Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 20, 2023

#R1#
A nice inside leg kick there by One. That's going to slow Newsome down.
One tries a head kick but it misses.
One circles away from the clinch attempt
and One counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#It looks like Darrell Newsome has been cut.
Darrell Newsome seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Newsome forces One back against the cage and clinches.
One misses with some punches.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Newsome as One tries to tie him up.
One tries to stall but Newsome uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Newsome lands with a right to the head.
Newsome lands a body shot in the clinch.
One is looking to control Newsome's arms but Newsome gets an underhook and turns him. Now One has his back to the cage.
One tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
One works on Newsome's body with a couple of short punches.
One has a couple of punches blocked by Newsome. #T1#
One is trying to maintain a safe position but Newsome gets an underhook and turns One into the cage.
Newsome stalling the fight.
One trying to stall but Newsome improves his position.
One lands with a short punch from the clinch.
One lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right handed body shot lands from One.
Newsome lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
One effectively controlling the action here.
One doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Newsome tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Newsome misses with a punch on the inside.
Newsome tries a body shot but One blocks it.
One doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
One fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Newsome lands a nice uppercut.
Newsome tried to land a shot to the body but connects with One's elbow.
Newsome tried to land a shot to the body but connects with One's elbow. #T2#
One working aggressively here.
One trying to stall but Newsome improves his position.
Newsome misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Newsome throws a punch but it's blocked by One.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Newsome misses with a punch to the body.
Newsome stalling the fight.
Newsome misses with a hook to the ribs.
Newsome can't find room to land a body shot as One controls the action.
Newsome lands a right hand that snaps the head of One backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Newsome lands with a left to the head.
Newsome blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Newsome fails to land.
One'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.
One trying to stall but Newsome improves his position. #T3#
A nice left hand lands by Newsome.
A hook to the body from Newsome.
I was talking to Newsome's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
One effectively controlling the action here.
One throws a head punch that misses.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
One blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Newsome working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Newsome manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
One misses with a shot to the kidneys.
One slowing the pace effectively.
One can't find room to land a body shot as Newsome controls the action.
One makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Newsome as One tries to tie him up.
One blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T4#
One blocks a body shot from Newsome.
Newsome swings away with an uppercut that misses.
One content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Good body shot from One.
Newsome working aggressively here.
Newsome misses with the head strike.
One blocks a punch to the side of the head.
One scores with a shot to the side of Newsome's head.
Newsome throws a head punch that misses.
Newsome misses with a punch on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice right hand lands inside from One.
Newsome tries to throw a body punch but One avoids it by throwing Newsome back against the cage.
Newsome pressing his opponent against the cage.
One dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Newsome has One pressed against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Darrell Newsome will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Darrell Newsome's cut.
That's time! Newsome's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Newsome is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
One takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Newsome lands a nice shot that snaps One's head back.
A combination from One does no damage.
Newsome is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#CL#
Newsome rushes One and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
One misses with a punch to the body.
One blocks a body shot from Newsome.
Newsome misses with a punch to the body.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Newsome tries to throw a body punch but One avoids it by throwing Newsome back against the cage.
One scores with a nice hook to the head.
One prevents a body shot from Newsome. #T1#
One throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
One lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Newsome throws a head punch that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from One.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Newsome.
Newsome working aggressively here.
One blocks an uppercut.
Newsome misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Newsome tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
One fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Newsome throws a punch but it's blocked by One.
Newsome tries a body shot but One blocks it.
One blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Darrell Newsome has scored more points in the clinch so far.
One pushes Newsome back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
One digs a right hand into Newsome's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Newsome's gas tank.
One taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
One lands a right hand. #T2#
One has Newsome pressed against the cage.
One stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
One lands an uppercut.
One is stalling here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
One scores with a shoulder strike.
Newsome misses with a shot to the kidneys.
One scores with a shoulder strike.
Newsome digs a right hand into One's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on One's gas tank.
One is looking to control Newsome's arms but Newsome gets an underhook and turns him. Now One has his back to the cage.
Newsome scores with a nice hook to the head.
One is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Newsome.
One can't find room to land a body shot as Newsome controls the action.
Nice body punch from Newsome - that landed with a thud. #T3#
One lands with a left to the head.
One fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Newsome lands a right hand that snaps the head of One backwards.
One presses Newsome against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Newsome blocks a body shot from One.
Newsome tries to work over One's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
One lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Newsome or not.
Newsome struggles to land a body shot inside as One controls his hands.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Newsome as One tries to tie him up.
One doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
One tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Newsome tried to land a shot to the body but connects with One's elbow.
One misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from One.
One swings wildly with an uppercut but Newsome uses good head movement to avoid it.
Newsome tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T4#
Newsome being controlled against the cage.
One throws a head punch that misses.
Newsome lands a shoulder strike.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from One.
One tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Newsome blocks a body shot from One.
One has a couple of punches blocked by Newsome.
One controlling the action here for a moment.
One is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
One tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Newsome's elbow.
A short body shot lands from One as the two fighters clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Test One showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Darrell Newsome's cut.
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. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from One 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 Newsome has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Newsome and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
One buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Newsome lands a jab.
Newsome slips under a jab.
One throws a looping overhand right but Newsome ducks down to avoid it.
Newsome was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A telegraphed right hand from One misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Newsome ducks under a wild hook from One.
Newsome checks the leg kick nicely there.
Newsome misses with a right hand
and One counters with a one-two to the body. #T1#
Newsome smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Newsome misses with a right hand
and One counters with a straight right hand.
One avoids the body shot from Newsome.
A low kick lands for One.
One staying out of range there.
Newsome misses with a hook. One ducked under it nicely.
Newsome has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Newsome there as he acknowledges the shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Newsome looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T2#
Newsome takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Newsome tries to clinch but fails miserably
and One counters with a nice body shot.
Nice defenses there by One.
One slips a jab and a cross from Newsome.
One tries a quick counter leg kick but Newsome is wise to it.
One pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts One, as that shot connected. #ROC2#Newsome is rocked!
One lands with a shot to the body. #T3#
One avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Newsome swings for the body but One moves out of range.
One is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Newsome misses with a lunging right hand
and One counters with a big right hand! Oh Newsome is in trouble here! One follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Test One!

Event: RISE 194: Goodman v Mesquita 2
Date: Sep 02, 2023

#R1#
Greatrix takes one to the side of the head.
Greatrix tries to bum rush Newsome with a series of wild strikes but Newsome uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Newsome is looking to counter punch.
Greatrix connects with a solid leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Greatrix.
Newsome is looking to counter punch.
Newsome throws a big shot that misses.
Greatrix is trying to counter with his kicks.#CL#
Newsome clinches. #TD2#
Greatrix successfully pulls guard. #SUB2#
Newsome got a little sloppy there for a moment and Greatrix has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Newsome has managed to get both his arms back between Greatrix's legs - danger averted.
Newsome is fighting to break Greatrix's control of his arms but Greatrix is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Greatrix is on top in guard. #REVB##SUB2#
Greatrix 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.
Newsome keeping full guard, as Greatrix tries to pass. #T1##SUB2#
Greatrix drops back, looking for a kneebar! Newsome looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Newsome looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Newsome! #REVR#
Greatrix looking for a sweep but Newsome has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Greatrix is trying desperately to improve position.
Greatrix keeps trying to improve his position.
Newsome wants to control the pace but Greatrix is squirming around nicely.
Greatrix gets back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2##SUB2#
Greatrix looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Greatrix looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Greatrix wants to improve his position but Newsome is controlling well.
Newsome wants to pass to mount but Greatrix is defending the position.
Greatrix is trying to get back to full guard.
Greatrix works his way to full guard. Good work.#T3##SUB2#
Greatrix throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Greatrix tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Greatrix working for submissions but it's allowed Newsome to get to half guard.
Greatrix trying to control here.
Newsome knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Greatrix on the ground.
Greatrix has a hand on Newsome's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Newsome takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Greatrix wants to hold on but Newsome pushes him away.
Greatrix sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Greatrix wants to control but Newsome is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T4#
Greatrix wants to improve his position but Newsome is controlling well.
Greatrix wants to sweep but Newsome has passed to side control!
Greatrix can't do much from the bottom here.
Greatrix tries to improve position but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Greatrix is still trying to improve position.
Greatrix has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Greatrix is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Newsome's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Greatrix is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Homer Greatrix will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Greatrix misses with a body kick.
Greatrix throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Newsome takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Greatrix takes a swing at Newsome's ribcage but misses.
Newsome misses with a looping left.
Jab from Newsome.
Greatrix shoots in and drives through. Newsome sprawls well.
Newsome connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
We've been told by Newsome's head coaches at Canadian Elite Bruins Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Homer Greatrix seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Newsome wants to land a leg kick but Greatrix is out of range.
Greatrix moves into range and connects with a jab. #CUT2#It looks like Darrell Newsome has been cut.
Greatrix throws a poor cross that misses
and Newsome counters with a straight right hand.
Greatrix looks to land a combination but Newsome avoids it well. #T1#
Greatrix misses with a body shot.
Greatrix lands a high kick!
Greatrix connects with a solid leg kick.
Greatrix swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Newsome counters with a lovely straight right hand!#ROC#Greatrix is rocked!
Newsome lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Darrell Newsome!

Event: RISE 174
Date: May 27, 2023

#R1#
Newsome is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Romano. #CL2#
Romano pushes Newsome up against the cage in a clinch.
Nice body punch from Romano.
Romano lands a right hand that snaps the head of Newsome backwards.
Romano doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Romano misses with a hook from the clinch.
Romano working aggressively here.
Newsome can't find room to land a body shot as Romano controls the action.
Romano fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Romano throws a head punch that misses.
Romano lands a hook that snaps the head of Newsome backwards.
Romano lands a shot to the body.
Newsome misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice left hand lands by Romano.
Newsome gets through Romano's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Newsome tries to work over Romano's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Newsome blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Romano tries a body shot but Newsome blocks it.
Newsome swings wildly with an uppercut but Romano uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Romano. #T1#
A head punch on the inside from Newsome fails to land.
Newsome swings wildly with an uppercut but Romano uses good head movement to avoid it.
Romano lands a right hand that snaps the head of Newsome backwards.
Romano looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Newsome blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A hook to the body from Romano.
Newsome blocking some punches.
Newsome tries a body shot but Romano blocks it.
Newsome prevents a body shot from Romano.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Romano.
Romano lands a right hand that snaps the head of Newsome backwards.
I was talking to Newsome's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Romano blocking some punches.
Newsome throws a head punch that misses.
Romano throws a punch but it's blocked by Newsome.
A right hook to the body lands for Romano.
Good body shot from Romano.
Newsome can't find room to land a body shot as Romano controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Romano.
Newsome doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Romano stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#T2#
Newsome doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Newsome throws a punch but it's blocked by Romano.
A right handed body shot lands from Romano.
Newsome is breathing heavily.
Romano working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Romano creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#It looks like Darrell Newsome has been cut.
Newsome tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Romano's elbow.
Newsome misses with the head strike.
Newsome working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Newsome.
Romano doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Romano blocks a body shot from Newsome.
A short right from Romano.
Romano blocks a body shot from Newsome.
Romano lands a hook that snaps the head of Newsome backwards.
Newsome lands a body punch in the clinch.
Romano lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Newsome goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Romano scores with a nice hook to the head.
Newsome misses with a punch to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Romano.
Romano lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T3#
Romano swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Newsome lands with a right to the head.
Romano can't find room to land a body shot as Newsome controls the action.
Romano stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Newsome misses with a short punch on the inside.
Romano lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Romano has a couple of punches blocked by Newsome.
A right handed body shot lands from Romano.
Romano misses with a hook to the ribs.
Romano fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Romano.
Romano throws a head punch that misses.
Romano lands a left hand.
Romano scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Romano lands a left hand that snaps the head of Newsome backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Newsome tries a body shot but Romano blocks it.
Nice body punch from Romano - that landed with a thud.
A shot in the inside from Romano.
Romano lands a nice uppercut.
Romano lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #ROC2#Newsome is rocked!
A hook to the body from Romano.
Oh Newsome is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T4#
Newsome swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Newsome seems to have got his legs back now.
Romano softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Newsome blocks an uppercut.
A hook to the body from Romano.
Romano stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Romano working aggressively here.
A left hand lands to the body for Romano.
Romano lands a hook to the side of the head.
Romano has a couple of punches blocked by Newsome.
Romano misses with a short punch on the inside.
Romano lands with a short shot to the head.
Romano lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Newsome or not.
Romano gets through Newsome's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Romano.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Romano.
Romano lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Romano softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Romano.
Newsome tries to work over Romano's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Newsome lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Romano backwards.
Romano goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Muenster Romano dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Darrell Newsome's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Newsome keeps the fight on the outside.#KD2#
Romano cracks Newsome with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Newsome looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Romano finish him?
Newsome moves out of range of the strikes.
Newsome takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Romano throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Romano fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Newsome to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Newsome looks to clinch but Romano throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Newsome taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Muenster Romano!
Our winner, Muenster Romano, 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.

