB2#
Metso drops back looking for a leg! Newton is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Newton manages to kick Metso off! Metso jumps back into Newton's guard.
Newton is trying to control the position but Metso postures up.
Metso trying to control but Newton is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Metso wants to pass the guard but Newton is keeping the position.
Newton is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Newton has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Metso can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T1#
Metso throwing strikes from guard but Newton blocks nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Metso not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Metso loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Newton lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Metso is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Newton defends well.
Metso looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Newton throws a big elbow that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Metso is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Newton content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T2#
Newton scoring with punches to the head and body.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Metso is on top in guard.
#REVB##SUB#
Newton is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Metso is aware though and is defending well.
Metso's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Newton looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Newton has momentary wrist control but Metso slips an elbow through the middle.
Metso is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Metso tries to free his leg and advance position but Newton is retaining full guard.
Newton is trying to keep Metso in close.
Newton controlling Metso's posture.
Metso connects with a couple of short punches.#T3#
Newton is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Newton is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Newton keeping moving, preventing Metso from controlling successfully.
Newton trying to keep a closed guard but Metso is proving a slippery customer.
Metso must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Metso with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Newton has momentary wrist control but Metso slips an elbow through the middle.
Metso trying to control but Newton is working from the bottom.
Newton wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Metso lands a couple of elbows.#T4##SUB#
Newton looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Newton had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Metso defends it easily.#SUB#
Newton looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Metso 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.
Metso makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Metso stands up over Newton, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Newton working a defensive guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ukko Metso dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Metso dives in for a single leg takedown but Newton sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Metso has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Metso stuffs the takedown attempt from Newton. Newton gets slowly back to his feet.
Metso is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#TD2#
Metso shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Newton is trying to defend but Metso finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Metso not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Newton wants to control but Metso is keeping busy.
Metso prevents Newton from improving his position.
Metso is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Metso with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Metso is looking to take a break and control but Newton is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Newton trying to control here.
#T1#
Metso thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Metso not doing much here.
Metso winds up and cracks Newton with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Newton slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Metso scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB#
Newton escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Metso gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Metso pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Newton is keeping the position for now. #T2#
Metso postures up.
Metso trying to control the position from guard on top but Newton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Metso throws an elbow that misses. Newton uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Metso's guard. Nice move by Newton!#REVR#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Metso is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Newton trying to control the position.
#SUB#
Newton is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Newton lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##T3#
Newton looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Metso looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Metso looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Newton passes into half guard.
Metso tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Newton has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Metso is in all sorts of trouble here.
Newton controlling the pace for now. #T4#
Newton lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Newton lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
#SUB#
Newton is working for a guillotine from mount but Metso frees his head quite easily.
Newton tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Newton connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Metso is working to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Newton breaks from Metso's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Newton scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Metso?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carlos Newton dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R3##TD#
Newton shoots in and gets a takedown into Metso's guard.
Newton working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Newton throws a big right hand that misses.
Metso looking for a sweep. Not yet Metso, not yet. #SUB2#
Metso working for a triangle but Newton defends it easily.
Metso is trying to control the position but Newton postures up.
Newton is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Metso throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Newton throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Metso works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB2#
Metso is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T1##SUB#
Newton drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Newton jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Metso looking to control.
Newton is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Newton trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Metso manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
Newton controls Metso momentarily but Metso frees himself.
Metso showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Metso stands up over Newton, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T2#
Metso is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Newton pulls Metso in to control the position.
Metso with a nice head shot there.
Metso preventing the sweep.
Newton looking to control.
Newton is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Newton controls Metso momentarily but Metso frees himself.
Metso won't allow Newton to sweep him here. #T3#
Newton not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Newton looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Metso working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Newton's head.#SUB#
Metso got a little sloppy there for a moment and Newton has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Metso has managed to get both his arms back between Newton's legs - danger averted.
Newton looking to control.
Metso is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Metso accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Metso trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Newton is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Metso working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Newton's head.
Ukko Metso has got the better of the ground game so far.
Metso postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T4#
Newton avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Newton seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Newton keeping moving, preventing Metso from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Metso drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Newton manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Metso has Newton in his guard.#REVR#
Newton's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Newton accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Newton preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Metso had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Newton defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Ukko Metso just about did enough to take it.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R4#
Newton stuffs the takedown.
Metso shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Newton defends it nicely.
Metso shoots in looking for a takedown. Newton tries to sprawl out of it but Metso 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.
Carlos Newton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ukko Metso.
Metso stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Metso wants it to stay on the feet.
Newton shoots for a takedown but Metso saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#TD2#
Metso shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Metso throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Still in half guard, Metso seems content to control.
Newton wants to control but Metso is keeping busy.
Metso working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #T1#
Newton trying to hold on to Metso's head to control him but Metso postures up.
