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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 29, 2016 |
#R1##KD2#
Cooper lands a left and a right that send Newton crashing to the mat, dazed. Cooper thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#
Newton is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Cedrick Newton has been cut.
Cooper cracks Newton's jaw with two stiff jabs then ducks low and throws a soul-severing right uppercut to the mouth!! Newton slumps to the ground with blood on his lips. The referee steps in before Cooper can do further damage! This one is done, son!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). James Cooper!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 25, 2016 |
#R1#
Sam misses with a jab to the body
#TD#
and Newton counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Newton in particular looking to stall.
Sam wants to control but Newton is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Newton stalling.
Newton wants to control but Sam is keeping him busy.
Newton drops an elbow to the side of Sam's head. #SU#
Newton decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Sam swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Sam shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Newton might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Newton tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sam has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Newton is proving hard to escape from. #T1#
Newton keeping moving, preventing Sam from controlling successfully.
Sam wanted to stand there but Newton had control of the position.
Sam won't allow Newton to sweep him here. #ES#
Newton uses the cage to get back to his feet.
#TD2#
Sam drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Newton really is a fat lump.
Sam trying to control the position from guard on top but Newton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Sam won't allow Newton to get back to his feet.
Newton is pulling down on Sam's head. It's preventing any offense from Sam, at least for the moment.
Sam stops Newton from standing up. #T3#
Sam trying to control the position from guard on top but Newton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Newton throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Sam tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Newton is in Sam's guard.#ES2#
Sam pushes Newton off and scrambles back to his feet.
#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Newton enables Sam to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Newton manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sam trying to control but Newton is working from the bottom.
Newton is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Sam trying to control the position from guard on top but Newton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Newton wants to sweep but no luck.
Sam engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Newton is adopting a defensive guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Newton keeping moving, preventing Sam from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Salih Sam will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Sam lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
#CUT2#
It looks like Cedrick Newton has been cut.#TD2#
Sam manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Newton on his heels. He'll look to pass Newton's guard now, I'm sure.
Newton is looking to stand up but Sam isn't so interested in that idea.
Sam wants to control from the top but Newton keeps moving.
Sam sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Newton's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sam is just content to waste time from the top position. Newton takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Sam won't allow Newton to get back to his feet.
Sam must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T1#
Newton bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sam's guard. #REVR#
Newton wants to control from the top but Sam keeps moving.
Newton preventing the sweep.
Newton slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Newton's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#SUB2#
Sam has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Newton can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Newton slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Sam.
Sam tries to get to full guard but Newton has control of the leg.
Sam is breathing heavily.#T2##SUB#
Newton is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sam is just riding it out for now. Newton eventually gives up the hold.
Sam trying to hold on to Newton's head to control him but Newton postures up.
Newton is just content to waste time from the top position. Sam takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Newton tries to stand but Sam is controlling from the bottom.
Sam trying to keep a closed guard but Newton is proving a slippery customer.
#T3#
Sam can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Newton controls the pace.
Newton wants to control from the top but Sam keeps moving.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Sam working a defensive guard here.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Sam bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Sam working away.
Newton sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Newton moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#ES#
Newton has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Sam has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#T4##TD#
Newton pulls guard.
Sam tries to free his leg and advance position but Newton is retaining full guard.
Newton looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sam is one step ahead there.
Sam is working Newton over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Newton tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Newton wants to stand up but Sam is controlling him.
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 Cedrick Newton will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Cedrick Newton's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3##TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Newton enables Sam to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Newton manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Newton is adopting a defensive guard.
Sam trying to control but Newton is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sam looking to sit in guard and control but Newton gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T1#
Newton trying to control the position from guard on top but Sam is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sam really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Newton. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Sam is trying to keep Newton in close.
Newton sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB#
Newton is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Sam is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Sam has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Sam's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Newton controlling the position.
Sam makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Sam trying to control but Newton is working from the bottom.
Sam controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Newton keeping full guard, as Sam tries to pass.
Sam is looking to work some ground and pound but Newton has wrist control.
Newton is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T3#
Sam controls from within his opponent's guard.
Sam trying to control the position from guard on top but Newton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL2#
Sam moves into the clinch successfully.
Sam is stalling here.
#TD2#
Sam has Newton pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Sam pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Newton tumbling to the mat - Sam dives into Newton's guard.
