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Event:
Island Brawls 33
Date: Aug 12, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Newman tries to clinch there but Kraus circles away.
Harti Kraus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Newman tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kraus manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kraus throws a right hand that Newman ducks under and follows up with a left that Newman also avoids with ease.
Newman shoots in but no luck this time.
Kraus looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Newman wants to counter with a clinch but Kraus pushes him away.
Newman shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kraus works over Newman's head and body with a nice combination.
Newman fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kraus throws a hook but Newman avoids it easily.
Newman wants to counter with a clinch but Kraus pushes him away.
Newman is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kraus sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Harti Kraus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zack Newman.
Kraus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Newman's corner calls for a 1-2. Newman obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kraus tests Newman's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kraus throws a hook but Newman avoids it easily.
Kraus misses with a double jab.
A swing and a miss from Kraus.#CL#
Kraus takes the fight into the clinch.
Kraus tries to land knees in the clinch but Newman avoids the damage to the body.
Kraus is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Newman is defending well for now.#T1#
Kraus tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Newman's elbow.
Newman on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kraus tries to land knees in the clinch but Newman avoids the damage to the body.
Kraus missing with knees to the body.
Newman tries to land a knee to the head but Kraus blocks with his arms.
Newman jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kraus walks away with a smile on his face. Newman gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Kraus stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kraus wants it to stay on the feet.
Kraus dips to his left and cracks Newman with an uppercut!
Kraus throws an overhand right that lands on Newman's shoulder, as Newman tries to avoid the shot. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kraus misses with a body punch.
Kraus misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kraus lands a nice knee to the body.
Kraus misses with an elbow strike.
Newman missing with knees to the body.
Newman avoiding damage as Kraus throws knees to the body.
Newman looking to slow down the pace here.
Kraus tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Newman avoids it.#T2#
Kraus tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kraus is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Newman is defending well for now.
Kraus is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Newman is defending well for now.
Kraus tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Newman avoids it.
Newman blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kraus tries to work over Newman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Newman avoiding damage as Kraus throws knees to the body.
Kraus trying to land knees to the body.
Newman blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kraus managing to block the knees to the body from Newman.
Kraus throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Kraus misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Kraus fails to land.
Newman trying to control the position but instead, Kraus has worked for underhooks and has pushed Newman into the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Kraus fails to land.
Newman working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T3#
Newman on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kraus is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Newman is defending well for now.
Kraus misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Newman.
#TD#
Kraus lands a takedown into guard.
Newman trying to keep a closed guard but Kraus is proving a slippery customer.
Kraus loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kraus in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Newman avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kraus trying to control but Newman is working from the bottom.
Kraus stands up over Newman, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB2#
Newman is looking for a triangle but Kraus pushes his legs off easily.
Newman utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kraus throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T4#
Kraus with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kraus 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.
Kraus lands a couple of digs.
Newman avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Newman keeping moving, preventing Kraus from controlling successfully.
Kraus trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Newman being controlled here, momentarily.
Kraus trying to control the position from guard on top but Newman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kraus throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Newman works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kraus trying to control the position from guard on top but Newman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kraus throws a big elbow that misses.
Newman utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harti Kraus dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Newman tries for a takedown but Kraus sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kraus misses with a few strikes there.
#CL2#
Newman gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kraus pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#TD#
Kraus gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Newman avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kraus.
Kraus thows a huge punch but Newman dodges it nicely.
Newman avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kraus.
Kraus throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kraus throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kraus thows a huge punch but Newman dodges it nicely.
Kraus controlling the pace.
Kraus throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Newman to regain full guard.
Harti Kraus overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Newman tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Newman controls Kraus momentarily but Kraus frees himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kraus 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. #T1#
Kraus throwing strikes from guard but Newman blocks nicely.
Newman is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Newman has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kraus can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Newman preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kraus working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Newman working a defensive guard here.
Kraus passes Newman's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kraus throwing shots but Newman is blocking nicely.
Kraus not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kraus stalling away here and it's allowed Newman to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #SUB2#
Newman is looking for a triangle but Kraus pushes his legs off easily.
