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Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Jan 05, 2024
#R1##CL2#
Route gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Newsome can't find room to land a body shot as Route controls the action.
Newsome blocks a body shot from Route.
Route misses with an elbow over the top.
Route working aggressively here.
Newsome misses with the head strike.
Newsome misses with a punch to the body.
Newsome struggles to land a body shot inside as Route controls his hands.
Route blocks an uppercut.
Newsome struggles to land a body shot inside as Route controls his hands.
Newsome just leaning against Route, taking a breather.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Newsome.
Newsome throws a punch but it's blocked by Route.
Newsome content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Newsome misses with a hook to the ribs.
Newsome struggles to land a body shot inside as Route controls his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Newsome fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Newsome throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Routes head.
Newsome can't find room to land a body shot as Route controls the action.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Route.
Newsome tries to work over Route's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short body shot lands from Newsome as the two fighters clinch.
Newsome is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Route throws a head punch that misses. #T1#
Route scores with a shoulder strike.
Route softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Route misses with some punches.
A short right from Newsome on the inside.
Newsome lands a left hand that snaps the head of Route backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Newsome.
Route lands an uppercut.
Route goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Route lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Newsome lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right from Route on the inside.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Route as Newsome tries to tie him up.
Newsome misses with a hook to the ribs.
Newsome struggles to land a body shot inside as Route controls his hands.
We've been informed that Route has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Newsome can't find room to land a body shot as Route controls the action.
Newsome really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
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!
Route goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#T2#
Newsome swings wildly with an uppercut but Route uses good head movement to avoid it.
Newsome goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right from Route.
Route scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short body shot lands from Newsome as the two fighters clinch.
Newsome digs a right hand underneath Route's ribcage. Route let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Newsome tries to throw a body punch but Route avoids it by throwing Newsome back against the cage.
Route blocks a body shot from Newsome.
Route blocks a body shot from Newsome.
Newsome misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Newsome doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Route lands a body punch in the clinch.
I was talking to Newsome's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Newsome misses with a hook from the clinch.
Newsome dodges an elbow strike from Route.
Newsome goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Newsome misses with a body punch.
Route blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Route misses with a hook to the ribs. #T3#
Still in the clinch, Route scores with a nice short uppercut.
Newsome misses with the head strike.
Route misses with a short punch on the inside.
Newsome misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Still in the clinch, Route scores with a nice short uppercut.
Route fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Route misses with some punches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Route.
Route misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Newsome.
A short right from Route.
Route misses with the head strike.
Route lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Newsome tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Route's elbow.
Route blocking some punches.
Newsome tries a body shot but Route blocks it.
Route struggles to land a body shot inside as Newsome controls his hands.
Route lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
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!
Newsome takes a shot to the head.
Newsome tries to work over Route's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T4#
Newsome goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Route lands with a right to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Route.
Route pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Newsome tries to work over Route's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Route lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Route blocking some punches.
Newsome lands a nice uppercut.
Route blocks a body shot from Newsome.
Newsome blocking some punches.
Newsome working aggressively here.
Route blocks an uppercut.
Newsome throws a punch but it's blocked by Route.
Route blocks a body shot from Newsome.
Newsome works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Route scores with a nice hook to the head.
Newsome struggles to land a body shot inside as Route controls his hands.
Newsome misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Newsome can't find room to land a body shot as Route controls the action.
Route presses Newsome against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

En Route dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Route throws out a loose jab but Newsome uses good head movement to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Newsome.
Newsome throws a lazy uppercut
and Route counters with a nice uppercut.
Tarrell Newsome seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A combination from Newsome does no damage.
Newsome throws a right hand that misses
and Route counters with a right hand to the body.
Newsome looks to throw the jab but Route is out of range.
Newsome connects with a right hand. Route shakes it off.
Route ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Route misses the jab.
Newsome jabs Route right on the nose. Route blinks but takes it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Route on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Newsome tries to close the distance and clinch but Route swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A big left from Newsome misses.
Newsome fails in his attempt to clinch.
A swing and a miss from Newsome.#T1#
Route uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Newsome.
Route lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Route moves away from the strike by Newsome.
Newsome is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Route.
Route swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Route throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A punch lands to the side of Route 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Newsome has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Newsome scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Route looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Newsome tries to clinch there but Route circles away.
Newsome checks the leg kick nicely there.
Route shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #CL#
Newsome has managed to clinch.
Route tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Newsome.
Route misses with a body punch.
Route can't find room to land a body shot as Newsome controls the action. #T2#
Route lands with a short head shot on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Still in the clinch, Route scores with a nice short uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Newsome.
Newsome misses with a body punch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Route creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Route scores with a shot to the side of Newsome's head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Route.
A short left from Newsome.
Newsome throws a head punch that misses.
Good body shot from Route.
Route tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Newsome lands a body punch in the clinch.
Route prevents a body shot from Newsome.
Newsome tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Route tries a body shot but Newsome blocks it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Newsome.
Route blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Newsome lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Newsome stalling in the clinch but Route improves position. #T3#
Newsome lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Newsome works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Newsome tries to work over Route's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Newsome lands with a right to the head.
Route throws a punch but it's blocked by Newsome.
Route prevents a body shot from Newsome.
Newsome lands a hook to the side of the head.
Newsome lands a right hand that snaps the head of Route backwards.
Route swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Route lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Newsome backwards.
Newsome doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Route lands a body shot in the clinch.
Newsome misses with a punch to the body.
Newsome prevents a body shot from Route.
Still in the clinch, Route scores with a nice short uppercut.
Newsome tries a body shot but Route blocks it.
Newsome looking to slow down the pace here.
Route lands a nice uppercut.
Newsome misses with a hook from the clinch. #T4#
Route lands with a short shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Newsome stalling in the clinch but Route improves position.
Newsome is looking to control Route's arms but Route gets an underhook and turns him. Now Newsome has his back to the cage.
Route blocks an uppercut.
Newsome tries to work over Route's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Route working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Newsome throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Routes head.
Route throws a punch but it's blocked by Newsome.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Newsome tries a body shot but Route blocks it.
Newsome swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A right hook to the body lands for Newsome.
Newsome tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Route can't find room to land a body shot as Newsome controls the action.
Newsome misses with a body punch.
Route presses Newsome against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Newsome has a couple of punches blocked by Route.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Route.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tarrell Newsome dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Newsome works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Newsome throws a poor cross that misses
and Route counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Newsome is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Route thows a left - swing and a miss! #CL#
Newsome darts in and clinches Route up against the cage.
Newsome tries to work over Route's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
En Route seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Route misses with a body punch.
Newsome misses with a body punch.
Route can't find room to land a body shot as Newsome controls the action.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Route as Newsome tries to tie him up.
Newsome tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Newsome fails to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Newsome lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Newsome presses Route against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short left from Route.
Route tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Newsome pushes Route back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Newsome misses with a short punch on the inside.
Route can't find room to land a body shot as Newsome controls the action. #T1#
Newsome tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Route pushes off an throws an elbow but Newsome leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Newsome has a couple of punches blocked by Route.
Route lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Route can't find room to land a body shot as Newsome controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Newsome.
Route is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Newsome is pushing Route up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Route is leaning against Newsome and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Newsome prevents a body shot from Route.
Route tries a body shot but Newsome blocks it.
Newsome fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Route swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Route's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Newsome avoids a wild elbow strike from Route.
Route misses with a punch on the inside. #T2#
Newsome lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Route backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Route.
Newsome misses with a punch on the inside.
Route lands an uppercut.
Route lands a shot to the body.
Newsome tries to throw a body punch but Route avoids it by throwing Newsome back against the cage.
Newsome misses with a hook to the ribs.
Newsome working aggressively here.
Newsome can't find room to land a body shot as Route controls the action.
Newsome is working Route over against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Newsome misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Route is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Newsome is keeping busy.
Route misses with a body punch.
Newsome tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Route's elbow.
Route goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Route pushes Newsome back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Newsome misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Route lands a body shot in the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T3#
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Newsome.
Route fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Newsome tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short left from Route.
Route working aggressively here. #TD2#
Route has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Newsome uses from the top position. #SUB2#
Newsome is posturing up here but Route has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Newsome tries to roll out but it's too tight and Newsome has to tap! Slick submission there by Route!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). En Route!
A relieved looking En Route thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: RISE 198     
Date:   Sep 30, 2023
#R1#
Newsome throws a good cross that connects. #CUT#It looks like Horley Gore has been cut.
Gore throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Newsome counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gore slips under a jab.
A little jabbing left from Gore on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Gore misses with a looping right.
Newsome dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Newsome is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A little jabbing left from Gore on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#CL#
Gore tries to keep at a distance but Newsome has taken the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Newsome misses with a punch to the body.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Gore.
Newsome misses with a punch to the body.
Still in the clinch, Newsome scores with a nice short uppercut.#T1#
Newsome misses with a punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Gore.
Gore looking to slow down the pace here.
Gore lands a body shot.
Gore is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Newsome gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A head punch on the inside from Newsome fails to land.
Newsome leaning against his opponent.
Newsome taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Newsome seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Newsome goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Newsome swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Newsome is working Gore over against the cage.
Gore misses with a short punch on the inside.
Newsome doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Newsome can't find room to land a body shot as Gore controls the action.
Gore's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Gore goes for a takedown in the clinch but Newsome prevents it. #T2#
Gore throws a punch but it's blocked by Newsome.
Gore tries for a takedown but Newsome manages to get underhooks.
Tarrell Newsome has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Horley Gore.
A nice left hand lands by Newsome.
Newsome scores with a hook to the body.
Newsome lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gore backwards.
Gore drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Newsome lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gore backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gore's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Newsome misses with a punch on the inside.
A hook to the body from Newsome.
Gore has had enough of the clinch but Newsome keeps him there for the moment.
Newsome is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Gore is keeping busy.
Newsome gets underhooks to prevent Gore's takedown attempt.
Newsome misses with a hook from the clinch.
Newsome lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Gore tries for a takedown but Newsome manages to get underhooks. #T3#
Newsome lands a body punch.
A hook to the body from Newsome.
Newsome misses with a punch to the body.
Newsome misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right hand to the body from Newsome.
Newsome tries to work over Gore's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A right handed body shot lands from Newsome.
A short uppercut from Newsome.
Newsome lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gore backwards.
Gore tries for a takedown. No joy.
Newsome misses with some punches.
A right hook to the body lands for Newsome.
Newsome can't find room to land a body shot as Gore controls the action.
Gore wants a takedown but no success here.
Newsome lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Newsome lands a body shot in the clinch.
Newsome tries a body shot but Gore blocks it.
Newsome presses Gore against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Newsome misses with a shot to the kidneys.
I was talking to Newsome's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Newsome lands a left hand. #T4#
Gore has Newsome pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Newsome manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Newsome blocks an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Newsome lands a shoulder strike.
Newsome lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gore backwards.
Gore wants a takedown.
Newsome scores with a shoulder strike.
Gore prevents a body shot from Newsome.
Newsome goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gore goes for a takedown in the clinch but Newsome prevents it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gore.
Gore can't get the takedown.
Newsome's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Newsome lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Newsome lands with a right to the head.
Gore stalling in the clinch but Newsome improves position.
Newsome lands a shoulder strike.
A short uppercut from Newsome.
Gore looking for a takedown.
Gore holding his opponent close, against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tarrell Newsome dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Horley Gore's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Newsome lands a glancing blow to the side of Gore's head.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Newsome works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Newsome lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Newsome misses with a short punch on the inside.
Newsome works on Gore's body with a couple of short punches.
A left hand lands to the body for Newsome.
Gore misses with the head strike.
Gore tries to score a body lock takedown but Newsome shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Newsome scores with a nice hook to the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Newsome misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Newsome scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Gore misses with a hook from the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Newsome. #T1#
Newsome misses with a punch to the body.
Newsome really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Newsome lands with a light punch inside.
Newsome lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Good body shot from Newsome.
Gore drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Newsome gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Newsome leaning his opponent against the cage.
Newsome tries to work over Gore's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Newsome lands a left hand.
Newsome is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gore can do to turn this around?
Good body shot from Newsome.
Newsome lands a nice uppercut.
A short uppercut from Newsome.
Gore looking for a takedown.
Tarrell Newsome has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Horley Gore.
Newsome blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Newsome lands with a right to the head.
Newsome misses with a hook to the ribs.
Newsome goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T2#
Newsome misses with a punch to the body.
Newsome tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gore's elbow.
Gore goes for a takedown attempt but Newsome pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Gore shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Newsome sprawls well. Newsome wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gore gets slowly back to his feet.
Gore is breathing heavily.
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!
Newsome misses with an uppercut.
Gore shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Newsome as he avoids it easily.
Gore has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Newsome misses with a hook. Gore ducked under it nicely.
Newsome misses with a straight left.
Newsome throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Newsome throws a good cross that connects. #T3#
A jab from Newsome misses.
Gore defending well as Newsome loads up on a big left hand.
Tarrell Newsome seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Newsome swings for the body but Gore moves out of range.
Newsome with a nice cross.
Newsome scores with a jab.#ROC#Gore is rocked!
Newsome knocks out Gore with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Newsome before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Newsome picks up the big W with a huge KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tarrell Newsome!

