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Event:
Highland Games 206
Date: Sep 15, 2016 |
#R1#
Behring throws a looping overhand right but Newbold ducks down to avoid it. #TD2#
Newbold closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Behring to the mat! Behring manages to get full guard.
Newbold makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Newbold distracts Behring with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB#
Behring has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Newbold can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Newbold stopping the sweep attempt from Behring.
Newbold content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Newbold connects with a couple of short punches.
Newbold is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Newbold works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Newbold drops an elbow to the side of Behring's head.
Newbold drops an elbow to the side of Behring's head.
Newbold drops an elbow to the side of Behring's head.
Behring moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Newbold with a nice head shot there.
Behring definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Newbold is in close to Behring's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Newbold connects with a couple of short punches.
Newbold told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Newbold connects with a couple of short punches.
Newbold postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB#
Behring has his foot on Newbold's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Newbold works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Behring looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Newbold is working Behring over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB#
Behring has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Newbold 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 Behring.
Newbold landing a few strikes. #SUB2#
Newbold wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Behring, who protects the arm well.
Behring tries to improve position but can't.
Newbold scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Behring to see if he's OK.#T2#
Behring taking a bit of punishment here - Newbold scoring with strikes.
Newbold connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Behring some visible discomfort.
Newbold lands some shots froms side control.
Behring is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Newbold is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Newbold looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Newbold scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Behring?
Newbold lands a big elbow.
Behring in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Newbold lands a nice shot to the head.
Newbold wants to control the pace but Behring is squirming around nicely.
Newbold landing shots from mount.
Behring is desperately trying to improve his position but Newbold has a good base and remains in mount.
Behring regains half guard.
Behring is not content to let Newbold control the position.#T3#
Newbold working Behring over with strikes.
Newbold drops an elbow to the side of Behring's head.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Newbold lands a nice short elbow.
Newbold lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Behring is trying to control but can't.
Newbold prevents Behring from improving his position.
Nice strikes from Newbold there.
Behring wants to control but Newbold is keeping busy.
Behring moves into full guard.
Newbold lands a couple of digs.
Newbold content to stall in guard here. #T4#
Newbold lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Newbold is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Newbold works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Newbold slips a nice elbow through Behring's hands, connecting with Behring's forehead.
Newbold takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Behring tries to get to full guard but Newbold has control of the leg.
Behring has hold of Newbold's hands but Newbold slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Behring tries to get to full guard but Newbold has control of the leg.
Ground and pound from Newbold.
Newbold working the head and body with strikes.
Behring on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Behring tries to roll over but Newbold keeps him under control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adam Newbold dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##TD2#
Newbold closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Behring to the mat! Behring manages to get full guard.
Newbold is working Behring over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Newbold with a nice head shot there.#SUB#
Behring working for a triangle but Newbold defends it easily.
#SUB#
Behring working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Newbold doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Newbold manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Newbold is in close to Behring's body, working some short punches and elbows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Newbold landing some decent shots from guard.
Newbold works over Behring with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB#
Newbold avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Newbold with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T1#
Behring is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Newbold is in close to Behring's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB#
Behring looking for a guillotine here but Newbold defends easily.
Newbold is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Newbold is in close to Behring's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB#
Behring looking for a guillotine here but Newbold defends easily.
Newbold trying to control the position from guard on top but Behring is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Newbold is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T2#
Newbold content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Behring bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Newbold's guard. #REVR##SUB#
Behring drops back looking for a leg! Newbold is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Newbold manages to kick Behring off! Behring jumps back into Newbold's guard.
Newbold is trying to control the position but Behring postures up.
Newbold wants to sweep here but Behring controlling him for the moment.
Newbold has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Behring looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Behring thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Behring tries to free his leg and advance position but Newbold is retaining full guard. #T3#
Newbold pulls Behring in close to prevent any damage.
Newbold looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Newbold is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Newbold wants to control the position but Behring says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Newbold is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Adam Newbold has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Behring wants to work for an arm triangle but Newbold is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Newbold tries to roll over but Behring keeps him under control.
Newbold slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T4#
Newbold bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Behring's guard. #REVB#
Newbold content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Behring looking for a sweep. Not yet Behring, not yet.
Behring is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Newbold postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Behring has momentary wrist control but Newbold slips an elbow through the middle.
Newbold with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB#
Behring is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Newbold cracks Behring with a solid left hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Behring is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Newbold trying to control the position from guard on top but Behring is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Newbold keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Behring's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adam Newbold showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Behring 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.
Newbold is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Behring trying to control the position from guard on top but Newbold is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Newbold wants to sweep here but Behring controlling him for the moment.