Kraus throwing strikes from guard but Newman blocks nicely.
Kraus with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kraus works over Newman with some ground and pound from guard.
Kraus wants to control from the top but Newman keeps moving.
Kraus is stalling in the full guard. #SUB2#
Newman throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Newman is breathing heavily.#T3#
Kraus is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Newman working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kraus.
Kraus throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Newman works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kraus passes Newman's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Newman wants to get back to full guard.
Kraus not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kraus not doing much here.
#SUB2#
Newman looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kraus throwing shots but Newman is blocking nicely. #T4#
Newman keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kraus missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kraus winds up and cracks Newman with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kraus lands with a punch from half guard.
Kraus sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Newman defending well though.
Kraus content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Newman blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kraus.
Newman is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kraus not landing any meaningful shots this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harti Kraus dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Newman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Newman is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Kraus looks for the body kick but Newman saw that one coming.
Kraus fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Newman checks it well.
A nice combination there by Newman.
Newman throws a leg kick but Kraus sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Newman moves in looking to clinch but Kraus pushes him off.
Newman is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Newman tries a head kick but it misses.
Kraus is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Newman can do to turn this around?
Kraus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Newman.
Kraus misses with a two punch combination.
Newman is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Kraus shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Kraus was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Kraus tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kraus has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Newman tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Newman felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#T1#
Kraus cracks Newman with a big right hand but Newman just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Newman is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kraus is looking to take a break and control but Newman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Newman's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kraus wants to lay and pray for a moment but Newman keeps working.
Kraus in side control, throwing shots but Newman defends.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Newman defending against the ground and pound.
Kraus controls the position from side control.
Kraus misses with the ground and pound.
Newman is trying to get back to half guard.
Kraus is looking to take a break and control but Newman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The strikes coming from Kraus are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Harti Kraus is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kraus is staying tight to Newman's torso, preventing him from escaping. #T3#
Newman is trying to improve his position.
Kraus remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Newman tries to buck Kraus off but Kraus is having none of it.
Newman seems a little lost for a moment, as Kraus dominates the positioning.
Newman is trying to get back to his feet.
Newman takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Kraus works to advance to full mount. Newman defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Newman tries to hold on but Kraus pushes him away.
Kraus controlling his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that's the end of the fight!
Harti Kraus showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kraus has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Harti Kraus!
After winning the bout, Harti Kraus thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
Island Brawls 27
Date: Jul 18, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Mangan. #ES#
Newman bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!#CL#
Newman darts in and clinches Mangan up against the cage.#TD2#
Mangan manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Newman loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Newman loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mangan wants to control the position but Newman says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Newman tries to pass the half guard into mount. Mangan knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Newman controlling the action here.
Mangan really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Newman. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mangan is trying to get back to full guard.
Mangan is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T1#
Newman missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SU#
Newman decides to return to a standing position. #TD2#
Mangan feints and as Newman raises his hands in defense, Mangan changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#ES#
Newman is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Mangan presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Newman is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mangan is defending well for now.
Newman is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Mangan on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#BC2#
Mangan breaks from the clinch.
Newman fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#CL#
Newman instigates a clinch.
Newman trying to land knees to the body.
#TD2#
Newman is fighting off a takedown attempt but Mangan is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Newman to the mat. Newman regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.#ES#
Newman pushes Mangan off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD2#
Mangan 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.#ES#
Newman is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #TD2#
Mangan has picked Newman up - he's going for a ride! Mangan dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.#ES#
Newman manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Newman throws a leg kick but Mangan checks it. #TD2#
Mangan 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.
Mangan must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Mangan throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB#
Newman is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mangan defends well.
Mangan is looking to work some ground and pound but Newman has wrist control.#T3#
Newman is trying to control the position but Mangan postures up. #ES#
Newman pushes Mangan off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Mangan swats away the attempt to clinch by Newman.#CL#
Newman has taken the fight to the clinch.
Newman looking for a takedown. #TD#
Newman successfully pulls guard.
Mangan is looking to stand up but Newman won't let him.