Event: RISE 167
Date: May 05, 2023

#R1#
Newsome shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #CUT#It looks like Darrell Newsome has been cut.
Longabaugh misses with a lunging right hand
and Newsome counters with a stiff right hand.
Longabaugh misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Newsome counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Newsome blocks a jab.
Newsome takes one to the side of the head.
Longabaugh swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Newsome.
Longabaugh throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Newsome on the side of the head.
Longabaugh throws a big shot that misses.
Some wild striking there from Newsome.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Newsome with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Longabaugh to score with a decent uppercut.
Newsome works over Longabaugh's head and body with a nice combination.
Newsome tries to clinch up.
A jab from Longabaugh misses. #T1#
Longabaugh misses with an uppercut
and Newsome counters with a right hand to the body.
Newsome scores with a nice strike.
Longabaugh throws a jab when Newsome was well out of range.
A jab from Newsome does it's job there.
Longabaugh misses with a right hand
and Newsome counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A slow jab from Newsome misses its intended target.
Longabaugh swings widly with a right hand
and Newsome connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Longabaugh uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Newsome slips under a jab from Longabaugh.
Newsome fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Longabaugh manages to avoid it.
Longabaugh throws a hook but Newsome avoids it easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Longabaugh misses with an uppercut. #CL2#
Newsome closes the distance and clinches.
A short body shot lands from Newsome as the two fighters clinch. #T2#
Longabaugh throws a punch but it's blocked by Newsome.
Newsome misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Longabaugh.
Longabaugh lands a left hand.
Longabaugh lands a shot to the body.
Newsome is working Longabaugh over against the cage.
Longabaugh lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Longabaugh.
Longabaugh lands a nice uppercut.
Newsome blocking some punches.
Newsome throws a head punch that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Longabaugh. #BC#
Longabaugh breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Newsome throws a big shot that misses.
A lazy left from Longabaugh finds it's target.
Longabaugh connects with a nice looking jab.
Longabaugh slips a jab from Newsome.
Longabaugh is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Newsome missing with a left hand there. Longabaugh was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T3#
Longabaugh connects with a nice looking jab.
and Longabaugh counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Newsome! He's just covering up as Longabaugh starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Harry Alonzo Longabaugh!
Harry Alonzo Longabaugh decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: RISE 160
Date: Apr 08, 2023

#R1#
Kamara ducks right into an uppercut from Newsome. #CUT2#It looks like Tagnarach Kamara has been cut.
Newsome connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kamara momentarily.
Kamara feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Newsomes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#CUT#It looks like Darrell Newsome has been cut.
Newsome looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A swing and a miss from Newsome.
Newsome throws an off balance right hand
and Kamara counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kamara changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
We've been told by Kamara's head coaches at Convicted Fight Club that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Darrell Newsome seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Newsome takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kamara uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Newsome.
Newsome tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kamara manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kamara fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Newsome is out of range. #CL2#
Newsome fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kamara, pushing him back against the cage.#T1#
Newsome lands a hook that snaps the head of Kamara backwards.
Kamara working Newsome over with knees to the body.
Newsome goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Newsome misses with the head strike.
Kamara lands a body punch.
Newsome tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kamara tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Newsome avoids it.
Kamara landing knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Kamara.
Newsome takes a knee to the side of the body.
Newsome looks winded!
Kamara cracks Newsome with a nice body shot.
Kamara utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Kamara lands a knee to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Still in the clinch, Kamara scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kamara lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kamara blocks a body shot from Newsome.
Kamara misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Newsome.
Newsome managing to block the knees to the body from Kamara.
Kamara trying to land knees to the body. #T2#
Newsome tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kamara's elbow.
Newsome blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A head punch on the inside from Newsome fails to land.
Kamara lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Newsome lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Newsome stalling in the clinch but Kamara improves position.
Newsome doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kamara blocking some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kamara.
A short right from Kamara.
Kamara putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Newsome in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Newsome's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kamara misses with a hook from the clinch.
Newsome blocking some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kamara.
A right handed body shot lands from Kamara.
Kamara lands an uppercut.
Newsome managing to block the knees to the body from Kamara.
Kamara throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Newsomes head.
Nice body punch from Kamara - that landed with a thud.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kamara. #T3#
Kamara scores a nice knee to the body.
Kamara lands an uppercut.
Newsome takes a shot to the head. #BC#
Kamara breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #KD#
Kamara cracks Newsome with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Kamara has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Newsome to stand back up!#ROC#Newsome is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Newsome swings widly with a right hand
and Kamara counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tagnarach Kamara!
Tagnarach Kamara retains his welterweight title!
Tagnarach Kamara decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: RISE 154
Date: Mar 19, 2023

#R1#
Jam misses with a hook. Newsome ducked under it nicely.
A jab from Newsome misses.
Jam wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Newsome slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Newsome misses with an uppercut.
Jam throws a hook but Newsome blocks it.
Nice uppercut lands for Jam. That snapped Newsome's head back. #CUT#It looks like Darrell Newsome has been cut.
Newsome takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nice uppercut there from Newsome.
Newsome throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jam sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Newsome displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jam throws out the jab.
Newsome tries to clinch but Jam moves away
and Jam connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
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!
Jam misses with a looping right.
Jam keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2#
Newsome has managed to clinch.
Jam wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T1#
Newsome blocks a body shot from Jam.
Jam scores with a hook to the body.
Jam lands with a left to the head. #BC#
Jam escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A jab from Jam finds it's way through Newsome's defenses.
Jam throws a lazy right hand but Newsome sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Newsome looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jam throws a body shot but no joy.
Jam throws a hook but Newsome avoids it easily.
Newsome tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jam paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jam throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Newsome stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Newsome tries to clinch up but Jam circles away and keeps his distance.
Jam lands a jab.
Jam misses with a hook to the body
and Newsome counters with a stiff right hand.
Newsome avoids the body shot from Jam.
Newsome swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Newsome walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jam bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jam pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T2#
Newsome avoids the body shot from Jam.
Jam fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Newsome is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Newsome slips under a jab.
Toe Jam seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jam scores with a jab. Newsome acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The fighters circling - Jam throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Newsome slips a straight right by Jam.
Jam throws an off balance right hand
and Newsome counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jam lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Jam misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Newsome.
Newsome lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Jam misses with a looping right.
A countering left hand to the body from Newsome misses.
Jam looks to land a combination but Newsome avoids it well.
Jam tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Newsome was well out of range. Poor timing from Jam.
We've been told by Jam's head coaches at ubergym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Jam lands with a hook. Newsome tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #T3#
Newsome lands with an uppercut that bounces Jam off the cage and back into range.
Newsome throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jam throws a body punch but Newsome moves out of range.
Newsome looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Newsome takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Jam swats away the attempt to clinch by Newsome.
Jam misses with a straight right.
Jam jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jam cracks Newsome with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Jam throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Newsome connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jam waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Newsome.
Newsome moves out of range as Jam strikes.
Jam scores with a sloppy right hand. Newsome should have avoided that one.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Newsome takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Newsome bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T4#
Jam misses with an uppercut. Newsome saw that one coming.
Newsome throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Newsome scores with a decent looking hook.
Newsome tries to clinch up but Jam circles away and keeps his distance.
Jam throws a shot from downtown. Newsome moves away and avoids it.
Newsome throws a counter combo.
Newsome throws a series of punches but Jam moves out of range.
Jam on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Jam misses with a lunging right hand
and Newsome counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Newsome takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Jam throws a right hand that misses
and Newsome cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Newsome keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jam swings widly with a right hand
and Jam takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jam misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Newsome.
Jam just misses with a punch to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Toe Jam dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Darrell Newsome's cut.
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#
Newsome keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jam.
A swing and a miss from Newsome.
Jam lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Jam moves away from the strike by Newsome.
Newsome throws a leg kick but Jam sees it coming and moves out of range.
Jam connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Newsome momentarily.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Jam.
Newsome takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Jam misses with a lunging right hand
and Newsome counters with a nice uppercut.
Newsome moves away from the strike by Jam.
Newsome scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Jam throws a big shot that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jam steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Newsome.
Jam stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Jam throws a right hand that misses
and Newsome counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
A jab from Jam misses.
Jam's jab looks to have found its range, popping Newsome under the eye.
Jam misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Newsome.
Newsome connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Jam momentarily.
Jam takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jab, jab by Newsome - just one landing.
Jam misses with a hook
and Newsome counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A jab from Jam misses.
Jam is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A big left from Jam misses.
Jam pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jam has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Jam there as he acknowledges the shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jam looks to land a right hand but Newsome moved out of range.
Newsome dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
Nice shot by Jam.
Jam looks to land a right hand but Newsome moved out of range.
Newsome displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jam throws out the jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Jam misses the target.
Jam swats away the attempt to clinch by Newsome.
A jab from Jam misses.
Jam misses with a body punch
and Newsome counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jam thinking.
A telegraphed right hand from Jam misses the target.
Jam throws out a loose jab but Newsome uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jam jabs Newsome right on the nose. Newsome blinks but takes it well.
Newsome has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Newsome takes one to the chin there.
Newsome tries to close the distance and clinch but Jam swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jam throws a body punch but Newsome moves out of range. #T3#
Newsome moves in looking to clinch but Jam pushes him off.
Newsome slips under a jab.
A swing and a miss from Jam.
Newsome has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A slow jab from Newsome misses its intended target.
Jam misses with a jab to the body
and Newsome counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jam cracks a nice hook into Newsome's ribs.
Jam waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Newsome.
Newsome throws the left hand but Jam avoids the punch easily.
Jam throwing a counter right hand but Newsome manages to avoid it.
Jam throws a hook but Newsome avoids it easily.
Good standup being displayed there by Jam as he connects with a hook.
Toe Jam is winning the standup battle so far.
Jam cracks Newsome with a right hand to the side of the head.
Jam fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Newsome manages to avoid it.
Jam throws the left hand but Newsome avoids the punch easily.
A cross from Jam lands.#T4#
Newsome avoids the body shot from Jam.
Jam is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Newsome can do to turn this around?
Nice defenses there by Newsome.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Newsome steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jam.
Jam throws the left hand but Newsome avoids the punch easily.
Jam throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Newsome sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Newsome keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jam.
Newsome steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jam.
Newsome might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Jam moves away from the strike by Newsome.
Jam misses with a straight right.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Newsome! But no joy.
Newsome steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jam.
Jam throws a lazy right hand but Newsome sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jam looks to throw the jab but Newsome is out of range.
Newsome jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Newsome tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Toe Jam dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Darrell Newsome's cut.
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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Jam throws a lazy uppercut
and Newsome counters with a nice uppercut. #CL2#
Newsome clinches with his opponent.
Good body shot from Jam.
Newsome tries to work over Jam's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Jam's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jam keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jam moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Jam throws a hook but Newsome blocks it.
Newsome defending well as Jam loads up on a big left hand.
Newsome slips under a jab from Jam.
Newsome looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Newsome moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Jam misses with a straight right.
Jam throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Newsome sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jam throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jam keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T1#
Jam misses with an uppercut
enabling Newsome to counter with a crisp jab.
Jam looks to score with a jab to the body but Newsome is just out of range.
Newsome looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Newsome lands with a nice combination. Jam backs away looking to recover.
Jam thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jam misses the shot to the body.
Jam scores with a nice head shot.
Newsome tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jam swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jam misses with a straight right.
Newsome throws out a counter right but Jam avoids it with no problem.
Jam takes a swing at Newsome's ribcage but misses.
Nice defenses there by Newsome.
Newsome ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jam changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jam connects with a nice looking jab.
Darrell Newsome has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Toe Jam is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jam throws a right hand that Newsome ducks under and follows up with a left that Newsome also avoids with ease.
Newsome unleashes a big counter combination but Jam bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Jam punishes Newsome's body with a nice straight punch.
Jam lands a nice shot that snaps Newsome's head back.
Jam takes a swing at Newsome's ribcage but misses.
Jam looks to score with a jab to the body but Newsome is just out of range.
Jam misses the jab.
Jam feints a jab promting Newsome to slip. Jam then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Newsome slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Jam misses with a hook.
Newsome stuns Jam with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jam takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Jam ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Newsome moves away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Newsome! But no joy.
Newsome slips a jab from Jam.
Jam dips to his left and cracks Newsome with an uppercut!
Newsome ducks under a wild hook from Jam.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Newsome! But no joy.#T3#
Jam cracks Newsome with a right hand to the side of the head.
Jam misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Newsome to counter with a crisp jab.
Jam misses with a right hand
and Newsome counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Newsome moves out of range of the strikes.
Jam throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Newsome misses with a straight right.
Newsome lands with a nice body punch.
Newsome connects with a right hand. Jam shakes it off.
Newsome misses with an uppercut.
Jam throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Newsome stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jam misses with a body shot.
Jam throws a lazy right hand but Newsome sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jam throws an off balance right hand
and Newsome counters with a stiff right hand. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good exchange - Newsome coming out on top.
Newsome connects with a jab.#ROC2#Jam is rocked!
Jam throws a lazy uppercut
and Newsome counters with a big right hand! Oh Jam is in trouble here! Newsome follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:15 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Darrell Newsome!

