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Event:
DFC Sin City 18
Date: Nov 19, 2016 |
#R1##CL#
Reealopubo clinches up against the cage.
Reealopubo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Newsto's elbow.
Reealopubo prevents a takedown attempt there.
Reealopubo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Newsto's elbow.
Reealopubo works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Reealopubo tries to work over Newsto's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Newsto fails to pull guard.
Reealopubo prevents the takedown attempt.
Joe Reealopubo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Illidian Newsto.
Reealopubo lands an uppercut.
Reealopubo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Reealopubo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Reealopubo stops a takedown attempt from Newsto.
Reealopubo tries to throw a body punch but Newsto avoids it by throwing Reealopubo back against the cage.
Newsto jumps guard but Reealopubo turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Reealopubo stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Reealopubo really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reealopubo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Reealopubo is leaning against Newsto and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Newsto looks winded!
Newsto jumps guard but Reealopubo turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Newsto jumps guard but Reealopubo turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
A right handed body shot lands from Reealopubo.
Reealopubo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Newstos head. #T1#
Newsto blocks a body shot from Reealopubo.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Reealopubo.
Reealopubo lands an uppercut.
Reealopubo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Newsto's elbow.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Reealopubo.
Reealopubo lands a hook to the side of the head.
A body shot lands from Reealopubo.
A nice right hand lands inside from Reealopubo.
Reealopubo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Reealopubo lands a right hand.
Reealopubo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Reealopubo lands a body shot in the clinch.
Reealopubo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nice body punch from Reealopubo.
I was talking to Reealopubo's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Reealopubo digs a right hand into Newsto's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Newsto's gas tank.
Reealopubo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A right handed body shot lands from Reealopubo.
Reealopubo is leaning against Newsto and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Reealopubo lands a shot to the body.
Reealopubo lands a shot to the body.#T2#
Reealopubo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A right handed body shot lands from Reealopubo.
Reealopubo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Reealopubo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Reealopubo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Reealopubo.
A right hand to the body from Reealopubo.
Reealopubo presses Newsto against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Reealopubo lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Reealopubo - that landed with a thud.
Reealopubo lands a body punch in the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Reealopubo.
Reealopubo lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Newsto or not.
Reealopubo is working Newsto over against the cage.
Reealopubo lands a body punch in the clinch.
Reealopubo misses with a body punch.
Reealopubo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Reealopubo works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Reealopubo digs a right hand into Newsto's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Newsto's gas tank. #T3#
Reealopubo struggles to land a body shot inside as Newsto controls his hands.
Newsto's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Reealopubo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right from Reealopubo.
Reealopubo tries a body shot but Newsto blocks it.
Reealopubo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Reealopubo works on Newsto's body with a couple of short punches.
A hook to the body from Reealopubo.
Reealopubo lands with a short shot to the head.
Reealopubo lands a body punch.
Reealopubo is leaning against Newsto and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Newsto blocks a body shot from Reealopubo.
Reealopubo stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Reealopubo is leaning against Newsto and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Reealopubo lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Newsto.
Reealopubo lands a nice uppercut.
Reealopubo throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reealopubo lands a body punch in the clinch.
Reealopubo digs a right hand into Newsto's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Newsto's gas tank. #T4#
Reealopubo presses Newsto against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Reealopubo lands a body punch in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Reealopubo.
Reealopubo scores with a hook to the body.
Reealopubo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Reealopubo lands an uppercut.
Newsto prevents a body shot from Reealopubo.
Reealopubo digs a right hand into Newsto's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Newsto's gas tank.
Reealopubo presses Newsto against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Reealopubo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Reealopubo lands a body shot in the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Reealopubo.
Reealopubo pushes Newsto back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Newsto blocks a body shot from Reealopubo.
A nice right hand lands inside from Reealopubo.
Reealopubo misses with a body punch.
Reealopubo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Reealopubo 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.
Joe Reealopubo 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##CL#
Reealopubo drives through and clinches with Newsto against the cage.
Reealopubo lands a hook that snaps the head of Newsto backwards.
Reealopubo works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Reealopubo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Reealopubo lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Newsto or not.
Reealopubo throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Reealopubo is leaning against Newsto and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short uppercut from Reealopubo.
Reealopubo lands a body shot in the clinch.
Reealopubo lands with a light punch inside. #ROC#
Newsto is rocked!