Newman seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mangan trying to control the position from guard on top but Newman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mangan engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T4#
Newman controls Mangan momentarily but Mangan frees himself.
Newman keeping moving, preventing Mangan from controlling successfully.
Mangan tries to free his leg and advance position but Newman is retaining full guard.
Newman keeping moving, preventing Mangan from controlling successfully.
Newman is trying to control the position but Mangan postures up. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mangan displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Newman.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zack Newman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mangan is looking to chop away at Newman's legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zack Newman dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Nice body kick there by Mangan.#CL#
Newman rushes Mangan and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Newman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mangan can do to turn this around?
Newman lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#TD2#
Mangan has hold of one of Newman's legs. Newman is fighting the takedown attempt but Mangan gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.#ES#
Newman has his feet on Mangan's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Nice takedown defense from Mangan. No joy for Newman on that attempt.
Mangan raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Zack Newman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD2#
Mangan changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Newman looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SU2#
Mangan stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Newman tries a head kick but it misses.
#CL#
Newman fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mangan, pushing him back against the cage.
Good body shot from Newman.
Newman lands with a short head shot on the inside. #TD#
Newman successfully pulls guard.
Mangan in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T1#
Mangan is looking to stand up but Newman won't let him. #SUB#
Newman escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mangan gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Newman keeping moving, preventing Mangan from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Newman looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Newman looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mangan not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Newman 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.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Mangan seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Newman keeping moving, preventing Mangan from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Newman is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Mangan looking to pass the guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Newman dives in and grabs Mangan's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mangan pushes down on Newman's head and hops out.#TD2#
Mangan closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Newman quickly recovers to half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mangan wants to take a breather but Newman is having none of it.
Mangan is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T3#
Mangan throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Mangan is just content to waste time from the top position. Newman takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Newman can't keep his opponent in guard - Mangan advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Mangan throwing shots but Newman is blocking nicely.
Newman slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Newman looking for a guillotine here but Mangan defends easily.
#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Mangan trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Newman trying to control the position.
Newman can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Mangan controls the pace.#SUB#
Newman is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mangan is aware though and is defending well.
Newman is pulling down on Mangan's head. It's preventing any offense from Mangan, at least for the moment.#SUB#
Newman throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zack Newman dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Mangan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #TD2#
Mangan gets the takedown into side control. #SU2#
Mangan decides to take the fight back to the feet. #TD2#
Mangan fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Newman sprawls well initially but Mangan persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #SUB2#
Mangan is trying to work for a kimura but Newman is defending well.
Newman is trying to maintain the position but Mangan is very close to passing his half guard.
Newman keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Newman wants to control but Mangan is keeping busy.
Newman is trying to stand back up but Mangan is controlling him
Zack Newman overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1#
Mangan with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB2#
Mangan is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Newman has managed to free his arm - good work.
Mangan not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB#
Newman looking for submissions off his back.
Newman is looking to control Mangan's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Newman avoid being mounted?#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Mangan prevents Newman from improving his position.
Newman gets back to full guard.
#SU2#
Mangan decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #TD2#
Mangan closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Mangan lands in his opponent's guard.#SUB#
Newman is looking for a triangle but Mangan pushes his legs off easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Newman is controlling Mangan's posture.#T3##SUB#
Newman has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mangan can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Mangan engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Newman is on top in guard.
#REVR##ES2#
Mangan kicks Newman off and gets to his feet. #TD2#
Mangan closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Newman to the mat! Newman manages to get full guard. #ES#
Newman uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Zack Newman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
Mangan tries to clinch but Newman is having none of it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mangan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Newman paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Newman appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Newman avoids the head kick by Mangan.
Mangan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Newman attempts a counter takedown but Mangan avoids it well and moves away.#TD2#
Mangan scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#ES#
Newman sneaks out the side door and pushes Mangan away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
No joy there for Mangan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Newman seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Newman slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Newman shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mangan pinned against the cage. Mangan gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Mr Mangan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zack Newman is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mangan goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
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 Zack Newman.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Newman, 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 Santiago Holmes scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zack Newman!