Event: RISE 138
Date: Jan 29, 2023

#R1#
Rivers throws a shot from downtown. Newsome moves away and avoids it.
Newsome looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Rivers looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A left lands for Rivers.
Newsome finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Clint Rivers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Rivers closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Newsome is not content to let Rivers control the position.
Newsome has hold of Rivers's hands but Rivers slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Rivers throws a strike but Newsome avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Rivers throws a big elbow that misses.
Rivers in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB#
Rivers thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Rivers scoring with some ground and pound.
Rivers landing some decent shots from guard.
Rivers postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Rivers tries to free his leg and advance position but Newsome is retaining full guard.
Rivers throwing strikes from guard but Newsome blocks nicely.
Rivers trying to control but Newsome is working from the bottom.
Rivers with a nice head shot there.
Newsome has momentary wrist control but Rivers slips an elbow through the middle.
Newsome preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Rivers throws a big elbow that misses.
Rivers postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rivers in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Newsome preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Rivers loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T2#
Rivers throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rivers postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Rivers throwing strikes but missing.
Newsome is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Rivers is controlling him.
Rivers throws an elbow that misses. Newsome uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Rivers's guard. Nice move by Newsome!#REVB#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Rivers holds on and takes a little breather.
Rivers is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rivers pulls Newsome in close to prevent any damage. #T3#
Rivers is trying to control the position but Newsome postures up.
Newsome controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Rivers is adopting a defensive guard.
Rivers trying to keep a closed guard but Newsome is proving a slippery customer.
Newsome being controlled here momentarily.
Rivers'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.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Darrell Newsome is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Newsome thows a left - swing and a miss! #CL2#
Newsome has taken the fight to the clinch.
Rivers tries a body shot but Newsome blocks it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rivers.
Newsome tries a body shot but Rivers blocks it.
Newsome tries to work over Rivers's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Newsome lands a body shot.
A right hand to the body from Newsome.
Rivers misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rivers misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rivers presses Newsome against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Rivers has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Newsome after a bit of a struggle.
Rivers prevents a body shot from Newsome.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rivers lands a left hand that snaps the head of Newsome backwards.
Newsome misses with a short punch on the inside.
Newsome misses with a punch on the inside.
Rivers lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Newsome backwards.
Rivers presses Newsome against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Clint Rivers 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#
Rivers misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rivers throws a left and a right that both miss
and Newsome counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rivers misses with a series of wild punches.
Rivers shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Newsome defends it nicely.
Rivers takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rivers throws a hook but Newsome blocks it.
Rivers swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Newsome.
Rivers misses with a straight right.
Danga de danga de dang - Rivers scores with a four punch combination!#T1##CL#
Rivers clinches up against the cage.
Rivers tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Newsome's elbow.
A short left from Newsome.
Rivers lands with a left to the head.
Newsome misses with the head strike.
Newsome can't find room to land a body shot as Rivers controls the action.
Rivers tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Newsome's elbow.
Newsome lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Newsome lands with a right to the head.
Rivers misses with a hook to the ribs.
Newsome misses with a punch on the inside.
Rivers swings wildly with an uppercut but Newsome uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rivers fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rivers tries a body shot but Newsome blocks it.
Newsome prevents a body shot from Rivers.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rivers creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Newsome tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Newsome tries to throw a body punch but Rivers avoids it by throwing Newsome back against the cage.
Newsome lands a hook to the side of the head.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Newsome lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Newsome misses with a punch to the body.
Rivers misses with a body punch.
Newsome gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Rivers.
Rivers lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Rivers drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Clint Rivers. That's going to take a lot out of him.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Newsome.
Rivers misses with some punches.
Rivers tries a body shot but Newsome blocks it.
Rivers working aggressively here.
Rivers lands a hook that snaps the head of Newsome backwards.
Newsome scores with a nice hook to the head.
Newsome tries to throw a body punch but Rivers avoids it by throwing Newsome back against the cage.
Newsome tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rivers's elbow.
Rivers wants a takedown but no success here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rivers creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rivers struggles to land a body shot inside as Newsome controls his hands.
Newsome has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Rivers seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Newsome can turn it around.#T3#
Newsome gets through Rivers's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Newsome is working Rivers over against the cage.
Newsome goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Darrell Newsome seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Newsome lands a nice shot to the body.
Rivers is trying to break the clinch but Newsome has him pressed against the cage.
Newsome lands a shot to the body.
Newsome lands with a right to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Newsome.
Newsome lands a right hand.
Newsome blocking some punches.
Rivers tries to circle away but Newsome has him pinned against the cage.
Rivers tries a body shot but Newsome blocks it.
Rivers swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rivers tries a body shot but Newsome blocks it. #BC#
Rivers escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Newsome misses with a left hand
and Newsome takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL2#
Newsome moves into the clinch successfully.
Newsome working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Rivers is working for takedown but Newsome is calmly controlling the position for now.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rivers can't find room to land a body shot as Newsome controls the action.
Rivers can't find room to land a body shot as Newsome controls the action.
Rivers blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Newsome lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rivers backwards.
Newsome prevents a body shot from Rivers.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Rivers prevents a body shot from Newsome.
Newsome blocks a body shot from Rivers.
Rivers lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Rivers doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Newsome tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rivers blocks a body shot from Newsome.
Newsome throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Riverss head.
Newsome misses with a body punch.
Rivers's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Rivers.
Newsome lands a body shot in the clinch.
Newsome throws a punch but it's blocked by Rivers.
Newsome tries a body shot but Rivers blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Darrell Newsome will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Newsome throws a looping overhand right but Rivers ducks down to avoid it.
Rivers loads up on a big right hand but Newsome slips the punch.
Rivers tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Newsome was well out of range. Poor timing from Rivers.
Newsome looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Newsome displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rivers.
Newsome ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rivers wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Newsome steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rivers.
Rivers looks to land a right hand but Newsome moved out of range.
A jab from Newsome does it's job there.
Newsome loads up on a big right hand but Rivers slips the punch.
Newsome throws a shot from downtown. Rivers moves away and avoids it.
It looked like Rivers wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T1#
Rivers misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Newsome.
Newsome looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A big left from Rivers misses.
Newsome throws a hook but Rivers blocks it.
Newsome cracks Rivers with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Rivers darts in looking for a takedown but Newsome gets double underhooks and turns Rivers into the cage.
Newsome lands a body punch in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rivers.
Rivers prevents a body shot from Newsome.
Rivers tries to throw a body punch but Newsome avoids it by throwing Rivers back against the cage.
Newsome has Rivers pressed against the cage, preventing Rivers from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Newsome working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Rivers is trying to break free.
Rivers tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Newsome just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Clint Rivers. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Rivers jumps guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Rivers holds on and takes a little breather.
Newsome trying to control but Rivers is working from the bottom. #T2#
Rivers wants to control the position but Newsome says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Rivers is holding on to half guard well.
Newsome trying to control the pace.
Newsome is looking to advance position but Rivers won't allow it.
Rivers wants to improve his position but Newsome is controlling well.
Rivers might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T3#
Rivers wants to sweep but Newsome has passed to side control!
Rivers gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Newsome wants to take a breather but Rivers is having none of it.
Rivers tries to roll over but Newsome keeps him under control.
Clint Rivers overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Newsome wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rivers keeps working. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Rivers tries to get to full guard but Newsome has control of the leg.
Rivers keeping control of the position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Rivers pushes Newsome off looking to stand but Newsome dives back in and keeps control. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rivers comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Rivers looks to land a right hand but Newsome moved out of range.
Clint Rivers is winning the standup battle so far.#CL#
Rivers moves into the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Darrell Newsome.
I think Newsome 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Darrell Newsome!