Metso throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Metso tries to pass to full mount but Newton defends it.
Newton is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Metso scores with a couple of nice shots.
Metso not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Newton is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#SUB#
Newton looking for subs from the bottom but Metso mounts him!
Newton takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Metso connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
#T2#
Newton slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Metso working over Newton with some ground and pound. Newton looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#SUB#
Newton looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Newton is not content to let Metso control the position.
Newton tries to get to full guard but Metso has control of the leg.
Metso keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Metso wants to take a breather but Newton is having none of it.
Newton wants to control but Metso is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Newton is trying to get back to full guard.
Newton trying to hold on to Metso's head to control him but Metso postures up.
#T3#
Newton controlling the position for now.
Newton is trying to control but can't.
#SUB2#
Metso is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Newton trying to control from the bottom.
Metso perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Metso looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Newton is trying to control but can't.
Ground and pound from Metso.
Newton has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Metso is working away from the top position though.#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.#SUB2#
Metso looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Metso looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Newton with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #SUB2#
Metso is working for a kimura but Newton is defending it quite comfortably.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Metso winds up and cracks Newton with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ukko Metso dominated that fourth round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R5##CL#
Newton has managed to clinch.
I was talking to Newton's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#TD#
Newton has clasped his hands together around Metso's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Newton scores with punches from side control.
Metso tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Newton working the head and body with strikes.
Metso is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Newton has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Metso is looking to regain half guard here but Newton keeps moving and retains side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Metso manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Newton is trying to control the action in half guard but Metso is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#T1#
Metso slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Metso is trying to keep Newton in close.
Newton with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Metso looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Newton postures up in Metso's guard and throws a big left but Metso blocks it.
Newton advances to half guard. #SUB#
Newton seems to be working for a kimura but Metso defends the submission attempt.
Ground and pound from Newton.
Newton is keen to just control but Metso is a slippery customer.#T2#
Newton prevents Metso from improving his position.
Newton lands strikes from half guard.
Metso tries to get to full guard but Newton has control of the leg.
The fighters are battling for position here. Metso manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Newton postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB2#
Metso looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Metso wants to sweep but no luck.
Metso is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Newton scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Newton tries to free his leg and advance position but Metso is retaining full guard. #T3#
Newton connects with a couple of short punches.
Newton working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Metso wants to sweep but no luck.
Newton working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Newton lands a couple of elbows.#SUB#
Newton drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Newton jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Metso has his foot on Newton's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Newton works his way back into a safe position though.
Newton trying to control but Metso is working from the bottom.
Metso being controlled here, momentarily. #T4#
Newton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Metso swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Newton throwing strikes but missing.
Newton trying to control but Metso is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Metso misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ukko Metso is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Newton looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Metso is fending him off so far but Newton persists. Nope, Metso circles away and we're back to standing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2#
Metso fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Newton sprawls well initially but Metso persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Metso is keen to just control but Newton is a slippery customer.
Metso drops an elbow to the side of Newton's head.
Carlos Newton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Newton is trying to get back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Carlos Newton showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Metso 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 48:48
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 47:48
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Ukko Metso!
Ukko Metso is the new middleweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Ukko Metso thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
Island Combat one
Date: Jun 06, 2016 |
#R1#
Newton tries for a takedown but Cesar Chavez circles away easily
and Cesar Chavez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#TD#
Newton shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Cesar Chavez 's guard.#SUB2#
Cesar Chavez has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Newton is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Cesar Chavez .
Newton cracks Cesar Chavez with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Newton moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cesar Chavez is working to avoid the ground and pound but Newton connects with a decent elbow.
Newton controls the position from side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Newton has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Cesar Chavez is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Newton yanks on the arm and Cesar Chavez is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Newton.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Carlos Newton!
Carlos Newton is the new middleweight champion!
Carlos Newton really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Sully's Bar & Grill logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Event:
HI 60 - Redemption Island
Date: May 27, 2016 |
#R1#
Newton closes this distance looking for a takedown but Fitzgerald circles away.
Newton looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Fitzgerald swings and misses with a shot to the body#TD2#
and Newton decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Fitzgerald's guard.
Newton trying to control but Fitzgerald is working from the bottom.
Newton loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Newton stopping the sweep attempt from Fitzgerald.
Newton wants to pass the guard but Fitzgerald is keeping the position.
Fitzgerald bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Newton's guard. #REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Newton pulls Fitzgerald in close to prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fitzgerald postures up.
Fitzgerald loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T1#
Fitzgerald throws an elbow that misses. Newton uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Fitzgerald's guard. Nice move by Newton!#REVB#
Newton being controlled here momentarily.
Fitzgerald looking to hit a scissor sweep but Newton is one step ahead there.
Newton throws a big elbow that misses.