The defeated Mr Mangan had this to say: 'Ah thats hot, thats hot'. |
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Event:
Island Brawls 22
Date: Jul 01, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Newman shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Newman sizes up Jones with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #TD#
Jones closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Newman to the mat! Newman manages to get full guard.
Jones is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Newman pulls Jones in to control the position.
Newman keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully. #ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Newman manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Jones with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Jones lands an elbow that stopped Newman in his tracks for a moment. #CUT#It looks like Zack Newman has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Newman's defenses.
Newman blocks an elbow strike.#T1#
Jones lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
I was talking to Jones's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Jones lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Newman is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Jones misses with a knee to the head.
Jones unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Jones lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jones lands a good knee to the midsection. Newman won't want to take too many of those.
Newman wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Jones misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jones lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jones prevents Newman from breaking the clinch.
Jones connects with a nasty looking knee right to Newman's face.
#T2#
Jones looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Jones throws an elbow that misses.
Knees in the clinch landing for Jones.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stalling in the clinch from Newman.
Jones throws a knee to the head but misses.
Jones prevents a takedown attempt there.
Jones gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Newman blocks the elbow strike.
Newman is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Jones lands a nice uppercut.#T3#
Jones unloads a knee to the mid-section. Newman lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Newman avoiding damage as Jones throws knees to the body.
Jones throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Jones obliges.
Jones stalls.
Jones scores with a knee to the head.
Newman prevents a body shot from Jones.
With the fighters up against the cage, Jones throws an elbow but misses. #BC2#
Newman manages to break the clinch.
Newman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jones.
Jones throws a body shot but no joy. #T4#
Decent striking displayed by Jones there.
Newman staying out of range there.
Jones rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jones takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Newman misses with a wild combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jones defending well as Newman loads up on a big left hand.
Newman shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL#
and Jones counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Jones.
Peanut Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zack Newman.
Jones lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Newman.
Jones is struggling to control the position.
Jones utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Jones working Newman over with knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peanut Jones dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Zack Newman's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Jones misses with a looping left.
Newman shoots in and drives through. Jones sprawls well.
Jones swings for the body but Newman moves out of range.
Newman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jones.
Newman fails to land with a series of punches.
#CL#
Jones closes the distance and clinches.
Jones lands a knee to the body.
Jones lands a good knee to the midsection. Newman won't want to take too many of those.
Jones lands a nice elbow.
Newman working hard to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Newman slows down the pace here.
Jones throws an elbow that misses.
#T1#
Knees to the body from Jones.
Jones wants a takedown but no success here.
Jones using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Jones has a couple of punches blocked by Newman.
Jones tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Jones obliges.
Newman avoiding damage as Jones throws knees to the body.
Newman blocks an elbow strike.
Newman avoiding damage as Jones throws knees to the body.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Jones dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Jones misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T2#
Jones tries to land a knee to the head but Newman blocks with his arms.
Newman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jones lands a damaging elbow.
Jones tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Newman avoids it.
Jones tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jones tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jones creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Newman blocks an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Newman wants to get back to striking at distance but Jones won't allow it.
Jones lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Jones throws an elbow but misses. #T3#
Jones throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Jones effectively controlling the action here.
Jones misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jones lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Newman.
Jones taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Jones throws an elbow but misses.
Jones gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Jones lands an elbow inside that Newman shrugs off.
Jones lands a left hand.
Jones drops down looking for an ankle pick but Newman pulls his leg out and moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Newman. Jones does a little dance to reset his feet.#T4#
Newman throws a hook but Jones blocks it.
The fighters circling - Jones throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Newman looks to land a left hand but Jones moved out of range nicely.
Jones has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Peanut Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones looks to throw the jab but Newman is out of range.
Newman takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Newman takes a swing at Jones's ribcage but misses.
Newman ducks right into an uppercut from Jones.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A clash of legs there as Jones blocks the low kick.
Newman misses with a head kick.
Newman throws a series of punches but Jones moves out of range.