Event: RISE 123
Date: Dec 09, 2022

#R1#
Newsome tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mei paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL2#
Newsome instigates a clinch.
Newsome keeps control of Mei as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Mei is trying to force a seperation but Newsome has the dominant position.
Mei tries to circle away but Newsome has him pinned against the cage.
Newsome working aggressively here.
Mei wants to break free but Newsome has control.
Newsome misses with some punches.
Newsome fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Newsome throws a punch but it's blocked by Mei.
Newsome struggles to land a body shot inside as Mei controls his hands.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Newsome as Mei tries to tie him up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot in the inside from Newsome.
A short left from Newsome. #BC#
Mei breaks the clinch.
Mei throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Newsome looks to land a left hand but Mei moved out of range nicely.
We've been told by Mei's head coaches at McGrady FT that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#T1#
Newsome misses with a right hand
and Newsome takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#It looks like Darrell Newsome has been cut.
Mei throws a leg kick
letting Newsome counter with a right hand.
The fighters circling - Newsome throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Newsome scores with a jab. Mei acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Mei ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A slow jab from Newsome misses its intended target.
Newsome lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Newsome lands a body shot. #T2#
Mei listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Newsome lands with a hook. Mei tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
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!
Newsome throws a shot from downtown. Mei moves away and avoids it.#CL2#
Newsome has Mei up against the cage in a clinch.
Mei wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Mei wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Nice body punch from Mei - that landed with a thud.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Mei blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Newsome swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Newsome misses with a punch to the body.
Mei wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Newsome can't find room to land a body shot as Mei controls the action. #T3#
A shot in the inside from Mei.
Newsome misses with a punch to the body.
Newsome keeps control of Mei as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Mei is trying to break the clinch but Newsome is controlling him.
A short right from Newsome on the inside.
Newsome working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mei is looking to break free of the clinch but Newsome has double underhooks.
Newsome goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mei is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Newsome lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mei or not. #BC#
Mei breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Newsome throws a hook but Mei blocks it.
It looked like Mei was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Newsome.#CL2#
Newsome darts in and clinches Mei up against the cage.
Newsome has Mei pressed against the cage, preventing Mei from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Newsome works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #BC#
Mei's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T4#
Newsome misses with a right hand
and Mei counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A jab from Newsome misses. #CL2#
Newsome pushes Mei up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Mei breaks the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Some wild striking there from Mei.
Mei moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Mei lands a right hook to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Darrell Newsome dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Darrell Newsome's cut.
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#
Newsome is looking to clinch but Mei is avoiding it.
Mei displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Newsome throws out the jab.
Mei throws a body shot but no joy.
Decent striking displayed by Newsome there.
Nice cross by Newsome.#ROC2#Mei is rocked!
BAM! Newsome delivers a spinning backfist that drops Mei like a ragdoll! This is all oooooveeeer! He was out before he hit the ground!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Spinning Backfist). Darrell Newsome!

Event: RISE 114
Date: Nov 06, 2022

#R1#
Newsome throws out a loose jab but Babcock uses good head movement to avoid it.
Babcock has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Babcock there as he acknowledges the shot.
Good exchange - Babcock coming out on top.
Newsome looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Babcock throws a lazy right hand but Newsome sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Newsome throws a big shot that misses.
Babcock shoots in but no luck this time.
Babcock moves away from the strike by Newsome.
A right-left combo lands from Newsome. #CUT#It looks like Jim Babcock has been cut.
Babcock swings for the body but Newsome moves out of range.
Babcock misses with an attempted mid kick.
Newsome swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#CL2#
Babcock has managed to clinch.
Babcock tries to circle away but Newsome has him pinned against the cage.#T1#
A short body shot lands from Newsome as the two fighters clinch.
Babcock throws a head punch that misses.
Newsome tries to throw a body punch but Babcock avoids it by throwing Newsome back against the cage.
Babcock slows down the pace here.
Newsome struggles to land a body shot inside as Babcock controls his hands.
Newsome working aggressively here.
Newsome lands a left hand that snaps the head of Babcock backwards. #TD2#
Babcock decides to pull guard.
Babcock is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Newsome trying to control the position from guard on top but Babcock is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Babcock 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.
Newsome stays in close to Babcock's body and controls the position. #T2##SUB2#
Babcock working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Newsome doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Newsome manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Babcock has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Newsome can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Babcock bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Newsome's guard. #REVB#
Babcock wants to control from the top but Newsome keeps moving. #T3#
Babcock wants to pass the guard but Newsome is keeping the position.
Babcock working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Babcock trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Babcock working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Babcock wants to control from the top but Newsome keeps moving.
Newsome knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Babcock on the ground.
Babcock missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Babcock in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Babcock landing some decent shots from guard.
Babcock trying to control the position from guard on top but Newsome is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Babcock wants to pass the guard but Newsome is keeping the position.
Newsome wants to stand and escape but Babcock is having none of it.
Newsome looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Babcock throws a big right hand that misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Babcock with a nice head shot there.
Babcock with a flurry of punches that miss.
Babcock trying to control but Newsome is working from the bottom.
Babcock has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Babcock trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jim Babcock dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jim Babcock's cut.
That's time! Newsome's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Babcock tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Newsome swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Babcock just misses with a punch to the body.
Babcock dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Newsome. That did some damage!#CL2#
Babcock clinches up with Newsome and pushes him back against the cage.
Babcock tries to throw a body punch but Newsome avoids it by throwing Babcock back against the cage.
Babcock has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Newsome lands a hook that snaps the head of Babcock backwards.
Babcock can't find room to land a body shot as Newsome controls the action.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice right hand lands inside from Newsome.
Newsome scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC2#
Babcock breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Babcock keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Newsome.
Babcock throws a leg kick but Newsome checks it. #T1#
Babcock throws a head kick that misses
and Newsome counters with a right hand to the body.
Babcock shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Newsome counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Good exchange - Babcock coming out on top.#CL2#
Babcock drives through and clinches with Newsome against the cage.
Babcock blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Newsome on the inside.
Babcock is working for takedown but Newsome is calmly controlling the position for now.
Newsome throws a head punch that misses.
Babcock looking to slow down the pace here.
Newsome struggles to land a body shot inside as Babcock controls his hands.
Babcock struggles to land a body shot inside as Newsome controls his hands.
Babcock blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Newsome scores with a nice hook to the head.#T2#
Newsome can't find room to land a body shot as Babcock controls the action.
Newsome misses with a body punch.
Babcock blocks a body shot from Newsome. #TD2#
Newsome is fighting off a takedown attempt but Babcock is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Newsome to the mat. Newsome regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Babcock trying to control the position from guard on top but Newsome is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Newsome is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB2#
Babcock has gone for a leg lock! Newsome slips out almost immediately though and dives into Babcock's guard.#REVR#
Babcock looking to hit a scissor sweep but Newsome is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Babcock is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Newsome defends well.#T3##SUB2#
Babcock working for submissions but it's allowed Newsome to get to half guard.
Babcock makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Babcock.
Babcock tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Newsome has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Babcock to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Newsome is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Babcock pulls down on the head and he's put Newsome to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jim Babcock!
After winning the bout, Jim Babcock thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: RISE 99: Leader v Castellanos
Date: Sep 16, 2022

#R1#
Newsome walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Jam swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Newsome is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Jam lands a jab to the nose.
Jam throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jam lands a nice shot to the body.
Jam misses with a few strikes there.
Sloppy strikes from Jam. Those never looked like landing.
Jam feints a jab promting Newsome to slip. Jam then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Newsome slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Jam takes a swing at Newsome's ribcage but misses. #CL2#
Newsome rushes Jam and presses him up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head punch on the inside from Newsome fails to land.
Jam wants to break the clinch but can't.
Jam tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Newsome lands a body punch in the clinch.
Jam tries for a takedown but Newsome manages to get underhooks.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jam.
A short right from Jam.
Newsome blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Newsome tries to throw a body punch but Jam avoids it by throwing Newsome back against the cage.
Jam blocks a body shot from Newsome.
Jam definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Jam lands a body punch in the clinch. #BC#
Jam escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Newsome uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jam.
Jam throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Newsome counters with a straight right hand.
Newsome gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Toe Jam seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jam throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Jam misses the target.
Newsome throws out a counter right but Jam avoids it with no problem.
Jam connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Jam scores with a crisp jab that stopped Newsome in his tracks.
Newsome ducks under a wild hook from Jam.
Newsome dodges the punch combination from Jam.
Jam throws a body shot but no joy.
A shot to the liver by Jam. Beautiful body shot.
Newsome misses with an uppercut.
Jam throws a jab but it's blocked by Newsome.
Newsome now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T2#
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!
Jam looks to score with a jab to the body but Newsome is just out of range.
Jam misses with a looping left.
Newsome fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jam fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Newsome looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jam misses with a looping left.
Jam scores with a jab to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Jam, as that shot connected.
A right-left combo lands from Jam.
Jam tries to bum rush Newsome with a series of wild strikes but Newsome uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Newsome doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Newsome avoids a punch combination nicely.
Newsome misses with a looping right.
Jam thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jam throws a series of punches but Newsome avoids them all with ease.
Newsome avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Newsome lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jam circles away quickly and effectively.#T3#
Jam misses with a few strikes there.
Jam throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jam throws a predictable looking body shot
and Newsome counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Newsome on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Jam smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Newsome defending well as Jam loads up on a big left hand.
Jam with a nice cross.
Jam fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Newsome manages to avoid it.
Jam throws a combination that misses
and Newsome counters with a straight right hand.
Jam misses with an uppercut.
Newsome swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Newsome misses with an uppercut.
Newsome ducks under a wild hook from Jam.
It seemed like Newsome was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jam throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Newsome avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
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!
Newsome staying out of range there.#T4#
Jam fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Newsome manages to avoid it.
Newsome tries to clinch up.
Newsome ducks under a wild hook from Jam.
Jam takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Jam throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Newsome! But no joy.
Newsome throws out a powerful jab.
Jam fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Newsome manages to avoid it.
Newsome is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jam slips a jab from Newsome.
Danga de danga de dang - Jam scores with a four punch combination!
Newsome slips a jab and a cross from Jam.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Newsome lunges at Jam with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Jam's hand.
Newsome takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Newsome takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Jam misses with a hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Toe Jam dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
A shot to the body from Jam misses
and Newsome counters with a stiff right hand.
Jam waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Newsome.
Jam lands a jab to Newsome's midsection.
Jam closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Jam throws a series of punches but Newsome avoids them all with ease.
Newsome throws a hook to the side of Jam's head but Jam sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jam seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Jam throws a hook but Newsome blocks it.
Newsome fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jam thuds a left hand into Newsome's body.
Jam fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Newsome manages to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Newsome on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jam connects with a crisp jab.
A jab lands there for Jam.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jam throws a combination that misses
enabling Newsome to counter with a crisp jab.
Jam takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Jam ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Newsome moves away.
Jam lands with a right hand. #T1#
Jam lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Newsome circles away quickly and effectively.
Jam throws a body shot but no joy.
Jam throws a nice looking combination but Newsome bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jam takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jam throws a lazy uppercut
and Newsome counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Some wild striking there from Jam.
Jam fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Newsome manages to avoid it.
Jam lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Jam.
Jam jabs Newsome to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Jam looks to score with a jab to the body but Newsome is just out of range.
Jam throws a body shot but no joy.
Jam throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Newsome fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jam looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jam darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T2#
Jam fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Newsome manages to avoid it.
Jam defending well as Newsome loads up on a big left hand.
Newsome scores with a hook to the body. Jam takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Newsome avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Newsome throws out a loose jab but Jam uses good head movement to avoid it.
Newsome ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jam moves away.
Newsome tries to clinch there but Jam circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Newsome looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
No joy there for Newsome, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Newsome lands with a right hand.
Newsome takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Jam scores with a sloppy right hand. Newsome should have avoided that one.
Newsome tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jam was well out of range. Poor timing from Newsome.
Jam uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Newsome.
Jam is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T3#
Newsome bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jam misses with a straight right.
Jam lands a two punch combo.
Newsome might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
The fight stays on the outside here - Newsome looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jam misses with a right hand
and Newsome counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Newsome drops his hands momentarily and Jam takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Jam misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jam takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Newsome takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jam misses with a double jab
and Newsome counters with a nice uppercut.
Jam misses with a wild body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jam misses with an uppercut
and Newsome counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jam is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Newsome can do to turn this around?
Newsome misses with a hook. Jam ducked under it nicely. #T4##CL2#
Newsome clinches up with Jam and pushes him back against the cage.
Newsome takes a shot to the head.
Newsome lands a body punch in the clinch.
Jam swings wildly with an uppercut but Newsome uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jam changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Newsome fights it off and pushes away nicely.
A combination from Newsome does no damage.
Jam throws a lazy right hand but Newsome sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Jam!
Jab by Jam.
Newsome loads up on a big right hand but Jam slips the punch.
A big right from Jam misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jam changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Newsome uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jam.
A little jabbing left from Newsome on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jam digs a good hook to Newsome's body. #CL2#
Newsome gets a clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Toe Jam dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Newsome drops his hands momentarily and Jam takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Newsome scores with a jab to the head.
Jam lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt! #CL2#
Newsome gets a clinch.
Newsome tries to throw a body punch but Jam avoids it by throwing Newsome back against the cage.
A hook to the body from Newsome.
Jam tries to work over Newsome's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Newsome lands a shoulder strike.
Jam blocks an uppercut.
A hook to the body from Newsome.
Newsome lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jam backwards.
Jam wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Newsome has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Newsome tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jam's elbow.
Newsome takes a shot to the head.
Newsome has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Jam seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Newsome can turn it around.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Newsome is leaning against Jam and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Jam prevents a body shot from Newsome.
Newsome lands with a short shot to the head.
Newsome tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Newsome lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Newsome prevents Jam from breaking the clinch.#T1#
Jam working aggressively here. #BC#
Jam pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jam slips a jab from Newsome.
Jam throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Newsome counters with a nice uppercut.
Jam moves out of range of the strikes.
Newsome has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Jam fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Newsome manages to avoid it.
Newsome bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jam lands a nice hook to Newsome's body. Newsome takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Newsome throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jam sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jam misses the shot to the body.
Jam throws a hook to the side of Newsome's head but Newsome sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jam tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Newsome was well out of range. Poor timing from Jam.
Newsome connects with the punch.
Nice shot by Newsome.
Jam walks into a stiff left hand from Newsome.
Darrell Newsome has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Toe Jam is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#ROC2#Jam is rocked!
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Newsome in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.#T2#
Newsome cracks Jam with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Jam tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Newsome pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Jam is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:06 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Darrell Newsome!

