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Event:
DARE X
Date: Oct 21, 2017 |
#R1#
Newell moves out of range of the body kick.
Newell throws a sloppy head kick and Bottura moves out of range easily.
Bottura lands a nice looking body kick.
Newell misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bottura lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bottura.
Bottura looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Newell misses with a series of wild punches.
Newell looks to land a body kick but Bottura moved away.
Bottura avoids the head kick by Newell.
Bottura comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T1#
Newell avoids the head kick by Bottura.
Newell misses with a left hand
and Bottura cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bottura throws a nice outside leg kick.
Newell scores with a head kick.
Newell swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bottura lands with a shot to the body.
Newell throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bottura counters with a nice uppercut.
Newell lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Bottura backs up against the cage.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bottura.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
You can follow us on Twitter at...Ooooooh Newell got wobbled bad by a big combination! Bottura presses forward with punches and knees until Newell stumbles to the ground! The ref watches Newell closely before deciding to step in and end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Caio Bottura!
After winning the bout, Caio Bottura thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Conor Newell spoke after the fight, saying 'Fuck . I underestimated the guy . He was alot better than I thought . I'll go back the gym and I'll come back stronger'.
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Event:
Bushido 65: Wright vs. Darko
Date: Aug 19, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
Reigns closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Reigns lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Good body shot from Newell.
Reigns 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.
Newell tries to work over Reigns's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Reigns prevents a body shot from Newell.
Newell tries to throw a body punch but Reigns avoids it by throwing Newell back against the ropes.
Reigns digs a right hand underneath Newell's ribcage. Newell let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Reigns tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Reigns lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Reigns scores with a shot to the side of Newell's head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Reigns.
Newell tries to throw a body punch but Reigns avoids it by throwing Newell back against the ropes.
Newell tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Newell as Reigns tries to tie him up.
Reigns misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Reigns misses with a hook from the clinch.
Newell doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Newell works on Reigns's body with a couple of short punches.
Reigns looking to stall.
Reigns is looking for a takedown.
Reigns misses with a hook to the ribs.
Newell goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Newell struggles to land a body shot inside as Reigns controls his hands.
#T1#
Reigns lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Newell misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Reigns misses with a short punch on the inside.
Newell tries to work over Reigns's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Newell tries a body shot but Reigns blocks it.
A frustrated look appears on Reigns's face as he tries to break the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Reigns.
Newell misses with a body punch.
Newell doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Newell works on Reigns's body with a couple of short punches.
Newell misses with a body punch.
#BC#
Reigns breaks the clinch.
Newell smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Newell fails to land with a series of punches.
A nice leg kick lands there from Reigns.
Reigns fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Reigns throws a leg kick but Newell moved away.
Newell fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Reigns misses with a wild body shot. #T2#
Newell throws a right hand that Reigns ducks under and follows up with a left that Reigns also avoids with ease.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reigns swings for the body but Newell moves out of range.
Reigns walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Reigns lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Newell misses with a body kick.
Reigns takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Newell tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Reigns paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Newell slips under a jab from Reigns.
Newell throws a hook but Reigns blocks it.
Newell misses with a series of wild punches.
Reigns lands a glancing blow to the side of Newell's head.
A lazy left from Newell finds it's target.
Reigns dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Newell throws a head kick but Reigns moves out of range.
#T3#
Reigns feints and then cracks Newell's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Newell down.
Newell throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Reigns wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
A combination from Reigns does no damage.
Newell throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
As Newell backs away, Reigns returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Newell has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Reigns.
Reigns throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Newell stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Reigns scores with a nice right hand.
Newell throws a big shot that misses.
Newell misses with a few strikes there.
Reigns thumps Newell with a low kick.
Reigns misses with a hook.
Newell throws a half hearted mid kick.
Newell misses with the combination.
A slapping leg kick lands for Reigns.
Conor Newell is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Reigns feints and then cracks Newell's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Newell down.
Reigns moves in looking to clinch but Newell pushes him off.
Newell throws a lazy right hand but Reigns sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Reigns feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Reigns tests Newell's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Newell throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Newell misses with an uppercut.
Newell throws a sloppy head kick
and Reigns counters with an outside leg kick.
Newell thuds a left hand into Reigns's body.
Reigns keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Newell throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Reigns.
Newell has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Reigns.
Reigns dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
Reigns moves into range and clinches up with Newell.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Reigns pushes Newell back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brando Reigns dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
A head kick misses from Newell.
Reigns lands a nice hook to Newell's body. Newell takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Newell connects with a looping right hand.
Newell lands with a kick to the ribs.
Reigns ducks under a wild hook from Newell.
Newell stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Newell wants it to stay on the feet.
Reigns throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Reigns throws a body shot but no joy.
Newell will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Newell ducks under a wild hook from Reigns.
Newell's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Reigns scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#CL#
Reigns moves into the clinch successfully.
Newell blocks an uppercut.
Reigns working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Reigns works on Newell's body with a couple of short punches.#T1#
Newell tries to throw a body punch but Reigns avoids it by throwing Newell back against the ropes.
Newell can't find room to land a body shot as Reigns controls the action.
Newell tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Reigns is trying to stall.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Newell.
Newell misses with a punch to the body.
A right hand to the body from Reigns.
Reigns misses with the head strike.
Newell tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Reigns's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Newell. #TD#
Reigns gets control of Newell's arms and successfully pulls guard. Reigns will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Reigns is trying to keep Newell in close.
Newell tries to stand but Reigns is controlling from the bottom.
Newell trying to control but Reigns is working from the bottom. #T2#
Reigns is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Reigns keeping moving, preventing Newell from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Reigns has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Newell can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Newell pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Reigns is keeping the position for now.
Reigns keeping moving, preventing Newell from controlling successfully.
Newell trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3#
Newell won't allow Reigns to sweep him here. #SUB#
Newell avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Reigns is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Newell defends well.#SUB#
Reigns is looking for a triangle but Newell pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Reigns is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Newell is aware though and is defending well.
Newell trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Newell trying to control but Reigns is working from the bottom.
Newell controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Reigns tries to land a sweep but no joy. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Reigns lands a jab to Newell's midsection.
Reigns blocks a head kick by Newell.
A quick step to the side and Reigns tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Newell throws a head kick but Reigns moves out of range.
Reigns looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Reigns avoids the head kick by Newell.
Newell tries to move into range but Reigns moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Reigns keeps the fight on the outside.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Newell takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Newell takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Newell on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Newell fails to land with a series of punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brando Reigns dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Jab from Reigns.
Newell misses with a kick to the body.
Reigns thumps Newell with a low kick.
Reigns's jab looks to have found its range, popping Newell under the eye.
Newell throws a hook to the side of Reigns's head but Reigns sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Conor Newell is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Newell misses with a few strikes there.
Reigns is looking to counter punch.
Good exchange - Reigns coming out on top.
Newell throws a left and a right that both miss
and Reigns cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Brando Reigns is winning the standup battle so far.
Newell throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Reigns.
Newell throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Newell takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Reigns tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
As Reigns backs off Newell throws a huge counter combo but Reigns manages to avoid it all.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Newell sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Reigns thumps Newell with a low kick.
Reigns gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Newell counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
Newell tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Good shot there by Reigns.
Newell tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Newell just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromReigns.
Newell takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Reigns scores with a leg kick.
Newell misses with the body kick
and Reigns counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Newell throws a nice head kick!
A clash of legs there as Newell blocks the low kick.
Reigns is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Newell can do to turn this around?
Newell staying out of range there.
It seemed like Newell was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Newell tries a head kick but it misses.
A jab from Reigns finds it's way through Newell's defenses.
An inside leg kick lands from Reigns.
Reigns is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Brando Reigns is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Newell throws a combination that misses
and Reigns cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reigns scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#CL#
Reigns darts in and clinches Newell up against the ropes.
Newell tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Reigns's elbow.
Newell blocks an uppercut.
Newell can't find room to land a body shot as Reigns controls the action.
Newell can't find room to land a body shot as Reigns controls the action.
Newell goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Newell misses with a body punch.
Newell lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Reigns or not.
Reigns misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Reigns gets through Newell's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Reigns lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Newell misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Newell.
Reigns misses with the head strike.
Reigns blocks a body shot from Newell. #T3#
Newell doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Newell lands a body shot in the clinch.
Newell doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Newell tries a body shot but Reigns blocks it.
Reigns tries to pull guard but Newell holds him up against the ropes and eventually Reigns drops back down to his feet.
Newell misses with a punch to the body.
Reigns blocks a body shot from Newell.
A right handed body shot lands from Reigns.
#BC#
Reigns breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Newell misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Newell swinging wildly here.
Reigns tries to clinch but Newell moves out of range.
Reigns connects with a nice looking jab.
Newell tries to clinch there but Reigns circles away.
Newell on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Reigns. Reigns obviously looking to wear him down.
Conor Newell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Newell fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Newell misses with the combination.
Newell sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
That kick from Reigns tenderised Newell's leg. Newell is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Reigns, right into the meat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reigns fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Newell takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Reigns misses with a head kick.
Newell uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Reigns.
Reigns looks for the body kick but Newell saw that one coming.
Newell throws a sloppy head kick
and Reigns counters with a nice uppercut.
Reigns chopping away at his opponent's legs.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brando Reigns showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Reigns 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight for Brando Reigns!
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight for Brando Reigns!
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight for Brando Reigns!
Brando Reigns wins by unanimous decision!
In defeat, Conor Newell stepped up to the mic, saying 'Fuck . I underestimated the guy . He was alot better than I thought . I'll go back the gym and I'll come back stronger'.
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Event:
Bushido 62: Wright vs. Baals
Date: Jul 22, 2017 |
#R1#
Astalo tries to work over Newell's front leg with a kick but Newell checks it.
Astalo misses with a low kick.
Newell misses with a double jab.
