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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Christopher Newton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johann Kessler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Newton comes to the ring accompanied by She Knows. Kessler is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Coal Chamber - Burgundy. 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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182 lbs
16 - 10 - 2 |
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179 lbs
12 - 5 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Great low kicks
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 10 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Christopher Newton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Johann Kessler!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Newton shoots in for a double leg but Kessler sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
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.
Kessler takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kessler tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Newton is able to avoid easily.
Kessler throws a shot to the body.
Newton misses with a kick to the body
and Kessler counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice defenses there by Kessler.
Christopher Newton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Newton tries to bum rush Kessler with a series of wild strikes but Kessler uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kessler is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Nice uppercut lands for Newton. That snapped Kessler's head back.
Donk. Kessler catches Newton right on the button with a cross.
Kessler lands a front kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Newton throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kessler counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Kessler.
Kessler lands with a light punch inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
We've been hearing reports that Newton has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kessler'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.
Kessler with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Newton drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kessler gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Newton looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Christopher Newton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kessler connects with a knee to the head.
It looks like Christopher Newton has been cut.
Kessler blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kessler tries to land a knee to the head but Newton blocks with his arms.
Kessler struggles to land a body shot inside as Newton controls his hands.
Newton is looking for a takedown.
Kessler stops a takedown attempt from Newton.
Newton looking for a takedown.
Kessler prevents the takedown attempt.
Kessler using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Newton is breathing heavily.
Kessler effectively controlling the action here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kessler.
A right hand to the body from Kessler.
Newton is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kessler pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Kessler lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Newton on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kessler lands a shot to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kessler.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Newton being controlled against the ropes.
Kessler tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Newton drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kessler gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Kessler lands a left hand.
Kessler lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good body shot from Kessler.
Kessler using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Newton has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kessler tries a body shot but Newton blocks it.
Kessler lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kessler lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kessler tries to land a knee to the head but Newton blocks with his arms.
Kessler works on Newton's body with a couple of short punches.
Newton is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Kessler is defending well.
Kessler lands a right hand that snaps the head of Newton backwards.
Kessler looking to throw knees to the head but Newton is blocking nicely.
Kessler with a knee to the head.
Kessler using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Newton has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kessler pushes Newton back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kessler presses Newton against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Newton looking to stall.
Kessler misses with a knee strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Newton wants a takedown but no success here.
Kessler tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kessler softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Newton is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kessler pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Kessler with a knee to the head.
Kessler is pressed up against the ropes. Newton has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kessler down to the mat. Kessler avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Nice cross by Kessler.
Newton fails with a takedown attempt.
Kessler cracks the inside of Newton's front leg.
Newton throws the kick towards the body but Kessler avoids it.
Kessler looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A good leg kick by Newton.
Newton takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johann Kessler dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Christopher Newton's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Newton lands with a kick to the temple. Kessler shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Newton misses with a hook to the body
and Kessler connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Johann Kessler seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Newton misses with a jab to the body
letting Kessler counter with a right hand.
Kessler lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Newton shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kessler as he jumps to the side.
Kessler thumps Newton with a low kick.
Kessler misses with an attempted mid kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kessler gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Newton has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kessler is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Newton tries to circle away but Kessler has him pinned against the ropes.
Kessler pushes Newton back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Newton blocks a body shot from Kessler.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kessler.
Kessler lands a left hand that snaps the head of Newton backwards.
Kessler misses with a knee strike.
Kessler misses with a knee to the head.
Kessler tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Newton drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Christopher Newton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kessler lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Newton is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Kessler gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Newton letting Kessler take a breather here.
Kessler lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kessler tries to land a knee to the head but Newton blocks with his arms.
Kessler gets through Newton's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kessler lands a body punch.
Kessler leaning his opponent against the ropes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kessler misses with a punch to the body.
Kessler landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Kessler trying to control the position but instead, Newton has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kessler into the ropes.
Kessler has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kessler landing some nice looking knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kessler lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Newton or not.
Kessler gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Newton.
Newton goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A knee to the head by Kessler.
Kessler throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Newtons head.
Kessler landing knees to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kessler lands a knee to the head.
Newton is rocked!
Newton changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kessler fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Oh Newton is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kessler cracks Newton with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Kessler takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Newton seems to have got his legs back now.
Kessler connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Newton throws a lazy head kick
and Kessler counters by moving into the clinch.
Kessler stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kessler tries to land a knee to the head but Newton blocks with his arms.
Kessler lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kessler.
Kessler using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Newton has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Newton drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kessler gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Newton wants to break free but Kessler has control.
Johann Kessler seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kessler throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Newtons head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good body shot from Kessler.
Kessler drops Newton with a big knee straight up the middle! Newton is covering up against the ropes but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Newton throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kessler.
Newton with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kessler to score with a decent uppercut.
Kessler takes the fight into the clinch.
Kessler lands a good knee to the midsection. Newton won't want to take too many of those.
Newton pushes Kessler back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Newton tries to score a body lock takedown but Kessler shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Kessler tries to land knees in the clinch but Newton avoids the damage to the body.
Newton takes a knee right on the jaw!
Kessler misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Newton.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johann Kessler showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Christopher Newton's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Newton drops his hands for a split second and Kessler immediately capitalizes on the opportunity by smashing a powerful hook into Newton face, sending his mouthguard sailing through the air, much to the delight of the crowd. Kessler follows up with a right hand that knocks Newton into next week. He's out cold and this fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Johann Kessler!
A victorious Johann Kessler thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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