 

Event: RISE 191: Hubble vs Benjamin     
Date:   Aug 12, 2023
#R1#
Newsome misses with a combination #TD#
and Pugsley counters with a nice double leg into side control. Newsome won't be happy with that. #SUB#
Pugsley is trying to get an arm triangle but Newsome is defending well.
Newsome gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Newsome tries to get back to half guard but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Newsome is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Pugsley has control of Newsome's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Newsome regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Pugsley controlling his opponent. #T1##SUB#
Pugsley is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Newsome to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Newsome shrugs it off.
Newsome working to try and regain half guard.
Newsome is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Pugsley avoids the attempt from Newsome to control.
Newsome really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Pugsley. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Pugsley landing strikes, looking to finish!
Newsome really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Newsome tries to hold on but Pugsley pushes him away.
Newsome is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Pugsley looking to control and managing it successfully.
Pugsley raining down shots from the mount!
Newsome slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#T3#
Pugsley is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #SUB#
Pugsley looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Newsome has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Pugsley is working away from the top position though.
Newsome might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Pugsley haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Newsome keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
We've been hearing that Pugsley has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Pugsley slips a nice elbow through Newsome's hands, connecting with Newsome's forehead.
Pugsley is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Newsome is looking for a sweep. Pugsley is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Newsome avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Pugsley.
Nice strikes from Pugsley there.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Pugsley connects with a nice short shot to Newsome's temple.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pugsley trying to pass the guard but Newsome defending well.
Pugsley lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Arthur Pugsley dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Newsome is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Newsome missing with a left hand there. Pugsley was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #CL#
Pugsley forces Newsome back against the cage and clinches.
Newsome lands with a light punch inside.
Newsome misses with a body punch.
Newsome has Pugsley pressed against the cage.
Pugsley tries to pull guard but Newsome holds him up against the cage and eventually Pugsley drops back down to his feet.
Newsome goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Newsome misses with a punch to the body.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Newsome can't find room to land a body shot as Pugsley controls the action.
Newsome scores with a shoulder strike.
Newsome struggles to land a body shot inside as Pugsley controls his hands.
Pugsley jumps guard but Newsome stands there with Pugsley around his waist. Pugsley gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch. #T1#
Newsome tries to throw a body punch but Pugsley avoids it by throwing Newsome back against the cage.
Newsome lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Newsome doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pugsley stalling. #TD#
Pugsley manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB#
Pugsley is looking for a triangle but Newsome pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Newsome is posturing up here but Pugsley has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Newsome tries to roll out but it's too tight and Newsome has to tap! Slick submission there by Pugsley!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Arthur Pugsley!

 

Event: RISE 183     
Date:   Jul 01, 2023
#R1#
Newsome rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dancer counters with a left to the body. #CL#
Dancer gets a clinch.
Newsome stalling.
Dancer lands a nice uppercut.
Newsome lands with a light punch inside.
Newsome misses with the head strike.
Newsome misses with a body punch.
Newsome swings wildly with an uppercut but Dancer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Newsome misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Newsome lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dancer backwards.
Dancer lands a left hand.
Newsome lands a hook that snaps the head of Dancer backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Newsome.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dancer can't find room to land a body shot as Newsome controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dancer.
Newsome lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dancer backwards.
Newsome lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dancer backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Newsome.
Newsome struggles to land a body shot inside as Dancer controls his hands.
Newsome pushes Dancer back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #T1#
Dancer misses with some punches.
Dancer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Newsome can't find room to land a body shot as Dancer controls the action.
Dancer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Newsome cracks Dancer with a nice body shot.
Dancer definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Dancer prevents a body shot from Newsome.
Dancer pushes Newsome back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Newsome.
Newsome lands a body punch.
Newsome tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dancer digs a right hand underneath Newsome's ribcage. Newsome let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Newsome tries to throw a body punch but Dancer avoids it by throwing Newsome back against the cage.
Newsome misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dancer lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Newsome backwards.
A hook to the body from Newsome.
Newsome has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Dancer seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Newsome can turn it around.
Newsome lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Newsome lands a hook that snaps the head of Dancer backwards.
Newsome makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short left from Newsome.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Newsome takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Dancer digs a right hand into Newsome's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Newsome's gas tank. #T2#
Newsome prevents a body shot from Dancer.
Dancer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Dancer.
Dancer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right from Newsome.
Newsome lands with a short shot to the head.
Newsome makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Newsome blocking some punches.
Newsome working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Newsome throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Dancer lands a body punch.
Newsome lands a shoulder strike.
Dancer tries to throw a body punch but Newsome avoids it by throwing Dancer back against the cage.
Dancer misses with a punch to the body.
Dancer blocks a body shot from Newsome.
Newsome throws a head punch that misses.
Dancer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Newsome goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dancer lands a hook that snaps the head of Newsome backwards.
Dancer misses with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Dancer misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Dancer fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Newsome.
Dancer scores with a hook to the body.
Dancer misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Newsome fails to land.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Newsome creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Dancer lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Newsome.
Newsome scores with a shot to the side of Dancer's head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Newsome creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Newsome prevents a body shot from Dancer.
A head punch on the inside from Dancer fails to land.
Newsome lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Dancer lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Newsome.
Newsome misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Newsome just leaning against Dancer, taking a breather.
Dancer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Newsome lands a right hand.
Dancer tries to work over Newsome's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T4#
A right handed body shot lands from Dancer.
Newsome lands a nice uppercut.
Dancer lands with a light punch inside.
Newsome looking to slow down the pace here.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Newsome tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dancer's elbow.
Newsome working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Newsome is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Dancer scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Newsome scores with a shot to the side of Dancer's head.
Dancer blocks a body shot from Newsome.
Dancer working aggressively here.
Dancer throws a head punch that misses.
Dancer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dancer has a couple of punches blocked by Newsome.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Newsome struggles to land a body shot inside as Dancer controls his hands.
Newsome works on Dancer's body with a couple of short punches.
Newsome tries to throw a body punch but Dancer avoids it by throwing Newsome back against the cage.
Newsome struggles to land a body shot inside as Dancer controls his hands.
Newsome blocks a body shot from Dancer.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tarrell Newsome dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Newsome moves out of range as Dancer strikes.
Dancer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Newsome throws a combination that misses
and Dancer makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Dancer misses with an uppercut. Newsome saw that one coming.
Dancer cracks Newsome with an open hand slap.
Dancer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Newsome doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Dancer throws a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Newsome slips under a jab.
Newsome doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Newsome throws a poor cross that misses
and Dancer counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Dancer slips under a jab.
Newsome throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Dancer to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
Newsome loads up on a big right hand but Dancer slips the punch.
Dancer just misses with a punch to the body.
Newsome wants to clinch.
Dancer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Newsome.
A little feinted left hand from Dancer on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Newsome throws a lazy uppercut
and Dancer makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#CL#
Dancer instigates a clinch.
Dancer misses with the head strike.
Nice body punch from Newsome - that landed with a thud.
Newsome lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dancer backwards. #T2#
Newsome lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dancer backwards.
Newsome throws a punch but it's blocked by Dancer.
Newsome misses with a body punch.
Newsome blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dancer misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dancer can't find room to land a body shot as Newsome controls the action.
Newsome prevents a body shot from Dancer.
Newsome doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Newsome tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice left hand lands by Dancer.
Dancer blocks a body shot from Newsome.
A right handed body shot lands from Newsome.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Newsome lands a body shot.
Newsome tries to work over Dancer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dancer takes a shot to the head.
Newsome is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Dancer throws a head punch that misses.
Dancer pushes Newsome back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dancer digs a right hand into Newsome's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Newsome's gas tank.
Newsome has a couple of punches blocked by Dancer.
Dancer struggles to land a body shot inside as Newsome controls his hands.
Dancer tries to work over Newsome's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T3#
Still in the clinch, Newsome scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dancer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Newsome's elbow.
Dancer tries to work over Newsome's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dancer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dancer lands a shoulder strike.
Dancer struggles to land a body shot inside as Newsome controls his hands.
Newsome blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dancer lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Newsome backwards.
A short right from Dancer on the inside.
Dancer working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Newsome lands a right hand.
Dancer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dancer lands with a right to the head.
Newsome working aggressively here.
A short left from Dancer.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dancer misses with a body punch.
Newsome tries to throw a body punch but Dancer avoids it by throwing Newsome back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dancer.
Newsome trying to control the position but instead, Dancer has worked for underhooks and has pushed Newsome into the cage.
Newsome tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dancer's elbow. #T4#
A head punch on the inside from Dancer fails to land.
Dancer blocks an uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Dancer.
Dancer scores with a shoulder strike.
Dancer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dancer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Newsome is stalling here.
Dancer lands with a left to the head.
Dancer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Newsome's elbow.
Newsome is trying to maintain a safe position but Dancer gets an underhook and turns Newsome into the cage.
Newsome misses with a body punch.
Newsome cracks Dancer with a nice body shot.
Newsome pushes Dancer back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Newsome tries a body shot but Dancer blocks it.
Good body shot from Newsome.
Dancer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Newsome blocks an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lesley Dancer dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
A jab from Dancer does it's job there.
Dancer throws the left hand but Newsome avoids the punch easily.
Newsome lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Dancer backs up against the cage. #CUT2#It looks like Lesley Dancer has been cut.
Newsome scores with a jab to the jaw.
Dancer throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Newsome counters with a lovely straight right hand!#ROC2#Dancer is rocked!
Newsome keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dancer tries to clinch up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Newsome moves out of range as Dancer strikes.
Newsome slips under a jab from Dancer.
Newsome throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice jab there from Dancer. #T1##CL2#
Newsome clinches.
Dancer misses with a punch to the body.
Newsome doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Newsome tries a body shot but Dancer blocks it.
Dancer throws a head punch that misses.
Dancer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Newsome cracks Dancer with a nice body shot.
Dancer throws a head punch that misses.
Newsome tries to throw a body punch but Dancer avoids it by throwing Newsome back against the cage.
Newsome working aggressively here.
A short right from Newsome.
Dancer lands with a short shot to the head.
Dancer lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Newsome backwards.
Dancer misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Dancer fails to land.
Dancer blocks a body shot from Newsome.
Newsome misses with a punch to the body.
A short body shot lands from Dancer as the two fighters clinch. #T2#
Dancer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Newsome blocks an uppercut.
Newsome doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Newsome tries to work over Dancer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A left hand lands to the body for Newsome.
Newsome misses with a punch on the inside.
Newsome can't find room to land a body shot as Dancer controls the action.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short right from Dancer on the inside.
Dancer blocks a body shot from Newsome.
Newsome blocking some punches.
Dancer lands a body shot.
Newsome takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dancer misses with a body punch.
Dancer tries a body shot but Newsome blocks it.
Newsome throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dancers head.
Newsome taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Dancer.
Dancer tries to throw a body punch but Newsome avoids it by throwing Dancer back against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Dancer misses with a hook from the clinch. #T3#
Newsome misses with the head strike.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Dancer.
Newsome lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Dancer misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dancer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Newsome's elbow.
A short body shot lands from Newsome as the two fighters clinch.
Newsome throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dancers head.
Dancer tries a body shot but Newsome blocks it.
Newsome lands a body shot.
Dancer is working Newsome over against the cage.
Dancer misses with a hook to the ribs.
Newsome stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Dancer struggles to land a body shot inside as Newsome controls his hands.
Dancer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dancer lands an uppercut.
Dancer tries to work over Newsome's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dancer struggles to land a body shot inside as Newsome controls his hands.
Newsome makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A body shot lands from Dancer.
Newsome misses with a hook from the clinch. #T4#
Newsome misses with some punches.
Dancer misses with the head strike.
Newsome scores with a shot to the side of Dancer's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Newsome lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Tarrell Newsome seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Newsome misses with a punch to the body.
Newsome struggles to land a body shot inside as Dancer controls his hands.
Dancer tries a body shot but Newsome blocks it.
A short right from Dancer on the inside.
Dancer working aggressively here.
Newsome blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Newsome lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dancer backwards.
Newsome lands a body shot in the clinch.
Newsome pushes Dancer back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Newsome prevents a body shot from Dancer.
A right hook to the body lands for Newsome.
Newsome throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Dancer working some nice short punches in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Newsome.
A head punch on the inside from Newsome fails to land.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Tarrell Newsome.
I think Newsome 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 William Gold scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Lesley Dancer!