A low kick from Astalo misses
and Newell counters with a one-two to the body.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Astalo. Newell shrugs it off though.
Astalo lands a right hook to the body.
Astalo lands with a slapping head kick.
Astalo misses the body punch
and Newell counters with a nice body kick.
Newell misses with a kick to the body.
A punch combination from Newell misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Newell misses with the combination.
Newell avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Newell is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
We've been told by Astalo's head coaches at Malmi Aitta that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Newell lands a nice shot that snaps Astalo's head back.
Newell checks a leg kick.
Newell plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Astalo is looking to slow Newell down with leg kicks.
Astalo lands a nice shot that snaps Newell's head back.
Astalo scores with a nice body kick.
#T1#
Newell misses with an attempted mid kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Newell blocks the leg kick.
Newell pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rami Astalo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Newell gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#ROC#
Newell is rocked!
Astalo fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Newell.
Newell is still on wobbly legs! Can Astalo finish him?
Astalo punishes Newell's body with a nice straight punch.
Newell seems to have recovered his senses.
Newell pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Astalo throws a body punch but Newell moves out of range.
Newell let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Astalo takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Astalo misses with a leg kick.
Astalo moves out of range of the strikes.
Astalo lands with an overhand left.
A shot to the body from Astalo misses
and Newell counters with a stiff right hand.
Astalo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Newell throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Astalo just misses with a punch to the body.
Astalo fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Newell is out of range. #T2#
Astalo misses with an uppercut.
Newell misses with the combination.
Astalo throws a nice outside leg kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Newell.
Newell avoids the body shot from Astalo.
Newell misses with a body kick.
Astalo lands a nice shot to the body.
Astalo punishes Newell's body with a nice straight punch.
Astalo looks to land a left hand but Newell moved out of range nicely.
Newell misses with a head kick.
Newell takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Astalo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Newell throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Newell misses with a double jab.
A left lands for Astalo.#T3#
A thudding body kick lands there by Astalo!
Newell tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Astalo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Newell on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Astalo looks to score with a jab to the body but Newell is just out of range.
Newell looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Astalo lands a big head kick that sends Newell to the canvas! Astalo follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rami Astalo!
Rami Astalo managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, RAGS of a RONIN, into his post fight interview.
Conor Newell spoke after the fight, saying 'Fuck . I underestimated the guy . He was alot better than I thought . I'll go back the gym and I'll come back stronger'.
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Event:
Bushido58: Soszynski vs Mayhem
Date: Jun 23, 2017 |
#R1#
Odds lands a jab.
Newell jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The crowd cheers as Newell lands an impressive looking overhand right. Odds doesn't seem phased though.
Odds moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Newell throws a hook but Odds blocks it.
Odds tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Newell pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Odds misses with the combination.
A slow jab from Newell misses its intended target.
Odds scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Newell throws a sloppy head kick and Odds moves out of range easily.
We've been told by Newell's head coaches at Private Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Odds keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Newell.
A head kick by Newell misses
and Odds counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Newell throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Odds counters with a straight right hand.#ROC2#
Newell is rocked!
Newell loads up on a big right hand but Odds slips the punch.
Oh Newell is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Newell pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Newell misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Odds fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Odds takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Newell seems to have got his legs back now.
Newell pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T1#
Newell throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Odds throws a body shot but no joy.
Newell tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Odds tries to counter with a clinch but Newell shakes him off and moves away.
Odds wants to clinch up but Newell keeps it at a distance.
A punch lands to the side of Newell 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Newell throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Odds thows a left - swing and a miss!
Newell swinging wildly here.
Odds looks to land a left hand but Newell moved out of range nicely.
Newell throws a head kick that misses.
Odds is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Newell.
Newell scores with a decent looking hook.
Odds swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Newell throws a head kick that misses.
Odds uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Newell.
Newell pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#T2#
Odds bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Newell's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Newell throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Odds sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Odds avoids the head kick by Newell.
Odds is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Newell throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Newell displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Odds throws out the jab.
Odds blocks a head kick by Newell.
Newell tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Newell takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Odds's corner calls for a 1-2. Odds obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A swing and a miss from Odds.
Odds drops Newell with a straight right hand, right on the button! Odds follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Evan Odds!
A less than humble Evan Odds misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
Conor Newell spoke after the fight, saying 'Fuck . I underestimated the guy . He was alot better than I thought . I'll go back the gym and I'll come back stronger'.
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Event:
DFC 46: Savkov Vs McDonnell
Date: May 19, 2017 |
#R1#
Nice body kick there by Newell.
De Santos throws a hook but Newell avoids it easily.
De Santos dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Newell. That did some damage!
Some bone on bone action there as De Santos checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
De Santos tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
De Santos punishes Newell's body with a nice straight punch.
Conor Newell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
De Santos throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Newell lands a jab to the head.
De Santos feints and then cracks Newell's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Newell down.
Newell misses with a low kick.
A clash of legs there as De Santos blocks the low kick.
No joy there for De Santos, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Newell flicks out a counter leg kick but De Santos steps away.
Newell tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but De Santos was well out of range. Poor timing from Newell.
And De Santos counters with a quick kick to the body but Newell blocks it.
De Santos tries to clinch but Newell moves out of range.
Newell on the wrong end of a nice jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
De Santos misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Newell throws a leg kick but De Santos moved away.
De Santos throws a head kick that misses.
Newell misses with a leg kick.
De Santos fails in his attempt to clinch. #T1#
De Santos throws a body kick that misses.
De Santos takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Newell misses with an attempted mid kick.
Newell lands with a thumping leg kick.
Newell throws a right hand that De Santos ducks under and follows up with a left that De Santos also avoids with ease.
A clash of legs there as De Santos blocks the low kick.
Newell scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
#CUT2#
It looks like TJ De Santos has been cut.
Good work by De Santos as he checks the leg kick.
Newell throws a hook but De Santos blocks it.
De Santos tries to close the distance and clinch but Newell swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Newell misses with a combination
and De Santos counters with a head kick.
Newell turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Good leg kick by Newell there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head kick misses from Newell.
De Santos jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Newell pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Newell scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
Newell fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
De Santos pulls out of a head kick attempt.
De Santos takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
De Santos takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Newell lands a jab.
De Santos uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Newell.
Newell throws a head kick that misses.
De Santos scores with a leg kick.
Newell wants to slow De Santos down by chopping away at his legs.
Newell tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and De Santos is able to avoid easily.
Newell thows a leg kick but De Santos checks it
and De Santos counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Newell thinking.
De Santos throws a leg kick but Newell checks it.
De Santos stuns Newell with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
De Santos throws an overhand right that lands on Newell's shoulder, as Newell tries to avoid the shot.
Newell gets off balance looking for a body kick
and De Santos makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Newell really felt that one!
Newell moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Newell takes a jab right on the kisser.
#T3#
Newell throws a head kick that De Santos semi-blocks.
De Santos looking to land some kicks to the body here.
De Santos throws a sloppy head kick
and Newell counters with a big head kick but De Santos shrugs it off.
Newell drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
De Santos keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
De Santos fires out a quick counter leg kick but Newell just manages to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from De Santos misses the target.
De Santos tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Newell paws at him with a jab and circles away.
De Santos tries to clinch there but Newell circles away.
Newell unleashes a big counter combination but De Santos bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
That kick from Newell tenderised De Santos's leg. De Santos is trying to keep his angry face on.
Newell throws a leg kick
and De Santos counters with an outside leg kick.
Newell avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Newell takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Newell lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and De Santos has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from De Santos and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Some wild striking there from Newell.
A little feinted left hand from De Santos on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
De Santos scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T4#
Newell just misses with a punch to the body.
De Santos lands with a kick to the temple. Newell shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
De Santos tries a head kick but it misses.
Newell pulls out of a head kick attempt.
De Santos is looking to slow Newell down with leg kicks.
De Santos throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Newell counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Newell lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Newell takes a swing at De Santos's ribcage but misses.
Newell lands with a slapping head kick.
De Santos throws a big shot that misses.
Newell avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Newell lands with a nice combination. De Santos backs away looking to recover.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Newell throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
De Santos is looking to clinch.
Newell is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down De Santos rather than just go for the knockout.
De Santos scores with a leg kick.
Newell takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Conor Newell dominated that round.
The cut man is working on TJ De Santos's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
De Santos throws a wild body kick that Newell sees coming a mile off.
Newell throws a sloppy head kick and De Santos moves out of range easily.
De Santos has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Newell.
Newell lands a nice looking body shot.
Newell has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
De Santos swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Conor Newell is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Newell misses with a leg kick
and De Santos connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
De Santos is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
De Santos scores with a leg kick.
De Santos looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A head kick by Newell misses
and De Santos counters with a nice uppercut.
Crunch! De Santos slams his shin into Newell's torso.
Newell takes a swing at De Santos's ribcage but misses.
Newell throws a body shot but no joy.
De Santos is looking to counter the offense by Newell and move into the clinch.
A head kick misses from De Santos.
Newell throws a leg kick
and De Santos counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head kick by De Santos misses
and Newell makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Newell blocks a head kick by De Santos.
Newell misses with a low kick.#T1#
A low kick from Newell is predictable there
and De Santos counters with a good, hard body kick but Newell shrugs it off.
A chopping leg kick lands by Newell.
A jab lands there for De Santos.
Newell throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and De Santos counters with a good, hard body kick but Newell shrugs it off.
De Santos is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Crunch! De Santos slams his shin into Newell's torso.
Newell slips a straight right by De Santos.
De Santos checks a leg kick.
De Santos tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Newell manages to circle out of the way.
Newell throws a head kick that misses
and De Santos counters with a lovely shot to the body.
De Santos checks the leg kick.
De Santos was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Newell tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Newell keeps De Santos at a distance using the push kick.
Newell connects with a solid leg kick.
Conor Newell seems to be getting the better of the standup.
De Santos takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A bone on bone clash there as De Santos blocks the leg kick.