Sam takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Newton is looking to stand up but Sam isn't so interested in that idea. #T4#
Newton wants to sweep here but Sam controlling him for the moment.
Newton 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#
Sam trying to hold on to Newton's head to control him but Newton postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SU#
Newton escapes and gets back to his feet. #TD2#
Sam is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Newton's half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Salih Sam comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Sam 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 29:28
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Salih Sam!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 01, 2016 |
#R1#
A left lands for Thai.
Thai misses with a head kick.
Thai lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Thai throws a lazy head kick #TD#
and Newton counters with a nice double leg into side control. Thai won't be happy with that.
Newton could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Newton is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Thai will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Newton has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#SUB#
Newton is working to tighten his grip on Thai's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Thai has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Newton is really squeezing tight and eventually Thai passes out! Newton breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Cedrick Newton!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 18, 2016 |
#R1#
Held is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Newton circles away from the clinch attempt#TD#
and Newton counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Newton.
Newton working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Held keeping moving, preventing Newton from controlling successfully. #SU#
Newton gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Held wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Held darts in trying to clinch#TD#
and Newton counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Newton postures up.
Held keeping moving, preventing Newton from controlling successfully. #T1##SU#
Newton stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Held darts in trying to clinch#TD#
and Newton counters with a shoot takedown. Held fights it but they end up in guard. #ES2#
Held manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Held looks to clinch #TD#
and Newton counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
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!#SUB2#
Held working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Newton doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Held is tightening it up a little... Newton has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Newton reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Newton taps out! Nice BJJ there by Held!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Marcin Held!
An out of breath Marcin Held thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 12, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Kosinski fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Newton, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
Newton breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A head kick from Kosinski lands but Newton takes it in his stride. #TD#
Newton shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #ES2#
Kosinski uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Kosinski lands a nice looking body kick.
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!#TD2#
Kosinski looking to score a takedown here. Newton is defending well but Kosinski drives through and ends up in Newton's guard.
Newton wants to get back to his feet but Kosinski is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Kosinski is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Newton wants to stand up but Kosinski is controlling him. #T1#
Newton keeping moving, preventing Kosinski from controlling successfully.
Kosinski showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Kosinski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SU2#
Newton is working an open guard so Kosinski takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Newton wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#BC2#
Kosinski escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD#
Newton works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Newton working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Newton might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Newton is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #ES2#
Kosinski uses the cage to get back to his feet.
#TD#
Newton manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Kosinski on his heels. He'll look to pass Kosinski's guard now, I'm sure.
Kosinski avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Newton would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Newton in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Newton would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Newton could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#T3#
Kosinski wants to stand and escape but Newton is having none of it.
Newton slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Kosinski wants to get back to his feet but Newton is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Newton 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.
Newton throwing strikes but missing. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD2#
Kosinski closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Newton manages to work his way to half guard, despite Kosinski's best efforts.
Newton regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Kosinski.
Newton wants to stand but Kosinski is controlling the position. #T4#
Kosinski won't allow Newton to sweep him here.
Kosinski is looking to work some ground and pound but Newton has wrist control.
Kosinski wanted to stand there but Newton had control of the position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Kosinski stopping the sweep attempt from Newton.
Kosinski controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mateusz Kosinski dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Kosinski closes the distance but Newton moves to the side #TD#
and Newton counters with a nice double leg into side control. Kosinski won't be happy with that. #SU#
Newton has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Mateusz Kosinski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Newton gets a clinch. #TD2#
Kosinski gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Newton regains guard.
#ES#
Newton wriggles free and stands up.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Kosinski gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Newton's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC2#
Kosinski escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Newton looks for a takedown but Kosinski sprawls well.#T1##TD2#
Kosinski closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #ES#
Newton sneaks out the side door and pushes Kosinski away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.#TD2#
Kosinski throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Newton tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Kosinski is in Newton's guard.
Kosinski is breathing heavily.
Newton seems keen to control Kosinski's posture.
Newton is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kosinski is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Newton is pulling down on Kosinski's head to control his posture.
Newton is wriggling around but Kosinski manages to pass to half guard.
#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Newton is positioning himself well to prevent Kosinski advancing to mount.