Event: RISE X8
Date: Aug 07, 2022

#R1#
Newsome tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cejka was well out of range. Poor timing from Newsome.
Cejka swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Newsome takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#CUT#It looks like Darrell Newsome has been cut.
Cejka connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Newsome momentarily.
Cejka punishes Newsome's body with a nice straight punch.
Cejka looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Newsome throws a counter combo.
Cejka falls off balance throwing a combination
and Newsome counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL#
Cejka clinches.
A frustrated look appears on Cejka's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Newsome throws a head punch that misses.
Cejka working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Cejka misses with some punches.
Cejka working aggressively here.
Cejka lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Newsome backwards.
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!
Newsome swings wildly with an uppercut but Cejka uses good head movement to avoid it.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Cejka as Newsome tries to tie him up.
Cejka lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T1#
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Cejka can't find room to land a body shot as Newsome controls the action.
Cejka working aggressively here.
Newsome lands with a short shot to the head.
Cejka scores with a shoulder strike.
Cejka's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Newsome doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right from Cejka.
Newsome tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cejka's elbow.
Cejka tries to throw a body punch but Newsome avoids it by throwing Cejka back against the cage. #BC#
Cejka's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cejka throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Newsome avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Newsome walks into a stiff left hand from Cejka.
Newsome throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cejka misses with a straight right. #T2#
Newsome bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cejka lands a nice looking body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cejka throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Newsome on the side of the head.
A punch combination from Cejka misses.
Nice body punch from Cejka.
Newsome is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cejka sizes up Newsome with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Newsome on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #CL#
Cejka gets a clinch.
Cejka fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Newsome has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Cejka seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Newsome can turn it around.
Cejka scores with a nice hook to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Newsome.
Newsome lands a body punch. #T3#
A shot in the inside from Cejka.
A short uppercut from Cejka.
Cejka doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cejka misses with a body punch.
I was talking to Cejka's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Cejka tries a body shot but Newsome blocks it.
Cejka blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cejka blocks an uppercut.
Newsome can't find room to land a body shot as Cejka controls the action.
Cejka tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Still in the clinch, Newsome scores with a nice short uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Newsome scores with a nice short uppercut.
Cejka gets through Newsome's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Cejka scores with a nice hook to the head.
Newsome swings wildly with an uppercut but Cejka uses good head movement to avoid it.
A right handed body shot lands from Newsome.
Cejka working aggressively here.
Newsome misses with a punch to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cejka. #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!
Newsome tries a body shot but Cejka blocks it.
Newsome blocks a body shot from Cejka.
Cejka misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cejka lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Cejka misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC#
Cejka escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Newsome takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Newsome takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A big right from Cejka misses.
As Cejka backs off Newsome throws a huge counter combo but Cejka manages to avoid it all.
Newsome walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Newsome swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Cejka.
A decent looking cross lands there for Newsome.
Newsome misses with a looping left.
An attempted straight right counter from Cejka misses the target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cejka connects with the punch.
Cejka misses the jab.
Cejka cracks Newsome with an open hand slap.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Cestmir Cejka dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Darrell Newsome's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Cejka lands a right hook to the body.
Cejka slips under a jab from Newsome.#KD2#
Newsome cracks Cejka with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Cejka looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Newsome finish him? #ROC2#Cejka is rocked!
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Newsome engages and cracks Cejka with a massive lead left hook - Cejka tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Newsome is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Darrell Newsome!

Event: RISE X2:
Date: Jun 26, 2022

#R1#
Axelsen blocks a jab.#CL#
Newsome moves into the clinch.
Newsome tries to work over Axelsen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
I was talking to Newsome's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Newsome scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC2#
Axelsen breaks the clinch.
Axelsen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Axelsen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Newsome moves away.
Axelsen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Axelsen scores with a jab. Newsome acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Axelsen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Newsome ducks under a wild hook from Axelsen.
Axelsen lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Newsome checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Axelsen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Newsome waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Axelsen.
A telegraphed right hand from Axelsen misses the target. #T1#
Newsome fails to land with a series of punches.
Axelsen blocks a jab.
Axelsen throws a big shot that misses.
Axelsen looks to land a right hand but Newsome moved out of range.
Toke Axelsen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Axelsen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Axelsen misses with a hook
and Newsome counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Newsome takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Axelsen defending well as Newsome loads up on a big left hand.
Axelsen scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #CUT2#It looks like Darrell Newsome has been cut.
Nice shot lands for Axelsen.
Newsome listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Newsome on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Axelsen works Newsome's body with a nice hook.#T2#
Axelsen lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Axelsen throws a chopping leg kick but Newsome manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Axelsen lands a nice shot to the body.
Axelsen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Newsome chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Axelsen can pounce on him.
Axelsen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A solid leg kick lands there for Axelsen.
Axelsen lands with an overhand left.
Newsome slips a jab from Axelsen.
Newsome swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Axelsen misses with a straight left.
Axelsen jabs Newsome to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Axelsen throws a big shot that misses.
Newsome throws a series of punches but Axelsen moves out of range. #T3#
Newsome takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A jab from Axelsen finds it's way through Newsome's defenses.
Axelsen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Axelsen misses with a double jab
and Newsome counters with a nice uppercut.
Axelsen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Newsome swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Axelsen moves into range and connects with a jab.
Axelsen throws a hook but Newsome avoids it easily.
It looked like Newsome was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Axelsen.
Axelsen lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Axelsen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Newsome throws out the jab.
Axelsen fails to land with a series of punches.
Newsome tries to move into range but Axelsen moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Axelsen throws a right hand that Newsome ducks under and follows up with a left that Newsome also avoids with ease.#T4#
Nice shot by Axelsen.
Axelsen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Newsome's sensitive parts.
A jab from Axelsen finds it's way through Newsome's defenses.
Newsome walks into a jab.
Axelsen has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Axelsen is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Newsome had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Newsome staying out of range there.
Newsome takes a jab right on the kisser.
Axelsen punishes Newsome's body with a nice straight punch.
Newsome misses with a right hand
and Axelsen counters with a stiff right hand.
Newsome throws a shot from downtown. Axelsen moves away and avoids it.
Newsome chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Axelsen can pounce on him.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Axelsen catches Newsome with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Axelsen scores with a jab to the body.
Axelsen connects with a nice looking jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Toke Axelsen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Darrell Newsome's cut.
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#
Newsome swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Newsome's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Axelsen connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Newsome scrambles back to his feet.
Newsome doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Newsome throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Axelsen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Newsome walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Newsome is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Newsome darts in trying to clinch
and Axelsen counters with a nice uppercut. #ROC2#Newsome is rocked!
Newsome seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. Axelsen shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Newsome is backing up but Axelsen catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Newsome covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! Axelsen Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Toke Axelsen!
Toke Axelsen thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: RISE 67:
Date: May 22, 2022