Newell uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by De Santos.
Newell scores with a leg kick.
#T2#
Newell misses with a hook
and De Santos counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
De Santos throws a solid leg kick but Newell takes the impact on his shin and smiles at De Santos.
Newell lands with a thumping leg kick.
Newell buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Newell fakes the leg kick and cracks De Santos in the body.
That kick from Newell tenderised De Santos's leg. De Santos is trying to keep his angry face on.
Decent striking displayed by De Santos there.
De Santos tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A little jabbing left from Newell on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Newell lands a jab.
Newell will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
De Santos tests Newell's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Newell throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Newell fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
It looked like De Santos was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Newell.#T3#
De Santos misses with a double jab.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
An inside leg kick lands from Newell.
De Santos looks to score with a jab to the body but Newell is just out of range.
An inside leg kick from Newell misses.
Newell checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
De Santos attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Newell lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
De Santos uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Newell.
Newell rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but De Santos moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Newell misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from De Santos.
De Santos throws a quick inside leg kick.
De Santos misses with a hook to the body
and Newell counters with a one-two to the body.
Newell lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Newell throws a right and a left that De Santos avoids nicely.
Newell throws a head kick but De Santos moves out of range.
De Santos quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
De Santos misses with a looping left.
A low kick from Newell misses
and De Santos counters with a two punch combo. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Newell throws a combination that misses
and De Santos counters with a solid body kick.
Newell is breathing heavily.
Newell throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
A slapping leg kick lands for Newell.
De Santos avoids the head kick by Newell.
De Santos lands a right hook to the body.
Newell throws the kick towards the body but De Santos avoids it.
Newell keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Newell has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from De Santos.
Newell throws a quick inside leg kick.
De Santos pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Newell throws a body kick that misses.
Newell throws a combination. De Santos tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
De Santos lands with a right hand.
De Santos scores with a leg kick.
A good leg kick by De Santos.
A decent looking cross lands there for De Santos.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Conor Newell will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on TJ De Santos's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
De Santos misses with a body kick.
De Santos thuds his shin into the meat of Newell's side.
It looks like De Santos has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
De Santos lands with a thumping leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for De Santos.
De Santos changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
De Santos throws a right hand that misses
and Newell counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
De Santos checks a leg kick.
De Santos lands with a kick to the ribs.
De Santos just misses with a punch to the body.
Newell is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Newell wants to slow De Santos down by chopping away at his legs.
Newell looks to throw the jab but De Santos is out of range.
De Santos thinks about countering with a head kick.
Newell throws a leg kick but De Santos sees it coming and moves out of range.
De Santos feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Newell's calf.
A head kick misses from Newell.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Newell has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Newell there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nice defenses there by Newell.#T1#
De Santos connects with a high kick.
Newell throws a leg kick
letting De Santos counter with a right hand. #ROC#
Newell is rocked!
Newell takes a swing at De Santos's ribcage but misses.
Newell is still on wobbly legs! Can De Santos finish him?
Newell lands with a good body shot.
De Santos throws a body shot but no joy.
Newell seems to have recovered his senses.
De Santos scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
De Santos moves into range and connects with a jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for De Santos.
A solid body kick from De Santos.
Newell throws a body kick that misses.
De Santos tries to clinch but Newell moves out of range.
Newell throws a quick inside leg kick.
Newell on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Newell is looking to chop away at De Santos's legs.
De Santos works the jab nicely.
Newell connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
TJ De Santos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
De Santos feints and then cracks Newell's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Newell down.
Newell throws a front kick that sends De Santos stumbling back into the cage.
Newell will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
De Santos tries to clinch up.
De Santos lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
De Santos fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Newell lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Newell throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
De Santos was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from De Santos - that will leave a mark!
Newell throws a leg kick which misses De Santos's front leg but catches the back leg as De Santos tries to avoid it.
De Santos takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Newell takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A slapping body kick lands there for De Santos.
Newell lands a nice shot that snaps De Santos's head back.
A thudding body kick lands there by De Santos!
Newell misses with a head kick.
#T3#
Newell throws a nice outside leg kick.
Newell misses with a leg kick
and De Santos counters with a nice uppercut.
De Santos keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
De Santos thuds his shin into the meat of Newell's side.#CL#
De Santos rushes Newell and presses him up against the cage.
Newell tries a body shot but De Santos blocks it.
De Santos lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC#
De Santos breaks from the clinch.
Newell has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from De Santos.
Nice straight punches there by De Santos. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of De Santos.
Newell with a jab.
Newell has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
De Santos throws a sloppy head kick and Newell moves out of range easily. #CL#
De Santos gets in close and instigates a clinch.
De Santos lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Newell struggles to land a body shot inside as De Santos controls his hands.
De Santos softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Newell misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Conor Newell is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
De Santos tries a body shot but Newell blocks it.
Newell tries to work over De Santos's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Newell struggles to land a body shot inside as De Santos controls his hands.
De Santos misses with a body punch.
Newell tries to work over De Santos's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Newell tried to land a shot to the body but connects with De Santos's elbow.
De Santos scores with a hook to the body.
De Santos misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
De Santos misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Newell.
Newell blocks a body shot from De Santos.
Newell misses with a punch to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
TJ De Santos showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Newell 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 Francis DeMontford scores the fight 29:28
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 28:29
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Conor Newell!
Conor Newell bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
DFC 41: Fully Loaded
Date: Apr 29, 2017 |
#R1#
Varga throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#CL#
Newell fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Varga, pushing him back against the cage.
Newell lands a right hand that snaps the head of Varga backwards.
Newell tries to work over Varga's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Newell tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Newell is leaning against Varga and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Newell lands a nice uppercut.
Newell digs a right hand into Varga's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Varga's gas tank.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Varga 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.
Newell lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Newell struggles to land a body shot inside as Varga controls his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice right hand lands inside from Newell.
Newell working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Newell throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#TD2#
Varga gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. #ES#
Newell kicks Varga off and gets to his feet. #T1#
Newell looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Newell throws a quick inside leg kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Newell.
Varga looks winded!#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Varga misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Newell.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Newell.
Newell working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Newell.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Newell.
Newell cracks Varga with a nice body shot.
A hook to the body from Newell.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Newell lands a hook to the side of the head.
Newell scores with a shoulder strike. #T2#
Newell lands with a right to the head.
Newell presses Varga against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Newell lands a nice shot to the body.
Newell goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Varga's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Newell lands a shot to the body.
Newell gets through Varga's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Newell lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Varga or not.
Newell lands a body punch in the clinch.
Newell softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#ROC#
Varga is rocked!
Newell pushes Varga against the cage. Newell is working some dirty boxing. Newell pushes off with a quick right hook! Varga goes down! Varga tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Newell moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Conor Newell!
In his post fight interview, Conor Newell started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
DFC 35: Guns Blazing
Date: Apr 08, 2017 |
#R1#
Michel shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Newell defends it nicely.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Michel.
Newell misses with a wild combination.
Newell will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Newell throws out a loose jab but Michel uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Michel ducks under a wild hook from Newell.
Newell throws a combination that misses #TD2#
and Michel counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Michel.
Newell managing to control the position.
Michel trying to control but Newell is working from the bottom. #T1##SUB2#
Michel drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Newell dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Michel looking to hit a scissor sweep but Newell is one step ahead there.
Newell in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Newell showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Michel holds on and takes a little breather. #T2#
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.
Newell trying to control the position from guard on top but Michel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Michel tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Michel keeping moving, preventing Newell from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Newell content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Michel has locked up a guillotine! Michel's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Newell is holding on here and Michel must be using up a lot of energy. Newell has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Michel gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Tyeis Michel!
Our winner, Tyeis Michel, 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.
In defeat, Conor Newell stepped up to the mic, saying 'Fuck . I underestimated the guy . He was alot better than I thought . I'll go back the gym and I'll come back stronger'.
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Event:
TWGC 15 (155lbs, D3): Finals - Round 3
Date: Mar 15, 2017 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Dan McAdams and Conor Newell. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 1 losses; Dan McAdams! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 0 losses; Conor Newell!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Nard Betker and Wagner Zegers.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
McAdams dives in and grabs Newell's left leg, looking for a takedown. Newell pushes down on McAdams's head and hops out.
McAdams has been working on his balance at Wild Card, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Newell.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
McAdams can't get the takedown.
Newell works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: McAdams (0) vs (2) Newell
Newell is stalling in the full guard.
McAdams looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Newell passes into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McAdams is looking to improve his position.
McAdams is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Newell pulls his head out easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McAdams is trying to maintain the position but Newell is very close to passing his half guard.
McAdams is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
McAdams is working hard here to advance position.
McAdams looking for submissions off his back.
Newell controlling the action here.
McAdams tries to get to full guard but Newell has control of the leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Newell controlling the action here.
Newell prevents McAdams from improving his position.
McAdams looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
McAdams trying to control from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Newell controlling the action here.
McAdams is trying to maintain the position but Newell is very close to passing his half guard.
Newell is taking a breather. McAdams says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McAdams trying to hold on to Newell's head to control him but Newell postures up.
McAdams tries to roll over but Newell keeps him under control.
Newell content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
McAdams looking for submissions off his back.
Newell not doing much here.
Newell wants to free his trapped foot but McAdams is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
McAdams tries to get to full guard but Newell has control of the leg.
Newell is taking a breather. McAdams says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
McAdams trying to control here.
Newell sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Newell prevents McAdams from improving his position.
Newell is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
McAdams is trying to maintain the position but Newell is very close to passing his half guard.
Newell trying to pass the guard but McAdams defending well.
McAdams looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Newell wants to pass the guard but McAdams is defending well.
McAdams is looking for a sweep. Newell is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
McAdams is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Newell pulls his head out easily.
McAdams looking for submissions off his back.
Newell is controlling the pace.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
McAdams trying to control but Newell postures up.
McAdams won't allow Newell to pass to mount.