Fitzgerald working a defensive guard here.
Fitzgerald avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Newton connects with a couple of short punches.
Fitzgerald looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2#
Fitzgerald keeping moving, preventing Newton from controlling successfully.
Newton is pushing down on Fitzgerald's leg trying to pass to half guard. Fitzgerald is fighting to maintain full guard but Newton has managed to sneak the leg through.
Fitzgerald is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Newton is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Fitzgerald is looking to improve his position.
Newton scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Newton trying to pass the guard but Fitzgerald defending well. #SUB2#
Newton seems to be looking for submissions.
#T3#
Newton trying to control the pace.
Let's hope that Newton 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.
Newton is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Newton has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Newton landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Newton throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Fitzgerald wants to control but Newton is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Fitzgerald is looking for a sweep. Newton is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Fitzgerald has hold of Newton's hands but Newton slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Newton moves into full mount! Fitzgerald won't be happy about that!
Newton is landing with some decent strikes but Fitzgerald is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Fitzgerald on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Fitzgerald tries to get out of the position.
Fitzgerald tries to reverse the position but Newton maintains control.
Newton lands a nice shot to the head.
Fitzgerald takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Fitzgerald knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Newton on the ground.
Fitzgerald is looking to get to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A nice elbow there by Newton.
Newton working the ground and pound effectively.
#SUB2#
Newton is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Fitzgerald has managed to escape the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carlos Newton dominated that round.
That's time! Fitzgerald's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Fitzgerald connects with a nice looking jab.
A nice combination there by Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald takes a swing at Newton's ribcage but misses.
Newton ducks right into an uppercut from Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald throws a lazy right hand but Newton sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Newton has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Newton shoots in and drives through. Fitzgerald sprawls well.
Fitzgerald lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
#ROC#
Newton is rocked!
Fitzgerald looks to throw the jab but Newton is out of range.
Fitzgerald throws a shot from downtown. Newton moves away and avoids it.
Fitzgerald fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Newton looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD2#
Newton manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Fitzgerald on his heels. He'll look to pass Fitzgerald's guard now, I'm sure.
Carlos Newton has got the better of the ground game so far.
Fitzgerald is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Newton is looking to work some ground and pound but Fitzgerald has wrist control.#T1#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Newton accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Newton wants to control from the top but Fitzgerald keeps moving.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Newton working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Newton preventing the sweep.
Fitzgerald is working hard here to advance position.
Newton showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Newton is pushing down on Fitzgerald's leg trying to pass to half guard. Fitzgerald is fighting to maintain full guard but Newton has managed to sneak the leg through.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Fitzgerald is looking for a sweep. Newton is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Newton is keen to just control but Fitzgerald is a slippery customer.
Fitzgerald wants to get back to his feet.
Fitzgerald has hold of Newton's hands but Newton slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Newton thows a huge punch but Fitzgerald dodges it nicely.
Newton content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Newton passes the guard and advances to mount! #SUB2#
Newton is working for a guillotine from mount but Fitzgerald frees his head quite easily.
Newton landing strikes from the mount and Fitzgerald is in trouble! #T3#
Newton with shots to the head and body - Fitzgerald looks very uncomfortable down there.
Newton raining down hammerfists from mount.
Newton breaks from Fitzgerald's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Newton has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Fitzgerald's face.
Fitzgerald is trying desperately to improve position.
Newton looking to finish Fitzgerald with some ground and pound. This is bad for Fitzgerald!
Fitzgerald is in all sorts of trouble here.
Newton takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Fitzgerald rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Newton tries to pass the half guard into mount. Fitzgerald knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T4##SUB2#
Newton is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Fitzgerald has managed to free his arm - good work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fitzgerald is controlling Newton's trapped leg to prevent Newton from advancing to side control.#SUB2#
Newton is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Newton is trying to control the action in half guard but Fitzgerald is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carlos Newton showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R3#
Fitzgerald waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Newton.
Fitzgerald moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Fitzgerald throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Newton stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Fitzgerald lands a nice shot to the body.
Fitzgerald lands with a nice body punch.
Newton walks into a stiff left hand from Fitzgerald.
Newton doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Fitzgerald looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Newton misses with a takedown attempt - Fitzgerald sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Fitzgerald stuffs the takedown.
Newton shoots and misses
and Fitzgerald counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Andy Fitzgerald has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carlos Newton.
Fitzgerald scores with a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fitzgerald swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Newton takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Fitzgerald stuffs the takedown attempt from Newton. Newton gets slowly back to his feet.
Fitzgerald lands the left hand.#T1##TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Newton.
Fitzgerald is trying to control Newton's posture but Newton avoids it.
Fitzgerald is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Newton tries for a kimura but Fitzgerald is defending well. #SUB2#
Newton looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Fitzgerald is trying to get back to half guard.#T2##SUB2#
Newton working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Fitzgerald is looking for a sweep.