#R1#
Aspect throws a hook but Newsome avoids it easily.
Aspect uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Newsome.
Newsome throws a solid leg kick but Aspect takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Newsome.
Newsome scores with a jab. Aspect acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Aspect moves out of range as Newsome strikes.
Newsome looks to land a left hand but Aspect moved out of range nicely.#CL2#
Newsome tries to keep at a distance but Aspect has taken the fight into the clinch.
Newsome misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aspect swings wildly with an uppercut but Newsome uses good head movement to avoid it.
Newsome blocks an elbow strike.
Newsome scores with a shoulder strike.
Aspect misses with a punch to the body.
Newsome works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Aspect misses with a hook to the ribs.
Newsome is working Aspect over against the cage.#T1#
Newsome misses with a body punch.
Newsome tries to throw a body punch but Aspect avoids it by throwing Newsome back against the cage.
Aspect misses with the head strike.
Newsome tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Newsome lands a left hand.
Aspect misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Newsome.
Newsome is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Aspect is keeping busy.
A hook to the body from Newsome.
Newsome blocks the elbow strike.
Aspect misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Newsome.
Newsome misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Aspect misses with the head strike.
Newsome can't find room to land a body shot as Aspect controls the action.
Newsome throws a punch but it's blocked by Aspect.
Aspect misses with a short punch on the inside.
Newsome misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Aspect lands an elbow inside that Newsome shrugs off. #CUT2#It looks like Darrell Newsome has been cut.
Newsome lands a right hand.
Aspect gets through Newsome's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Aspect lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Newsome lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Newsome.
Newsome takes a shot to the head.
Aspect misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Aspect throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Newsome misses with some punches.
A short right from Aspect on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Newsome.
Newsome makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Aspect.
Aspect looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Newsome struggles to land a body shot inside as Aspect controls his hands.
Newsome misses with a punch to the body.
Newsome can't find room to land a body shot as Aspect controls the action.
Newsome makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Newsome lands with a short shot to the head.
Newsome misses with the head strike.
Aspect lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Aspect lands a shoulder strike.
A short uppercut from Aspect.
Newsome blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Aspect scores with a nice short uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Aspect. #T3#
Aspect lands a right hand.
Aspect blocking some punches.
Aspect tries a body shot but Newsome blocks it.
Newsome throws a head punch that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Newsome creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Aspect misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Aspect.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Newsome.
Aspect throws a head punch that misses.
Aspect can't find room to land a body shot as Newsome controls the action.
Newsome can't find room to land a body shot as Aspect controls the action.
Newsome lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Aspect backwards.
Aspect throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Aspect lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Aspect scores with a shot to the side of Newsome's head.
Aspect tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
I was talking to Newsome's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Aspect tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Aspect fails to land.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Newsome.
Aspect goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Aspect. #T4#
Aspect misses with an elbow over the top.
Newsome lands a hook to the side of the head.
Newsome tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Aspect's elbow.
Newsome avoids a wild elbow strike from Aspect.
Newsome gets through Aspect's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Aspect misses with a body punch.
Aspect lands with a short shot to the head.
Newsome tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Aspect's elbow.
Newsome misses with a punch to the body.
Newsome lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Aspect backwards.
Newsome swings wildly with an uppercut but Aspect uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Aspect lands a body punch in the clinch.
Aspect pushes off an throws an elbow but Newsome leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Aspect.
Aspect scores with a shoulder strike.
Still in the clinch, Newsome scores with a nice short uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Aspect can't find room to land a body shot as Newsome controls the action.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Newsome.
Newsome pushes Aspect back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Newsome.
A nice left hand lands by Newsome.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Alain Aspect will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Darrell Newsome's cut.
That's time! Newsome's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Aspect misses with a body shot
and Newsome counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Newsome loads up on a big right hand but Aspect slips the punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Aspect. Newsome does a little dance to reset his feet.
Newsome's corner calls for a 1-2. Newsome obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #CL2#
Aspect takes the fight into the clinch.
Aspect is working Newsome over against the cage.
Newsome lands a nice shot to the body.
Newsome fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Newsome prevents a body shot from Aspect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Newsome lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Newsome.
Newsome avoids the elbow strike from Aspect, against the cage.
Newsome stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Newsome avoids the elbow strike from Aspect, against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Aspect.
Newsome scores with a hook to the body.#T1#
Aspect swings wildly with an uppercut but Newsome uses good head movement to avoid it.
Newsome throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Aspects head.
Aspect swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Newsome misses with a short punch on the inside.
Aspect stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Aspect lands a body shot in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Aspect.
Newsome misses with a punch to the body.
Newsome blocks an elbow strike from Aspect.
Aspect lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Aspect misses with a body punch.
Newsome doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Aspect throws a head punch that misses.
Newsome prevents a body shot from Aspect.
Aspect digs a right hand into Newsome's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Newsome's gas tank.
Aspect throws a head punch that misses.
Newsome doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Newsome misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Aspect lands with a right to the head.
Newsome gets through Aspect's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T2#
Newsome blocks an elbow strike.
Newsome lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Aspect backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Newsome misses with a punch on the inside.
Newsome tries a body shot but Aspect blocks it.
Newsome avoids a wild elbow strike from Aspect.
Aspect lands an uppercut.
Newsome blocks an uppercut.
Aspect tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Newsome's elbow.
Newsome tries to work over Aspect's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Aspect throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Newsome throws a punch but it's blocked by Aspect.
Newsome goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Aspect lands a nice elbow.
Newsome tries to work over Aspect's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Newsome lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Aspect.
Aspect comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Aspect misses with an elbow over the top.
Aspect blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Aspect pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A short left from Aspect. #T3#
Newsome lands a nice shot to the body.
Aspect misses with an elbow strike.
Newsome softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Aspect lands a shoulder strike.
Aspect misses with some punches.
Newsome can't find room to land a body shot as Aspect controls the action.
Newsome lands with a light punch inside.
Newsome misses with a punch to the body.
Aspect misses with the head strike.
Newsome swings wildly with an uppercut but Aspect uses good head movement to avoid it.
Aspect gets through Newsome's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Newsome tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Aspect's elbow.
Newsome tries a body shot but Aspect blocks it.
Aspect throws a head punch that misses.
Aspect is working Newsome over against the cage.
Aspect lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A left hand lands to the body for Newsome.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Aspect.
Aspect is leaning against Newsome and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aspect pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#T4#
Newsome is looking to control Aspect's arms but Aspect gets an underhook and turns him. Now Newsome has his back to the cage.
Newsome throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Aspects head.
Newsome dodges an elbow strike from Aspect.
A right hook to the body lands for Newsome.
Aspect pushes Newsome back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Newsome lands with a left to the head.
Aspect blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Newsome blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Newsome tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Aspect throws a punch but it's blocked by Newsome.
Newsome misses with a punch to the body.
Newsome misses with a punch to the body.
Newsome is leaning against Aspect and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Newsome takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT2#Darrell Newsome's cut is getting worse.
Aspect tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Newsome tries a body shot but Aspect blocks it.
Aspect tries to work over Newsome's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Newsome working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Newsome lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Aspect swings wildly with an uppercut but Newsome uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Alain Aspect will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Darrell Newsome's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R3#
Newsome throws out a loose jab but Aspect uses good head movement to avoid it.
Aspect looks to throw the jab but Newsome is out of range.
Aspect scores with a jab to the body.
Newsome swings for the body but Aspect moves out of range.
Aspect steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Newsome.#CL2#
Aspect rushes Newsome and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Newsome prevents a body shot from Aspect.
Newsome tries to throw a body punch but Aspect avoids it by throwing Newsome back against the cage.
Aspect misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Aspect as the two fighters clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Newsome scores with a shoulder strike.
Aspect lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Newsome backwards.
A hook to the body from Aspect.
Aspect lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Aspect misses with the head strike.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Aspect working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Aspect lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Newsome or not. #T1#
Newsome blocks an uppercut.
Aspect lands with a left to the head.
Newsome lands a nice uppercut.
Aspect blocks an uppercut.
Aspect misses with a body punch.
Aspect comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Aspect lands a body shot in the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Aspect.
Aspect throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Newsome throws a punch but it's blocked by Aspect.
Aspect gets through Newsome's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Aspect misses with a hook to the ribs.
Newsome misses with a body punch.
Newsome misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nice elbow from Aspect.
With the fighters up against the cage, Aspect throws an elbow but misses.
Aspect swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Aspect.
Newsome tries to throw a body punch but Aspect avoids it by throwing Newsome back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Newsome.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aspect scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T2#
Aspect misses with an elbow over the top.
Newsome avoids a wild elbow strike from Aspect.
Newsome blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Newsome working aggressively here.
Aspect lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Newsome backwards.
Newsome misses with a punch to the body.
Newsome lands a body punch.
Alain Aspect seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Newsome tries to throw a body punch but Aspect avoids it by throwing Newsome back against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Newsome.
Newsome working aggressively here.
A short right from Newsome on the inside.
Newsome tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Aspect lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Aspect has a couple of punches blocked by Newsome.
Aspect is leaning against Newsome and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Newsome.
Aspect misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Aspect.
Newsome doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A shot in the inside from Aspect. #T3#
Aspect lands a body punch.
Newsome lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Aspect backwards.
Aspect softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Aspect digs a right hand into Newsome's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Newsome's gas tank.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Aspect just misses with a elbow thrown towards Newsome's brow.
Aspect fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Aspect throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Newsomes head.
A short right from Aspect.
Newsome has a couple of punches blocked by Aspect.
Aspect lands a body punch in the clinch.
Aspect misses with an elbow over the top.
Aspect lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Newsome backwards.
Aspect prevents a body shot from Newsome.
A right handed body shot lands from Newsome.
A right hand to the body from Aspect.
Aspect misses with the head strike.
Newsome blocks the elbow strike.
Aspect lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Newsome backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Newsome blocking some punches.
Aspect misses with an elbow over the top.#T4#
Aspect lands with a light punch inside.
Aspect working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Aspect misses with an elbow strike.
Aspect blocks a body shot from Newsome.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Aspect.
Aspect misses with an elbow over the top.
Aspect fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Aspect lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Newsome misses with a short punch on the inside.
Newsome lands with a right to the head.
Aspect creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Newsome's defenses.
Newsome blocking some punches.
Aspect lands an elbow just above Newsome 's eye.
Aspect has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Aspect misses with a punch to the body.
Newsome misses with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Newsome.
Newsome misses with a body punch.
Aspect swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Aspect throws a head punch that misses.
Aspect lands a damaging elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alain Aspect really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Darrell Newsome's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R4#
Aspect catches Newsome with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#CL2#
Aspect gets a clinch.
Aspect lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Aspect misses with a punch to the body.
Newsome tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Aspect throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Newsome lands with a right to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Newsome fails to land.
Newsome lands with a light punch inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Newsome.
Aspect misses with a hook to the ribs.
Newsome cracks Aspect with a nice body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from Newsome fails to land.
Newsome misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice right hand lands inside from Newsome.
Aspect throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Newsome blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Newsome misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Newsome misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Aspect on the inside.
Aspect swings wildly with an uppercut but Newsome uses good head movement to avoid it.
Newsome misses with a body punch.
A short body shot lands from Newsome as the two fighters clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Aspect.
Aspect tries to work over Newsome's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Aspect lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Aspect blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Aspect.
Aspect scores with a hook to the body.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
A nice left hand lands by Aspect.
Newsome lands with a left to the head.
Newsome pushes Aspect back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Aspect throws a head punch that misses.
Newsome misses with a hook to the ribs.
Aspect throws a punch but it's blocked by Newsome.
Aspect has a couple of punches blocked by Newsome.
Aspect throws an elbow that misses. #T2#
Aspect misses with an elbow over the top.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice body punch from Newsome - that landed with a thud.
Aspect throws an elbow that misses.
Newsome blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Aspect has a couple of punches blocked by Newsome.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Newsome.
Aspect lands with a left to the head.
A short right from Aspect.
Aspect lands an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Aspect fails to land.
Aspect gets through Newsome's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Aspect lands a hook that snaps the head of Newsome backwards.
Aspect lands an elbow inside that Newsome shrugs off.
With the fighters up against the cage, Aspect throws an elbow but misses.
Newsome lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Aspect backwards.
Newsome scores with a shot to the side of Aspect's head.
Newsome blocking some punches.
Newsome lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Aspect scores with a nice hook to the head.#T3#
Newsome lands a body punch in the clinch.
Newsome blocks an uppercut.
Newsome lands a hook that snaps the head of Aspect backwards.
Newsome blocking some punches.
Newsome blocks a body shot from Aspect.
A nice left hand lands by Newsome.
Newsome scores with a nice hook to the head.
Newsome scores with a nice hook to the head.
Aspect prevents a body shot from Newsome.
Newsome tries to throw a body punch but Aspect avoids it by throwing Newsome back against the cage.
Newsome tries to work over Aspect's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Newsome blocks a body shot from Aspect.
Newsome blocks an elbow strike from Aspect.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Newsome creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Newsome misses with a punch to the body.
Aspect misses with the head strike.
Aspect tries a body shot but Newsome blocks it.
Aspect misses with a hook to the ribs.
Aspect lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Aspect throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land. #T4#
Newsome lands a left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Newsome goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A nice left hand lands by Newsome.
Aspect pushes Newsome back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A shot in the inside from Newsome.
Newsome blocking some punches.
Aspect misses with a punch to the body.
Aspect swings wildly with an uppercut but Newsome uses good head movement to avoid it.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Aspect as Newsome tries to tie him up.
Aspect lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Newsome stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Aspect fails to land.
Aspect struggles to land a body shot inside as Newsome controls his hands.
Newsome blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Newsome struggles to land a body shot inside as Aspect controls his hands.
Newsome takes a shot to the head.
Newsome blocking some punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alain Aspect dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Darrell Newsome's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R5#
Newsome loads up on a big right hand but Aspect slips the punch.#CL#
Newsome moves into the clinch.
Aspect lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Newsome or not.
Aspect swings wildly with an uppercut but Newsome uses good head movement to avoid it.
Aspect lands with a left to the head.
Aspect creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A right hook to the body lands for Aspect.
A head punch on the inside from Newsome fails to land.
Aspect has a couple of punches blocked by Newsome.
A head punch on the inside from Aspect fails to land.
Newsome presses Aspect against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Newsome cracks Aspect with a nice body shot.
Newsome lands with a left to the head.
Aspect misses with a hook from the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Aspect.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Aspect scores with a shot to the side of Newsome's head.
Aspect goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T1#
Newsome misses with a punch to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Newsome.
Newsome blocks an elbow strike from Aspect.
Newsome goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Newsome tries to throw a body punch but Aspect avoids it by throwing Newsome back against the cage.
Newsome tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Aspect lands a hook to the side of the head.
Aspect lands an elbow just above Newsome 's eye.
A head punch on the inside from Newsome fails to land.
Aspect pushes off an throws an elbow but Newsome leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Aspect throws a head punch that misses.
Aspect softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Aspect fails to land.
A left hand lands to the body for Aspect.
Aspect goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Aspect lands a left hand.
Aspect presses Newsome against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short right from Newsome on the inside.
A hook to the body from Newsome.
Darrell Newsome has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Newsome blocks an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Newsome misses with some punches.
Newsome blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Newsome can't find room to land a body shot as Aspect controls the action.
A nice right hand lands inside from Aspect.
Aspect throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A short right from Newsome.
Newsome tries to throw a body punch but Aspect avoids it by throwing Newsome back against the cage.
Newsome is trying to stall.
Newsome misses with a punch to the body.
Newsome lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Aspect throws an elbow but misses.
Aspect pushes off an throws an elbow but Newsome leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Newsome is leaning against Aspect and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Newsome lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Newsome lands a left hand.
Aspect doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Newsome scores with a nice hook to the head.
Newsome can't find room to land a body shot as Aspect controls the action. #T3#
Newsome works on Aspect's body with a couple of short punches.
Aspect throws an elbow that misses.
Newsome struggles to land a body shot inside as Aspect controls his hands.
Newsome lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Aspect lands a shoulder strike.
Newsome misses with some punches.
Aspect misses with the head strike.
Newsome tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Aspect digs a right hand into Newsome's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Newsome's gas tank.
Alain Aspect is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Aspect scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Newsome misses with a punch to the body.
Aspect lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Newsome or not.
Newsome misses with a punch to the body.
Newsome doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Aspect blocking some punches.
Newsome working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Newsome misses with a hook to the ribs.
Aspect lands a body punch in the clinch. #T4#
Aspect lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Newsome lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Aspect working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Newsome swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Aspect blocks a body shot from Newsome.
Newsome misses with a punch on the inside.
Aspect struggles to land a body shot inside as Newsome controls his hands.
Nice elbow from Aspect.
A head punch on the inside from Newsome fails to land.
Aspect blocks an uppercut.
Newsome goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Newsome dodges an elbow strike from Aspect.
Newsome works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Newsome tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Aspect's elbow.
Newsome tries a body shot but Aspect blocks it.
Newsome digs a right hand underneath Aspect's ribcage. Aspect let out a lung full of air as it connected.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Alain Aspect.
I've got Aspect winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 45:50
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 45:50
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alain Aspect!
Alain Aspect is the new welterweight champion!
An out of breath Alain Aspect thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: RISE 58: Svyatogor v Kozlow
Date: May 01, 2022

