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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Eric Staal (ranked 514 p4p, 73 weight class) and Bill Newton (ranked 649 p4p, 91 weight class). Bill Newton is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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192 lbs
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197 lbs
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Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Excellent grappler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
31 - 13 - 2, fighting out of New York, Eric Staal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 15 - 3, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bill Newton!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Newton thuds his right hand into Staal's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Staal darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Staal working over Newton with some ground and pound. Newton looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Staal not doing much here.
Staal is keen to just control but Newton is a slippery customer.
Newton is looking to improve his position.
Newton trying to control here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Newton tries to get to full guard but Staal has control of the leg.
Newton taking some punishment here, with Staal in his half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Newton wants to improve his position but Staal is controlling well.
Newton is still trying to improve position.
Staal sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Newton is looking to control Staal's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Newton avoid being mounted?
Staal landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Staal winds up and cracks Newton with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Newton is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Staal in particular looking to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Staal working Newton over with strikes.
Newton trying to hold on to Staal's head to control him but Staal postures up.
Well, if Staal is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Newton is holding on to half guard well.
Staal wants to control but Newton is keeping him busy.
Newton has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Staal is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Staal is keen to just control but Newton is a slippery customer.
Newton trying to control here.
Newton 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.
Newton is trying to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Newton wants to control but Staal is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Staal looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Staal takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Staal lands a body shot.
Staal scores with a kick to the body.
Staal misses with a straight right.
Staal tries a head kick but it misses.
Staal lands a nice leg kick that just misses Newton's sensitive parts.
Newton lands a glancing blow to the side of Staal's head.
Newton blocks a head kick by Staal.
Newton is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Newton takes a shot right to the bread basket.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Staal avoids the body shot from Newton.
Newton gets caught napping as Staal dives in and scores a takedown. Newton manages to retain guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Newton working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Staal doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Staal manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Staal won't allow Newton to sweep him here.
Newton is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Newton keeping moving, preventing Staal from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Newton looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Staal wants to control from the top but Newton keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eric Staal dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Staal misses with a two punch combination.
Staal with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Newton to score with a decent uppercut.
Newton checks a leg kick nicely.
Newton tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Newton bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A swing and a miss from Staal.
Staal lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A leg kick checked by Newton.
Staal misses with a hook.
Staal pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Staal throws a low kick but it's checked well by Newton.
Staal throws a head kick but Newton moves out of range.
Staal throws a jab but it's blocked by Newton.
Staal throws a lazy right hand but Newton sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Newton. Staal does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Newton connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Staal's hands.
A telegraphed right hand from Staal misses the target.
Newton moves out of range of the strikes.
Staal scores with a jab to the body.
Newton moves out of range as Staal strikes.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Newton, as that shot connected.
Newton goes for a double leg but Staal avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Staal continues to drive forward.
Newton throws a body shot but no joy.
Newton takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Staal's corner calls for a 1-2. Staal obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Staal throws a sloppy head kick and Newton moves out of range easily.
Staal tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Newton defends well and Staal ends up having to push Newton into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Staal throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Staal ducks under a wild hook from Newton.
Staal fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Newton manages to avoid it.
Newton feints the counter takedown.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Newton throws an overhand right that lands on Staal's shoulder, as Staal tries to avoid the shot.
Newton scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Newton throws a big shot that misses.
Newton lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Staal at a distance.
Newton fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Newton tries to clinch up but Staal circles away and keeps his distance.
Staal misses with a body shot.
Staal throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Staal loads up on a big right hand but Newton slips the punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Newton has managed to clinch.
Staal blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Newton lands a nice uppercut.
Staal is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Newton can do to turn this around?
Staal scores with a shoulder strike.
Newton tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Staal has Newton pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Staal pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Newton tumbling to the mat - Staal dives into Newton's guard.
Staal wants to control from the top but Newton keeps moving.
Staal is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Newton looking to control.
Staal controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Staal wants to control from the top but Newton keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Newton looking to control.
Staal's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Newton trying to keep a closed guard but Staal is proving a slippery customer.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Staal throws the left hand but Newton avoids the punch easily.
Staal throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Newton changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Staal feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Newton's calf.
Staal is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Staal misses with a low kick.
Staal throws out a powerful jab.
Staal throws the kick towards the body but Newton avoids it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Staal. Newton does a little dance to reset his feet.
Newton with the counter takedown but Staal avoids it easily.
Staal looks for a takedown but Newton sprawls well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eric Staal dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
A looping hook to the body misses from Newton. Staal does a little dance to reset his feet.
An attempted straight right counter from Staal misses the target.
Newton moves out of range of the leg kick from Staal.
Newton feints the counter takedown.
Eric Staal is winning the standup battle so far.
Staal throws a body punch but Newton moves out of range.
Staal misses with a body shot.
Newton punishes Staal's body with a nice straight punch.
Newton tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Newton.
A swing and a miss from Staal.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Newton ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Staal moves away.
Staal fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Newton is out of range.
Newton thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice takedown defense from Newton. No joy for Staal on that attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Newton keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Staal.
Newton drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Staal defends it well.
Staal moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Newton closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Newton is working for a kimura but Staal is defending it quite comfortably.
Staal is looking to improve his position.
Staal keeping control of the position.
Staal trying to control here.
Newton is looking for a kimura here.
Staal slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Newton wants to pass the guard but Staal is keeping the position.
Newton has gone for a leg lock! Staal slips out almost immediately though and dives into Newton's guard.
Newton is trying to control the position but Staal postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Staal lands a couple of digs.
Staal wants to control from the top but Newton keeps moving.
Newton had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Staal defends it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Newton looking to hit a scissor sweep but Staal is one step ahead there.
Staal not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Newton had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Staal defends it easily.
Newton looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Newton looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Newton trying to keep a closed guard but Staal is proving a slippery customer.
Eric Staal is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Newton escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Staal gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Staal won't allow Newton to sweep him here.
Newton has his hands on Staal's head, controlling the position.
Staal not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Bill Newton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Donk. Staal catches Newton right on the button with a cross.
Newton drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
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 Eric Staal.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Staal, 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... Eric Staal!
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energy
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hype
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