Newton scoring with punches and elbows. #SUB2#
Newton wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Fitzgerald, who protects the arm well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
Newton tries for a kimura but Fitzgerald is defending well.
Fitzgerald can't do much from the bottom here. #T3#
Newton is looking to take a break and control but Fitzgerald is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fitzgerald avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Newton. #SUB2#
Newton wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Fitzgerald, who protects the arm well.
Newton landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Fitzgerald tries to control but Newton manages to take his back.#T4##SUB2#
Newton looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Fitzgerald taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Carlos Newton!
Carlos Newton really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Sully's Bar & Grill logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Event:
Highland Island 52
Date: May 15, 2016 |
#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Bones Junior. Newton does a little dance to reset his feet.
Newton fails with the takedown
and Bones Junior counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bones Junior has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Bear's Den in the buildup to the fight.
Newton moves forwards but Bones Junior connects with a nice, crisp jab.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Newton has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.#KD#
Bones Junior lands a big uppercut and Newton crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Newton looks OK. Bones Junior waves Newton back to his feet!#ROC#
Newton is rocked!#KD#
Bones Junior feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Newton sprawling to the canvas! Newton rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Bones Junior finish him?!
Newton is still on wobbly legs! Can Bones Junior finish him?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bones Junior lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jonny Bones Junior!
Jonny Bones Junior decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
Top Dog
Date: Apr 26, 2016 |
#R1#
Zheglov scores with a jab to the jaw.#CUT2#
It looks like Carlos Newton has been cut.
Zheglov's coach down at Rabid Dog was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Zheglov's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#KD2#
Zheglov cracks Newton with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Zheglov has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Newton to stand back up!#ROC2#
Newton is rocked!
Newton doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Zheglov makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Oh Newton is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zheglov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Carlos Newton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zheglov lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Newton - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Zheglov!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gleb Zheglov!
Gleb Zheglov is the new middleweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Gleb Zheglov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
Cutthroat Island
Date: Apr 14, 2016 |
#R1#
Newton gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and James cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
James displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Newton.
A nice side step and James releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Newton has his takedown stuffed
and James counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carlos Newton. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Newton feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
James keeping moving, preventing Newton from controlling successfully.
Newton throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
James 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Newton trying to control but James is working from the bottom. #T1#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Newton accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
James wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Newton is pushing down on James's leg trying to pass to half guard. James is fighting to maintain full guard but Newton has managed to sneak the leg through.
James has his hands clasped together around Newton's back. He's all about the action.#SUB#
Newton is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Newton wants to work for an arm triangle but James is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Newton is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. James doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Newton.
Newton trying to pass the guard but James defending well. #SUB#
Newton is working for a kimura but James is defending it quite comfortably.
James wants to improve his position but Newton is controlling well.
#T3##SUB#
Newton is sneakily working for an arm triangle but James sees it coming and defends easily.
Newton not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Newton trying to control from half guard but James is working away.
Newton thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed James's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Newton seems to be working for a kimura but James defends the submission attempt.
Newton thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB#
Newton maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! James could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Newton has cracked it and James is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Newton!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Carlos Newton!
Carlos Newton retains his middleweight title!
Carlos Newton took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Sully's Bar & Grill for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Event:
ISLAND COMBAT 2
Date: Mar 26, 2016 |
#R1#
Newton tries for a takedown but James circles away easily#CL#
and James counters by moving into the clinch.
Newton takes an elbow to the forehead.
Newton stalling in the clinch but James improves position.
Newton looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#TD2#
Newton successfully pulls guard.
#SUB2#
James got a little sloppy there for a moment and Newton has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, James has managed to get both his arms back between Newton's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Newton has his feet on James's thighs here. He's pushed James off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! James screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Carlos Newton!
Carlos Newton is the new middleweight champion!
Carlos Newton took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Leviathan Clothing for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Event:
ISLAND FIGHTS
Date: Mar 14, 2016 |
#R1#
Newton misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Newton is trying hard to land a takedown here. Radovan sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Radovan scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#TD#
Newton fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Radovan to the ground. Newton is now in Radovan's guard.
Newton not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Newton wants to control from the top but Radovan keeps moving.
Newton is really struggling to control Radovan but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Radovan working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Newton.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Newton looking to pass the guard.
Newton wants to control from the top but Radovan keeps moving.
Radovan is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T1##SUB2#
Radovan escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Newton gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Radovan avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Newton slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Newton working away.
Newton 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.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Newton definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB#
Newton is working to tighten his grip on Radovan's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Radovan has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Newton is really squeezing tight and eventually Radovan passes out! Newton breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Carlos Newton!
In his post fight interview, Carlos Newton started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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