#R1#
Peramaki slips under a jab.
Peramaki is looking to counter the offense by Newsome and move into the clinch.#CL2#
Newsome gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Peramaki tries to pull guard but Newsome forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Peramaki is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Newsome to keep the fight standing.
Newsome is working Peramaki over against the cage.
Newsome lands a left hand that snaps the head of Peramaki backwards.
Newsome lands a right hand that snaps the head of Peramaki backwards. #TD#
Peramaki jumps guard. #SUB#
Peramaki has his foot on Newsome's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Newsome works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Peramaki has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Newsome is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Peramaki.
Peramaki is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
We've been hearing good reports from Peramaki's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Newsome really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Peramaki. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Peramaki is working hard here to advance position.
Newsome tries to move into full mount but can't pass Peramaki's legs. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Peramaki sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Peramaki looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Peramaki is pressing down on Newsome's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Peramaki working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Newsome doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Newsome manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Newsome controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB#
Peramaki had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Newsome defends it easily.#T3##SUB#
Newsome avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Peramaki throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
Peramaki is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Newsome is aware though and is defending well.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Peramaki is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Peramaki is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Peramaki tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Peramaki looking for subs off his back but Newsome has passed one foot through into half guard.
Peramaki gets back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Kimmo Peramaki will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Peramaki tries to pull guard but Newsome holds him up against the cage and eventually Peramaki drops back down to his feet.
Newsome misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Peramaki is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Newsome to keep the fight standing.
Peramaki tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kimmo Peramaki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Newsome working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Newsome lands with a light punch inside.
Peramaki takes a shot to the head.
Peramaki tries to pull guard but Newsome holds him up against the cage and eventually Peramaki drops back down to his feet.
Peramaki tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Newsome is working Peramaki over against the cage.
Newsome scores with a shot to the side of Peramaki's head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Newsome creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Newsome lands a hook that snaps the head of Peramaki backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Peramaki tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Newsome smiles and moves away.
Peramaki fails in his attempt to clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Newsome! But no joy.#T1#
Peramaki moves in looking to clinch but Newsome pushes him off.
Newsome looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Newsome works the jab nicely.
Newsome circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Peramaki tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Newsome wins by KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Darrell Newsome!
Darrell Newsome is the new welterweight champion!

Event: RISE 43: Maestre v Svyatogor
Date: Mar 20, 2022

#R1#
Newsome throws a lazy right hand but Chomofsky sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Newsome changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Chomofsky misses with a body shot.
Newsome wants to clinch up but Chomofsky keeps it at a distance.
Chomofsky appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Chomofsky looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Chomofsky tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Newsome swivels and escapes.
Newsome displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chomofsky throws out the jab.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Chomofsky.
Chomofsky misses with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chomofsky shoots and misses
and Newsome counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Linkavitch Chomofsky. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chomofsky staying out of range there.
Chomofsky half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Newsome throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Chomofsky on the side of the head.
Chomofsky fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Newsome manages to avoid it.#T1#
Newsome bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Chomofsky's head backwards.
Chomofsky misses with a takedown
and Newsome connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Newsome doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Chomofsky tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Newsome was well out of range. Poor timing from Chomofsky.#CL2#
Newsome moves into range and clinches up with Chomofsky.
Newsome tries to throw a body punch but Chomofsky avoids it by throwing Newsome back against the cage.
Chomofsky blocks an uppercut.
Chomofsky doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Chomofsky jumps guard but Newsome turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
A nice right hand lands inside from Newsome.
Newsome lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Chomofsky tries to pull guard but Newsome won't allow it. #T2#
Newsome lands with a right to the head.
Newsome doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short left from Newsome.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chomofsky blocks an uppercut.
A short left from Newsome.
Newsome struggles to land a body shot inside as Chomofsky controls his hands.
Newsome softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#TD#
Chomofsky jumps guard and drags Newsome to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Newsome sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB#
Chomofsky throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T3##SUB#
Chomofsky working for a triangle but Newsome defends it easily.
Chomofsky not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Newsome wants to control from the top but Chomofsky keeps moving.
Chomofsky is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB#
Chomofsky throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
Chomofsky throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Chomofsky is trying to control the position but Newsome postures up. #SUB#
Chomofsky has his foot on Newsome's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Newsome works his way back into a safe position though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Darrell Newsome dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Chomofsky scores with a jab to the jaw.
Newsome misses with an uppercut. Chomofsky saw that one coming.
Chomofsky shoots in looking for a takedown but Newsome manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Chomofsky's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Chomofsky keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chomofsky scores with a punch to the head.#TD#
Chomofsky looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Newsome!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Chomofsky is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Newsome's shoulder. That is not cool.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chomofsky trying to control the position but Newsome is working away.
Chomofsky tries to advance to mount but Newsome denies him. #T1##SUB#
Chomofsky tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Chomofsky has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Chomofsky is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Newsome knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Chomofsky is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Newsome knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Chomofsky moves into full mount! #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.#SUB#
Chomofsky with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Newsome really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Chomofsky. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Chomofsky goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Newsome turns into him and now he's in Chomofsky's guard. #SUB#
Newsome avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T3#
Chomofsky wants to improve his position but instead Newsome has moved into half guard.
Chomofsky wants to improve his position but Newsome is controlling well. #SUB#
Chomofsky is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Newsome pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Newsome sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Chomofsky is trying to control but can't. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Chomofsky wants to improve his position but Newsome is controlling well.
Chomofsky is trying to maintain the position but Newsome is very close to passing his half guard.
Chomofsky is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Newsome is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Newsome controlling the action here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chomofsky wants to get back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Linkavitch Chomofsky dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Chomofsky closes the distance and clinches up with Newsome, looking for a takedown. Chomofsky pushes Newsome against the cage but Newsome circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Chomofsky shoots in but no luck this time.
Chomofsky moves out of range of the strikes.
Chomofsky throws a hook but Newsome blocks it.#TD#
Chomofsky throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Newsome was covering up waiting for the punch and Chomofsky finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Chomofsky pushing down on Newsome's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Chomofsky is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Chomofsky is looking to take a break and control but Newsome is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1#
Chomofsky content to control rather than advance.
Chomofsky is keen to just control but Newsome is a slippery customer.
Chomofsky is just content to waste time from the top position. Newsome takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Chomofsky not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Linkavitch Chomofsky overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Chomofsky looking to pass the guard.
Newsome pulls Chomofsky in close to prevent any damage. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A jab from Newsome misses.
Chomofsky shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Newsome looks to land a right hand but Chomofsky moved out of range.
Chomofsky thows a left - swing and a miss! #T3#
Chomofsky fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Linkavitch Chomofsky. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chomofsky tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Newsome swivels and escapes.
Newsome on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Chomofsky misses the shot to the body. #CL2#
Newsome instigates a clinch.
Newsome digs a right hand underneath Chomofsky's ribcage. Chomofsky let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Newsome lands a hook to the side of the head.
Chomofsky wants a takedown.
A short left from Newsome.
Newsome lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Newsome.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Newsome.
Newsome has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T4#
Newsome digs a right hand underneath Chomofsky's ribcage. Chomofsky let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Newsome misses with a punch to the body.
Newsome throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Chomofskys head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Newsome scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Newsome.
Newsome swings wildly with an uppercut but Chomofsky uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice left hand lands by Newsome.
Newsome is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Newsome lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Chomofsky tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Newsome working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Chomofsky blocks a body shot from Newsome.
Newsome misses with a hook to the ribs.