Behring forces his way into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Behring looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Behring seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Newbold does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Newbold is looking to improve his position.
Newbold controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #T1#
Newbold has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Behring is working away from the top position though.
Newbold is looking to improve his position.
Newbold keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Behring is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Behring is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Newbold doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Behring. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Newbold is looking to improve his position.
Newbold has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Behring is working away from the top position though.
Newbold keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Newbold works his way to full guard. Good work.
Newbold tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T3#
Newbold keeping full guard, as Behring tries to pass.
Behring slips nicely into half guard.
Well, if Behring 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.
Newbold wants to get back to full guard but Behring has passed into side control.
Newbold is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Behring's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB#
Behring is working for a kimura but Newbold is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Behring is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T4#
Newbold is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Newbold makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Newbold.
Newbold wants to sweep here but Behring controlling him for the moment.
Behring wants to control from the top but Newbold keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Behring stays in close to Newbold's body and controls the position.
Newbold keeping full guard, as Behring tries to pass.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ian Behring showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Newbold has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adam Newbold!
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Event:
Highland Games 198
Date: Aug 07, 2016 |
#R1#
Wensleydale misses with a hook. Newbold ducked under it nicely.
Newbold misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Newbold tries for a takedown but Wensleydale sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Wensleydale stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Wensleydale wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adam Newbold. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Newbold shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Wensleydale but Wensleydale pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Newbold swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wensleydale swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#TD2#
Wensleydale closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Newbold quickly recovers to half guard.
Newbold is concentrating on defense, preventing Wensleydale from advancing position.
Newbold is trying to get back to full guard.
Wensleydale sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Newbold defending well though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wensleydale wants to free his trapped foot but Newbold is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Newbold wants to control but Wensleydale is keeping busy.
#SUB2#
Wensleydale is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Newbold gets back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Wensleydale throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Wensleydale won't allow Newbold to sweep him here.
Wensleydale throwing strikes from guard but Newbold blocks nicely.
Wensleydale is working Newbold over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Newbold is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
My spies in Woodhouse's inform me that Wensleydale has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Newbold is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Newbold slips a nice elbow through Wensleydale's hands, connecting with Wensleydale's forehead.
Wensleydale is trying is best to control the position here. #SUB#
Newbold is trying to work for a kimura but Wensleydale is defending well.
Newbold not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T2#
Wensleydale trying to control from the bottom.
Wensleydale on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Newbold missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Newbold not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Newbold 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.
Newbold not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Newbold scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Wensleydale taking some punishment here, with Newbold in his half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Wensleydale manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Wensleydale really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Newbold. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Newbold keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Wensleydale's head.
Newbold postures up in Wensleydale's guard and throws a big left but Wensleydale blocks it.
Newbold throws a big right hand that misses. #T3#
Newbold working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Wensleydale seems keen to control Newbold's posture.
Newbold trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Wensleydale trying to control the position.
Newbold is working Wensleydale over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Newbold is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Newbold wants to control from the top but Wensleydale keeps moving.
Newbold is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at London MMA Club that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Wensleydale looking to control.
Newbold is working Wensleydale over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB2#
Wensleydale has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Newbold can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T4#
Newbold stays in close to Wensleydale's body and controls the position.
Newbold working some strikes from top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Newbold lands a couple of elbows.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Newbold's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Wensleydale working a defensive guard but Newbold manages to pass into side control anyway.
Newbold scores with punches from side control.
Newbold cracks Wensleydale with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Wensleydale is not content to let Newbold control the position.
Wensleydale is trying to control Newbold's posture but Newbold avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adam Newbold dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Newbold slips under a jab.
Newbold is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wensleydale can do to turn this around?
Wensleydale misses the shot to the body. #CL2#
Wensleydale clinches up with Newbold and pushes him back against the cage.
Wensleydale lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Wensleydale landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Newbold takes an elbow to the forehead.
Wensleydale landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Newbold takes an elbow to the forehead.
Wensleydale lands a right hand that snaps the head of Newbold backwards.
Newbold is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Wensleydale is defending well.
Wensleydale lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wensleydale stalling the fight.
Newbold letting Wensleydale take a breather here.
Wensleydale landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Wensleydale holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Newbold has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Wensleydale after a bit of a struggle. #T1#
Newbold is trying to force a seperation but Wensleydale has the dominant position.
Newbold is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adam Newbold. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Newbold has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Wensleydale after a bit of a struggle.
Newbold is trying to drag Wensleydale to the mat but Wensleydale just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#TD2#
Wensleydale gets a trip takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Wensleydale is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Wensleydale is pressing down on Newbold's thigh, looking to free his foot. Newbold is holding on for now.