Lesley Dancer seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: RISE 176     
Date:   Jun 03, 2023
#R1#
Boles looks to land a right hand but Newsome moved out of range.
Boles just misses with a punch to the body.
Newsome really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Boles with the inside leg kick.
A big right from Newsome misses.
Boles misses with a hook. Newsome ducked under it nicely.
Newsome takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Boles with the inside leg kick.
Newsome throws the left hand but Boles avoids the punch easily.
Newsome misses with a hook.
Newsome throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Boles sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Boles lunges at Newsome with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Newsome's hand.
Boles throws a body punch but Newsome moves out of range.
Boles looks to land a left hand but Newsome moved out of range nicely.
Newsome is looking to counter punch.
Newsome looks to land a left hand but Boles moved out of range nicely.
Boles stalks Newsome and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Newsome's face. Newsome staggers backwards, shaken.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boles misses with an uppercut
and Newsome counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Boles thinking.
Newsome throws a hook but Boles blocks it.
Boles misses with a jab, cross combination.
Newsome is looking to counter punch.#T1#
Boles keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Boles misses with an uppercut.
Boles lands with a thumping leg kick.
Boles tries a low kick but Newsome avoids it.
Newsome looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Boles throws a body punch but Newsome moves out of range.
Newsome staying out of range there.
Boles scores with a body shot.
Boles throws a big shot that misses.
Newsome throwing a counter right hand but Boles manages to avoid it.
Boles lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Nice straight punches there by Newsome. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Newsome.
Newsome throws a body punch but Boles moves out of range.
Boles uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Newsome.
Newsome keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Boles throws a right hand that misses
and Newsome counters with a straight right hand.
Boles throws a looping overhand right but Newsome ducks down to avoid it.
Boles misses with a looping right.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boles misses with a leg kick
and Newsome cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A low kick lands for Boles.
Newsome avoids a punch combination nicely.
Boles misses with a hook.
Newsome staying out of range there.
Boles scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Boles ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Newsome moves away.
Charles E Boles seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A low kick from Boles is predictable there
and Newsome counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Boles throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Newsome counters with a right hand to the body.
Boles throws a hook but Newsome blocks it.
Boles misses with a straight left.
It looked like Newsome wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Boles bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Boles swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Newsome avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Newsome tries to clinch up.
Newsome moves away from the strike by Boles. #T3#
Newsome tries to bum rush Boles with a series of wild strikes but Boles uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Boles fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Newsome is out of range.
Boles scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Newsome wants to clinch up but Boles keeps it at a distance.
Boles swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Newsome stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Boles.
Newsome throws a looping overhand right but Boles ducks down to avoid it.
Boles takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Newsome uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Boles.
Boles misses with a straight left.
A decent looking cross lands there for Boles.
Newsome misses with a straight left.
Boles lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Boles bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boles misses with an uppercut. Newsome saw that one coming.
Boles throws a hook but Newsome avoids it easily.
Newsome was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Boles lands a jab to Newsome's midsection.#T4#
Newsome misses with a wild combination.
Boles scores with a nice right hand.
Newsome takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Boles dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Boles throws a sloppy body shot
and Newsome counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Boles keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Newsome.
Boles looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Boles lands with a thumping leg kick.
Boles misses with a straight left.
Boles misses with a shot to the body
and Newsome counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Boles throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Newsome counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Boles misses the shot to the body.
Boles throws an off balance right hand
and Newsome counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Boles shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Charles E Boles dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Boles misses with a wild body shot.
Newsome smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A nice leg kick lands there from Boles.
Newsome throws a shot from downtown. Boles moves away and avoids it.
Newsome uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Boles.
A big left from Newsome misses.
Boles throws a shot from downtown. Newsome moves away and avoids it.
Newsome scores with a body shot.
Newsome throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Boles.
Boles fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Newsome.
A nice leg kick from Boles, right into the meat of the thigh.
A looping hook to the body misses from Boles. Newsome does a little dance to reset his feet.
Boles tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Newsome was well out of range. Poor timing from Boles.
A leg kick checked by Newsome.
The fighters circling - Boles throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Newsome misses with an uppercut. Boles saw that one coming.#T1#
Boles tests Newsome's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Boles throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Newsome stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Boles lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Newsome loads up on a big right hand but Boles slips the punch.
Newsome is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Boles comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Boles misses with a hook. Newsome ducked under it nicely.
Boles throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Boles throws a solid leg kick but Newsome takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Boles.
Boles slips under a jab.
Boles uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Newsome.
Boles appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Boles throws an off balance right hand
and Newsome counters with a nice uppercut.
Newsome slips under a jab.
Newsome cracks Boles with an open hand slap.
Newsome defending well as Boles loads up on a big left hand.
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!
Boles dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
Newsome fails with an attempt to clinch.
Boles stuns Newsome with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Boles scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Newsome doesn't seem bothered though.
Boles scores with a jab to the jaw.
Newsome misses with a looping right.
A shot to the body from Boles misses
and Newsome counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Newsome misses with a hook. Boles ducked under it nicely.
Newsome misses with a body shot.
Newsome moves away from the strike by Boles.
Boles lands a nice looking body shot.
Boles lands with a cross.
Newsome is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Boles scores with a nice strike.
Boles jabbing away but nothing is landing.
An inside leg kick lands from Boles.
Boles just misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
Newsome avoids the body shot from Boles.
Boles lands a right hook to the body.
Newsome takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Newsome checks a leg kick.
Boles takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Boles lands with a nice body punch.
Newsome ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Boles rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Boles takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice straight punches there by Boles. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Boles.
Boles has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Boles lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Boles throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Charles E Boles seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Newsome takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boles throws a leg kick
and Newsome counters with a stiff right hand.
Newsome moves out of range of the leg kick from Boles.
Boles lands with a shot to the body. #T4#
Newsome darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Newsome jabs Boles right on the nose. Boles blinks but takes it well.
Boles throws a sloppy body shot
and Newsome connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Newsome misses with a looping left.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Newsome might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Nice defenses there by Boles.
Boles swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Newsome.
Boles misses with a shot to the body
and Newsome counters with a straight right hand.
Boles is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Newsome.
A punch combination from Newsome misses.
Boles looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Boles takes a swing at Newsome's ribcage but misses.
Newsome swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Boles lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Newsome blocks a leg kick.
Boles on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Newsome tries to clinch up but Boles circles away and keeps his distance.
Boles throws a leg kick but Newsome sees it coming and checks it nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Charles E Boles showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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#
Boles cracks Newsome with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Newsome lands a jab to the nose.
Newsome slips a jab from Boles.
Boles has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Boles throws a jab but it's blocked by Newsome.
Newsome throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Boles counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Newsome thinking.
Newsome displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Boles throws out the jab.
Newsome tries to close the distance and clinch but Boles swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Newsome scores with a nice right hand.
Boles tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Boles dips to his left and cracks Newsome with an uppercut!
A slow jab from Newsome misses its intended target.
Boles lands the left hand.
Boles looks to throw the jab but Newsome is out of range.
Newsome swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
The fighters circling - Newsome throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boles misses with a hook
and Boles takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A decent looking cross lands there for Boles.#T1#
Boles stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Newsome takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Boles takes a swing at Newsome's ribcage but misses.
Newsome uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Boles.
An attempted straight right counter from Newsome misses the target.
Boles throws a hook to the side of Newsome's head but Newsome sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Boles lands a right hook to the body.
Boles misses with a hook to the body
and Newsome counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Boles scores with a crisp jab that stopped Newsome in his tracks.
Boles misses with a body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Newsome on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Newsome misses with an uppercut.
Boles misses with a hook
and Newsome counters with a stiff right hand.
Boles misses with a shot to the body
letting Newsome counter with a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boles fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Newsome uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Boles.
Tarrell Newsome has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Boles scores with a sloppy right hand. Newsome should have avoided that one.
Boles moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Newsome fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Boles manages to avoid it.
Newsome throws a lazy right hand but Boles sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Newsome checks a leg kick.
Newsome tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Boles manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Newsome just misses with a punch to the body.
Boles looks to throw the jab but Newsome is out of range.
Newsome swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Newsome tries to close the distance and clinch but Boles swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Boles tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Newsome was well out of range. Poor timing from Boles.
Newsome is looking for a counter combo.
Boles scores with a jab to the head.
Newsome steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Boles.
Boles lands a body shot.
Newsome doesn't manage to clinch there - Boles circles away.
Boles fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Charles E Boles is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Newsome tries to close the distance and clinch up but Boles swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A little jabbing left from Boles on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Boles looks to score with a jab to the body but Newsome is just out of range.
Boles takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Boles lands with an overhand left.
Newsome drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Boles connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Good work by Newsome as he checks the leg kick.
Newsome connects with a right hand. Boles shakes it off.
Boles bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Boles swings for the body but Newsome moves out of range.
Boles wants to land a leg kick but Newsome is out of range.
Newsome takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Newsome throws an overhand right that lands on Boles's shoulder, as Boles tries to avoid the shot.
Boles scores with a hook to the body. Newsome takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boles swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Newsome slips under a jab.
Boles slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Boles jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Boles throws a body punch but Newsome moves out of range.
Boles looks to throw the jab but Newsome is out of range.
Newsome is looking to counter punch.
Newsome throws a looping overhand right but Boles ducks down to avoid it.
Boles now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Boles tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Newsome was well out of range. Poor timing from Boles.
Boles looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Newsome misses with a hook to the ribs.
Newsome works on Boles's body with a couple of short punches.
Newsome misses with some punches.

And that's the end of the fight!
Charles E Boles comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Boles 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 Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Charles E Boles!

A very excited looking Charles E Boles made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

 

Event: RISE 163     
Date:   Apr 22, 2023
#R1#
Horrible takedown attempt by Oliveira or perhaps it was just good defense by Newsome, which made it look bad.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Newsome! But no joy.#TD#
Oliveira feints and as Newsome raises his hands in defense, Oliveira changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Oliveira working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Oliveira throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Newsome works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Newsome can do anything to dispel that myth.
Oliveira stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Newsome swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Oliveira drops back looking for a leg! Newsome is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Newsome manages to kick Oliveira off! Oliveira jumps back into Newsome's guard.
Oliveira throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Newsome works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oliveira engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Newsome is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T1#
Oliveira pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Newsome is keeping the position for now.
Newsome really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Oliveira. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Oliveira accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Newsome pulls Oliveira in close to prevent any damage. #SUB#
Oliveira drops back looking for a leg! Newsome is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Newsome manages to kick Oliveira off! Oliveira jumps back into Newsome's guard.
Newsome keeping full guard, as Oliveira tries to pass. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Oliveira trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Oliveira postures up in Newsome's guard and throws a big left but Newsome blocks it.
Oliveira is looking to work some ground and pound but Newsome has wrist control.
Oliveira postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Oliveira tries to free his leg and advance position but Newsome is retaining full guard.
Oliveira throws a big right hand that misses.
Newsome keeping full guard, as Oliveira tries to pass.
Newsome trying to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Oliveira throws a big right hand that misses.
Newsome preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T3#
Oliveira with a flurry of punches that miss.
Oliveira looking to pass the guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Oliveira looks to clinch
enabling Newsome to counter with a crisp jab.
Oliveira shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Newsome counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Newsome stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Newsome wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Archie Oliveira. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Oliveira dives in for a single leg takedown but Newsome sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
It seemed like Newsome was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Newsome gets underhooks to prevent Oliveira's takedown attempt.
Oliveira is trying to drag Newsome to the mat but Newsome just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Good body shot from Newsome.
Oliveira fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Newsome lands a right hand. #T4#
A body shot lands from Newsome.
Oliveira tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Newsome smiles and moves away.
Archie Oliveira seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Oliveira is breathing heavily.
Oliveira on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Oliveira fails with the takedown.
Newsome leaves Oliveira with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Newsome leaves Oliveira with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL2#
Oliveira tries to keep at a distance but Newsome has taken the fight into the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Newsome.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tarrell Newsome dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Oliveira.
Newsome slaps away a takedown attempt from Oliveira, before circling back to the center of the mat.#CL2#
Newsome moves into range and clinches up with Oliveira.
Newsome lands a body punch.
Oliveira has Newsome pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Newsome manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Archie Oliveira. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Oliveira is looking for a takedown.
Newsome lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Oliveira backwards.
Oliveira blocks a body shot from Newsome.
Newsome presses Oliveira against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oliveira blocks a body shot from Newsome. #TD#
Oliveira jumps guard.
Newsome has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Oliveira is proving hard to escape from. #SUB#
Oliveira working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Newsome doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Newsome manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T1#
Newsome tries to stand but Oliveira is controlling from the bottom. #SUB#
Oliveira working for a triangle but Newsome defends it easily.
Newsome has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Newsome wants to stand but Oliveira is controlling his posture from full guard. #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.
Newsome wants to stand and escape but instead Oliveira has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Newsome has his hands on Oliveira's head, controlling the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Oliveira accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Oliveira preventing the sweep.
Newsome pulls Oliveira in to control the position.
Oliveira 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.
Newsome preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T3##SUB#
Oliveira drops back looking for a leg! Newsome is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Newsome manages to kick Oliveira off! Oliveira jumps back into Newsome's guard.
Oliveira trying to control but Newsome is working from the bottom.
Oliveira prevents Newsome from getting back to his feet.
Oliveira wants to control from the top but Newsome keeps moving.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#SUB#
Oliveira is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Newsome preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Oliveira sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Newsome's guard.
Newsome won't allow Oliveira to pass to mount. #SUB#
Oliveira is looking for a kimura here.
Newsome tries to kick Oliveira off but Oliveira keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Archie Oliveira overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Oliveira throwing shots but Newsome is blocking nicely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Oliveira seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Newsome does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Oliveira gets a double leg takedown into Newsome's guard.
Oliveira tries to free his leg and advance position but Newsome is retaining full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Archie Oliveira dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Oliveira uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Newsome.
Newsome throws a shot from downtown. Oliveira moves away and avoids it.
Newsome stuffs the takedown attempt from Oliveira. Oliveira gets slowly back to his feet.
Newsome stuffs the takedown attempt from Oliveira. Oliveira gets slowly back to his feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Oliveira.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Archie Oliveira. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Oliveira has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Oliveira there as he acknowledges the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oliveira shoots in for a takedown but Newsome shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Oliveira doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Newsome counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Newsome cracks Oliveira with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#T1#
Oliveira fails with the takedown
and Newsome counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Archie Oliveira has been cut.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Oliveira looks to clinch
and Newsome counters with a straight right hand.#ROC2#Oliveira is rocked!
Newsome missing with a left hand there. Oliveira was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Oliveira changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Newsome tries to avoid it but Oliveira manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Newsome to the ground. Newsome escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Oliveira fails with a takedown attempt.
Oliveira has his takedown stuffed
and Oliveira takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tarrell Newsome is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Newsome lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Oh Oliveira is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Newsome thuds his right hand into Oliveira's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Oliveira defending well as Newsome loads up on a big left hand. #T2#
Oliveira is trying hard to land a takedown here. Newsome sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Newsome scores with a crisp jab that stopped Oliveira in his tracks.
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!
Oliveira with a lazy takedown attempt
and Newsome counters with a huge right that knocks Oliveira out cold! Newsome is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tarrell Newsome!