Newman thows a leg kick but Jones checks it
and Jones counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Newman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jones.
Newman lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Newman blocks a jab.
Newman swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Newman misses with a wild body shot.
Jones tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Newman manages to circle out of the way.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peanut Jones dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Zack Newman's cut.
That's time! Jones's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
A big left from Jones misses.
Newman looks to land a combination. Jones sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Jones avoids the body shot from Newman.
Zack Newman seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Newman swats away the attempt to clinch by Jones.
Newman lands with a cross. #CL#
Jones moves into the clinch.
Newman wants to break free but Jones has control.
Jones lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jones misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones misses with a knee strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jones.
Newman takes an elbow to the forehead.
Jones misses with a knee to the head. #T1#
Jones slowing the pace effectively.
Jones creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Newman's defenses.
Jones swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jones lands a knee to the body.
Jones throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Newman blocks it with crossed arms.
Knees in the clinch landing for Jones.
Newman has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Jones lands an elbow just above Newman 's eye.
Newman is trying to drag Jones to the mat but Jones just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Peanut Jones has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Jones lands an elbow inside that Newman shrugs off.
Peanut Jones is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Newman is trying to push Jones away but Jones has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Newman takes an elbow to the temple.
Newman is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Jones to keep the fight standing.
Jones lands a left hand that snaps the head of Newman backwards.
Jones landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
#T3#
Jones lands a nice elbow.
Newman on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Jones is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Newman can do to turn this around?
Newman tries to circle away but Jones has him pinned against the cage.
Jones lands an elbow inside that Newman shrugs off.
Jones misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Newman.
#T4#
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Jones taking a breather.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Jones for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Zack Newman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Newman tries to pull guard but Jones forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Peanut Jones showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jones, 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 Bart Greer scores the fight 30:27
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Peanut Jones! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 17, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Newman scores with a body shot.
Newman misses the shot to the body.
mCsTRIKERTON pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Newman lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
mCsTRIKERTON just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice takedown defense from Newman. No joy for mCsTRIKERTON on that attempt. #TD#
mCsTRIKERTON looking to score a takedown here. Newman is defending well but mCsTRIKERTON drives through and ends up in Newman's guard.#ES2#
Newman kicks mCsTRIKERTON off and gets to his feet.
Newman scores with a punch to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
mCsTRIKERTON avoids the body shot from Newman.
Newman throws a shot from downtown. mCsTRIKERTON moves away and avoids it.
mCsTRIKERTON throws a counter high kick but Newman was just alert enough to avoid it.
Newman connects with the punch.
Newman misses with a few strikes there.
mCsTRIKERTON doesn't manage to clinch there - Newman circles away.
Newman let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A combination from Newman does no damage.
As Newman looks to move away, mCsTRIKERTON throws a big counter combo but Newman just gets out of the way.
Newman misses with the combination.
mCsTRIKERTON throws a nice inside leg kick. #T1#
mCsTRIKERTON is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Newman misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
mCsTRIKERTON could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Newman throws a jab but it's blocked by mCsTRIKERTON.
Newman misses with a body shot.
Newman throws a hook but mCsTRIKERTON blocks it.
Newman swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Newman throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around mCsTRIKERTON's waist but mCsTRIKERTON gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Newman off to one side.
A counter left hand to the body from mCsTRIKERTON misses its target.
Newman misses with a series of wild punches.
mCsTRIKERTON tries to clinch
and Newman counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps mCsTRIKERTON thinking.
mCsTRIKERTON fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#CL#
mCsTRIKERTON closes the distance and clinches.
Newman is trying to push mCsTRIKERTON away but mCsTRIKERTON has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
mCsTRIKERTON fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for sTRIKER mCsTRIKERTON. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Newman prevents a takedown attempt there.
mCsTRIKERTON lands a damaging elbow.
Newman is looking to break free of the clinch but mCsTRIKERTON has double underhooks. #BC#
mCsTRIKERTON escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Newman throws a one two combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Newman shoots in for a takedown but mCsTRIKERTON shows good takedown defense.
mCsTRIKERTON throws a head kick but Newman moves out of range.