And that's the end of the fight!
Darrell Newsome comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Newsome 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 28:29
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 28:29
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Darrell Newsome!

Event: RISE 32: Half Assed v Femme
Date: Feb 20, 2022

#R1#
Newsome missing with a left hand there. Phantom was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Phantom tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Newsome manages to circle out of the way.
Newsome keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Newsome misses with a straight right.
Newsome cracks Phantom with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Phantom looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Newsome uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Phantom.
Newsome cracks a nice hook into Phantom's ribs.
A jab from Newsome misses.
Newsome with a hook.
Newsome bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phantom misses the shot to the body.
Newsome throws out a counter right but Phantom avoids it with no problem.
Newsome uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Phantom has time to react.
Newsome tries to clinch but Phantom is having none of it.
Newsome keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Phantom shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Newsome as he avoids it easily.
Newsome swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Lars Phantom seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Phantom ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Newsome moves away.
Phantom tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Newsome was well out of range. Poor timing from Phantom.
Phantom lunges at Newsome with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Newsome's hand.
Newsome shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Phantom eats them both and turns towards Newsome to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Phantom throws a body shot but no joy.
A combination from Phantom does no damage.
Newsome is looking for the big counter here.
Newsome connects with a crisp jab. #ROC2#Phantom is rocked!
Phantom blocks a jab.
Darrell Newsome is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Newsome swats away the attempt to clinch by Phantom.
Newsome listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Oh Phantom is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T2#
Phantom switches off momentarily and Newsome cracks him with a monster right hand! Phantom topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Newsome dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Newsome!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Darrell Newsome!

Event: RISE 18: Gustavson v Svyatogor
Date: Jan 16, 2022

#R1#
Newsome misses with a straight left.
Newsome 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.
Dickus doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Dickus lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Newsome circles away quickly and effectively.
Dickus lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A looping hook to the body misses from Newsome. Dickus does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dickus takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Dickus misses with an uppercut. Newsome saw that one coming.
Newsome clobbers Dickus with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Dickus misses with a left hand
and Newsome counters with a straight right hand.#KD#
Newsome sends Dickus crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Newsome is motioning to the referee to let Dickus up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#Dickus is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dickus misses with a two punch combination.
Dickus is still on wobbly legs! Can Newsome finish him?
Newsome looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Newsome keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Newsome appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Newsome lands a nice shot to the body.
Dickus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Newsome moves away.
Dickus seems to have recovered his senses.
Newsome misses with an uppercut
and Dickus counters with a stiff right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Newsome misses the target.
Dickus ducks right into an uppercut from Newsome.
Dickus attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Dickus ducks under a wild hook from Newsome.#T1#
Newsome waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dickus.
Dickus looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Newsome blocks a jab.#KD#
Newsome lands a big uppercut and Dickus crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Dickus looks OK. Newsome waves Dickus back to his feet!
Newsome slips under a jab from Dickus.
Dickus walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from Newsome! He's gone down face first to the canvas, unconscious before he even hit the floor! Ohhhh. My. Goodness! That boys and girls was a beautiful knockout! Give that man a biscuit!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Darrell Newsome!

Event: RISE 10: Halo v Lalla
Date: Dec 19, 2021

#R1#
Sonnen misses with a takedown attempt - Newsome sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Newsome definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#CL2#
Sonnen takes the fight into the clinch.
Newsome tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sonnen's elbow.
Newsome working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Newsome throws a head punch that misses.
Newsome lands a body punch in the clinch.
Newsome is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Newsome makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Newsome.
Newsome lands a body punch in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Newsome.
Sonnen fails to pull guard.
Newsome lands a hook to the side of the head.#T1#
Newsome throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sonnens head.
Newsome lands a body punch in the clinch.
Sonnen is trying to pull guard but Newsome turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Darrell Newsome has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Khamzat Sonnen.
Newsome lands a body punch in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Newsome creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sonnen tries to pull guard but Newsome holds him up against the cage and eventually Sonnen drops back down to his feet.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Newsome.
Newsome throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Sonnen looks winded!
Newsome prevents the takedown attempt.
Nice body punch from Newsome.
Newsome'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.
Newsome scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Newsome scores with a shoulder strike.
Newsome taking a breather. #T2#
A right hand to the body from Newsome.
Newsome lands a body punch in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Newsome lands with a light punch inside.
Newsome lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sonnen backwards.
Newsome scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Still in the clinch, Newsome scores with a nice short uppercut.
Newsome lands a body punch in the clinch.
Newsome lands a shoulder strike.
Newsome digs a right hand underneath Sonnen's ribcage. Sonnen let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A nice left hand lands by Newsome.
Newsome scores with a nice hook to the head.
Newsome lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sonnen drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A body shot lands from Newsome. #T3#
A nice left hand lands by Newsome.
A short right from Newsome.
Newsome presses Sonnen against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Newsome tries to throw a body punch but Sonnen avoids it by throwing Newsome back against the cage.
Sonnen tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Newsome lands an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Newsome creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sonnen drops down looking for an ankle pick but Newsome pulls his leg out and moves away.
Newsome lands a slapping body shot.
Sonnen fails to land the takedown.
Newsome scores with a nice strike.
Newsome lands with a cross. #ROC#Sonnen is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sonnen wants to clinch but Newsome slips to the side
and Newsome makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Sonnen is still on wobbly legs! Can Newsome finish him?
Newsome throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sonnen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Sonnen is aggressively charging in as Newsome backs up avoiding any damage. Newsome tosses out a jab and Sonnen runs right into it face first! Sonnen is out cold! Newsome dropped down on all fours and is barking in Sonnen's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Darrell Newsome!

Event: RISE 9: Chugman v Granger
Date: Dec 12, 2021

#R1##CL#
Peramaki gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A short body shot lands from Newsome as the two fighters clinch.
Peramaki doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Newsome lands a left hand.
Newsome lands with a left to the head.
Peramaki fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Peramaki tries to pull guard but Newsome forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
I was talking to Peramaki's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Peramaki misses with a hook to the ribs.
Peramaki is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Newsome to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kimmo Peramaki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Newsome lands an uppercut.
Peramaki misses with a punch to the body.
Peramaki takes a shot to the head.
Newsome lands a hook that snaps the head of Peramaki backwards.
Peramaki tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Newsome just stands there and leans against the cage.
Newsome gets through Peramaki's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short right from Newsome on the inside.
Good body shot from Newsome.
A short body shot lands from Newsome as the two fighters clinch.
Peramaki is trying to pull guard but Newsome turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Peramaki is trying to pull guard but Newsome turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Peramaki is breathing heavily.
Peramaki's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Peramaki fails to pull the fight into his guard. #T1#
Peramaki jumps guard but Newsome turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Newsome lands a body punch in the clinch.
Newsome lands a right hand.
Newsome is working Peramaki over against the cage.
Newsome has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Peramaki seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Newsome can turn it around.
Newsome pushes Peramaki back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Newsome is working Peramaki over against the cage.
Newsome works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Newsome gets through Peramaki's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Newsome lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Newsome lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Newsome pushes Peramaki back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Newsome lands a body shot.
Newsome lands with a left to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Newsome throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Newsome is working Peramaki over against the cage.
Newsome lands a shoulder strike.
Newsome lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Peramaki backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Newsome. #ROC2#Peramaki is rocked!
Newsome lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Oh Peramaki is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T2#
Newsome digs a right hand underneath Peramaki's ribcage. Peramaki let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short right from Newsome.
Newsome lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Peramaki seems to have got his legs back now.
Newsome stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Newsome lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Peramaki or not.
Newsome scores with a hook to the body.
Nice body punch from Newsome.
Newsome lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Peramaki.
Newsome makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Newsome working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A nice right hand lands inside from Newsome.
Newsome digs a right hand into Peramaki's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Peramaki's gas tank.
Newsome lands a body punch.
Newsome lands with a left to the head.
A right hand to the body from Newsome.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Newsome.
Newsome displaying some good clinch control by pressing Peramaki up against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Newsome. #T3#
Newsome lands a hook that snaps the head of Peramaki backwards.
Newsome lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Newsome.
Newsome lands a body shot.
Newsome lands a body shot in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Newsome scores with a nice short uppercut.
Newsome creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Peramaki with a big uppercut! Peramaki tries to clinch up but Newsome pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Peramaki to the mat! Peramaki covers up and Newsome unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Darrell Newsome!

Event: GROUCH FC PROVING GROUNDS 2
Date: Nov 10, 2021

#R1#
Terrell Newsome shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Darrell Newsome counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Terrell Newsome shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Darrell Newsome as he avoids it easily.
Terrell Newsome throws a body kick that misses.
Terrell Newsome shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Darrell Newsome as he avoids it easily.
Darrell Newsome has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Terrell Newsome.#TD#
Darrell Newsome gets a takedown into half guard.
Darrell Newsome is taking a breather. Terrell Newsome 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.
Terrell Newsome avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Darrell Newsome. #SUB#
Darrell Newsome is looking for a kimura but Terrell Newsome is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Darrell Newsome to get the leverage.
Darrell Newsome is trying to control. Terrell Newsome wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T1##ES2#
Terrell Newsome manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Darrell Newsome keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Darrell Newsome can't get the takedown.
Darrell Newsome stalling.
Terrell Newsome is looking to take this one to the mat.#TD#
Darrell Newsome manages to pull guard.
Terrell Newsome throwing strikes from guard but Darrell Newsome blocks nicely.
Terrell Newsome stopping the sweep attempt from Darrell Newsome.
Terrell Newsome controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Darrell Newsome pulls Terrell Newsome in to control the position. #T2#
Terrell Newsome wants to get up but he can't break Darrell Newsome's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Darrell Newsome pulls Terrell Newsome in close to prevent any damage.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Darrell Newsome looking to control but Terrell Newsome passes into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Darrell Newsome is positioning himself well to prevent Terrell Newsome advancing to mount.

And that's the end of the fight!
Darrell Newsome showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Darrell Newsome has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 10:9
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 10:9
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 10:9

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Darrell Newsome!

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