 

Event: RISE 151     
Date:   Mar 12, 2023
#R1#
Newsome darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Dlask takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#CL#
Newsome gets tackled into the cage by Dlask. Dlask maintains the clinch.
Newsome lands a body punch.
Dlask misses with some punches.
Newsome misses with a body punch.
Dlask misses with some punches.
Newsome struggles to land a body shot inside as Dlask controls his hands.
Newsome scores with a nice hook to the head.
Newsome lands with a left to the head.
Dlask misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Dlask fails to land.
Newsome misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dlask misses with the head strike.
Newsome lands a hook that snaps the head of Dlask backwards.
We've been hearing reports that Dlask has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Dlask has a couple of punches blocked by Newsome.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Newsome lands an uppercut.
Newsome misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dlask throws a head punch that misses.
Dlask swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Newsome tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A hook to the body from Newsome. #T1#
Dlask misses with the head strike.
Dlask tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dlask throws a head punch that misses.
Newsome struggles to land a body shot inside as Dlask controls his hands.
Dlask can't find room to land a body shot as Newsome controls the action.
Newsome is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Dlask's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Newsome misses with a body punch.
Newsome misses with a body punch.
Dlask misses with some punches.
Newsome is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Newsome lands a nice shot to the body.
A short body shot lands from Newsome as the two fighters clinch.
Dlask tries a body shot but Newsome blocks it.
Newsome has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Dlask seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Newsome can turn it around.
Newsome lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dlask backwards.
Newsome throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Newsome lands a hook that snaps the head of Dlask backwards.
Newsome scores with a shot to the side of Dlask's head.
Dlask tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short uppercut from Newsome.
A left hand lands to the body for Newsome.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short body shot lands from Newsome as the two fighters clinch. #T2#
Newsome tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Newsome lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dlask backwards.
Newsome lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dlask backwards.
Newsome lands a nice uppercut.
Dlask misses with a punch to the body.
Dlask misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dlask tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A hook to the body from Newsome.
A left hand lands to the body for Newsome.
Newsome blocking some punches.
Newsome can't find room to land a body shot as Dlask controls the action.
Dlask swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Newsome makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Newsome lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Dlask or not.
A body shot lands from Newsome.
Dlask misses with a short punch on the inside.
Newsome blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dlask goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Newsome blocks a body shot from Dlask.
Dlask tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Newsome cracks Dlask with a nice body shot.
Dlask is breathing heavily.#T3#
Nice body punch from Newsome.
A short right from Newsome.
Dlask misses with a short punch on the inside.
Newsome scores with a shot to the side of Dlask's head.
Newsome working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Dlask misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Dlask fails to land.
Newsome is working Dlask over against the cage.
Dlask misses with a punch to the body.
Newsome lands a body punch in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Newsome.
Newsome lands a body punch in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Newsome scores with a nice short uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Newsome.
Newsome throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Newsome.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short right from Newsome.
Newsome lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dlask backwards.
Newsome digs a right hand underneath Dlask's ribcage. Dlask let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A nice left hand lands by Newsome.
Newsome lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T4#
Newsome struggles to land a body shot inside as Dlask controls his hands.
Newsome can't find room to land a body shot as Dlask controls the action.
A right handed body shot lands from Newsome.
Newsome lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A head punch on the inside from Dlask fails to land.
A short body shot lands from Newsome as the two fighters clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Newsome.
Newsome working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Newsome presses Dlask against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Nice body punch from Newsome - that landed with a thud.
Newsome lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Dlask or not.
Newsome lands a shot to the body.
Newsome presses Dlask against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Newsome works on Dlask's body with a couple of short punches.
Newsome tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short body shot lands from Newsome as the two fighters clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Newsome.
Newsome lands with a right to the head.
Newsome lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Newsome lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dlask backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tarrell Newsome dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Dlask fails in his attempt to clinch. #TD#
Dlask gets the takedown into side control.
Dlask working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Dlask working the ground and pound but Newsome is defending the strikes.
Newsome manages to get back to half guard.
Dlask sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Newsome defending well though.
Dlask thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Newsome's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dlask thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Dlask throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Newsome to regain full guard.
Newsome looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Newsome really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dlask. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Newsome avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dlask in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Dlask throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Newsome works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dlask throws a big right hand that misses.
Dlask with a nice head shot there.
Newsome has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Dlask with a flurry of punches that miss.
Dlask throws a big right hand that misses.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Dlask's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Dlask postures up in Newsome's guard and throws a big left but Newsome blocks it.
Newsome is looking to stand up but Dlask isn't so interested in that idea.
Newsome controlling Dlask's posture.
Dlask missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dlask is looking to work some ground and pound but Newsome has wrist control.
Newsome avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dlask lands a couple of decent looking shots.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Newsome can do anything to dispel that myth.
Dlask with a flurry of punches that miss.
Dlask lands a couple of digs.#T2#
Dlask loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dlask won't allow Newsome to sweep him here.
Newsome utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dlask postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Dlask distracts Newsome with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Newsome is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Dlask makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Dlask throws a big elbow that misses.
Newsome keeping moving, preventing Dlask from controlling successfully.
Newsome wants to stand but Dlask is controlling the position.
Dlask in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T3#
Dlask stops Newsome from standing up.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Newsome preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dlask might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Newsome is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Dlask is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A cross from Dlask lands.#TD#
Dlask closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Dlask lands in his opponent's guard.
Dlask throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dlask is looking to work some ground and pound but Newsome has wrist control.
Dlask with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Dlask won't allow Newsome to get back to his feet.
Dlask loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T4#
Dlask loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dlask won't allow Newsome to get back to his feet.
Newsome is controlling Dlask's posture.
Dlask throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Newsome works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dlask postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Dlask chips away with some ground and pound.
Dlask throwing strikes from guard but Newsome blocks nicely.
Newsome working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dlask.
Newsome is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dlask with a flurry of punches that miss.
Dlask throws a big elbow that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dominik Dlask dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Newsome throws an overhand right that lands on Dlask's shoulder, as Dlask tries to avoid the shot.
Dlask shoots in looking for a takedown. Newsome tries to sprawl out of it but Dlask keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Newsome manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Newsome throws out a counter right but Dlask avoids it with no problem.
Dlask looks for a takedown but Newsome sprawls well.
Dlask walks into a left hand.
Dlask tries to close the distance and clinch up but Newsome swats him away and circles back towards the center.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Dlask clinches up against the cage.
Newsome lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dlask backwards.
Tarrell Newsome seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Newsome tries to work over Dlask's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Good body shot from Newsome.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Newsome blocks an uppercut.
Newsome lands with a short shot to the head. #T1#
Dlask letting Newsome take a breather here.
A shot in the inside from Newsome.
Newsome taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Newsome pressing his opponent against the cage.
A short right from Newsome on the inside.
Newsome can't find room to land a body shot as Dlask controls the action.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Newsome.
Dlask misses with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Newsome scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nice body punch from Newsome - that landed with a thud.
Newsome tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Newsome lands a hook that snaps the head of Dlask backwards. #ROC2#Dlask is rocked!
Newsome lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Oh Dlask is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Newsome lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Newsome digs a right hand underneath Dlask's ribcage. Dlask let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Newsome presses Dlask against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dlask swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Newsome lands with a short shot to the head. #T2#
Dlask swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Still in the clinch, Newsome scores with a nice short uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Newsome.
Newsome lands an uppercut.
Dlask misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nice body punch from Newsome - that landed with a thud.
Newsome digs a right hand underneath Dlask's ribcage. Dlask let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Newsome lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Newsome scores with a shoulder strike.
Newsome lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Dlask or not.
Newsome pushes Dlask back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Newsome lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Newsome lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Dlask to his knees! Newsome keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tarrell Newsome!

 

