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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Philippe Chuteboxe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carlos Newton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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273 lbs
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230 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Philippe Chuteboxe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Carlos Newton!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Daniel Cesar and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chuteboxe throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Newton counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Newton scores with a takedown into Chuteboxe's guard.
Chuteboxe is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Newton is controlling him.
Chuteboxe keeping full guard, as Newton tries to pass.
Newton distracts Chuteboxe with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Chuteboxe is working an open guard so Newton takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Chuteboxe enables Newton to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Chuteboxe manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Newton stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Newton takes a kick to the side of the head.
Chuteboxe lands an overhand right.
A head kick by Chuteboxe misses
and Newton decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Chuteboxe's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Newton not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Newton prevents Chuteboxe from getting back to his feet.
Newton sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Carlos Newton hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Newton darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Newton trying to control the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Newton trying to mount his opponent but Chuteboxe defends it.
Chuteboxe knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Newton on the ground.
Chuteboxe looks like he's trying to stand up.
Newton is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Carlos Newton hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Chuteboxe.
A low kick from Chuteboxe is predictable there
so Newton counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Newton engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carlos Newton dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Newton closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Newton lands in his opponent's guard.
Carlos Newton has got the better of the ground game so far.
Newton slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Chuteboxe pushes Newton away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Newton gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Newton remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chuteboxe is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Newton is controlling him well.
Newton has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Newton shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Chuteboxe is trying to defend but Newton finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Newton is looking to advance position but Chuteboxe won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Newton with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Newton not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Newton is looking to advance position but Chuteboxe won't allow it.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Newton. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Newton content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Carlos Newton.
Newton clinches up against the cage.
Newton drags the fight down to the ground.
Chuteboxe would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Newton pushes Chuteboxe off and gets back to his feet.
Chuteboxe throws a left and a right that both miss
and Newton counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Newton is figuring out what he wants to do next.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Let's hope that Newton has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Carlos Newton hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Newton looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carlos Newton showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Newton shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Chuteboxe sprawls well. Chuteboxe wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Newton gets slowly back to his feet.
Newton checks a leg kick nicely.
Chuteboxe throws a head kick but Newton moves out of range.
A head kick by Chuteboxe misses
and Newton counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Chuteboxe is trying to stand back up but Newton is controlling him
Newton trying to control the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Carlos Newton wasn't active enough on the ground.
Chuteboxe throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Newton counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Newton is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Newton throws a big right hand that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Newton advances to half guard.
Newton stalling.
Newton passes the guard and advances to mount!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Newton takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Philippe Chuteboxe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Newton looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
BOOM! Newton connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Carlos Newton is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Chuteboxe swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Carlos Newton comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Newton 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 26:30
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 26:30
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carlos Newton!
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
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