Kosinski is looking to stand up but he'll have to free his leg first. Instead, Newton manages to get to full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Newton holds on and takes a little breather.
Kosinski wanted to stand there but Newton had control of the position. #T3#
Newton is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Newton manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kosinski manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Newton scoring with punches to the head and body. #SU#
Newton gets to his feet - Kosinski follows without any prompting.
Kosinski closes the distance but Newton moves to the side #TD#
and Newton counters with a takedown into side control. #ES2#
Kosinski throws Newton to one side and escapes!#T4#
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!
Kosinski tries to close the distance and clinch but Newton swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kosinski is looking to clinch but Newton is avoiding it.
A lazy body kick from Kosinski #CL#
and Newton counters by moving into the clinch.
Newton leaning his opponent against the cage.
Newton is working for takedown but Kosinski is calmly controlling the position for now.
Still in the clinch, Kosinski scores with a nice short uppercut.
Newton stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Newton is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kosinski gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cedrick Newton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Newton jumps guard but Kosinski stands there with Newton around his waist. Newton gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#BC2#
Kosinski breaks the clinch.
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 Cedrick Newton 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!
#R3#
Kosinski tries to clinch up but Newton circles away and keeps his distance.
Newton attempts a counter takedown but Kosinski avoids it well and moves away.
Kosinski lands a head kick. Newton smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Kosinski lands with a slapping head kick.
Kosinski tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Newton paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kosinski lets loose with a powerful body kick. Newton will feel that in the morning.#TD2#
Kosinski darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Newton is trying to escape back to his feet but Kosinski uses the scramble to pass into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Newton is looking to regain half guard here but Kosinski keeps moving and retains side control. #T1#
Newton struggling a bit here.#SU2#
Kosinski decides to stand back up.
A solid body kick from Kosinski. #CL2#
Newton gets tackled into the cage by Kosinski. Kosinski maintains the clinch.
Newton has Kosinski pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kosinski manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#BC2#
Kosinski manages to break the clinch.
Kosinski swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kosinski tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T2#
Kosinski moves in looking to clinch but Newton pushes him off.
Kosinski bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Kosinski tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Newton tries to counter by clinching up but Kosinski breaks away and moves out of range.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Newton tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#BC2#
Kosinski breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Kosinski rushes Newton and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Newton leaning his opponent against the cage.#BC2#
Kosinski escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kosinski wants to clinch.#T3#
Kosinski tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Newton manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Newton throws a big counter combination but Kosinski scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#TD2#
Kosinski manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Newton on his heels. He'll look to pass Newton's guard now, I'm sure.
Newton wants to sweep here but Kosinski controlling him for the moment.
Newton wants to stand up but Kosinski is controlling him.
Newton trying to control the position here.
Kosinski has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T4##ES#
Newton kicks Kosinski off and gets to his feet.
Kosinski tries to clinch up.
Kosinski tries to close the distance and clinch but Newton swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kosinski throws a body kick that misses.
Kosinski scores with a head kick. Newton tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Newton avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Newton attempts a counter takedown but Kosinski avoids it well and moves away.#CL2#
Newton tries to keep at a distance but Kosinski has taken the fight into the clinch.
Newton looking for a takedown.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mateusz Kosinski comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kosinski 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 28:29
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mateusz Kosinski!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 01, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Tsavo shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Newton is trying to defend but Tsavo finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Tsavo looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Newton wants to get back to his feet.
Tsavo is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Newton is trying to stand.
Tsavo trying to control the pace.
Newton is refusing to be controlled, as Tsavo sits in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tsavo prevents Newton from standing back up.
Newton is controlling Tsavo's trapped leg to prevent Tsavo from advancing to side control.
Tsavo looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T1##SUB2#
Tsavo is looking for a kimura here.
Tsavo is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Newton reverses the position - he's now on top in Tsavo's guard.
Newton trying to control but Tsavo is working from the bottom.
Tsavo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Newton is one step ahead there.
Newton lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Newton might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T2#
Newton throws a big right hand that misses.
Newton stopping the sweep attempt from Tsavo.
Newton working some strikes from top position.
Tsavo keeping moving, preventing Newton from controlling successfully.
Newton slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Newton wants to stand but Tsavo has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Newton engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Newton thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T3#
Newton would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Newton passes Tsavo's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Newton tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Tsavo.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Tsavo is staying active underneath Newton, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Tsavo tries to get to full guard but Newton has control of the leg. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Newton fails in his attempt to clinch.