Event: RISE 139     
Date:   Jan 29, 2023
#R1#
Newsome doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#CL#
Newsome moves into the clinch successfully.
Newsome stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A shot in the inside from Newsome.
Newsome tries to work over Rossi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Newsome slows down the pace here.
Newsome blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rossi.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rossi.
Newsome really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Newsome misses with a punch on the inside.
Rossi lands with a short shot to the head.
Rossi wants to stall.
Newsome lands a body shot in the clinch.
Rossi blocks an uppercut.
Newsome throws a punch but it's blocked by Rossi.
Newsome tries a body shot but Rossi blocks it.
Newsome swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A bit of stalling here from Newsome.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Newsome misses with some punches. #T1#
Rossi takes a shot to the head.
Newsome blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Newsome lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rossi backwards.
Rossi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Newsome tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rossi's elbow.
I was talking to Newsome's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rossi.
A shot in the inside from Newsome.
A nice right hand lands inside from Newsome.
Newsome lands a hook that snaps the head of Rossi backwards.
A right hand to the body from Newsome.
Newsome misses with a body punch.
Newsome is working Rossi over against the cage.
Newsome can't find room to land a body shot as Rossi controls the action.
Newsome has a couple of punches blocked by Rossi.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rossi.
Rossi tries to break the clinch but Newsome is controlling the position.
Newsome misses with a body punch.
Rossi prevents a body shot from Newsome.
Newsome misses with some punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Newsome pushes Rossi back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Rossi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Newsome lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T2#
Newsome tries to work over Rossi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rossi swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC2#
Rossi manages to break the clinch.
Newsome takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Rossi throws a low kick but Newsome avoids it.
Newsome throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rossi counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Newsome thinking.
A jab from Newsome misses.
A decent looking cross lands there for Rossi.
Rossi wants to clinch up but Newsome keeps it at a distance.
It looked like Newsome wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Rossi slips under a jab.#CL2#
Rossi pushes Newsome up against the cage in a clinch.
Rossi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Newsome lands with a short shot to the head.
Newsome lands a right hand.
Newsome makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #T3#
Rossi blocking some punches.
Rossi misses with the head strike.
Rossi is leaning against Newsome and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Rossi can't find room to land a body shot as Newsome controls the action.
Newsome lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rossi backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Newsome.
Newsome misses with a body punch.
A short right from Rossi on the inside.
Newsome swings wildly with an uppercut but Rossi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rossi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Newsome misses with a body punch.
Newsome tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rossi's elbow.
Rossi scores with a shoulder strike.
Rossi lands a body punch in the clinch.
Newsome fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rossi prevents a body shot from Newsome.
Rossi throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Newsome gets through Rossi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T4#
Rossi trying to control the position but instead, Newsome has worked for underhooks and has pushed Rossi into the cage.
Newsome doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC2#
Rossi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Newsome rushes Rossi and presses him up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Newsome lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rossi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Rossi throws a punch but it's blocked by Newsome.
Rossi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Newsome prevents a body shot from Rossi.
Newsome stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Newsome misses with some punches.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rossi.
Rossi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Newsome swings wildly with an uppercut but Rossi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Newsome misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Newsome.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tarrell Newsome dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Newsome chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rossi can pounce on him.
Rossi moves forwards but Newsome connects with a nice, crisp jab.#CUT#It looks like Roberto Rossi has been cut.
The fighters circling - Newsome throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rossi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Newsome.
Rossi ducks right into an uppercut from Newsome.
Newsome with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Rossi to score with a decent uppercut.
Rossi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Newsome throws a jab but it's blocked by Rossi.
Rossi lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Newsome has taken the fight to the clinch.
Newsome lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short right from Newsome.
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!
Newsome tries a body shot but Rossi blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Newsome.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Newsome.
Newsome stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#T1#
Newsome scores with a shoulder strike.
Newsome lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Rossi blocks a body shot from Newsome.
Rossi has a couple of punches blocked by Newsome.
Newsome blocks an uppercut.
Rossi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rossi can't find room to land a body shot as Newsome controls the action.
Newsome lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Rossi working aggressively here.
Rossi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Newsome tries to throw a body punch but Rossi avoids it by throwing Newsome back against the cage.
Newsome is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rossi can do to turn this around?
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rossi.
Newsome blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tarrell Newsome has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Newsome goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Newsome prevents Rossi from breaking the clinch.
Newsome lands an uppercut.
Newsome lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rossi.
Newsome blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Newsome blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rossi. #T2#
A nice left hand lands by Rossi.
Rossi swings wildly with an uppercut but Newsome uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Newsome can't find room to land a body shot as Rossi controls the action.
Rossi stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Newsome lands a left hand.
Rossi prevents a body shot from Newsome.
Nice body punch from Rossi - that landed with a thud.
Newsome throws a head punch that misses.
Newsome fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rossi lands a hook that snaps the head of Newsome backwards.
Newsome tries to work over Rossi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rossi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Newsome stalls.
Rossi lands a body punch in the clinch.
Newsome swings wildly with an uppercut but Rossi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Newsome misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rossi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rossi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Newsome backwards. #T3#
Newsome's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Rossi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rossi trying to stall but Newsome improves his position.
Newsome misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rossi is trying to stall.
Rossi will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Newsome up against the cage.
Rossi blocking some punches.
Newsome leaning his opponent against the cage.
Newsome lands a right hand.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rossi.
Newsome can't find room to land a body shot as Rossi controls the action.
Newsome fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Newsome.
Rossi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Newsome lands a body punch in the clinch. #T4#
Newsome swings wildly with an uppercut but Rossi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rossi has a couple of punches blocked by Newsome.
Newsome fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rossi can't find room to land a body shot as Newsome controls the action.
Newsome softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Rossi.
Newsome is struggling to control the position.
Newsome lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rossi backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rossi blocks a body shot from Newsome.
Newsome misses with a punch on the inside.
Rossi swings wildly with an uppercut but Newsome uses good head movement to avoid it.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A short right from Newsome.
Newsome blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Rossi.
Newsome misses with a hook to the ribs.
A shot in the inside from Newsome.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tarrell Newsome dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Roberto Rossi's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Newsome takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Newsome thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rossi misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Newsome counters with a straight right hand.
Rossi scores with a decent looking hook.
A nice leg kick lands there from Rossi.
Rossi lands a nice shot to the body.
Rossi connects with a leg kick.
A big right from Rossi misses.
Roberto Rossi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Newsome with a nice cross.
Rossi walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Newsome checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
An attempted straight right counter from Newsome misses the target.
Newsome misses with a looping left.
Rossi tries to clinch up.
Rossi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T1#
Rossi throws a low kick but it's checked well by Newsome.
The fighters circling - Newsome throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Newsome throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rossi slips a straight right by Newsome.
Rossi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Newsome takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Newsome throws an overhand right that lands on Rossi's shoulder, as Rossi tries to avoid the shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rossi.
Newsome lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Rossi misses with a head kick.
Newsome throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rossi misses with an uppercut
enabling Newsome to counter with a crisp jab.
A bone on bone clash there as Newsome blocks the leg kick.
Newsome throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rossi counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Newsome thinking. #T2#
Rossi takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Newsome missing with a left hand there. Rossi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rossi dodges the punch combination from Newsome.
Newsome throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rossi lands with a hook. Newsome tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Rossi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Rossi looks to land a combination but Newsome avoids it well.
Newsome misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Rossi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Newsome takes a swing at Rossi's ribcage but misses.
Good exchange - Newsome coming out on top.
A chopping leg kick lands by Rossi.
Roberto Rossi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Rossi misses with an uppercut. Newsome saw that one coming.
Newsome was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Rossi connects with a good right hand that stumbles Newsome. Newsome circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Rossi slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Newsome keeps the fight on the outside.#CL#
Newsome clinches.
Rossi throws a head punch that misses.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Newsome lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Newsome lands a body punch.
Newsome taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Newsome tries to stall but Rossi uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Rossi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Newsome misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Still in the clinch, Newsome scores with a nice short uppercut.
Newsome blocks an uppercut.
Newsome misses with a hook to the ribs.
Newsome tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T4#
Newsome lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rossi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Newsome throws a head punch that misses.
Rossi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rossi misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Newsome.
Newsome tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rossi's elbow.
Newsome lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rossi misses with a body punch.
Newsome can't find room to land a body shot as Rossi controls the action.
Rossi misses with a body punch.
Rossi misses with the head strike.
Newsome can't find room to land a body shot as Rossi controls the action.
Newsome misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rossi.
Rossi misses with some punches.
Newsome misses with a punch to the body.
Newsome lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC2#
Rossi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Newsome avoids a low kick by using good footwork.

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 Tarrell Newsome.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Newsome, 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:28
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tarrell Newsome!

 

Event: RISE 130     
Date:   Dec 30, 2022
#R1#
Newsome connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ryhein momentarily.
Newsome doesn't manage to clinch there - Ryhein circles away.
Ryhein misses with a hook.
Newsome chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ryhein can pounce on him.
Ryhein tries to score with a low kick but Newsome moves his leg out of the way.
Newsome checks the leg kick.
Ryhein buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ryhein throws a lazy head kick
and Newsome counters with a stiff right hand.
Newsome on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ryhein. Ryhein obviously looking to wear him down.
A good leg kick by Ryhein. #CL2#
Ryhein moves into the clinch.
I was talking to Newsome's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Newsome working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Newsome swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Newsome struggles to land a body shot inside as Ryhein controls his hands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ryhein.
Good body shot from Ryhein.
Newsome tries a body shot but Ryhein blocks it.
Ryhein prevents a body shot from Newsome.
A short left from Newsome. #T1##BC2#
Ryhein breaks from the clinch.
Newsome comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ryhein fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ryhein avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Newsome checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Newsome has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ryhein.
Ryhein throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Ryhein lands with a cross.
Newsome cracks Ryhein with an open hand slap.
A cross from Newsome lands.
The fight stays on the outside here - Newsome looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ryhein cracks Newsome with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Newsome misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ryhein.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Newsome uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ryhein.#T2#
Newsome misses the jab.
Newsome slips under a jab from Ryhein.
An attempted straight right counter from Newsome misses the target.
Ryhein misses with a head kick.
A little feinted left hand from Newsome on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ryhein lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Newsome checks a low kick from Ryhein.
Newsome swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ryhein misses with a left hand
and Newsome counters with a nice uppercut.
The fight stays on the outside here - Newsome looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cau Ryhein seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Newsome misses with a wild body shot.
Ryhein scoring well with a low kick there. #CL2#
Ryhein closes the distance and pushes Newsome back into the cage.
Newsome struggles to land a body shot inside as Ryhein controls his hands.
Newsome lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ryhein backwards.
Newsome slowing the pace effectively.
Newsome misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Newsome doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T3#
Newsome misses with a body punch.
Newsome lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ryhein backwards.
Ryhein tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Newsome's elbow.
Ryhein swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ryhein prevents a body shot from Newsome.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Ryhein leaning against his opponent.
Ryhein misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Newsome lands a hook that snaps the head of Ryhein backwards.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Newsome really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Newsome stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Newsome softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Newsome swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ryhein wants to get back to striking at distance but Newsome won't allow it.
Ryhein takes a shot to the head.
Newsome misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Newsome stalling against the cage.
Newsome misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T4#
Come on Ryhein - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Newsome can't find room to land a body shot as Ryhein controls the action.
Ryhein scores with a nice hook to the head.
Newsome misses with a body punch.
Newsome throws a head punch that misses.
Newsome lands with a short shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short right from Newsome.
Newsome goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ryhein swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ryhein blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Newsome misses with a punch on the inside.
Ryhein lands with a short shot to the head.
A short uppercut from Newsome.
Ryhein prevents a body shot from Newsome.
Ryhein lands a body shot.
Newsome lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ryhein backwards.
Ryhein prevents a body shot from Newsome.
Newsome lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Newsome misses with the head strike.
Newsome throws a head punch that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Tarrell Newsome will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Ryhein with a nice calf kick.
Ryhein looks to land a body kick but Newsome moved away.
Newsome swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ryhein looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ryhein uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Newsome.
A big left from Newsome misses.
Newsome moves away from the strike by Ryhein.
Newsome is looking to counter punch.#CL2#
Ryhein drives through and clinches with Newsome against the cage.
Ryhein misses with a body punch.
Ryhein misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Newsome.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Ryhein manages to break the clinch.
Ryhein throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Newsome blocks a jab.
Ryhein looks to land a left hand but Newsome moved out of range nicely.
Newsome throwing a counter right hand but Ryhein manages to avoid it.
Newsome scores with a hook to the body. Ryhein takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T1#
Nice jab there from Newsome.
Ryhein looks to land a right hand but Newsome moved out of range.
Ryhein fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ryhein misses with a looping left.
Newsome was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ryhein plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
A jab from Newsome misses.
Ryhein is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Newsome.
Newsome seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Newsome misses with a straight right.
Ryhein throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ryhein misses with a low kick.
Ryhein lands a nice leg kick that just misses Newsome's sensitive parts.
Newsome lands a slapping body shot.
Newsome slips a jab from Ryhein.
Ryhein shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Newsome loads up on a big right hand but Ryhein slips the punch.#T2#
Newsome swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A nice combination there by Ryhein.
Newsome wants to clinch up but Ryhein keeps it at a distance.
Ryhein looks to land a left hand but Newsome moved out of range nicely.
A punch combination from Ryhein misses.
Ryhein throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Ryhein looks to clinch
and Newsome counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Ryhein bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#CL#
Newsome closes the distance and clinches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Newsome.
Ryhein lands a right hand.
Newsome lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ryhein misses with a body punch.
Newsome lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ryhein.
Ryhein lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Ryhein. #T3#
Newsome lands a nice shot to the body.
Ryhein scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Tarrell Newsome has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Newsome lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Newsome.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Ryhein can't find room to land a body shot as Newsome controls the action.
Ryhein tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Newsome's elbow.
Newsome is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A short left from Newsome.
Newsome lands with a light punch inside.
Ryhein swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Newsome tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Ryhein - that landed with a thud.
Ryhein throws a head punch that misses.
Newsome softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Newsome is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T4#
Ryhein blocks an uppercut.
Ryhein is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Newsome lands a left hand.
Ryhein throws a punch but it's blocked by Newsome.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Newsome scores with a nice hook to the head.
Newsome prevents a body shot from Ryhein.
A head punch on the inside from Newsome fails to land.
Newsome lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ryhein backwards.
Ryhein prevents a body shot from Newsome.
Newsome has Ryhein pressed against the cage, preventing Ryhein from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A short right from Newsome on the inside.
Ryhein is trying to force a seperation but Newsome has the dominant position.
Newsome misses with a body punch.
Newsome cracks Ryhein with a nice body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Newsome.
Newsome lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Newsome is working Ryhein over against the cage.
Newsome lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Tarrell Newsome will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Ryhein throws a leg kick
letting Newsome counter with a right hand.
That kick from Ryhein tenderised Newsome's leg. Newsome is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ryhein needs to keep his hands up - Newsome had a free shot at his head there.#ROC#Ryhein is rocked!
Newsome lands an uppercut, right on the button! Ryhein tumbles backwards into the cage, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tarrell Newsome!

 

Event: RISE 117     
Date:   Nov 18, 2022
#R1#
Pyssy lands a jab to Newsome's midsection.
Pyssy uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Pyssy just misses with a punch to the body.
Newsome moves out of range of the strikes.
Pyssy misses the shot to the body.
Newsome looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Newsome scores with a hook.
Newsome takes one to the side of the head.
Newsome misses with a left hand
and Pyssy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Newsome scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pyssy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pyssy misses with a hook. Newsome ducked under it nicely.
Newsome is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Pyssy with a body shot.#CL2#
Newsome moves into the clinch.
Newsome just leaning against Pyssy, taking a breather.
Newsome lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Newsome lands a hook to the side of the head.
Newsome controlling the action here for a moment. #T1#
Pyssy has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Newsome avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Newsome misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Newsome goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Newsome doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pyssy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Newsome misses with a punch to the body.
Newsome tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pyssy's elbow. #TD#
Pyssy has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Newsome uses from the top position.
Newsome wants to stand but Pyssy is controlling his posture from full guard.
Newsome is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T2#
Pyssy wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Newsome wanted to stand there but Pyssy had control of the position.
Pyssy is pulling down on Newsome's head to control his posture. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Newsome throws a hook but Pyssy blocks it.
Pyssy tries to counter with a takedown but Newsome is quick to defend against it.
Pyssy darts in looking for a takedown but Newsome gets double underhooks and turns Pyssy into the cage.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Newsome! But no joy.
Newsome's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.#T3#
Pyssy fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #TD#
Pyssy pulls guard effortlessly.
Pyssy pulls Newsome in close to prevent any damage.
Newsome would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SUB#
Pyssy working for a triangle but Newsome defends it easily. #SUB#
Pyssy is looking for a triangle but Newsome pushes his legs off easily. #T4#
Pyssy 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#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pyssy thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB#
Pyssy wants to work for an arm triangle but Newsome is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB#
Pyssy is looking for a kimura but Newsome is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Pyssy to get the leverage.
Pyssy prevents Newsome from improving his position.
Newsome is refusing to be controlled, as Pyssy sits in half guard.
Pyssy moves nicely into side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pultti Pyssy dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Newsome misses with a right hand
and Pyssy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pyssy throws a shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Newsome throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pyssy scores with a nice head shot.
Pyssy blocks a jab.
Pyssy appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Pyssy swings for the body but Newsome moves out of range.
Pyssy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Newsome.
Newsome takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Pyssy looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Pyssy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Newsome can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Pyssy closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Newsome quickly recovers to half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Pyssy is looking for a kimura here.
Pyssy takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T1#
Newsome keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Newsome is looking for a sweep. Pyssy is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Newsome is in trouble now - Pyssy has advanced to mount!
Pyssy seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Newsome is holding on tight.
Newsome is squirming around, avoiding Pyssy's attempts to control the action.
Newsome holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Pyssy tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Newsome is really trying hard to get back to his feet. #T2#
Pyssy takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Pyssy throwing shots from mount but they're not landing. #SUB#
Pyssy has hold of Newsome's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Newsome manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Pyssy punching from mount but Newsome doing a good job of avoiding damage. #SUB#
Pyssy looking for a guillotine from mount but Newsome is having none of it. #SUB#
Newsome defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Pyssy. #T3#
Pyssy controlling the position easily from mount. #SUB#
Pyssy jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Newsome manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Pyssy working away.#SUB#
Pyssy looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Pyssy has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Newsome is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Pyssy yanks on the arm and Newsome is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Pyssy.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Pultti Pyssy!