McAdams looking for submissions off his back.
Newell perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
McAdams is trying to control but Newell manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: McAdams (0) vs (5) Newell
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McAdams tries to hold on but Newell postures up.
Newell controlling from mount.
McAdams wants to control but Newell is having none of it.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Newell controlling from mount.
Newell is looking to work his way around to McAdams's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Newell moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: McAdams (0) vs (8) Newell
McAdams wants to control his opponent's hands but Newell gets his hands free.
McAdams is trying to break free.
Newell has good solid back control here.
I really don't envy McAdams right now.
Newell has good solid back control here.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Newell is hanging on to McAdams's back as he tries to escape.
What can McAdams do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
McAdams wants to escape the position.
Newell has good solid back control here.
You can see the frustration on McAdams's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Newell really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for McAdams.
McAdams is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Newell controls the action.
Newell is not going to allow McAdams to sit and survive in this position.
Newell slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
McAdams tries to escape but Newell has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
McAdams tries to escape the position.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Newell controlling the positon.
McAdams turns into Newell and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McAdams (2) vs (8) Newell
McAdams has gone for a leg lock! Newell slips out almost immediately though and dives into McAdams's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McAdams (2) vs (10) Newell
Newell stays in close to McAdams's body and controls the position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Newell passes McAdams's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
McAdams is looking to control Newell's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can McAdams avoid being mounted?
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Newell in particular looking to stall.
McAdams looking for submissions off his back.
Well, if Newell 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McAdams looking for submissions off his back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Newell wins on points by 10 to 2.
Conor Newell is the new lightweight champion!
Conor Newell spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. |
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Event:
TWGC 15 (155lbs, D3): Finals - Round 2
Date: Mar 14, 2017 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Conor Newell and Bjj Steel. Bjj Steel has the eye of the tiger tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Conor Newell! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Bjj Steel!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Nard Betker and Aafke Stam.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Steel closes this distance looking for a takedown but Newell circles away.
Steel closes this distance looking for a takedown but Newell circles away.
Newell gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Newell has Steel pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Newell pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Steel tumbling to the mat - Newell dives into Steel's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Newell (2) vs (0) Steel
Newell is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Newell trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Newell's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Newell is fighting to break Steel's control of his arms but Steel is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Steel can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Newell controls the pace.
Steel wants to hit a switch here but Newell passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Steel there! Score +3 for passing guard: Newell (5) vs (0) Steel
Steel sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Newell keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Steel trying to hold on to Newell's head to control him but Newell postures up.
Newell keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Newell trying to mount his opponent but Steel defends it.
Newell takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Newell working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Steel's thigh. Steel counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Steel working a defensive guard here.
Newell stays in close to Steel's body and controls the position.
Newell has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Newell wants to pass the guard but Steel is keeping the position.
Steel working a defensive guard here.
Newell stands and throws Steel's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Newell (8) vs (0) Steel
Newell controlling the position from side mount.
Steel manages to get back to half guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Newell is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Steel reverses the position - he's now on top in Newell's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Newell (8) vs (2) Steel
Newell trying to control the position here.
Steel sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Steel won't allow Newell to sweep him here.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Steel trying to move into half guard but instead Newell has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Newell (10) vs (2) Steel
Newell will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Steel 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.
Newell content to stall in guard here.
Newell advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Newell (13) vs (2) Steel
Newell is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Steel will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Steel tries to bench press Newell off him but Newell keeps the position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Steel seems a little lost for a moment, as Newell dominates the positioning.
Steel struggling a bit here.
Steel trying to remain calm as Newell controls from the top position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Steel is looking to reverse the position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Steel sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Still in half guard, Newell seems content to control.
Newell has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Newell tries to pass to full mount but Steel defends it.
Newell is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Newell passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Newell (16) vs (2) Steel
Newell looking to control and managing it successfully.
Newell's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Steel is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Newell sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Newell manages to capitalize on a mistake by Steel to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Newell (19) vs (2) Steel
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Newell is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Steel is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Steel is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Newell.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Further stalling from Newell.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Newell takes the fight on points by 19 to 2.
In his post fight interview, Conor Newell started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
TWGC 15 (155lbs, D3): Finals - Round 1
Date: Mar 13, 2017 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Conor Newell and Buster Kneecap. Kneecap has chosen SKI MASK THE SLUMP GOD - GONE as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Conor Newell! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Buster Kneecap!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Paul Aken and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Newell closes the distance and clinches.
Newell turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Newell (4) vs (0) Kneecap
Newell working away.
Newell controlling the position from side mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kneecap tries to buck Newell off but Newell is having none of it.
Kneecap trying to remain calm as Newell controls from the top position.
You can see the frustration on Kneecap's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Newell in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Kneecap is trying to control Newell's posture but Newell avoids it.
Kneecap tries to improve position but can't.
Kneecap is letting Newell control him for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kneecap is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Newell's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Kneecap is looking to improve his position.
Newell with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Newell frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Newell (7) vs (0) Kneecap
Kneecap is working to get back to half guard.
Newell controlling his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kneecap is trying to escape the mount.
Newell sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Newell seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Kneecap is holding on tight.
Newell controlling the position easily from mount.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kneecap tries to hold on but Newell pushes him away.
Kneecap keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Newell controlling from the full mount.
Kneecap working to try and regain half guard.
Newell controlling from mount.
Kneecap is working to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Newell controlling from the full mount.
Newell seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Kneecap is holding on tight.
Newell takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Kneecap is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Newell content just to control the position here.
Kneecap keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Newell controlling the pace for now.
Kneecap wants to control but Newell is having none of it.
Newell content just to control the position here.
Newell wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Kneecap slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Newell wants to pass the guard but Kneecap is defending well.
Kneecap is trying to control but can't.
Kneecap wants to improve his position but Newell is controlling well.
Newell trying to mount his opponent but Kneecap defends it.
Kneecap is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kneecap is trying to control but can't.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Kneecap is trying to get back to full guard.
Newell controlling the action here.
Kneecap won't allow Newell to pass to mount.
Kneecap wants to improve his position but Newell is controlling well.
Newell controlling the action here.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Kneecap is trying to get back to full guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Newell perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Kneecap wants to control but Newell is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Newell works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Newell (10) vs (0) Kneecap
Newell controlling the pace for now.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Kneecap is in all sorts of trouble here.
Newell controlling from the full mount.
Newell's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Kneecap tries to reverse the position but Newell maintains control.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Kneecap tries to lock up and control but Newell gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Newell sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Kneecap wants to control but Newell is having none of it.
Newell fails to take his opponent's back.
Newell controlling from mount.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Kneecap really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Newell controlling the position easily from mount.
Kneecap is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Newell is trying to take his opponent's back.
Newell content just to control the position here.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Kneecap can't escape the position.
Newell sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Kneecap is trying to escape the mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kneecap prevents Newell from taking his back.
Newell content just to control the position here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Newell takes the fight on points by 10 to 0.
Conor Newell spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. |
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Event:
TWGC 15 (155lbs, D3): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Mar 05, 2017 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Conor Newell and Rafal Jackiewicz. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Conor Newell! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Rafal Jackiewicz!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Hirohito Nitta.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Jackiewicz tries to clinch but Newell moves out of range.
Jackiewicz gets tackled into the cage by Newell. Newell maintains the clinch.
Newell wants a takedown.
Newell looking for a takedown.
Jackiewicz stops a takedown attempt from Newell.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Conor Newell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Newell is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Jackiewicz is defending well.
Newell is looking to take this one to the mat.
Newell drops down looking for an ankle pick but Jackiewicz pulls his leg out and moves away.
Jackiewicz pushes Newell up against the cage in a clinch.
Jackiewicz wants to take the fight to the mat but Newell manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Newell has Jackiewicz pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Newell pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Jackiewicz tumbling to the mat - Newell dives into Jackiewicz's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Newell (2) vs (0) Jackiewicz
Newell showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackiewicz wants to control but Newell passes easily into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Newell trying to mount his opponent but Jackiewicz defends it.
Newell stalling.
Newell continues to stall.
Newell has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Newell tries to pass to full mount but Jackiewicz defends it.
Newell is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Jackiewicz can do anything to dispel that myth.
Newell's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Jackiewicz trying to control but Newell postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Newell controlling the action here.
Jackiewicz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Newell tries to pass to full mount but Jackiewicz defends it.
Newell is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Jackiewicz wants to control but Newell is keeping busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Newell keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Jackiewicz has his hands clasped together around Newell's back. He's all about the action.
Newell controlling the action here.
Jackiewicz told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Jackiewicz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Newell controlling the pace.
Further stalling from Newell.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Newell moves into full mount! Jackiewicz won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Newell (5) vs (0) Jackiewicz
Newell takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Jackiewicz sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Jackiewicz trying to hold on to Newell's head to control him but Newell postures up.
Newell not doing much here.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Newell is thwarting Jackiewicz's attempts to control the position.
Newell looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Jackiewicz is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Newell jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Newell (8) vs (0) Jackiewicz
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Jackiewicz is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Jackiewicz is trying to control Newell's posture but Newell avoids it.
Jackiewicz trying to remain calm as Newell controls from the top position.
Jackiewicz struggling a bit here.
Newell controlling the position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Jackiewicz is trying to improve his position.
Newell taking a breather here.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Newell is stinking the place up with his stalling.
Jackiewicz is looking for a sweep.
Jackiewicz is letting Newell control him for a moment.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Jackiewicz wants to control but Newell postures up.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Jackiewicz is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
A lull in the action here as Newell stalls from top position.
Newell working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Newell is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Jackiewicz is looking to regain half guard here but Newell keeps moving and retains side control.
Jackiewicz is letting Newell control him for a moment.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Newell.
You can see the frustration on Jackiewicz's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Newell is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Jackiewicz will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
More hug and hope from Newell.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
You can see the frustration on Jackiewicz's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Newell is staying tight to Jackiewicz's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
You can see the frustration on Jackiewicz's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Jackiewicz is being controlled here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Newell takes the fight on points by 8 to 0.