Newton could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Newton checks a leg kick nicely.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Newton shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tsavo as he avoids it easily.
Tsavo is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#TD2#
Tsavo gets a takedown into half guard.
Tsavo is looking to advance position but Newton won't allow it.
Tsavo is just content to waste time from the top position. Newton takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Tsavo is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tsavo stopping the sweep attempt from Newton.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Cedrick Newton will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Nice sprawl there from Tsavo as Newton shoots in.#TD#
Newton shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#SUB#
Tsavo is defending against the submission attempts here by Newton.
#SUB#
Newton is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Tsavo doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Newton.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tsavo is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#T1##SUB#
Newton is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tsavo tries to get to full guard but Newton has control of the leg.
Newton is keen to just control but Tsavo is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Newton is looking for a kimura but Tsavo is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Newton to get the leverage. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Newton is looking for a kimura but Tsavo is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Newton to get the leverage.
Tsavo is not content to let Newton control the position.
Newton prevents Tsavo from improving his position.#SUB#
Newton is trying to work for a kimura but Tsavo is defending well.
Newton wants to stand but Tsavo has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Newton will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Tsavo steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Newton.#TD2#
Tsavo closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #T3#
Well, if Tsavo 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.
Tsavo's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Tsavo trying to pass the guard but Newton defending well.
Tsavo performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Tsavo wants to pass to mount but Newton is defending the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tsavo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Newton keeps working. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
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 Cedrick Newton will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Newton drives through with a takedown into Tsavo's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Newton chips away with some ground and pound.
Newton trying to control but Tsavo is working from the bottom.
Newton landing some decent shots from guard.
Newton trying to control the position from guard on top but Tsavo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Newton showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Newton would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Newton trying to control but Tsavo is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tsavo thows a leg kick but Newton checks it #TD#
and Newton counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Newton.
Newton trying to control but Tsavo is working from the bottom.
Newton has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Tsavo is proving hard to escape from. #T2#
Tsavo keeping moving, preventing Newton from controlling successfully.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Tsavo can do anything to dispel that myth.
Tsavo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Tsavo pulls Newton in close to prevent any damage.
Newton lands a couple of elbows.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Newton accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Newton trying to control but Tsavo is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Tsavo wants to slow Newton down by chopping away at his legs. #T3##TD2#
Tsavo gets a takedown into half guard.
Newton is trying to maintain the position but Tsavo is very close to passing his half guard.
Newton won't allow Tsavo to pass to mount.
Newton moves into full guard.
Newton is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tsavo can do to turn this around?
Newton wants to sweep here but Tsavo controlling him for the moment.
Tsavo must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Tsavo's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Newton controlling the position.#T4#
Tsavo engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Tsavo is continuing to stall.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2#
Tsavo shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Tazz Tsavo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cedrick Newton is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tsavo thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Newton's head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cedrick Newton showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Newton, 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cedrick Newton!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 27, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by El Baghdadi. #SUB2#
El Baghdadi is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Newton has escaped the position, nice work there.
Newton is looking for a sweep.
Newton tries to escape but El Baghdadi is in control. #SU2#
El Baghdadi stands up and beckons Newton to his feet. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from El Baghdadi enables Newton to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. El Baghdadi manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#ES2#
El Baghdadi has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Newton off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD2#
El Baghdadi darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#T1#
Newton holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
El Baghdadi throwing shots but Newton is blocking nicely.
Newton is trying to stand back up but El Baghdadi is controlling him
Newton gets back to full guard.
Newton tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Newton wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Newton wants to hit a switch here but El Baghdadi passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Newton there! #T2#
Newton sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
El Baghdadi working over Newton with some ground and pound. Newton looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#SUB2#
El Baghdadi is looking for a kimura but Newton is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for El Baghdadi to get the leverage.
Newton is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3##SUB#
Newton looking for submissions off his back.
Newton is trying to stand.
El Baghdadi looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
El Baghdadi's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Newton is staying active underneath El Baghdadi, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Newton looks like he's trying to stand up.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Newton could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Newton misses the jab.
El Baghdadi wants to counter with a clinch but Newton pushes him away.