 

Event: RISE 106: James v Akagawa     
Date:   Oct 09, 2022
#R1#
Teller moves away from the strike by Newsome.
Teller throws a hook but Newsome avoids it easily.
Nice defenses there by Newsome.
Teller attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Newsome tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Teller jabs Newsome right on the nose. Newsome blinks but takes it well.
Sloppy strikes from Teller. Those never looked like landing.
Teller takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Teller misses with a looping left.
It looked like Newsome wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Newsome checks a low kick from Teller.
Teller scores with a sloppy right hand. Newsome should have avoided that one.
Newsome misses with a hook. Teller ducked under it nicely.
A little jabbing left from Teller on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
We've been informed that Teller has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Teller throws a head kick but Newsome moves out of range.
Teller lands a head shot.
Teller misses with a hook
and Newsome counters with a left and a right that stings Teller.
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!
Teller throws a jab when Newsome was well out of range.
Teller lands a head shot.
Newsome slips under a jab from Teller.#T1#
Newsome scores with a hook to the body. Teller takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Teller throws a jab when Newsome was well out of range.
Newsome was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Newsome fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Teller on the side of the head.
Newsome slips under a jab.
Newsome catches Teller with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
We've been told by Newsome's head coaches at Canadian Elite Bruins Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Teller misses with a lunging right hand
and Newsome counters with a stiff right hand.
Teller goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Teller moves away from the strike by Newsome.
Newsome moves out of range of the strikes.
Teller scores with a jab to the head.
Teller takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Newsome is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Teller throws a leg kick but Newsome sees it coming and checks it nicely. #CL#
Newsome moves into the clinch.
Newsome has a couple of punches blocked by Teller.
Teller fails to pull guard.
Teller prevents a body shot from Newsome.
Newsome tries to throw a body punch but Teller avoids it by throwing Newsome back against the cage.
Teller takes a shot to the head. #T2#
A short right from Newsome.
Newsome lands a hook that snaps the head of Teller backwards.
Newsome misses with a punch to the body.
Teller has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Newsome really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Newsome lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Teller working hard to break the clinch.
Newsome lands a right hand that snaps the head of Teller backwards.
Newsome goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Newsome misses with a punch to the body.
Newsome lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Newsome lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Teller wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Newsome tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Teller's elbow.
Newsome gets through Teller's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Newsome lands with a right to the head.
The referee is keeping an eye on Newsome - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A right hook to the body lands for Newsome.
Teller's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Newsome gets underhooks to prevent Teller's takedown attempt.
Teller tries to break free but Newsome pushes him back against the cage.#T3#
Teller wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Teller stalling in the clinch but Newsome improves position.
Newsome lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Newsome keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Teller's efforts to push away.
Newsome struggles to land a body shot inside as Teller controls his hands.
Newsome lands a left hand that snaps the head of Teller backwards.
Newsome lands with a short shot to the head.
Newsome lands a left hand.
Newsome lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Newsome misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Newsome lands a shoulder strike.
Teller prevents a body shot from Newsome.
Newsome presses Teller against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A frustrated look appears on Teller's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Newsome lands a body shot.
A right handed body shot lands from Newsome.
Newsome tries to work over Teller's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Newsome softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Newsome holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Teller's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T4#
Newsome scores with a hook to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Newsome lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Teller backwards.
Teller is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Newsome to keep the fight standing.
Tarrell Newsome has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maks Teller.
Newsome digs a right hand into Teller's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Teller's gas tank.
Teller wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Newsome has him pressed against the cage.
Newsome is working Teller over against the cage.
Newsome cracks Teller with a nice body shot.
Nice body punch from Newsome - that landed with a thud.
Teller prevents a body shot from Newsome.
Stalling in the clinch from Newsome.
Newsome pressing his opponent against the cage.
Newsome keeps control of Teller as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Newsome can't find room to land a body shot as Teller controls the action.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Newsome misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Newsome goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Newsome throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Newsome lands with a right to the head.
Newsome misses with a body punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tarrell Newsome dominated that round.
That's time! Newsome's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Teller finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Teller lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A jab from Newsome misses.
Newsome is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Teller can do to turn this around?
Teller shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Newsome eats them both and turns towards Teller to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Maks Teller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Newsome throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Teller throws a combination that misses
and Newsome counters with a nice uppercut.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Teller scores with a jab to the head.
Teller connects with a nice looking jab.
Teller misses with a wild body shot.
Newsome is looking to counter punch.#CL#
Newsome moves into the clinch successfully.
Newsome keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Teller's efforts to push away.
Teller misses with the head strike.
Newsome keeps control of Teller as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Newsome lands with a right to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC2#
Teller's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Newsome connects with a crisp jab.
Teller throws an off balance right hand
and Newsome counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #ROC#Teller is rocked!#T1#
Newsome walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Teller drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Newsome swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Teller's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tarrell Newsome!

 

Event: RISE 96: Thoupos v Kaspersky     
Date:   Sep 04, 2022
#R1#
Brown throws a jab but it's blocked by Newsome.
Newsome looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Newsome ducks under a wild hook from Brown.
Newsome misses the jab.
Brown lands with an uppercut that bounces Newsome off the cage and back into range.
Newsome misses with a straight left.
Brown half committed to a counter leg kick.
Brown lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Newsome throws a body shot but no joy.
It looked like Brown was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Newsome.
Brown pivots, looking for a leg kick but Newsome is out of range and Brown settles back down.
Newsome swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown throws a jab when Newsome was well out of range.
Newsome misses with an uppercut
and Brown counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL#
Newsome tries to keep at a distance but Brown has taken the fight into the clinch.
Brown digs a right hand underneath Newsome's ribcage. Newsome let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T1#
Brown misses with a punch on the inside.
Newsome lands a body punch in the clinch.
Brown blocks a body shot from Newsome.
Newsome struggles to land a body shot inside as Brown controls his hands.
Newsome misses with some punches.
Brown is working Newsome over against the cage.
Newsome is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Brown lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Newsome backwards.
Newsome tries to work over Brown's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Newsome goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Brown goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Newsome has a couple of punches blocked by Brown.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Brown as Newsome tries to tie him up.
Newsome working aggressively here.
Brown digs a right hand underneath Newsome's ribcage. Newsome let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Newsome misses with some punches.
Newsome misses with a punch to the body.
Brown tries to throw a body punch but Newsome avoids it by throwing Brown back against the cage.
Newsome throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Browns head.
Brown tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Newsome works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Newsome misses with the head strike. #T2#
Newsome misses with a body punch.
Brown lands an uppercut.
Newsome blocking some punches.
Newsome struggles to land a body shot inside as Brown controls his hands.
Newsome misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Newsome.
Newsome blocks a body shot from Brown.
Brown misses with some punches.
Brown doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Brown struggles to land a body shot inside as Newsome controls his hands.
Newsome misses with a body punch.
Newsome can't find room to land a body shot as Brown controls the action.
Newsome lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Newsome lands a shoulder strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Brown.
Brown scores with a nice hook to the head.
Brown misses with a hook from the clinch.
Newsome tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Brown.
Newsome is trying to stall.
Brown misses with some punches. #T3#
Newsome misses with some punches.
Newsome misses with a punch on the inside.
Brown lands a right hand.
Brown blocks an uppercut.
Newsome lands a body punch.
Newsome lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Brown backwards.
Brown lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Newsome fails to land.
Brown can't find room to land a body shot as Newsome controls the action.
Newsome is trying to maintain a safe position but Brown gets an underhook and turns Newsome into the cage.
Newsome working aggressively here.
Brown tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Newsome's elbow.
A shot in the inside from Newsome.
Newsome blocking some punches.
Brown tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Brown misses with a hook from the clinch.
Brown scores with a nice hook to the head.
Brown blocking some punches.
Brown throws a head punch that misses.
Brown misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Brown tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T4#
Newsome fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Newsome trying to control the position but instead, Brown has worked for underhooks and has pushed Newsome into the cage.
Brown can't find room to land a body shot as Newsome controls the action.
Brown lands a nice uppercut.
Brown misses with a punch on the inside.
Brown fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Brown.
Good body shot from Newsome.
Newsome misses with a body punch.
Brown misses with the head strike.
Brown misses with a punch on the inside.
Brown's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A right hook to the body lands for Newsome.
Newsome gets through Brown's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Newsome is working Brown over against the cage.
Newsome has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Brown seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Newsome can turn it around.
Newsome tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Brown's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Brown fails to land.
A short left from Brown.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Brown tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Newsome's elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jair Brown dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Newsome lands with a right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Jair Brown has been cut.
Newsome moves out of range as Brown strikes.
Newsome swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Newsome rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Brown counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Newsome throws a body shot but no joy.
A low kick from Brown is predictable there
enabling Newsome to counter with a crisp jab.
Brown throws a lazy uppercut
and Newsome counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Newsome throws a poor cross that misses
and Brown counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Brown scores with a leg kick.
Newsome swings away with a body shot that misses
and Brown counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Brown walks into a straight right hand from Newsome.
This has been an exciting period of action!#KD#
Brown cracks Newsome with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Brown has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Newsome to stand back up!#ROC#Newsome is rocked!#T1#
Newsome throws a jab when Brown was well out of range.
Brown throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Newsome throws a counter combo.
A telegraphed right hand from Brown misses the target.
Brown has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Newsome swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Brown tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Newsome manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Newsome gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Brown.
Newsome misses with a lunging right hand
and Brown counters with a good, hard body kick but Newsome shrugs it off.
Brown ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Newsome moves away.
Brown uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Newsome.
Newsome ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T2#
Nice defenses there by Brown.
Brown is looking to counter punch.
Brown swings for the body but Newsome moves out of range.
Newsome scores with a crisp jab that stopped Brown in his tracks.
Newsome throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Brown appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Newsome misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brown.
Brown avoids a punch combination nicely.
Newsome closes the distance but Brown moves to the side
and Newsome takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brown connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Brown scoring well with a low kick there. #T3#
Brown bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Newsome's head backwards.
Newsome thows a left - swing and a miss!
A quick step to the side and Brown tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brown keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for Brown.
Nice jab there from Newsome.
Newsome lands a nice shot that snaps Brown's head back.
Newsome misses with an uppercut. Brown saw that one coming.
Brown waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Newsome.
Brown lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Brown throws a hook but Newsome avoids it easily.#T4#
Newsome looks to throw the jab but Brown is out of range.
Brown scoring well with a low kick there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brown digs a good body shot into Newsome's ribs.
A good leg kick by Brown.
Newsome swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Brown throwing a counter right hand but Newsome manages to avoid it.
Newsome misses with a combination
and Brown counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL#
Brown fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Newsome, pushing him back against the cage.
Brown lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Brown.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Brown creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short left from Brown.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jair Brown dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jair Brown's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Brown misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Newsome.
Newsome misses with a hook
and Brown counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Brown connects with a right hand. Newsome shakes it off.
Newsome misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brown.
Jair Brown is winning the standup battle so far.#CL#
Brown pushes Newsome up against the cage in a clinch.
Brown throws a head punch that misses.
Jair Brown has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Newsome lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Brown backwards.
Newsome misses with a punch to the body.
Brown stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown lands a body shot in the clinch.
Brown working aggressively here.
Newsome struggles to land a body shot inside as Brown controls his hands.
Newsome blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Brown doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short uppercut from Newsome.
Brown works on Newsome's body with a couple of short punches.#T1#
Nice body punch from Brown - that landed with a thud.
Brown throws a punch but it's blocked by Newsome.
Brown lands a right hand that snaps the head of Newsome backwards.
A short uppercut from Brown.
Brown lands with a left to the head.
Newsome blocks an uppercut.
Brown blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Brown.
Newsome tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Brown's elbow.
Brown misses with a punch to the body.
Brown throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Newsome takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Brown pushes Newsome back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Newsome throws a punch but it's blocked by Brown.
Brown misses with a shot to the kidneys.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Brown creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Brown lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Newsome blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brown misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Newsome fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Brown lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Tarrell Newsome has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Newsome throws a punch but it's blocked by Brown.
Brown lands an uppercut.
Brown lands with a left to the head.
Brown is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Newsome can do to turn this around?
Brown misses with a short punch on the inside.
Newsome swings wildly with an uppercut but Brown uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brown lands an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Brown creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Newsome lands a body shot in the clinch.
Brown throws a head punch that misses.
Newsome tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Brown's elbow.
Brown lands an uppercut.
Brown lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Brown throws a punch but it's blocked by Newsome.
Newsome struggles to land a body shot inside as Brown controls his hands.
Newsome cracks Brown with a nice body shot.
Brown scores with a hook to the body.
Newsome fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Brown.
Brown lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Brown misses with a punch on the inside. #T3#
Newsome swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Brown has a couple of punches blocked by Newsome.
Newsome tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Newsome is leaning against Brown and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Brown tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Brown.
Brown throws a punch but it's blocked by Newsome.
Newsome blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Newsome lands a body shot in the clinch.
Brown prevents a body shot from Newsome.
Brown prevents a body shot from Newsome.
Newsome tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Brown throws a punch but it's blocked by Newsome.
A shot in the inside from Brown.
Newsome tries to work over Brown's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Newsome tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Brown's elbow.
Newsome pushes Brown back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Brown misses with a hook to the ribs.
Newsome tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Brown's elbow.
Brown struggles to land a body shot inside as Newsome controls his hands. #T4#
Newsome doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Newsome tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Brown struggles to land a body shot inside as Newsome controls his hands.
Brown misses with the head strike.
A nice left hand lands by Brown.
Newsome tries to work over Brown's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Brown prevents a body shot from Newsome.
Brown tries to throw a body punch but Newsome avoids it by throwing Brown back against the cage.
Brown lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brown working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nice body punch from Newsome.
A short left from Newsome.
Brown prevents a body shot from Newsome.
Brown lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Brown struggles to land a body shot inside as Newsome controls his hands.
Brown lands a left hand that snaps the head of Newsome backwards.
Newsome tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brown goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Brown can't find room to land a body shot as Newsome controls the action.
Newsome softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jair Brown showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Brown 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jair Brown!