A less than humble Conor Newell misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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Event:
TWGC 15 (155lbs, D3): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Mar 04, 2017 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between El Mariachi and Conor Newell. Conor Newell is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; El Mariachi ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Conor Newell!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Kenichi Hosakawa and Taro Takaoka.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mariachi is defended easily by Newell.
Mariachi doesn't manage to clinch there - Newell circles away.
Newell moves into the clinch.
Newell gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mariachi (0) vs (2) Newell
Mariachi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Newell pulls his head out easily.
Newell looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Newell is pressing down on Mariachi 's thigh, looking to free his foot. Mariachi is holding on for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Newell is controlling the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Newell's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Newell has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Mariachi (0) vs (5) Newell
Newell looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mariachi is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Newell takes Mariachi 's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Mariachi is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Mariachi (0) vs (8) Newell
Mariachi wants to escape the position.
Newell controlling from the back.
Mariachi tries to break free.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Newell trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Mariachi doesn't escape.
Let's hope that Newell 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Mariachi 's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Newell really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Mariachi .
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
More stalling from Newell.
Mariachi manages to reverse the position and now he's in Newell's guard. Nice work there by Mariachi .
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mariachi (2) vs (8) Newell
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Mariachi trying to control but Newell is working from the bottom.
Mariachi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Newell is keeping the position for now.
Mariachi pushing down on Newell's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Newell is looking for a sweep. Mariachi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Newell felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Mariachi is working for a submission of some sort.
Mariachi is trying to control the action in half guard but Newell is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mariachi tries to pass to full mount but Newell defends it.
Newell is pressing down on Mariachi 's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Mariachi is looking to advance position but Newell has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Mariachi (2) vs (12) Newell
Newell controlling the pace for now.
Newell mounts Mariachi ! Really nice guard pass there!
Newell content just to control the position here.
Mariachi tries to hold on but Newell postures up.
Mariachi has given up his back here.
Score +3 for taking back: Mariachi (2) vs (15) Newell
Mariachi is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Newell.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Newell is continuing to stall.
Newell is hanging on to Mariachi 's back as he tries to escape.
Newell biding his time, controlling Mariachi .
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Newell.
Yet more stalling tactics from Newell.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Newell is hanging on to Mariachi 's back as he tries to escape.
Newell controls the position.
Mariachi rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Well, if Newell 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.
Mariachi is looking to improve his position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Newell is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Newell is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Mariachi ! Score +3 for passing guard: Mariachi (2) vs (18) Newell
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Newell forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Mariachi (2) vs (21) Newell
Newell trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Mariachi doesn't escape.
Mariachi can't escape the position.
What can Mariachi do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Mariachi is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Newell has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Mariachi 's body.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Newell with more of the same as he continues to hold on.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Newell gets his hands free as Mariachi looks to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Newell wins on points by 21 to 2.
Conor Newell bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
DFC 20: Path of Destruction
Date: Feb 11, 2017 |
#R1#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Infamous.
Infamous throws a looping overhand right but Newell ducks down to avoid it.
Infamous waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Newell.#CL2#
Newell has closed the distance and engaged Infamous in a clinch.
Newell misses with a body punch.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Newell 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.
Infamous has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Newell avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Infamous looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Drew Infamous. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Infamous goes for a takedown attempt but Newell pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
A shot to the liver by Newell. Beautiful body shot.
Infamous swings widly with a right hand
enabling Newell to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Newell connects with a body shot.
Drew Infamous seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Infamous keeps the fight on the outside.
Newell just misses with a punch to the body.
Newell throws a right hand that Infamous ducks under and follows up with a left that Infamous also avoids with ease.
Newell tries to close the distance and clinch up but Infamous swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Infamous fails with the takedown
and Newell counters with an inside leg kick. #T1#
Newell listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Infamous lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Newell lands a lovely overhand right.#TD#
Infamous bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Infamous is trying to ground and pound but Newell uses the momentary lack of control by Infamous to regain half guard.
Newell keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Newell wants to control but Infamous is keeping busy.
Infamous scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Nice strikes from Infamous there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Newell wants to control but Infamous is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Infamous slips a nice elbow through Newell's hands, connecting with Newell's forehead.#T2#
Infamous lands with a punch from half guard.
Infamous with the ground and pound but Newell uses the opportunity to regain guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Infamous lands a couple of decent looking shots.#ROC#
Newell is rocked!
Infamous postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Newell is still in real trouble! Can Infamous finish him?
Infamous chips away with some ground and pound.
Infamous throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Infamous content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Infamous throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Newell looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Infamous postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Newell covers up, he's hurt! Infamous keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Infamous and the ref steps in to end the fight! Infamous can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Drew Infamous!
After the fight, Drew Infamous was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
Conor Newell spoke after the fight, saying 'Fuck . I underestimated the guy . He was alot better than I thought . I'll go back the gym and I'll come back stronger'.
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Event:
DFC 15: Dog Vs Belliveau
Date: Jan 21, 2017 |
#R1#
Penn throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Penn scores with a hook.#ROC#
Newell is rocked!
Penn avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Newell throws a half hearted mid kick.
Penn explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
A chopping leg kick lands by Penn.
Newell misses with an uppercut.
Newell throws a leg kick
letting Penn counter with a right hand.
Newell throws an off balance right hand
letting Penn counter with a right hand.
Newell is still on wobbly legs! Can Penn finish him?
Newell tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Newell seems to have recovered his senses.
A jab from Penn misses.
Penn ducks under a wild hook from Newell.
Newell swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Penn counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Newell thinking.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Penn smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Newell throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Penn counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Penn fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Newell.
Good leg kick by Penn there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
#T1#
Newell tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Penn lands with a kick to the ribs.
Penn fakes the leg kick and cracks Newell in the body.
Reco Penn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Newell ducks under a wild hook from Penn.
Newell fails in his attempt to clinch.
Penn is looking to slow Newell down with leg kicks.
Penn swinging wildly here.
And Newell tries to counter it with a takedown but Penn pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Penn paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A slapping leg kick lands for Penn.
Newell cracks a nice hook into Penn's ribs.
Newell misses with a looping right.
Penn turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T2#
Newell avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Newell pivots, looking for a leg kick but Penn is out of range and Newell settles back down.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Penn.
Newell misses the jab.
Penn tries to land a front kick but Newell steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Newell connects with a jab.
Newell avoids the body shot from Penn.
Penn scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Newell has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Penn.
Newell is looking to clinch but Penn is avoiding it.
Newell thows a leg kick but Penn checks it
and Penn counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Penn slips a straight right by Newell.
Newell throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Penn.
Penn fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T3#
Penn motions for Newell to come forward. Penn throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Penn walks into a left hand.
Newell lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Penn jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Newell misses with a straight left.
Penn is looking to counter the offense by Newell and move into the clinch.
Newell ducks under a wild hook from Penn.#CL#
Penn closes the distance and pushes Newell back into the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Penn takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Penn.
A nice right hand lands inside from Newell.
Newell has had enough of the clinch but Penn keeps him there for the moment.
Newell misses with the head strike.
Newell takes a shot to the head.
Penn working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Newell's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Newell lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Newell fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Newell tries to break the clinch but Penn is controlling the position.
Newell lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Penn lands a nice uppercut.
Newell can't break the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Newell.
Penn can't find room to land a body shot as Newell controls the action.
Penn tries to work over Newell's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right from Penn on the inside.
Newell misses with the head strike.
Penn working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Penn dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Penn stalling the fight.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Newell lands a body punch.
Newell lands a right hand that snaps the head of Penn backwards.
Newell has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Penn lands with a right to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Reco Penn dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Newell throws a jab but it's blocked by Penn.
Penn tried to counter with a leg kick but Newell avoided it.
Penn feints and then cracks Newell's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Newell down.
Penn finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
#CL#
Penn closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Newell lands with a short shot to the head.
A short uppercut from Penn.
Penn stalls.
Penn just leaning against Newell, taking a breather.
Penn seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Penn misses with a hook to the ribs.
Newell has a couple of punches blocked by Penn.
Penn throws a punch but it's blocked by Newell.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Penn prevents a body shot from Newell.
Penn stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Newell working aggressively here.
Penn lands a left hand that snaps the head of Newell backwards.
Penn working aggressively here.
#T1#
Newell doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Newell scores with a shoulder strike.
Penn can't find room to land a body shot as Newell controls the action.
Penn softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Newell tries a body shot but Penn blocks it.
Penn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Newell prevents a body shot from Penn.
Penn softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Newell misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Newell.
Penn's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Newell tries to throw a body punch but Penn avoids it by throwing Newell back against the cage.
Newell lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Newell is trying to stall.
Newell lands a nice uppercut.#T2#
Newell fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Penn lands a right hand.
A right hook to the body lands for Newell.
Penn lands a big right hand that drops Newell! The killer instinct kicks in and Penn finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Penn!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Reco Penn!
Reco Penn bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
In defeat, Conor Newell stepped up to the mic, saying 'Fuck . I underestimated the guy . He was alot better than I thought . I'll go back the gym and I'll come back stronger'.
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Event:
Just Bleed 18
Date: Dec 31, 2016 |
#R1#
The Notourious fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Midget manages to avoid it.
Midget half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#CL2#
The Notourious clinches.
The Notourious lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The Notourious is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Midget prevents a body shot from The Notourious.
A short left from The Notourious.
Midget has been working on his balance at Abobomination Training, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by The Notourious.
The Notourious working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The Notourious has a couple of punches blocked by Midget.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Midget's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Midget jumps guard but The Notourious stands there with Midget around his waist. Midget gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
The Notourious lands a right hand. #T1#
The Notourious is leaning against Midget and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from The Notourious.
A short right from The Notourious.
The Notourious misses with a punch to the body.