Reealopubo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Newsto is still on wobbly legs! Can Reealopubo finish him?
Joe Reealopubo has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Reealopubo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reealopubo pushes Newsto against the cage. Reealopubo is working some dirty boxing. Reealopubo pushes off with a quick right hook! Newsto goes down! Newsto tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Reealopubo moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joe Reealopubo!
Joe Reealopubo thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
DFC Mayhem 18
Date: Nov 11, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Maher looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Maher looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB2#
Newsto is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Maher pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Maher is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Newsto is just riding it out for now. Maher eventually gives up the hold.
Maher trying to control from half guard but Newsto is working away.
Maher knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Newsto on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Newsto gets back to full guard.
#SUB2#
Newsto escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Maher gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T1#
Maher wants to control from the top but Newsto keeps moving. #SUB2#
Newsto working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Maher doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Maher manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Maher postures up in Newsto's guard and throws a big left but Newsto blocks it. #SUB2#
Newsto is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Maher is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Maher 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.
Maher trying to control the position from guard on top but Newsto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Maher pushing down on Newsto's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T2##SUB2#
Newsto looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Maher trying to mount his opponent but Newsto defends it.
Maher has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Newsto is squirming around, avoiding Maher's attempts to control the action. #SUB#
Maher looking to secure an arm triangle but Newsto defends it well.
Maher trying to control but Newsto is having none of it. #T3#
Newsto working to try and regain half guard.
Maher pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Maher looking to control but Newsto is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB#
Maher swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Newsto is now in Maher's guard. A big mistake from Maher there, giving up the dominant position!
Newsto preventing the sweep.
Newsto stands and throws Maher's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB2#
Newsto is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Maher knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Newsto tries for a kimura but Maher is defending well. #T4#
Maher struggling a bit here.#SUB2#
Newsto working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Maher is looking to regain half guard here but Newsto keeps moving and retains side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Newsto tries for a kimura but Maher is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Illidian Newsto will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Maher connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A big right from Maher misses.
Maher throws a lazy uppercut
#TD2#
and Newsto counters with a shoot takedown. Maher fights it but they end up in guard.
Newsto passes into half guard.
Newsto is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Maher has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Newsto is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Newsto is looking for a kimura here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maher is looking for a sweep. Newsto is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T1##SUB2#
Newsto wants to work for an arm triangle but Maher is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Maher is defending against the submission attempts here by Newsto.
Maher wants to improve his position but Newsto is controlling well.
Maher might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Maher trying to control from the bottom.
Maher wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Newsto is trying for a kimura here. Maher looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Newsto wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Illidian Newsto!
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Event:
Mayhem 13 Wright v Crowder
Date: Oct 07, 2016 |
#R1##CL#
Xhaka drives through and clinches with Newsto against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Xhaka.
Newsto blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Newsto wants a takedown but no success here.
Newsto blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Xhaka.
Xhaka lands with a short shot to the head.
Newsto jumps guard but Xhaka turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Xhaka swings wildly with an uppercut but Newsto uses good head movement to avoid it.
Newsto tries to pull guard but Xhaka won't allow it.
Granat Xhaka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Illidian Newsto.
Newsto is trying to pull guard but Xhaka turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Xhaka working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Xhaka misses with a short punch on the inside.
Xhaka fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Newsto jumps guard but Xhaka stands there with Newsto around his waist. Newsto gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Newsto fails to pull guard.
Xhaka gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Newsto.
Xhaka misses with the head strike.
#T1#
Xhaka throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Newstos head.
Xhaka lands with a light punch inside.
Newsto changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Xhaka fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Newsto gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Xhaka counters with a stiff right hand. #CL#
Xhaka has taken the fight to the clinch.
Xhaka working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Xhaka prevents a takedown attempt there.
Newsto looks winded!
Xhaka lands a nice uppercut.
Xhaka lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #ROC#
Newsto is rocked!
Xhaka throws a punch but it's blocked by Newsto.
Newsto is still on wobbly legs! Can Xhaka finish him?
Xhaka tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Xhaka throws a head punch that misses.
Newsto blocking some punches.
Xhaka throws a punch but it's blocked by Newsto.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Newsto blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Xhaka has a couple of punches blocked by Newsto.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Newsto.
Newsto blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Xhaka tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Newsto seems to have recovered his senses.
Xhaka lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Xhaka stops a takedown attempt from Newsto.