A relieved looking Jair Brown thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: RISE: Romano vs Peramaki     
Date:   Jul 29, 2022
#R1#
Thibodeaux ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Thibodeaux definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Newsome works the jab nicely.
Newsome scores with a hook.
Thibodeaux misses with a wild body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Newsome! But no joy.
Thibodeaux throws a lazy right hand but Newsome sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Newsome avoids the body shot from Thibodeaux.
Newsome jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Newsome throws a hook to the side of Thibodeaux's head but Thibodeaux sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice shot by Thibodeaux.
Newsome misses with a body shot.
Thibodeaux tries to counter by clinching up but Newsome breaks away and moves out of range.
Thibodeaux tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Newsome was well out of range. Poor timing from Thibodeaux.
Newsome throws a lazy right hand but Thibodeaux sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pacome Thibodeaux seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thibodeaux moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thibodeaux lands with a nice body punch.
A jab from Thibodeaux misses. #KD#
Thibodeaux lands a big right hand that sends Newsome crashing to the mat! Thibodeaux stays standing though and waves Newsome back to his feet!#ROC#Newsome is rocked!#T1#
A punch lands to the side of Thibodeaux 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Thibodeaux keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Newsome is still on wobbly legs! Can Thibodeaux finish him?
Thibodeaux misses with a body shot.
Newsome seems to have recovered his senses.
Thibodeaux misses with an uppercut
and Newsome counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Thibodeaux throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Newsome sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Newsome! But no joy.
Newsome avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Thibodeaux missing with a left hand there. Newsome was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Thibodeaux connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Newsome's hands.
Thibodeaux fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Thibodeaux scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Newsome jabs Thibodeaux right on the nose. Thibodeaux blinks but takes it well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thibodeaux looks to land a left hand but Newsome moved out of range nicely.
Newsome misses with an uppercut. #T2#
Newsome misses with a straight right.
Thibodeaux pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Newsome moves out of range of the strikes.
Thibodeaux tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Newsome was well out of range. Poor timing from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It seemed like Newsome was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#CL2#
Newsome gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Newsome lands a nice shot to the body.
Newsome lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Thibodeaux backwards. #BC#
Thibodeaux manages to break the clinch.
Thibodeaux fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Newsome! But no joy.
Newsome throws a hook but Thibodeaux blocks it.
Thibodeaux thows a left - swing and a miss!
Newsome avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
It seemed like Newsome was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Newsome tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Thibodeaux paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Thibodeaux throws a right hand that misses
and Newsome counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Newsome might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.#T3#
Thibodeaux lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Thibodeaux.
Newsome uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Thibodeaux uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Newsome.
A big right from Thibodeaux misses.
Newsome throws a hook but Thibodeaux blocks it.
Newsome wants to clinch
and Thibodeaux counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Thibodeaux takes a body punch but keeps moving. #CL2#
Newsome rushes Thibodeaux and presses him up against the cage.
Newsome misses with a punch on the inside.
Newsome lands a right hand.
Thibodeaux tries to land knees in the clinch but Newsome avoids the damage to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Newsome lands a left hand that snaps the head of Thibodeaux backwards.
Newsome tries to throw a body punch but Thibodeaux avoids it by throwing Newsome back against the cage.
Thibodeaux tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T4#
Thibodeaux is trying to force a seperation but Newsome has the dominant position.
Newsome is leaning against Thibodeaux and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Thibodeaux misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Newsome.
Newsome pushes Thibodeaux back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Newsome fails to land.
Thibodeaux throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Newsome blocks it with crossed arms.
Thibodeaux is trying to force a seperation but Newsome has the dominant position.#BC#
Thibodeaux breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Newsome clobbers Thibodeaux with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Thibodeaux throws a looping overhand right but Newsome ducks down to avoid it.
Good shot there by Newsome.
Thibodeaux looks to score with a jab to the body but Newsome is just out of range.
Newsome uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Thibodeaux.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thibodeaux looks to score with a jab to the body but Newsome is just out of range.
Thibodeaux misses with a straight left.
Thibodeaux misses with a hook
and Newsome cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pacome Thibodeaux dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Thibodeaux ducks under a wild hook from Newsome.
Thibodeaux lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Thibodeaux misses the jab.
Thibodeaux misses with a hook
and Newsome counters with a nice uppercut.
Thibodeaux throws the left hand but Newsome avoids the punch easily.
Pacome Thibodeaux is winning the standup battle so far.
Newsome pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Thibodeaux throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Newsome connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Thibodeaux throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Newsome misses with an uppercut.
A swing and a miss from Newsome.
Thibodeaux wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Newsome uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Thibodeaux.
Newsome moves into range and connects with a jab.
Thibodeaux throws out a loose jab but Newsome uses good head movement to avoid it.
Newsome catches Thibodeaux with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T1#
Newsome throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Thibodeaux throws a jab when Newsome was well out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Newsome! But no joy.
A big right from Thibodeaux misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Newsome! But no joy.
Newsome slips a straight right by Thibodeaux.
Newsome throws a hook but Thibodeaux avoids it easily.
Newsome tries to clinch but Thibodeaux is having none of it.
Newsome takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Thibodeaux avoids the body shot from Newsome.
Newsome displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Thibodeaux throws out the jab.
Thibodeaux looks to land a left hand but Newsome moved out of range nicely.
Newsome takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Thibodeaux bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Thibodeaux throws the left hand but Newsome avoids the punch easily.#T2#
Newsome jabs at Thibodeaux's body.
Thibodeaux scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Newsome misses with an uppercut.
Thibodeaux scores with a shot to the body.
Thibodeaux pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Newsome throws out a counter right but Thibodeaux avoids it with no problem.
Thibodeaux misses the body punch
and Newsome counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Thibodeaux misses with a hook.
Thibodeaux throws a sloppy body shot
and Newsome cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL2#
Newsome has closed the distance and engaged Thibodeaux in a clinch.
Newsome is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Thibodeaux misses with a hook from the clinch.
Newsome lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Newsome prevents a body shot from Thibodeaux.
Newsome tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T3#
Newsome can't find room to land a body shot as Thibodeaux controls the action.
Newsome has Thibodeaux pressed against the cage, preventing Thibodeaux from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Newsome doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Thibodeaux trying to land knees to the body.
Newsome lands a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Thibodeaux fails to land.
Newsome fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Thibodeaux wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A shot in the inside from Newsome.
Newsome has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Thibodeaux seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Newsome can turn it around.
Thibodeaux missing with knees to the body.
Newsome scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Newsome is leaning against Thibodeaux and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Newsome lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Thibodeaux backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Newsome fails to land.
Newsome tries to work over Thibodeaux's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Newsome lands a body shot.
Newsome doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Newsome tries to throw a body punch but Thibodeaux avoids it by throwing Newsome back against the cage. #T4#
A nice right hand lands inside from Newsome.
Newsome is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Newsome blocks a body shot from Thibodeaux.
Good body shot from Newsome.
Tarrell Newsome seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Newsome is leaning against Thibodeaux and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Thibodeaux missing with knees to the body. #BC#
Thibodeaux manages to break the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thibodeaux misses with a looping left.
Newsome scores with a decent looking hook.
Thibodeaux misses with a body shot.
Thibodeaux uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Newsome.
Thibodeaux takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #CL2#
Thibodeaux tries to keep at a distance but Newsome has taken the fight into the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Newsome.
Newsome prevents a body shot from Thibodeaux.
Newsome misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Newsome lands a left hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tarrell Newsome 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#
Newsome defending well as Thibodeaux loads up on a big left hand.
Thibodeaux throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Newsome looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nice straight punches there by Thibodeaux. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux swings for the body but Newsome moves out of range. #CL2#
Newsome gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Newsome tries to throw a body punch but Thibodeaux avoids it by throwing Newsome back against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Newsome misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Newsome scores with a nice hook to the head.
Thibodeaux blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Newsome.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A body shot lands from Newsome.
Thibodeaux blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Newsome doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Newsome prevents a body shot from Thibodeaux.
Newsome misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Thibodeaux wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Newsome has him pressed against the cage.
Newsome lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Thibodeaux backwards. #T1#
Newsome doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Newsome stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Newsome tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thibodeaux's elbow.
Newsome lands with a left to the head.
Newsome tries to work over Thibodeaux's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Newsome on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Thibodeaux trying to land knees to the body.
Newsome misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Thibodeaux using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Newsome has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Thibodeaux tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Thibodeaux tries to land a knee to the head but Newsome blocks with his arms.
Thibodeaux tries to break the clinch but Newsome is controlling the position.
Newsome lands an uppercut.
Thibodeaux throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Newsomes head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Thibodeaux.
Newsome misses with a short punch on the inside.
Thibodeaux blocks a body shot from Newsome.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Newsome managing to block the knees to the body from Thibodeaux.
Newsome struggles to land a body shot inside as Thibodeaux controls his hands. #T2#
Thibodeaux tries to work over Newsome's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Newsome misses with a punch to the body.
Thibodeaux tries to break free but Newsome pushes him back against the cage.
Newsome blocks an uppercut.
Thibodeaux misses with a knee strike.
Thibodeaux doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Thibodeaux tries to land a knee to the head but Newsome blocks with his arms.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Thibodeaux working some nice short punches in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Newsome avoiding damage as Thibodeaux throws knees to the body.
Newsome tries to throw a body punch but Thibodeaux avoids it by throwing Newsome back against the cage.
Newsome lands a nice shot to the body.
Newsome lands a shot to the body.
Thibodeaux has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Newsome tries a body shot but Thibodeaux blocks it.
Still in the clinch, Newsome scores with a nice short uppercut.
Newsome lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Thibodeaux backwards.
Thibodeaux looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Newsome.
Newsome lands a left hand. #T3#
Thibodeaux blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Newsome lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux wants to break the clinch but can't.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Come on Newsome - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Thibodeaux swings wildly with an uppercut but Newsome uses good head movement to avoid it.
Newsome lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Newsome tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Good body shot from Newsome.
Newsome tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Thibodeaux takes a shot to the head.
Newsome can't find room to land a body shot as Thibodeaux controls the action.
Newsome works on Thibodeaux's body with a couple of short punches.
Newsome misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Thibodeaux misses with a knee strike.
Newsome blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T4#
Thibodeaux blocks a body shot from Newsome.
Newsome prevents Thibodeaux from breaking the clinch.
Thibodeaux's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Newsome misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Thibodeaux tries a body shot but Newsome blocks it.
A short body shot lands from Newsome as the two fighters clinch.
Newsome leaning his opponent against the cage.
Newsome misses with a hook from the clinch.
Thibodeaux misses with a punch on the inside.
Newsome lands a body shot.
Newsome leaning his opponent against the cage.
Newsome lands a right hand that snaps the head of Thibodeaux backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Newsome struggles to land a body shot inside as Thibodeaux controls his hands.
Newsome misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Thibodeaux lands a good knee to the midsection. Newsome won't want to take too many of those.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tarrell Newsome comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Newsome 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 William Gold scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tarrell Newsome!