Wensleydale is thwarting Newbold's attempts to control the position.
Wensleydale performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T2#
Wensleydale working over Newbold with some ground and pound. Newbold looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Newbold is trying to get back to full guard.
Wensleydale wants to take a breather but Newbold is having none of it.
Wensleydale prevents Newbold from improving his position.
Newbold taking some punishment here, with Wensleydale in his half guard.
Wensleydale throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Wensleydale keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Newbold is looking to control Wensleydale's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Newbold avoid being mounted?
Newbold blocking the ground and pound attempt from Wensleydale.
Newbold is holding on to half guard well.
Newbold tries to roll over but Wensleydale keeps him under control.#T3##SUB2#
Wensleydale seems to be working for a kimura but Newbold defends the submission attempt.
Newbold wants to improve his position but Wensleydale is controlling well.
Wensleydale throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Newbold avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Wensleydale.
Newbold gets back to full guard.
Newbold looking to control.
Newbold looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Newbold keeping moving, preventing Wensleydale from controlling successfully.
Newbold wants to sweep here but Wensleydale controlling him for the moment. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Wensleydale makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Newbold has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Newbold throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Wensleydale is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Newbold is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Wensleydale trying to control the position from guard on top but Newbold is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Newbold is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Wensleydale pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Aldous Wensleydale seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Wensleydale gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Newbold.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aldous Wensleydale showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Newbold goes for a double leg but Wensleydale avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Wensleydale continues to drive forward.
Wensleydale throws a jab when Newbold was well out of range.
Wensleydale's jab looks to have found its range, popping Newbold under the eye.#CL2#
Wensleydale takes the fight into the clinch.
Newbold wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Wensleydale obliges.
Newbold is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Wensleydale is defending well.
Wensleydale lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Wensleydale lands a nice knee to the body.
Newbold is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adam Newbold. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wensleydale lands an elbow that stopped Newbold in his tracks for a moment.
Knees in the clinch landing for Wensleydale.
Wensleydale lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice elbow from Wensleydale. #CUT2#
It looks like Adam Newbold has been cut.
Wensleydale working Newbold over with knees to the body.
Newbold takes an elbow to the forehead. #T1##KD2#
Wensleydale drops Newbold onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Newbold is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC2#
Newbold is rocked!
Newbold is pressed against the cage. Wensleydale pushes back and unleashes a big elbow that really hurts Newbold! Two more big strikes from Wensleydale and Newbold crumples to the mat and taps out furiously due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Aldous Wensleydale!
A relieved looking Aldous Wensleydale thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
Highland Games 193
Date: Jul 21, 2016 |
#R1#
Newbold looks to land a left hand but Behring moved out of range nicely.
Newbold throws a body punch but Behring moves out of range.
Behring with the counter takedown but Newbold avoids it easily.#TD#
Newbold drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Behring tries to buck Newbold off but Newbold is having none of it.
Newbold lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Behring down.
Newbold wants to lay and pray for a moment but Behring keeps working.
Newbold lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Newbold trying to control the position but Behring is working away.
Behring is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Newbold's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB#
Behring is defending against the submission attempts here by Newbold.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Behring is looking to improve his position.
#T1#
Newbold looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Newbold lands a nice short elbow.
Newbold scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Behring is trying to control but can't.
#SUB#
Newbold is working for a kimura but Behring is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Behring actively working from the bottom here.
Newbold tries to pass the half guard into mount. Behring knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
Behring looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Newbold lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T2#
Newbold seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Newbold wants to control but Behring is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Behring is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Newbold pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Behring has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Newbold. Oh but Behring has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Newbold goes limp - he's gone! Behring jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ian Behring!
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Event:
Highland Games 185
Date: Jun 23, 2016 |
#R1#
Dirt throws a leg kick that misses.
Newbold is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#TD2#
Newbold shoots in and gets a takedown into Dirt's guard.#SUB#
Dirt looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Newbold makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Newbold lands a couple of digs.#SUB#
Dirt looking for a guillotine here but Newbold defends easily.
Newbold is working Dirt over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Newbold told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Dirt keeping moving, preventing Newbold from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Dirt is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Newbold defends well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Dirt looking for a guillotine here but Newbold defends easily.
#T1#
Newbold lands a couple of digs.
Newbold stays in close to Dirt's body and controls the position. #SUB#
Newbold is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Dirt has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Newbold is looking to defend but Dirt has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Newbold! Dirt pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Newbold taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Joe Dirt!
