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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ole NKone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alton Newcastle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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157 lbs
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148 lbs
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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ole NKone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alton Newcastle!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
NKone gets a clinch.
NKone gets underhooks to prevent Newcastle's takedown attempt.
Newcastle works on NKone's body with a couple of short punches.
Newcastle misses with a knee to the head.
Newcastle turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Newcastle is looking to take a break and control but NKone is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Newcastle is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, NKone has escaped the position, nice work there.
NKone is looking to regain half guard here but Newcastle keeps moving and retains side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Newcastle wants to control but NKone is keeping him busy.
NKone is trying to control Newcastle's posture but Newcastle avoids it.
NKone's coaches at Odins Body Workshop have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Newcastle is trying to move to mount but NKone reverses beautifully and ends up in Newcastle's guard.
NKone won't allow Newcastle to sweep him here.
Newcastle wants to hit a switch here but NKone passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Newcastle there!
Newcastle is trying to escape the mount.
NKone lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
NKone fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
NKone lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Newcastle hang on?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Newcastle takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
NKone with shots to the head and body - Newcastle looks very uncomfortable down there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Newcastle is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Newcastle sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
NKone is looking to take a break and control but Newcastle is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Newcastle is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but NKone pulls his head out easily.
NKone lands strikes from half guard.
NKone is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Newcastle is just riding it out for now. NKone eventually gives up the hold.
NKone is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Newcastle sees it coming and defends easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Newcastle actively working from the bottom here.
NKone is looking for a kimura but Newcastle is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for NKone to get the leverage.
Newcastle is looking for a sweep. NKone is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
NKone is keen to just control but Newcastle is a slippery customer.
Newcastle is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of NKone's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take NKone's back!
NKone tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Newcastle looking to control but NKone is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
NKone holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Newcastle tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Newcastle lands a big shot there that rocks NKone but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Newcastle is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But NKone has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from NKone!
Newcastle working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. NKone doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. NKone manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Newcastle wants to sweep but no luck.
NKone with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
NKone preventing the sweep.
Newcastle is still trying to improve position.
NKone trying to control the position from guard on top but Newcastle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ole NKone dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A looping hook to the body misses from NKone. Newcastle does a little dance to reset his feet.
Newcastle uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by NKone.
NKone waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Newcastle.
NKone's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and NKone duly obliges.
Newcastle has taken the fight to the clinch.
NKone slows down the pace here.
Newcastle working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Newcastle struggles to land a body shot inside as NKone controls his hands.
NKone tries to throw a body punch but Newcastle avoids it by throwing NKone back against the cage.
Newcastle drops down looking for an ankle pick but NKone pulls his leg out and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Newcastle 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.
NKone fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Newcastle throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Newcastle has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
NKone feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
NKone missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
NKone trying to control but Newcastle is working from the bottom.
Newcastle is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. NKone is aware though and is defending well.
NKone stands up over Newcastle, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Newcastle wants to sweep but no luck.
NKone trying to control the position from guard on top but Newcastle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
NKone won't allow Newcastle to sweep him here.
NKone wants to control from the top but Newcastle keeps moving.
Newcastle tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
NKone controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
NKone drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Newcastle dives on top into guard.
Newcastle passes into half guard.
Newcastle is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and NKone defends it well.
NKone is looking for a sweep. Newcastle is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Newcastle seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but NKone does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Newcastle seems to be looking for submissions.
NKone trying to control from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
NKone tries to roll over but Newcastle keeps him under control.
Newcastle controlling the action here.
Newcastle tries to pass to full mount but NKone defends it.
Ole NKone overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
NKone has his hands clasped together around Newcastle's back. He's all about the action.
Newcastle is looking to advance position but NKone won't allow it.
NKone is refusing to be controlled, as Newcastle sits in half guard.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
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.
NKone jabs at Newcastle's body.
NKone takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Newcastle gets cracked with a nice right hand there by NKone.
NKone lands a nice hook to Newcastle's body. Newcastle takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
NKone looks to score with a jab to the body but Newcastle is just out of range.
Newcastle connects with a right hand. NKone shakes it off.
NKone throws a body shot but no joy.
Newcastle uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by NKone.
NKone keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Newcastle lands with a nice combination. NKone backs away looking to recover.
NKone swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
NKone lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
NKone just misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Ole NKone will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Newcastle tries to close the distance and clinch but NKone swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Newcastle loads up on a big right hand but NKone slips the punch.
A telegraphed right hand from NKone misses the target.
NKone lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Newcastle throws a right and a left that NKone avoids nicely.
NKone uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Newcastle.
Newcastle wants to clinch.
NKone connects with a right hand. Newcastle shakes it off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Newcastle throws a leg kick but NKone moved away.
NKone throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
NKone is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Newcastle fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ole NKone is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Newcastle misses with a hook
and NKone counters with a left to the body.
Newcastle goes for a double leg but NKone avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as NKone continues to drive forward.
NKone is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
NKone rushes Newcastle and presses him up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Newcastle.
NKone misses with a body punch.
NKone gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Newcastle.
NKone can't find room to land a body shot as Newcastle controls the action.
NKone is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Newcastle is keeping busy.
Newcastle misses with a hook to the ribs.
Newcastle stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Newcastle swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A body shot lands from Newcastle.
Newcastle tries to work over NKone's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
NKone landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Alton Newcastle has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Newcastle goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Newcastle misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A shot in the inside from NKone.
Newcastle tries to throw a body punch but NKone avoids it by throwing Newcastle back against the cage.
NKone stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
NKone fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
NKone blocking some punches.
Newcastle trying to land knees to the body.
Newcastle scores with a hook to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Newcastle as NKone tries to tie him up.
Newcastle is looking for a takedown up against the cage. NKone gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Ole NKone has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alton Newcastle.
NKone looking to stall.
Newcastle works on NKone's body with a couple of short punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
NKone tries to throw a body punch but Newcastle avoids it by throwing NKone back against the cage.
NKone works on Newcastle's body with a couple of short punches.
Newcastle tries to score a body lock takedown but NKone shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
NKone throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Newcastles head.
Newcastle's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Newcastle is looking to clinch but NKone is avoiding it.
NKone swings and misses with a hook to the body.
NKone throws a body punch but Newcastle moves out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Newcastle.
NKone is looking to counter punch.
Newcastle tries to keep at a distance but NKone has taken the fight into the clinch.
NKone can't find room to land a body shot as Newcastle controls the action.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Newcastle creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
NKone tries to work over Newcastle's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right from Newcastle.
Newcastle lands a hook that snaps the head of NKone backwards.
Newcastle lands a right hand.
Newcastle working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Newcastle doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Newcastle misses with a body punch.
Newcastle goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Newcastle is trying to work for a single leg takedown but NKone pulls him back up using the underhooks.
NKone is trying to push Newcastle away but Newcastle has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Newcastle tried to land a shot to the body but connects with NKone's elbow.
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!
A short body shot lands from NKone as the two fighters clinch.
Newcastle takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
NKone wants to stall.
NKone escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ole NKone is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
NKone moves out of range of the strikes.
NKone is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Newcastle throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Newcastle needs to keep his hands up - NKone had a free shot at his head there.
Jab by NKone.
Newcastle will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
NKone connects with a body shot that sends Newcastle's belly button to the back.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Ole NKone.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for NKone, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ole NKone!
In his post fight interview, Ole NKone started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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