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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Isaac Newton (ranked 990 p4p, 805 weight class) and Old Leg Tartakov (ranked 45 p4p, 44 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Isaac Newton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Old Leg Tartakov!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Hugh Johnson and Francis DeMontford.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tartakov rushes Newton and presses him up against the cage.
Tartakov stalls.
A short uppercut from Tartakov.
Newton has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Tartakov lands with a short shot to the head.
Tartakov will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Newton up against the cage.
Tartakov has Newton pressed against the cage, preventing Newton from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Tartakov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Tartakov stalls.
Newton pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Newton looks to score with a jab to the body but Tartakov is just out of range.
Tartakov misses with a leg kick
and Newton counters with a left and a right that stings Tartakov.
Newton on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Newton uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tartakov.
Tartakov looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
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!
Tartakov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Tartakov scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tartakov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Newton is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Tartakov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Newton regains full guard. Nicely done.
Newton is trying to control the position but Tartakov postures up.
Newton is really struggling to control Tartakov but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Newton has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tartakov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Tartakov postures up.
Tartakov looking to sit in guard and control but Newton gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Newton stopping the sweep attempt from Tartakov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tartakov has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Newton has passed into side control.
Tartakov manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Newton'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.
Tartakov is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Newton's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Newton's back!
Newton is trying to remain composed but Tartakov is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Newton tries to break free.
Tartakov gets his hands free as Newton looks to control.
Tartakov keeps control of the position as Newton tries to break free.
Tartakov patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tartakov throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Newton!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Newton trying to control the hands but Tartakov breaks the grip.
Our spies down at at BKC Gym inform us that Tartakov has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Well, with Tartakov on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Newton is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
The referee is taking a good look at Newton as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Tartakov!
Tartakov is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Newton has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Tartakov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Tartakov is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Newton is defending well though. Tartakov let's go of the attempt for now.
Tartakov punches Newton on the ear.
I really don't envy Newton right now.
Tartakov scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Newton is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Tartakov gets his way!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Newton tries to break free.
Tartakov looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Tartakov connects with a big shot to the side of Newton's head.
Newton manages to reverse the position and now he's in Tartakov's guard. Nice work there by Newton.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Newton postures up.
Newton wants to control from the top but Tartakov keeps moving.
Tartakov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Newton gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Tartakov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Old Leg Tartakov dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Tartakov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Newton tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Newton swings for the body but Tartakov moves out of range.
Tartakov throws a right hand that Newton ducks under and follows up with a left that Newton also avoids with ease.
Newton scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Isaac Newton is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A combination from Newton does no damage.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tartakov! But no joy.
Newton throws a head kick but Tartakov moves out of range.
Newton throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Tartakov on the side of the head.
Tartakov jabs Newton to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Tartakov looks to land a right hand but Newton moved out of range.
Newton throws a nice looking combination but Tartakov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tartakov changes levels and scores with a jab 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!
A head kick misses from Newton.
Newton connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Tartakov avoids the head kick by Newton.
Tartakov avoids the head kick by Newton.
Newton throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Tartakov counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tartakov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tartakov scores with a body shot.
Tartakov dips to his left and cracks Newton with an uppercut!
Newton avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tartakov attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Old Leg Tartakov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tartakov with a nice calf kick.
Newton on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Tartakov slips a straight right by Newton.
Tartakov looks to throw the jab but Newton is out of range.
Newton scores with a jab.
Tartakov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Newton showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tartakov.
Newton closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Newton takes a shot to the head.
Tartakov stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Tartakov lands with a right to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tartakov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Newton has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A left hand lands to the body for Tartakov.
Tartakov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Tartakov drags the fight down to the ground.
Tartakov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tartakov keeps trying to improve his position.
Newton stands up out of Tartakov's guard for a moment - Tartakov manages to land a nice upkick.
Tartakov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Newton has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Newton preventing the sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tartakov is looking for a triangle but Newton pushes his legs off easily.
Tartakov has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Newton is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Tartakov.
Tartakov is looking for a sweep.
Tartakov wants to control but Newton postures up.
Tartakov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Newton wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
Tartakov manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Tartakov scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Tartakov controlling the action here.
Tartakov wants to advance to full mount but Newton doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Newton not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Newton can't keep his opponent in guard - Tartakov advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Newton is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Tartakov is keen to just control but Newton is a slippery customer.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Old Leg Tartakov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Decent striking displayed by Tartakov there.
Old Leg Tartakov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Tartakov with a hook.
Tartakov lands a jab to the nose.
Tartakov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Newton.
Tartakov with a nice calf kick.
Newton 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.
Tartakov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Newton tries to bum rush Tartakov with a series of wild strikes but Tartakov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A head kick misses from Newton.
Newton waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tartakov.
Newton throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Newton misses with a hook.
Newton throws a series of punches but Tartakov moves out of range.
Tartakov has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Newton throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tartakov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Newton backwards.
Tartakov blocks a body shot from Newton.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tartakov tries for a takedown but Newton manages to get underhooks.
Tartakov fails to pull guard.
Newton makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tartakov.
Newton has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Tartakov misses with a hook to the ribs.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tartakov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tartakov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Newton.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tartakov lands with a left to the head.
Newton manages to break the clinch.
Tartakov tries to clinch but Newton moves out of range.
Tartakov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Newton defends it nicely.
Tartakov just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromNewton.
Isaac Newton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Old Leg Tartakov.
Newton takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Newton misses with a wild combination.
Isaac Newton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tartakov connects with an inside leg kick.
Newton tries a head kick but it misses.
Newton misses with a jab, cross combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tartakov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Tartakov misses with a wild body shot.
Newton thinks about countering with a head kick.
Tartakov tries for a takedown but Newton sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Tartakov staying out of range there.
Tartakov takes a swing at Newton's ribcage but misses.
Newton lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Tartakov scores with a body shot.
Tartakov blocks a head kick by Newton.
Newton fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Tartakov connects with a single shot there.
Newton paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Tartakov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Newton throws a lazy head kick
and Tartakov counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Newton throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Newton takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Tartakov blocks a head kick by Newton.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tartakov! But no joy.
Tartakov throws a body shot but no joy.
Tartakov slips a jab and a cross from Newton.
Newton takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Tartakov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Newton.
Tartakov lands a jab-cross combination.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Tartakov.
Newton throws a left and a right that both miss
and Tartakov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Isaac Newton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tartakov cracks Newton with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Newton takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tartakov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Tartakov looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Tartakov postures up and lands a big shot to Newton's brow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tartakov tries to free his leg and advance position but Newton is retaining full guard.
Tartakov pushing down on Newton's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Newton actively working from the bottom here.
Tartakov wants to control but Newton is keeping him busy.
Tartakov might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Newton haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Newton is trying to get back to full guard.
Tartakov working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Tartakov working over Newton with some ground and pound. Newton looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Tartakov trying to pass the guard but Newton defending well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Old Leg Tartakov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Tartakov has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Old Leg Tartakov!
Old Leg Tartakov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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