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Event:
Highland Games 171
Date: May 05, 2016 |
#R1#
Newbold takes a swing at Cloud's ribcage but misses.
Newbold shoots in for a double leg but Cloud sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Newbold is defended easily by Cloud.
Cloud is looking to counter with head kicks.
Cloud keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Von Cloud has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adam Newbold.
Cloud leaves Newbold with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Newbold shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Cloud defends it nicely.#CL#
Newbold gets tackled into the cage by Cloud. Cloud maintains the clinch.
Newbold looking for a takedown.
Cloud lands a damaging elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Newbold is working for takedown but Cloud is calmly controlling the position for now.
Nice elbow from Cloud.
Cloud gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Cloud gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Newbold.
Newbold looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#T1#
Cloud lands an elbow inside that Newbold shrugs off.
Newbold tries to score a body lock takedown but Cloud shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Cloud is pressed up against the cage. Newbold has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Cloud down to the mat. Cloud avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Cloud tries a head kick but it misses.
Newbold is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Cloud with a body shot.
Cloud throws a head kick that misses. #CL#
Cloud moves into the clinch.
Cloud comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Cloud lands an elbow that stopped Newbold in his tracks for a moment. #BC#
Cloud's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cloud throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And Newbold tries to counter it with a takedown but Cloud pushes his down on his head and steps out.#TD2#
Newbold fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Cloud to the ground. Newbold is now in Cloud's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Newbold won't allow Cloud to get back to his feet.
Cloud knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Newbold on the ground.
Newbold postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Newbold lands a couple of digs.
Newbold stops Cloud from standing up.
Newbold lands a couple of digs.
Newbold stands up over Cloud, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T2#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Newbold's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Newbold keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Cloud's head.
Cloud on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Cloud tries to get out of the position.
Newbold connects with a couple of short punches.
Newbold works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cloud is looking for a sweep. Newbold is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Newbold winds up and cracks Cloud with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Newbold takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Cloud wants to get back to full guard but Newbold has passed into side control.
Cloud takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Newbold is chipping away with strikes.
Cloud is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Newbold has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Cloud is breathing heavily.
Cloud is not content to let Newbold control the position.
Newbold lands some shots froms side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Newbold lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Cloud down.
Newbold connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Cloud some visible discomfort.
Cloud is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB2#
Newbold tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Newbold has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Check out the look on Newbold's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Newbold cracks Cloud with a big right hand but Cloud just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Newbold connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Cloud some visible discomfort.
Newbold lands a nice forearm strike.
Cloud takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
#SUB2#
Newbold thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Cloud takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Newbold wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cloud keeps working.
Newbold working the ground and pound. #T4#
Newbold working the body and head with strikes.
Newbold working the head with strikes.
Newbold cracks Cloud with a big elbow.
Cloud is looking to get back to his feet here but Newbold is keeping cool and he's managed to take Cloud's back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Newbold is landing with strikes from the back.
Cloud is taking damage to the body and head.
Newbold connects with a big shot to the side of Cloud's head.
Cloud is trying to get back to his feet but Newbold has full control of the position and if anything, Cloud has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Newbold lands a shot to the body.
Newbold softening up his opponent with strikes here.
#ROC2#
Cloud is rocked!
Newbold connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Cloud to escape the position.
Oh Cloud is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Newbold 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 Cloud!
Cloud takes a big shot to the side of the head.
#SUB2#
Newbold tightening his grip on Cloud, looking for the choke.
Cloud tries to escape but Newbold has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adam Newbold dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2##TD2#
Newbold drives through with a takedown into guard.
Cloud seems to have got his legs back now.
Newbold lands a couple of elbows.
Newbold works over Cloud with some ground and pound from guard.
Adam Newbold has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Newbold's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Newbold stands up over Cloud, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Newbold trying to control the position from guard on top but Cloud is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cloud looking to hit a scissor sweep but Newbold is one step ahead there.
Newbold makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Newbold has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Newbold lands a couple of digs.
Newbold chips away with some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Newbold postures up and lands a big shot to Cloud's brow. #ROC2#
Cloud is rocked!
Newbold postures up and lands a big shot to Cloud's brow.
Oh Cloud is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Newbold slips nicely into half guard.
Newbold slips a nice elbow through Cloud's hands, connecting with Cloud's forehead.
Newbold scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#T1#
Cloud wants to improve his position but Newbold is controlling well.
Cloud seems to have got his legs back now.
Cloud is trying to stand.
Cloud trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Cloud on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Newbold is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Newbold scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Cloud is trying to stand.
Newbold landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Newbold is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Newbold lands a big elbow - Cloud is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Newbold!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Adam Newbold!
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