Midget tries for a takedown but The Notourious manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Justin Midget. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The Notourious doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, The Notourious creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Midget blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from The Notourious.
The Notourious has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Midget seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if The Notourious can turn it around.
The Notourious softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The Notourious lands a right hand that snaps the head of Midget backwards.
The Notourious lands a right hand.
The Notourious is defending well against a takedown attempt.#T2#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Midget.
The Notourious working aggressively here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Midget takes a shot to the head.
The Notourious lands a shoulder strike.
The Notourious goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The Notourious lands a hook to the side of the head.
The Notourious gets underhooks to prevent Midget's takedown attempt.
The Notourious lands a nice uppercut.
Midget blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Midget goes for a takedown attempt but The Notourious pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
A punch lands to the side of Midget 's head but he takes it in his stride.#T3##CL2#
The Notourious moves into the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by The Notourious.
The Notourious makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by The Notourious.
Midget looking for a takedown.
The Notourious lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Midget.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, The Notourious creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The Notourious lands a right hand.
The Notourious pushes Midget back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The Notourious misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T4#
The Notourious is pressed up against the cage. Midget has hold of a leg and is looking to drag The Notourious down to the mat. The Notourious avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Conor The Notourious is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A looping hook to the body misses from The Notourious. Midget does a little dance to reset his feet.
Midget half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#CL2#
The Notourious clinches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A body shot lands from The Notourious.
The Notourious lands a hook to the side of the head.
The Notourious scores with an uppercut up the middle.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, The Notourious creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short right from The Notourious on the inside.
The Notourious works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
The Notourious throws a head punch that misses.
The Notourious lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The Notourious lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Conor The Notourious dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
The Notourious connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A punch combination from The Notourious misses. #CL2#
Midget gets tackled into the cage by The Notourious. The Notourious maintains the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from The Notourious.
Midget is trying to drag The Notourious to the mat but The Notourious just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
The Notourious lands with a short shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A hook to the body from The Notourious.
The Notourious struggles to land a body shot inside as Midget controls his hands.
The Notourious lands a hook that snaps the head of Midget backwards.
The Notourious scores with a shoulder strike. #T1#
A nice right hand lands inside from The Notourious.
The Notourious goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The Notourious misses with a hook to the ribs.
The Notourious tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The Notourious scores with a nice hook to the head.
The Notourious tries a body shot but Midget blocks it.
Good body shot from The Notourious.
Conor The Notourious seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
The Notourious doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The Notourious struggles to land a body shot inside as Midget controls his hands.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
The Notourious fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from The Notourious. #T2#
Midget has The Notourious pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. The Notourious manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
The Notourious softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The Notourious lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Midget backwards.
The Notourious lands with a left to the head.
A short right from The Notourious.
The Notourious stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A frustrated look appears on Midget's face as he tries to break the clinch.
The Notourious can't find room to land a body shot as Midget controls the action.
The Notourious is pressed up against the cage. Midget has hold of a leg and is looking to drag The Notourious down to the mat. The Notourious avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Justin Midget. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
The Notourious moves into the clinch.
A short right from The Notourious. #T3#
The Notourious lands a nice uppercut.
Midget looking for a takedown.
The Notourious lands a right hand that snaps the head of Midget backwards.
Midget drops to a knee looking for a takedown but The Notourious gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A short uppercut from The Notourious.
A right handed body shot lands from The Notourious.
A hook to the body from The Notourious.
The Notourious lands a nice uppercut.
The Notourious lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The Notourious lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T4#
The Notourious tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by The Notourious.
The Notourious swings wildly with an uppercut but Midget uses good head movement to avoid it.
The Notourious lands with a right to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The Notourious scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Midget tries for a takedown. No joy.
The Notourious makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by The Notourious.
The Notourious lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Midget.
The Notourious lands a nice uppercut.
The Notourious lands a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Conor The Notourious showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Midget on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
The Notourious ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Midget moves away.
Midget half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
The Notourious has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Midget takes a shot right to the bread basket.#CL2#
The Notourious gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The Notourious goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The Notourious misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The Notourious lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Midget.
A right handed body shot lands from The Notourious.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Midget drops to a knee looking for a takedown but The Notourious gets the underhooks and prevents it.
The Notourious scores with a nice hook to the head.#T1#
Midget goes for a takedown attempt but The Notourious pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Jab from The Notourious.
The Notourious connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
The Notourious swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Midget feinted with a counter takedown.
The Notourious misses with a lunging right hand
#TD#
and Midget counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Midget.
Midget won't allow The Notourious to sweep him here. #T2#
The Notourious keeping moving, preventing Midget from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Midget is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Midget wants to control from the top but The Notourious keeps moving.
The Notourious pulls Midget in close to prevent any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Midget drops back, looking for a kneebar! The Notourious looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. The Notourious looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from The Notourious! #REVB#
Midget regains half guard.#T3#
The Notourious wants to lay and pray for a moment but Midget keeps working.
The Notourious might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Midget haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The Notourious missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB#
Midget actively working from the bottom here.
The Notourious has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The Notourious content just to control the position here.
Midget is desperately trying to improve his position but The Notourious has a good base and remains in mount.
Midget swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Midget is bucking up trying to escape but The Notourious cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Conor The Notourious is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
The Notourious controlling from the full mount.
Midget is trying desperately to improve position.
The Notourious trying to control but Midget is having none of it.
Midget is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The Notourious tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Conor The Notourious comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well The Notourious has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 25:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 25:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Conor The Notourious!
Conor The Notourious was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
Just Bleed Dickinson Vs Midget
Date: Dec 10, 2016 |
#R1#
The Notourious throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The Notourious uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dulin.#CL2#
The Notourious instigates a clinch.
Dulin tries to pull guard but The Notourious holds him up against the cage and eventually Dulin drops back down to his feet.
Dulin is trying to work for a single leg takedown but The Notourious pulls him back up using the underhooks. #BC#
Dulin breaks from the clinch.
The Notourious scores with a jab to the body.#CL2#
The Notourious pushes Dulin up against the cage in a clinch.
The Notourious lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dulin tries to pull guard but The Notourious forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sasha Dulin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dulin is trying to break the clinch but The Notourious is controlling him.
Dulin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The Notourious lands a body shot in the clinch.
The Notourious lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T1#
The Notourious lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Dulin or not.
Dulin is breathing heavily.
The Notourious lands with a light punch inside. #ROC2#
Dulin is rocked!
The Notourious presses Dulin against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Oh Dulin is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A right hook to the body lands for The Notourious.
Dulin seems to have got his legs back now.
The Notourious lands a hook to the side of the head.
The Notourious makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from The Notourious.
A nice right hand lands inside from The Notourious.
The Notourious pushes Dulin back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #KD2#
The Notourious drops Dulin with a big right hand! The Notourious charges in looking to finish - Dulin manages to keep The Notourious in his guard and seems to have recovered somewhat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The Notourious sitting in guard here, content to control.
The Notourious looking to pass the guard. #T2#
The Notourious passes into half guard. #SUB2#
The Notourious is working for a submission of some sort.
The Notourious looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Dulin is looking to escape.#T3#
The Notourious sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The Notourious's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The Notourious is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Dulin is bucking up trying to escape but The Notourious cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Dulin definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
The Notourious sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Dulin takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
The Notourious lands a heavy elbow. #SUB2#
The Notourious goes for an armbar but Dulin turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Dulin.
Dulin looking to pass the guard.
The Notourious 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Conor The Notourious dominated that round.
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.
#R2##CL2#
The Notourious takes the fight into the clinch.
The Notourious lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The Notourious lands a nice uppercut.
The Notourious presses Dulin against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The Notourious is leaning against Dulin and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
The Notourious lands a nice shot to the body.
The Notourious lands a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Notourious makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The Notourious throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
The Notourious pushes Dulin back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
The Notourious scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The Notourious lands a body shot. #T1#
The Notourious is working Dulin over against the cage.
The Notourious lands with a light punch inside.
The Notourious lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dulin.
The Notourious creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Dulin with a big uppercut! Dulin tries to clinch up but The Notourious pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Dulin to the mat! Dulin covers up and The Notourious unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Conor The Notourious!
Conor The Notourious took some time post fight to say the following; 'Nates a little bitch'.
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Event:
DFC Sin City 14
Date: Oct 22, 2016 |
#R1#
The Notourious takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
The Notourious throws a hook to the side of Hold's head but Hold sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The Notourious takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The Notourious is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hold. #CL2#
Hold drives through and clinches with The Notourious against the cage.
Hold looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The Notourious is stalling here.
The Notourious is trying to drag Hold to the mat but Hold just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A quick uppercut on the inside from The Notourious.
Hold tries a body shot but The Notourious blocks it.
Hold can't find room to land a body shot as The Notourious controls the action.
Hold tries to work over The Notourious's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Hold jumps guard.
#SUB2#
Hold is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Hold working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. The Notourious doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. The Notourious manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T1##SUB2#
Hold escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. The Notourious gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Hold is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The Notourious content to stall in guard here. #SUB2#
Hold looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hold preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The Notourious is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Kell Fight House that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.#SUB2#
The Notourious got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hold has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, The Notourious has managed to get both his arms back between Hold's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Hold has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but The Notourious can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T2#
The Notourious trying to control but Hold is working from the bottom.
The Notourious throwing strikes from guard but Hold blocks nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The Notourious postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB2#
Hold throws his legs up looking for a submission but The Notourious uses it to pass to side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The Notourious trying to control the action but Hold is working from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hold gets back to half guard.
The Notourious is trying to control the action in half guard but Hold is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The Notourious is really struggling to control Hold but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T3##SUB2#
Hold looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Hold looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
The Notourious is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hold is just riding it out for now. The Notourious eventually gives up the hold.
The Notourious wants to stand up but Hold is controlling the position.
Hold gets full guard.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Hold looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Hold had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. The Notourious defends it easily.#SUB2#
Hold working for a triangle but The Notourious defends it easily.