Newman is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down mCsTRIKERTON rather than just go for the knockout.
Newman defends well against a solid takedown attempt from mCsTRIKERTON.
mCsTRIKERTON goes for a double leg but Newman avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Newman continues to drive forward.
Newman is looking for the big counter here.
Newman lands a jab-cross combination.
mCsTRIKERTON gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Newman.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from mCsTRIKERTON is defended easily by Newman.#T3#
Newman misses the shot to the body.
mCsTRIKERTON fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Newman avoids it really well and circles away.
Newman lands with a shot to the body.
mCsTRIKERTON tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Newman manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
mCsTRIKERTON clinches up against the cage.#BC2#
Newman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
mCsTRIKERTON on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Newman shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as mCsTRIKERTON sprawls well. mCsTRIKERTON wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Newman gets slowly back to his feet.#T4#
A decent looking cross lands there for Newman.
mCsTRIKERTON defending well as Newman loads up on a big left hand.
Newman throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around mCsTRIKERTON's waist but mCsTRIKERTON gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Newman off to one side.
mCsTRIKERTON shoots in looking for a takedown. Newman tries to sprawl out of it but mCsTRIKERTON keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Newman manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Newman has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Newman misses with a series of wild punches.
mCsTRIKERTON shoots for a takedown but Newman saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
mCsTRIKERTON fails in his attempt to clinch.
mCsTRIKERTON throws a body shot but no joy. #TD#
mCsTRIKERTON closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #ES2#
Newman throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zack Newman dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Newman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from mCsTRIKERTON.
Newman bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Some wild striking there from Newman.
Zack Newman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
mCsTRIKERTON closes the distance but Newman moves to the side
and Newman counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Newman shoots in but no luck this time.
Newman scores with a nice strike.
Newman misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
mCsTRIKERTON lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Newman circles away quickly and effectively.
Newman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from mCsTRIKERTON.
Newman leaves mCsTRIKERTON with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
mCsTRIKERTON tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Newman defends well and mCsTRIKERTON ends up having to push Newman into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Newman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
mCsTRIKERTON tries to clinch there but Newman circles away.
Newman digs a good hook to mCsTRIKERTON's body.
mCsTRIKERTON fails in his attempt to clinch.
Newman unleashes a big counter combination but mCsTRIKERTON bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#T1#
Newman shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says mCsTRIKERTON as he avoids it easily.
Newman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Newman looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
sTRIKER mCsTRIKERTON has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zack Newman.
Newman is breathing heavily.
Newman swings away with a leg kick that misses.
It looked like mCsTRIKERTON was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Newman.
Newman displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
mCsTRIKERTON fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Newman avoids it really well and circles away.
Nice takedown defense from Newman. No joy for mCsTRIKERTON on that attempt.
Newman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Newman misses with a low kick.
Newman avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
mCsTRIKERTON goes for a double leg but Newman avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Newman continues to drive forward.
Newman throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#T2#
Some wild striking there from Newman.
mCsTRIKERTON shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Newman defends it nicely.
Newman misses with a jab, cross combination.
As Newman tries to get set, mCsTRIKERTON tries to push him back and clinch up but Newman manages to avoid the attempt.
mCsTRIKERTON misses with a head kick.
Newman throws a right hand that mCsTRIKERTON ducks under and follows up with a left that mCsTRIKERTON also avoids with ease.
Newman pulls out of a head kick attempt.
mCsTRIKERTON fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Newman avoids it really well and circles away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Newman tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and mCsTRIKERTON is able to avoid easily.
Newman misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Newman catches mCsTRIKERTON with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T3#
Newman closes the distance and clinches up with mCsTRIKERTON, looking for a takedown. Newman pushes mCsTRIKERTON against the cage but mCsTRIKERTON circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
mCsTRIKERTON throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Newman.
mCsTRIKERTON showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Newman.
mCsTRIKERTON dives in for a single leg takedown but Newman sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
mCsTRIKERTON tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Newman swivels and escapes.
sTRIKER mCsTRIKERTON is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Newman dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
No joy there for Newman, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
mCsTRIKERTON throws a head kick that misses.
mCsTRIKERTON fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Newman avoids it really well and circles away.