#T2#
Newsto takes a shot to the head.
Newsto is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Newsto blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Newsto's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Xhaka creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Newsto with a big uppercut! Newsto tries to clinch up but Xhaka pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Newsto to the mat! Newsto covers up and Xhaka unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Granat Xhaka!
Granat Xhaka managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, King of Fists, into his post fight interview.
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Event:
TUF round 8
Date: Sep 17, 2016 |
#R1#
Newsto looks for a takedown but Vargas sprawls well.#KD#
Vargas drops Newsto with a right and a left! Vargas comes rushing in but Newsto regains his composure and manages to keep Vargas in guard.
#ROC#
Newsto is rocked!
Vargas gets to his feet and stands over Newsto, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Newsto felt that one! Vargas unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Newsto from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johny Vargas!
After winning the bout, Johny Vargas thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
TUF round 4
Date: Sep 03, 2016 |
#R1##CL#
Reealopubo clinches.
Newsto has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Reealopubo is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#BC#
Reealopubo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Newsto throws the kick towards the body but Reealopubo avoids it.
Reealopubo feinted with a counter takedown.
Reealopubo wants to clinch up but Newsto keeps it at a distance.#CL#
Reealopubo closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Reealopubo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Reealopubo tries to clinch but Newsto moves out of range. #CL#
Reealopubo has Newsto up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC#
Reealopubo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Reealopubo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Reealopubo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Reealopubo forces Newsto back against the cage and clinches.
Newsto is trying to pull guard but Reealopubo turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#BC#
Reealopubo breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Reealopubo has Newsto up against the cage in a clinch.
#T1##BC#
Reealopubo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Reealopubo takes the fight into the clinch.
Reealopubo gets underhooks to prevent Newsto's takedown attempt.
Joe Reealopubo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Illidian Newsto.#BC#
Reealopubo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Newsto circles away from the clinch attempt.
Joe Reealopubo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Newsto shoots in for a takedown but Reealopubo shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Reealopubo wants to clinch up but Newsto keeps it at a distance.
Reealopubo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Newsto paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Newsto keeps the fight on the outside.
The fight stays on the outside here - Reealopubo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T2##CL#
Newsto gets tackled into the cage by Reealopubo. Reealopubo maintains the clinch.
Reealopubo prevents a takedown attempt there.
#BC#
Reealopubo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Reealopubo moves in looking to clinch but Newsto pushes him off.
Reealopubo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL#
Reealopubo closes the distance and pushes Newsto back into the cage.
Newsto is trying to pull guard but Reealopubo has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Reealopubo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Newsto circles away from the clinch attempt.
Newsto is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T3#
The fight stays on the outside here - Reealopubo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Reealopubo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Newsto manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Reealopubo has closed the distance and engaged Newsto in a clinch.
#BC#
Reealopubo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Reealopubo wants to clinch up but Newsto keeps it at a distance.
A nice side step and Newsto releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Reealopubo tries to clinch but Newsto is having none of it.
Newsto looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Reealopubo wants to clinch up but Newsto keeps it at a distance.
Reealopubo tries to grapple but his opponent circles #TD2#
and Newsto decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Reealopubo's guard.#T4##SUB2#
Newsto drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Reealopubo manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Newsto has Reealopubo in his guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Newsto looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Newsto is looking for a triangle but Reealopubo pushes his legs off easily.
Reealopubo wants to stand but Newsto has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SUB2#
Reealopubo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Newsto has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Reealopubo has managed to get both his arms back between Newsto's legs - danger averted.
Newsto looks winded!
Reealopubo wants to stand but Newsto is controlling his posture from full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Reealopubo 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#
Reealopubo tries to clinch but Newsto moves away #TD2#
and Newsto counters with a single leg into guard. Reealopubo didn't expect that.
Reealopubo keeping full guard, as Newsto tries to pass. #SUB2#
Newsto drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Reealopubo manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Newsto has Reealopubo in his guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Newsto has his foot on Reealopubo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Reealopubo works his way back into a safe position though.
Reealopubo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Newsto can do to turn this around?#SUB2#
Newsto is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Newsto looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Newsto has his foot on Reealopubo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Reealopubo works his way back into a safe position though.
Newsto is breathing heavily.#T1#
Newsto manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Reealopubo manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Newsto tries to free his leg and advance position but Reealopubo is retaining full guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Reealopubo wants to stand but Newsto is controlling the position.