#SUB2#
The Notourious got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hold has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, The Notourious has managed to get both his arms back between Hold's legs - danger averted.
The Notourious trying to control but Hold is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The Notourious looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Hold throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcin Hold dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Hold moves away from the strike by The Notourious.
The Notourious misses the shot to the body.
The Notourious pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The Notourious pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The Notourious looks to throw the jab but Hold is out of range.
Hold moves out of range of the strikes.
The Notourious throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
The Notourious throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hold avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hold bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#CL2#
Hold has closed the distance and engaged The Notourious in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hold tried to land a shot to the body but connects with The Notourious's elbow.
Hold prevents The Notourious from breaking the clinch.
Hold is working The Notourious over against the cage.
The Notourious blocking some punches.
Hold has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hold goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The Notourious is trying to break free.#T1##TD2#
Hold manages to pull guard.
#SU#
The Notourious stands up and waves to Hold to follow him.
Hold jabs at The Notourious's body.
The Notourious throws a leg kick but Hold checks it.
The Notourious ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hold moves away.#CL2#
Hold gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hold. #BC#
The Notourious breaks the clinch.
Hold connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Hold checks the leg kick nicely there.
Hold wants to counter the offense by The Notourious and move into the clinch position.
Hold moves out of range of the strikes.
Hold tries to clinch but The Notourious is having none of it. #CL2#
Hold clinches with his opponent.
#T2#
Hold fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hold tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. The Notourious smiles and moves away.
The Notourious misses the shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The Notourious swats away the attempt to clinch by Hold.
The Notourious throws a shot from downtown. Hold moves away and avoids it.
The Notourious throws a leg kick that misses.
Conor The Notourious is winning the standup battle so far.
The Notourious throws a leg kick but Hold checks it.
Hold tries to counter by closing the distance.
The Notourious just misses with a punch to the body.
Hold moves away from the strike by The Notourious.
Hold tries to close the distance and clinch up but The Notourious swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hold dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hold connects with a single shot there.
The Notourious throws out a loose jab but Hold uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hold scores with a jab to the jaw.
Hold scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T3#
Hold closes the distance but The Notourious moves to the side
enabling The Notourious to counter with a crisp jab.
Conor The Notourious seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The Notourious avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hold fails with an attempt to clinch.
The Notourious throws a jab but it's blocked by Hold.
The Notourious sizes up Hold with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Hold showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from The Notourious.
Hold moves away from the strike by The Notourious.
Hold blocks the body kick.
Hold lands a straight punch to the body, keeping The Notourious at a distance.
The Notourious misses with a low kick as Hold jumps back.
Hold wants to counter with a clinch but The Notourious pushes him away.
Hold connects with a body shot.
The Notourious swings away with a leg kick that misses.
The Notourious on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T4#
A big right from The Notourious misses. #CL2#
Hold has closed the distance and engaged The Notourious in a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The Notourious lands with a left to the head.
The Notourious wants to stall.
#BC#
The Notourious's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hold tries to clinch
letting The Notourious counter with a right hand.
Hold keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The Notourious lands with a nice combination. Hold backs away looking to recover.#TD#
The Notourious shoots in and gets a takedown into Hold's guard.#SUB2#
The Notourious is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Hold has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. The Notourious is looking to defend but Hold has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for The Notourious! Hold pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, The Notourious taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Marcin Hold!
During a confident post fight interview, Marcin Hold thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
LKO Fight Night 10
Date: Sep 14, 2016 |
#R1#
The Notourious takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The Notourious has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Thomas finds it's way round the side to connect with The Notourious's head.
An inside leg kick from The Notourious misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from The Notourious. Thomas does a little dance to reset his feet.
A quick step to the side and Thomas tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#CL2#
Thomas tries to keep at a distance but The Notourious has taken the fight into the clinch.
The Notourious is stalling here.
Thomas tries to work over The Notourious's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Thomas is trying to pull guard but The Notourious has him pressed against the cage.
The Notourious is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Thomas is defending well.
Thomas looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Notourious misses with a hook to the ribs.
Thomas fails to pull guard.
The Notourious tries to score a body lock takedown but Thomas shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Thomas drops to a knee looking for a takedown but The Notourious gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dai Thomas. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Thomas prevents the takedown attempt.
The Notourious lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Thomas backwards.
Thomas is trying to pull guard but The Notourious has him pressed against the cage.
The Notourious misses with a punch on the inside.
#BC2#
The Notourious breaks from the clinch.
Thomas listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
The Notourious tries to clinch there but Thomas circles away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from The Notourious.
A jab lands there for Thomas.
Thomas changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A swing and a miss from The Notourious.
A counter left hand to the body from Thomas misses its target.
Thomas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from The Notourious.#T2#
Thomas scores with a jab.
The Notourious lands with an uppercut that bounces Thomas off the cage and back into range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The Notourious throws out a loose jab but Thomas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thomas throws a body punch but The Notourious moves out of range.
The Notourious walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Thomas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from The Notourious.
No joy there for The Notourious, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
We've been told by Thomas's head coaches at Dave's Dumb Belles that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Thomas on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The Notourious takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
#ROC#
The Notourious is rocked!
Thomas looks to score with a jab to the body but The Notourious is just out of range.
The Notourious looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The Notourious is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The Notourious swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Thomas was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
The Notourious throws a lazy uppercut
and Thomas counters with a straight right hand.
The Notourious is still on wobbly legs! Can Thomas finish him?
The Notourious tries to clinch up but Thomas circles away and keeps his distance.
Thomas lands a body shot.
The Notourious seems to have recovered his senses.#T3#
Thomas throws a body punch but The Notourious moves out of range.
The Notourious looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Thomas cracks The Notourious on the jaw with a powerful right hand and The Notourious falls backwards against the cage. Thomas follows up with more strikes that drop The Notourious to his knees. Thomas keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save The Notourious! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dai Thomas!
Dai Thomas is the new lightweight champion!
Dai Thomas decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Event:
LKO International FW 2
Date: Aug 14, 2016 |
#R1#
The Notourious lands a two punch combo.
#CUT2#
It looks like Julio Reyes has been cut.
The Notourious lands a jab to Reyes's midsection.
Reyes has his takedown stuffed
and The Notourious counters with a straight right hand.
Reyes shoots in for a takedown but The Notourious shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
As Reyes backs off The Notourious throws a huge counter combo but Reyes manages to avoid it all.
Reyes is trying hard to land a takedown here. The Notourious sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Julio Reyes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Reyes moves forwards but The Notourious connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The Notourious tries to score with a low kick but Reyes moves his leg out of the way.
The Notourious lands with a right that hurts Reyes. Reyes looks to clinch but The Notourious throws a short knee that drops Reyes. This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch and Knee). Conor The Notourious!
Post fight, an emotional Conor The Notourious said 'Nates a little bitch'.
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Event:
LKO8 Outrageous
Date: Jul 09, 2016 |
#R1##CL#
Clarkson has The Notourious up against the cage in a clinch.
The Notourious wants to break free but Clarkson has control.
Clarkson working aggressively here.
The Notourious is trying to break the clinch but Clarkson has him pressed against the cage.
Clarkson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Clarkson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Clarkson tries to throw a body punch but The Notourious avoids it by throwing Clarkson back against the cage.
Clarkson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
The Notourious tries to break free but Clarkson pushes him back against the cage.
The Notourious blocks an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
The Notourious lands a takedown into guard.
Clarkson is looking to stand back up but The Notourious counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Clarkson. #REVR#
Clarkson's coaches at Mist Of Pandaria have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Clarkson tries to regain full guard. Instead though, The Notourious has advanced to mount. Uh oh. #T1#
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, The Notourious cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
The Notourious avoids the attempt from Clarkson to control.
Clarkson throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
The Notourious wants to control the pace but Clarkson is squirming around nicely.
Clarkson throwing hammer fists to the chest of The Notourious. What's that going to do exactly?
The Notourious throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Clarkson throwing hammer fists to the chest of The Notourious. What's that going to do exactly?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Clarkson is trying to escape the mount.
The Notourious tries to control but Clarkson wriggling away.
The Notourious is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Clarkson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Clarkson is squirming around, avoiding The Notourious's attempts to control the action. #T3#
Clarkson tries to lock up and control but The Notourious gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Clarkson is looking to improve his position but The Notourious isn't that keen on the idea.
Clarkson is working hard here to advance position.
Clarkson tries to lock up and control but The Notourious gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Clarkson throwing hammer fists to the chest of The Notourious. What's that going to do exactly?
Clarkson working to try and regain half guard.
The Notourious tries to control but Clarkson wriggling away.
Clarkson is looking to improve his position but The Notourious isn't that keen on the idea.
The Notourious landing strikes, looking to finish!
Clarkson tries to hold on but The Notourious pushes him away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The Notourious tries to control but Clarkson wriggling away.
The Notourious controlling the pace for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Conor The Notourious dominated that round.
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#
A telegraphed right hand from The Notourious misses the target.
Clarkson tries to clinch there but The Notourious circles away.
The Notourious bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#CUT2#
It looks like Jordan Clarkson has been cut.#CL#
Clarkson clinches up with The Notourious and pushes him back against the cage.
Clarkson tries to throw a body punch but The Notourious avoids it by throwing Clarkson back against the cage.
The Notourious is looking to break free of the clinch but Clarkson has double underhooks.
The Notourious tries to break free but Clarkson pushes him back against the cage.
The Notourious wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
The Notourious is trying to break the clinch but Clarkson is controlling him.#BC2#
The Notourious breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clarkson staying out of range there.
The Notourious is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Clarkson.
Clarkson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Clarkson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Clarkson slips a jab from The Notourious.#T1#
The Notourious is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Clarkson.
The Notourious tries to work over Clarkson's front leg with a kick but Clarkson checks it.
The Notourious attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
The Notourious throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Clarkson tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Clarkson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Clarkson slips a jab from The Notourious.