Newton tries to score a power double leg takedown but El Baghdadi sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Newton somewhat.
Newton is breathing heavily.
El Baghdadi wants to clinch.
Newton feinted with a counter takedown.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ahmed El Baghdadi dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
El Baghdadi misses the shot to the body. #TD2#
El Baghdadi fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Newton to the ground. El Baghdadi is now in Newton's guard.
Ahmed El Baghdadi has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
El Baghdadi postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Newton is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of El Baghdadi, into his guard. #REVR##SUB#
Newton drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but El Baghdadi manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Newton has El Baghdadi in his guard.#REVB#
Newton working a defensive guard but El Baghdadi manages to pass into side control anyway.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Newton tries to improve position but can't. #T1#
Newton is trying to control El Baghdadi's posture but El Baghdadi avoids it.
Newton is trying to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Newton's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
El Baghdadi lands some shots froms side control.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Newton is looking to work his way out of this bad position but El Baghdadi is controlling him well.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#SU2#
El Baghdadi stands up and beckons Newton to his feet. #CL2#
El Baghdadi moves into the clinch.
Newton leaning against his opponent.
Newton is trying to push El Baghdadi away but El Baghdadi has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
El Baghdadi is trying to stall.
Newton is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables El Baghdadi to keep the fight standing.#TD2#
El Baghdadi ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. El Baghdadi no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB2#
El Baghdadi had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Newton defends it easily.#T3#
Newton postures up in El Baghdadi's guard and throws a big left but El Baghdadi blocks it.
El Baghdadi wants to sweep but no luck.
Newton trying to control but El Baghdadi is working from the bottom.
Newton wanted to stand there but El Baghdadi had control of the position.
Newton trying to control the position from guard on top but El Baghdadi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Newton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. El Baghdadi is keeping the position for now.
El Baghdadi trying to control the position.
El Baghdadi looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Newton wanted to stand there but El Baghdadi had control of the position.
Newton working some strikes from top position.#SUB2#
El Baghdadi is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Newton defends well.#SUB2#
El Baghdadi is looking for a triangle but Newton pushes his legs off easily.
#SU#
Newton gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
El Baghdadi looks to land a combination but Newton avoids it well. #TD2#
El Baghdadi manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Newton on his heels. He'll look to pass Newton's guard now, I'm sure.
El Baghdadi preventing the sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ahmed El Baghdadi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
El Baghdadi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#TD2#
El Baghdadi gets the takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Newton is trying to get back to his feet.
Newton manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Newton wants to control but El Baghdadi is keeping busy.
Newton tries to get to full guard but El Baghdadi has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2#
El Baghdadi decides to return to a standing position.
Newton bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of El Baghdadi's head.#T1##CL2#
El Baghdadi instigates a clinch. #BC#
Newton manages to break the clinch.
El Baghdadi moves in looking to clinch but Newton pushes him off.
Nice sprawl there from El Baghdadi as Newton shoots in.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#TD2#
El Baghdadi shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Newton napping and manages to drive through into side control!
El Baghdadi is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Newton's shoulder. That is not cool.
El Baghdadi works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
El Baghdadi has knee on belly and moves into mount.
El Baghdadi looking to control but Newton is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
El Baghdadi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
Newton takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
El Baghdadi landing strikes from the mount and Newton is in trouble!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2#
El Baghdadi goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Newton is on top in guard.
El Baghdadi throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Newton wanted to stand there but El Baghdadi had control of the position. #T3#
Newton won't allow El Baghdadi to sweep him here.
Newton postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Newton trying to stand up but can't free himself from El Baghdadi's guard.
El Baghdadi controls Newton momentarily but Newton frees himself.
El Baghdadi is adopting a defensive guard.
El Baghdadi trying to keep a closed guard but Newton is proving a slippery customer.
El Baghdadi utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB2#
El Baghdadi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
El Baghdadi trying to keep a closed guard but Newton is proving a slippery customer.
Newton wants to control from the top but El Baghdadi keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD2#
El Baghdadi feints and as Newton raises his hands in defense, El Baghdadi changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
El Baghdadi's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
El Baghdadi wants to control from the top but Newton keeps moving.
Cedrick Newton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ahmed El Baghdadi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ahmed El Baghdadi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well El Baghdadi has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ahmed El Baghdadi!
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