A punch combination from Newman misses.
Newman swinging wildly here.
#T4#
A looping hook to the body misses from mCsTRIKERTON. Newman does a little dance to reset his feet.
mCsTRIKERTON misses with a few strikes there.
mCsTRIKERTON takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
mCsTRIKERTON keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sloppy strikes from Newman. Those never looked like landing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Newman tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but mCsTRIKERTON defends well and Newman ends up having to push mCsTRIKERTON into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#TD#
Newman gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Newman wants to stand and escape but mCsTRIKERTON is having none of it.
mCsTRIKERTON wants to pass the guard but Newman is keeping the position.
Newman 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zack Newman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! mCsTRIKERTON's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
mCsTRIKERTON fails with a takedown attempt.
Newman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but mCsTRIKERTON was well out of range. Poor timing from Newman.
mCsTRIKERTON appears to be looking for a big counter.
mCsTRIKERTON fails with a takedown attempt.
Newman connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between mCsTRIKERTON's hands.
Newman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
mCsTRIKERTON appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Newman is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Some wild striking there from Newman.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
mCsTRIKERTON avoids the body shot from Newman.
Newman looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? mCsTRIKERTON is fending him off so far but Newman persists. Nope, mCsTRIKERTON circles away and we're back to standing.
Newman takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
mCsTRIKERTON shoots in looking for a takedown. Newman tries to sprawl out of it but mCsTRIKERTON keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Newman manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Newman looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for sTRIKER mCsTRIKERTON. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Newman comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Newman scores with a jab to the body.
mCsTRIKERTON's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Newman connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! mCsTRIKERTON scrambles back to his feet.
Newman keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
mCsTRIKERTON tries to clinch but Newman moves away
and Newman counters with a stiff right hand.
mCsTRIKERTON walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Newman scores with a nice head shot.
mCsTRIKERTON doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Newman counters with a straight right hand.
mCsTRIKERTON tries to clinch but Newman moves out of range.
Newman cracks mCsTRIKERTON with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Newman comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T2#
Newman lands a nice hook to mCsTRIKERTON's body. mCsTRIKERTON takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
mCsTRIKERTON fails with an attempt to clinch.
mCsTRIKERTON shoots in and drives through. Newman sprawls well.
mCsTRIKERTON shoots in looking for a takedown but Newman manages to keep the fight standing, pushing mCsTRIKERTON's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
mCsTRIKERTON tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
mCsTRIKERTON looks for a takedown but Newman sprawls well.
Newman tries to land a leg kick but mCsTRIKERTON saw it coming and moves away.
mCsTRIKERTON appears to be looking for a big counter.
Newman misses with a low kick.
mCsTRIKERTON seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
mCsTRIKERTON dives in and grabs Newman's left leg, looking for a takedown. Newman pushes down on mCsTRIKERTON's head and hops out.
Newman misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
mCsTRIKERTON tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Newman keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T3#
Newman swats away the attempt to clinch by mCsTRIKERTON.
Newman swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Newman misses with a series of wild punches.
mCsTRIKERTON fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Danga de danga de dang - Newman scores with a four punch combination!
Newman misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
mCsTRIKERTON changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Newman tries to avoid it but mCsTRIKERTON manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Newman to the ground. Newman escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - mCsTRIKERTON looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T4##TD#
mCsTRIKERTON gets a takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Newman pushes mCsTRIKERTON off and gets back to his feet.
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!
Newman misses with a straight left.
mCsTRIKERTON closes the distance and clinches up with Newman, looking for a takedown. mCsTRIKERTON pushes Newman against the cage but Newman circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Newman. No joy for mCsTRIKERTON on that attempt.
Newman scores with a nice right hand.
Newman fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
sTRIKER mCsTRIKERTON has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zack Newman is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
mCsTRIKERTON misses with a head kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zack Newman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Newman winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Michael Johnstone scores the fight 27:30
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 27:30
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zack Newman! |
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