The Notourious throws the left hand but Clarkson avoids the punch easily.
The Notourious avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Clarkson tries to clinch but The Notourious moves out of range.
The Notourious throws a shot from downtown. Clarkson moves away and avoids it.
Clarkson is looking to clinch.
Jordan Clarkson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Clarkson fails in his attempt to clinch.
The Notourious has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Clarkson tries to close the distance and clinch up but The Notourious swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Clarkson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but The Notourious paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Clarkson is looking to clinch. #T2#
The fight stays on the outside here - Clarkson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Clarkson is looking to clinch.
Clarkson fails in his attempt to clinch.
It seemed like The Notourious was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Clarkson doesn't manage to clinch there - The Notourious circles away.
Clarkson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The Notourious throws a shot from downtown. Clarkson moves away and avoids it.
Clarkson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The Notourious misses the jab.
Clarkson wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
The Notourious's coach down at was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on The Notourious's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Clarkson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but The Notourious paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL#
The Notourious gets tackled into the cage by Clarkson. Clarkson maintains the clinch.
Clarkson misses with some punches.
Clarkson struggles to land a body shot inside as The Notourious controls his hands.
#T3#
Clarkson stalling against the cage.
Clarkson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Clarkson has a couple of punches blocked by The Notourious.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Clarkson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Clarkson working aggressively here.
Clarkson can't find room to land a body shot as The Notourious controls the action.
The Notourious blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Clarkson misses with a body punch.
Clarkson slowing the pace effectively.
A shot in the inside from Clarkson.
The Notourious is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
A head punch on the inside from Clarkson fails to land.
The Notourious changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Clarkson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#T4##CL#
Clarkson has managed to clinch.
Clarkson misses with a punch on the inside.
Clarkson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Clarkson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Clarkson struggles to land a body shot inside as The Notourious controls his hands.
The Notourious has had enough of the clinch but Clarkson keeps him there for the moment.
The Notourious wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
The Notourious blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Clarkson misses with a hook to the ribs.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Clarkson tries a body shot but The Notourious blocks it.
Clarkson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Clarkson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of The Notourious backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Conor The Notourious will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Jordan Clarkson's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Clarkson forces The Notourious back against the cage and clinches.
The Notourious wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Clarkson has him pressed against the cage.
Clarkson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Clarkson lands a nice uppercut.
Clarkson pushes The Notourious back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Clarkson digs a right hand underneath The Notourious's ribcage. The Notourious let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Clarkson misses with a punch on the inside.
The Notourious can't get the takedown.
Clarkson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Clarkson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A short uppercut from Clarkson.
Clarkson has a couple of punches blocked by The Notourious.
The Notourious tries to break the clinch but Clarkson is controlling the position. #T1#
Clarkson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Clarkson throws a punch but it's blocked by The Notourious.
A head punch on the inside from Clarkson fails to land.
Jordan Clarkson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Clarkson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The Notourious wants to break free but Clarkson has control.
The Notourious is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Clarkson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A right hook to the body lands for Clarkson.
The Notourious blocking some punches.
Clarkson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Clarkson tries to throw a body punch but The Notourious avoids it by throwing Clarkson back against the cage.
Clarkson misses with a punch on the inside.
The Notourious wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
The Notourious blocks an uppercut.
Clarkson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with The Notourious's elbow.
Jordan Clarkson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Clarkson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Clarkson working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by The Notourious.
The Notourious working hard to break the clinch.
Clarkson has a couple of punches blocked by The Notourious.
Clarkson can't find room to land a body shot as The Notourious controls the action.
Clarkson can't find room to land a body shot as The Notourious controls the action.
Clarkson has a couple of punches blocked by The Notourious.
The Notourious tries to circle away but Clarkson has him pinned against the cage.#BC2#
The Notourious pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The Notourious throws a shot from downtown. Clarkson moves away and avoids it.
Clarkson is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from The Notourious.
Clarkson tries to grapple but his opponent circles
enabling The Notourious to counter with a crisp jab. #T3#
Clarkson tries to clinch but The Notourious is having none of it.
Clarkson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Clarkson staying out of range there.
Clarkson is looking to counter the offense by The Notourious and move into the clinch.
A big right from The Notourious misses.
Clarkson wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Clarkson is looking to clinch but The Notourious is avoiding it.
Clarkson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Clarkson takes one on the button.#ROC2#
Clarkson is rocked!
Clarkson walks straight into a right hand from The Notourious - that's dropped him! The Notourious jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Clarkson from any more punishment! Clarkson complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Conor The Notourious!
Conor The Notourious took some time post fight to say the following; 'Nates a little bitch'.
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Event:
BeastMode USA
Date: May 29, 2016 |
#R1#
The Notourious throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Chalke tries to counter with a takedown but The Notourious is quick to defend against it.
The Notourious throws a looping overhand right but Chalke ducks down to avoid it. #TD#
Chalke manages to get an easy takedown there - catching The Notourious on his heels. He'll look to pass The Notourious's guard now, I'm sure.
The Notourious wants to sweep but no luck.
Chalke is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chalke lands a couple of elbows.
Chalke slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Chalke with a nice head shot there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chalke scoring with punches to the head and body.
The Notourious is trying to control the position but Chalke postures up.
Chalke makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Chalke won't allow The Notourious to sweep him here. #T1#
Chalke lands a couple of digs.
Chalke cracks The Notourious with a solid left hand.
Chalke is working The Notourious over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Chalke with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Chalke lands a couple of elbows.
Chalke scoring with some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chalke looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The Notourious wants to sweep but no luck.
Chalke looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
The Notourious had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Chalke defends it easily.#T2#
Chalke is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Chalke with a nice head shot there.
Chalke stays in close to The Notourious's body and controls the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Chalke lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Chalke controlling from the top position. #T3#
Chalke is in close to The Notourious's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The Notourious controls Chalke momentarily but Chalke frees himself.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Chalke's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Chalke is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Chalke wants to pass the guard but The Notourious is keeping the position.
Chalke lands a couple of digs.
Chalke stands up over The Notourious, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Chalke is in close to The Notourious's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Chalke scoring with some ground and pound.
Chalke controls from within his opponent's guard.
Chalke stands up over The Notourious, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T4#
The Notourious has momentary wrist control but Chalke slips an elbow through the middle.
Chalke distracts The Notourious with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Chalke sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Chalke's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chalke landing with the ground and pound.
The Notourious wants to sweep here but Chalke controlling him for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cody Chalke dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
The Notourious connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Chalke momentarily.
The Notourious throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chalke sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The Notourious steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chalke.
A nice side step and The Notourious releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Chalke seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
The Notourious darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Conor The Notourious seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chalke moves out of range as The Notourious strikes.
The Notourious lands with a shot to the body.
The Notourious misses with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Notourious staying out of range there.
The Notourious throws a jab but it's blocked by Chalke.
The Notourious throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chalke sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The Notourious throws a lazy right hand but Chalke sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T1#
The Notourious throws a body punch but Chalke moves out of range.
The Notourious looks to throw the jab but Chalke is out of range.
Chalke tries to counter with a takedown but The Notourious is quick to defend against it.
Chalke is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that The Notourious can do to turn this around?
Chalke uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by The Notourious.
The Notourious lands a nice looking body shot.
The Notourious misses with a body shot.
Chalke appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Conor The Notourious is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD#
Chalke looking to score a takedown here. The Notourious is defending well but Chalke drives through and ends up in The Notourious's guard.
Chalke is in close to The Notourious's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Chalke lands a couple of digs.
Chalke preventing the sweep.
Chalke is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Chalke content to stall in guard here.
Chalke with a nice head shot there.#T2#
Chalke controlling from the top position. #SUB2#
The Notourious escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Chalke gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Chalke looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Chalke makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Chalke is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Chalke 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.#T3#
Chalke postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Chalke preventing the sweep.
Chalke is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Cody Chalke overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Chalke with a nice head shot there.
The Notourious wants to sweep here but Chalke controlling him for the moment.
Chalke working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of The Notourious's head.
Chalke won't allow The Notourious to get back to his feet. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Chalke stands up over The Notourious, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Chalke lands a couple of elbows.
Chalke sitting in guard here, content to control.
Chalke scoring with some ground and pound.
Chalke working some strikes from top position.
Chalke not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Chalke lands a couple of digs.#ROC#
The Notourious is rocked!
Chalke is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chalke with a nice head shot there.
The Notourious is still in real trouble! Can Chalke finish him?
Chalke content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Cody Chalke will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
The Notourious lands with a hook. Chalke tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The Notourious seems to have recovered his senses.
Chalke is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by The Notourious.
Chalke slips a jab from The Notourious.#TD#
The Notourious gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Chalke working some strikes from top position.
Chalke lands a couple of elbows.
Chalke postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Chalke slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chalke content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Chalke lands a couple of digs.#T1#
The Notourious is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Chalke is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Chalke's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Chalke working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The Notourious not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Chalke stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. The Notourious swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Chalke stands up over The Notourious, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Chalke working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of The Notourious's head.
Chalke sitting in guard here, content to control. #T2#
Chalke won't allow The Notourious to get back to his feet.
Chalke chips away with some ground and pound.
Chalke postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Chalke slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Chalke keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of The Notourious's head.
Chalke is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Chalke cracks The Notourious with a solid left hand.
Chalke content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T3#
Chalke sitting in guard here, content to control.
Chalke seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down The Notourious for as long as he can get away with.
Chalke working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The Notourious is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The Notourious being controlled here, momentarily. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The Notourious staying out of range there.
It seemed like The Notourious was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Chalke takes a swing at The Notourious's ribcage but misses.
The Notourious looks to land a right hand but Chalke moved out of range.
The Notourious swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The Notourious throws a shot from downtown. Chalke moves away and avoids it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD#
Chalke closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Chalke lands in his opponent's guard.
Chalke lands a couple of digs.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cody Chalke showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Chalke, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cody Chalke!
Cody Chalke bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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