Newsto slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB2#
Newsto looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2##SUB2#
Newsto wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Reealopubo, who protects the arm well.
Reealopubo is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Newsto is controlling him well.#SUB2#
Newsto goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Reealopubo has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Newsto but great work by Reealopubo.#SU#
Reealopubo decides to stand up, so the ref orders Newsto to his feet.
Reealopubo looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
The fight stays on the outside here - Reealopubo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Newsto doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Reealopubo doesn't manage to clinch there - Newsto circles away.
Newsto only half commits to the counter leg kick.#T3#
Reealopubo tries to clinch up but Newsto circles away and keeps his distance.
Reealopubo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Newsto changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Reealopubo tries to avoid it but Newsto manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Reealopubo to the ground. Reealopubo escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Reealopubo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Reealopubo moves to clinch but Newsto breaks away #TD2#
and Newsto counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Reealopubo pushes Newsto off looking to stand but Newsto dives back in and keeps control.
Reealopubo trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Reealopubo really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T4##SUB2#
Newsto is working for a kimura but Reealopubo is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Newsto is working for a submission of some sort.
Newsto stops Reealopubo from getting back to his feet.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Newsto is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Reealopubo defends it well. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Reealopubo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Newsto changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Illidian Newsto showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Reealopubo is looking to clinch.
Newsto tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Reealopubo tries to clinch but fails miserably #TD2#
and Newsto counters with a shoot takedown. Reealopubo fights it but they end up in guard. #SUB2#
Newsto drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Reealopubo manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Newsto has Reealopubo in his guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Newsto throws his legs up looking for a submission but Reealopubo uses it to pass to side control.
#SU#
Reealopubo decides to stand back up. Reealopubo steps back and let's Newsto get back to his feet.
Newsto takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reealopubo is looking to clinch but Newsto is avoiding it.
Newsto circles away from the clinch attempt.
Newsto doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#CL#
Reealopubo has Newsto up against the cage in a clinch.
#T1##BC#
Reealopubo breaks from the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Reealopubo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL#
Newsto tries to keep at a distance but Reealopubo has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
Reealopubo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Reealopubo tries to clinch but Newsto is having none of it.
Newsto changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Reealopubo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Newsto paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Reealopubo wants to clinch up but Newsto keeps it at a distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Reealopubo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T2#
Reealopubo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Reealopubo tries to clinch but Newsto moves out of range.
Joe Reealopubo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Reealopubo tries to grapple but his opponent circles #TD2#
and Newsto counters with a takedown into side control. #ES#
Reealopubo explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
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!
Reealopubo tries to clinch #TD2#
and Newsto counters with a takedown into side control. #SUB2#
Newsto goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Reealopubo rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Newsto's guard! Nice work there by Reealopubo! #T3##SUB2#
Reealopubo has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Newsto to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Reealopubo is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Newsto pulls down on the head and he's put Reealopubo to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Illidian Newsto!
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Event:
Mayhem 7 Hendrix vs Lindberg
Date: Aug 26, 2016 |
#R1#
Watts just misses with a punch to the body.
A combination from Watts does no damage.
Watts throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #TD#
Watts scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Newsto tries to buck Watts off but Watts is having none of it.
Newsto is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Watts is looking to take a break and control but Newsto is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Newsto tries to buck Watts off but Watts is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Newsto sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Newsto slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T1#
Newsto looking to hit a scissor sweep but Watts is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Newsto looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Watts is defending well. Newsto quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Watts has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Newsto celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Illidian Newsto!
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Event:
DFC Mayhem 1
Date: Jul 15, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Kepplinger gets caught flat footed, as Newsto shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Kepplinger on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kepplinger tries to get out of the position.
Newsto wants to pass the guard but Kepplinger is keeping the position.
Newsto passes Kepplinger's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Newsto has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Kepplinger defend it? Newsto steps over the head and cranks it - Kepplinger is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Newsto!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Illidian Newsto!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 25, 2016 |
#R1#
Stark swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD2#
and Newsto counters with a single leg into guard. Stark didn't expect that.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Newsto passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Newsto advances to mount. #SUB2#
Newsto working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Stark turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Newsto off and cradles Stark's limp body as Newsto celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Illidian Newsto!
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