 

Event: RISE X1:     
Date:   Jun 26, 2022
#R1#
Nice uppercut there from Newsome.
Crash fails to land with a series of punches.
Newsome keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Crash jabs Newsome to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Crash misses with a jab, cross combination.
Newsome cracks Crash with a right hand to the side of the head.
Crash throws a hook but Newsome blocks it.
Crash misses with a double jab
and Newsome counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #ROC#Crash is rocked!
Newsome moves in close and cracks Crash with a massive right hand! Crash, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Newsome!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tarrell Newsome!

 

Event: RISE 67:     
Date:   May 22, 2022
#R1#
Newsome misses the body punch
and Kamara counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Newsome looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Newsome has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kamara finds it's way round the side to connect with Newsome's head.
Newsome fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kamara on the side of the head.
Newsome misses with a wild body shot.
Newsome throws a lazy right hand but Kamara sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kamara ducks under a wild hook from Newsome.
As Newsome backs off Kamara throws a huge counter combo but Newsome manages to avoid it all.
Kamara throws a hook but Newsome avoids it easily.
Kamara throws a nice outside leg kick. #CL#
Kamara gets tackled into the cage by Newsome. Newsome maintains the clinch. #BC2#
Kamara escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice uppercut lands for Newsome. That snapped Kamara's head back.
Kamara walks into a stiff left hand from Newsome.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Newsome throws a hook but Kamara avoids it easily.
Kamara lands a front kick.
Kamara misses with a few strikes there.
Tarrell Newsome seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Newsome throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Newsome moves out of range as Kamara strikes.
Kamara works the jab nicely.
Kamara blocks a jab.
Newsome digs a good hook to Kamara's body. #T1#
Kamara moves out of range of the strikes.
Kamara throws a body kick that misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kamara throws a shot from downtown. Newsome moves away and avoids it.
Kamara throws a wild body kick that Newsome sees coming a mile off.
The fighters circling - Newsome throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kamara moves out of range as Newsome strikes.
Kamara thuds his right hand into Newsome's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Newsome tries to clinch
and Kamara counters with a nice body shot.
Newsome throws a body punch but Kamara moves out of range.
Kamara lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Newsome circles away quickly and effectively.
Kamara throws the kick towards the body but Newsome avoids it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kamara.
Newsome digs a good body shot into Kamara's ribs.
Newsome misses the shot to the body.
Kamara just misses with a punch to the body.
Kamara attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kamara needs to keep his hands up - Newsome had a free shot at his head there.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Newsome slips a jab from Kamara.
Newsome really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Newsome works the jab nicely.
Newsome wants to clinch up but Kamara keeps it at a distance.
Kamara bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Newsome misses with a straight right.
Kamara lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Newsome circles away quickly and effectively.
A good leg kick by Kamara.
Kamara drops his hands momentarily and Newsome takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kamara tried to score with a low kick but Newsome checks it.#CL#
Newsome takes the fight into the clinch.
Kamara scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC2#
Kamara breaks the clinch.
Newsome takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kamara scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Newsome throws a shot to the body.
Newsome bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kamara's head.
Kamara misses with a looping right.#T3#
Kamara throws an overhand right that lands on Newsome's shoulder, as Newsome tries to avoid the shot.
Kamara takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Newsome feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kamaras jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kamara shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Newsome getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kamara throws a push kick but Newsome slaps the foot to one side.
Newsome lands with a good body shot.
Kamara falls off balance throwing a combination
and Newsome counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Newsome fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kamara manages to avoid it.
Kamara tests Newsome's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kamara shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kamara throws an overhand right that lands on Newsome's shoulder, as Newsome tries to avoid the shot.
Newsome lands with a good body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kamara throws a sloppy head kick and Newsome moves out of range easily.
Kamara with the inside leg kick.
Newsome uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kamara.
Newsome is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.#T4#
Crunch! Kamara slams his shin into Newsome's torso.
Newsome checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Newsome swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kamara.
Newsome connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kamara. Kamara circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Newsome takes a swing at Kamara's ribcage but misses.
Kamara thumps Newsome with a low kick.
Newsome misses with a wild body shot.
Newsome just misses with a punch to the body.
Newsome bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kamara's head backwards.
Kamara scores with a nice strike.
Kamara ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice shot by Newsome.
Newsome tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kamara manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Newsome avoids a kick to the body.
A combination from Newsome does no damage.
Kamara misses with a body kick.
Kamara takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Tagnarach Kamara will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Kamara. Newsome does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kamara jabs Newsome to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kamara misses with a head kick.
Kamara tries to bum rush Newsome with a series of wild strikes but Newsome uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Newsome lands with a shot to the body.
A punch combination from Newsome misses.
Kamara misses with a right hand
and Newsome counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Newsome uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kamara.
Crunch! Kamara slams his shin into Newsome's torso.
A head kick misses from Kamara.
A little feinted left hand from Newsome on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Newsome lands with an overhand left.
Newsome scores with a three punch combo!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kamara fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Newsome tries to clinch up but Kamara circles away and keeps his distance.
Kamara misses with the combination.
Newsome misses with a lunging right hand
and Newsome takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Kamara throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kamara motions for Newsome to come forward. Kamara throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Newsome looks to throw the jab but Kamara is out of range.
Newsome throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kamara throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Kamara dips to his left and cracks Newsome with an uppercut!
Newsome lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Newsome jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Newsome misses with a hook.#KD2#
Kamara sends Newsome crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Kamara is motioning to the referee to let Newsome up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC2#Newsome is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kamara misses with an uppercut
and Kamara takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Oh Newsome is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Newsome scores with a sloppy right hand. Kamara should have avoided that one.
Kamara throws a half hearted mid kick.
It looked like Newsome wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Newsome loads up on a big right hand but Kamara slips the punch.
Nice cross by Newsome.
Newsome seems to have got his legs back now.
Newsome moves away from the strike by Kamara.
A swing and a miss from Newsome.#T2#
Kamara feints a kick and comes over the top with a right hand, followed by a left hook - both land, sending Newsome crashing to the mat! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:06 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Tagnarach Kamara!
During a confident post fight interview, Tagnarach Kamara thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: RISE 58: Svyatogor v Kozlow     
Date:   May 01, 2022
#R1##CL#
Newsome gets a clinch.
Newsome blocks a body shot from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit swings wildly with an uppercut but Newsome uses good head movement to avoid it.
Newsome blocks an uppercut.
Newsome lands a body shot in the clinch.
Newsome presses Sitsongrit against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Newsome lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sitsongrit backwards.
Nice body punch from Newsome - that landed with a thud.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook from the clinch.
Newsome really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Sitsongrit has a couple of punches blocked by Newsome.
Newsome goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Newsome lands with a right to the head.
Sitsongrit working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sitsongrit lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Newsome lands with a light punch inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Newsome blocking some punches.
Newsome scores with a shot to the side of Sitsongrit's head.
Newsome tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sitsongrit's elbow.
I was talking to Newsome's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Sitsongrit tries to work over Newsome's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Good body shot from Newsome.
Sitsongrit is trying to maintain a safe position but Newsome gets an underhook and turns Sitsongrit into the cage.
Newsome lands a body shot in the clinch.
Sitsongrit can't find room to land a body shot as Newsome controls the action.
Good body shot from Newsome. #T1#
Sitsongrit's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Newsome.
Newsome makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Newsome is leaning against Sitsongrit and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Sitsongrit has a couple of punches blocked by Newsome.
Sitsongrit misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sitsongrit has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Newsome seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Sitsongrit can turn it around.
Newsome lands with a light punch inside.
Sitsongrit gets through Newsome's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Newsome working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Newsome blocks a body shot from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Newsome digs a right hand into Sitsongrit's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sitsongrit's gas tank.
Newsome makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sitsongrit misses with a body punch.
Newsome misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sitsongrit working aggressively here.
Sitsongrit working aggressively here.
Newsome misses with a punch to the body.
Newsome lands a body punch in the clinch.
Sitsongrit tries to work over Newsome's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sitsongrit misses with the head strike.
A right handed body shot lands from Newsome. #T2#
Newsome lands with a light punch inside.
Sitsongrit can't find room to land a body shot as Newsome controls the action.
Sitsongrit prevents a body shot from Newsome.
Newsome is stalling here.
Newsome lands a body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Sitsongrit fails to land.
Sitsongrit scores with a hook to the body.
Sitsongrit blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Newsome scores with a nice hook to the head.
Newsome lands a nice uppercut.
Newsome tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sitsongrit's elbow.
Newsome is working Sitsongrit over against the cage.
Newsome misses with a punch to the body.
Sitsongrit misses with the head strike.
Sitsongrit misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Newsome lands a hook that snaps the head of Sitsongrit backwards.
Sitsongrit throws a head punch that misses.
A short uppercut from Newsome.
Nice body punch from Newsome - that landed with a thud.
Sitsongrit swings wildly with an uppercut but Newsome uses good head movement to avoid it.
Newsome misses with a punch on the inside. #T3#
Sitsongrit throws a head punch that misses.
Newsome fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Newsome misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sitsongrit misses with the head strike.
A right handed body shot lands from Newsome.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook from the clinch.
Newsome scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sitsongrit lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Newsome.
Newsome blocking some punches.
Newsome is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Newsome is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Newsome misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sitsongrit fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sitsongrit tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Newsome's elbow.
Newsome throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sitsongrits head.
Newsome goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sitsongrit fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sitsongrit doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T4#
Sitsongrit has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Newsome works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Newsome goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sitsongrit misses with a short punch on the inside.
Newsome has Sitsongrit pressed against the cage.
Sitsongrit tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sitsongrit working aggressively here.
Sitsongrit misses with a punch to the body.
Newsome softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Newsome softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short right from Newsome on the inside.
Newsome tries to throw a body punch but Sitsongrit avoids it by throwing Newsome back against the cage.
Sitsongrit misses with a punch to the body.
Newsome blocks an uppercut.
Newsome is working Sitsongrit over against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sitsongrit creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sitsongrit misses with a body punch.
Newsome prevents a body shot from Sitsongrit.
Newsome lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sitsongrit working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sitsongrit can't find room to land a body shot as Newsome controls the action.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tarrell Newsome dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Sitsongrit misses with a leg kick.
Sitsongrit pivots, looking for a leg kick but Newsome is out of range and Sitsongrit settles back down.
Newsome slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick but Newsome moved away.
Sitsongrit lands an overhand right.
Sitsongrit connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Newsome's hands.
Sitsongrit fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Newsome slips a jab from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws a jab when Newsome was well out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Newsome. Those never looked like landing. #CL#
Newsome pushes Sitsongrit up against the cage in a clinch.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tarrell Newsome has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Sitsongrit prevents a body shot from Newsome.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook from the clinch.
Newsome blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Newsome.
Newsome is leaning against Sitsongrit and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Newsome blocking some punches.
Sitsongrit tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sitsongrit takes a shot to the head.
Sitsongrit misses with the head strike. #T1#
Newsome blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Newsome makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sitsongrit fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Newsome lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Newsome lands a shoulder strike.
Sitsongrit misses with a punch to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Newsome.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Newsome.
Sitsongrit can't find room to land a body shot as Newsome controls the action.
Sitsongrit lands a body shot.
Sitsongrit tries to work over Newsome's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sitsongrit misses with a punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Newsome.
Newsome misses with the head strike.
Newsome tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sitsongrit throws a head punch that misses.
Newsome blocks an uppercut.
Newsome lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sitsongrit backwards.
Sitsongrit is looking to control Newsome's arms but Newsome gets an underhook and turns him. Now Sitsongrit has his back to the cage.
Sitsongrit tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Newsome stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#T2#
Newsome blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Newsome.
Newsome lands a shot to the body.
Newsome lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Newsome pushes Sitsongrit back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Sitsongrit is breathing heavily.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Newsome.
A short right from Newsome on the inside.
Newsome blocking some punches.
Nice body punch from Sitsongrit - that landed with a thud.
Newsome misses with a punch to the body.
Newsome is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sitsongrit can do to turn this around?
A hook to the body from Newsome.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook to the ribs.
Newsome pushes Sitsongrit back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Newsome lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short right from Sitsongrit.
A short right from Newsome.
Newsome lands a body punch.
Sitsongrit fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Newsome lands a nice shot to the body.
Newsome lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sitsongrit backwards.
Newsome gets through Sitsongrit's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Newsome pushes Sitsongrit back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T3#
Newsome goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Newsome pushes Sitsongrit back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Sitsongrit misses with a short punch on the inside.
Newsome scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A right handed body shot lands from Newsome.
Newsome has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Newsome throws a head punch that misses.
Newsome lands a hook that snaps the head of Sitsongrit backwards.
Sitsongrit is looking to control Newsome's arms but Newsome gets an underhook and turns him. Now Sitsongrit has his back to the cage.
Newsome goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Newsome goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sitsongrit tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Newsome working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Newsome scores with a shoulder strike.
Newsome misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Newsome lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Sitsongrit blocking some punches.
Newsome lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sitsongrit backwards.
Sitsongrit has a couple of punches blocked by Newsome.
Newsome tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Newsome misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sitsongrit throws a punch but it's blocked by Newsome. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Newsome lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Newsome goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sitsongrit working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Newsome gets through Sitsongrit's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sitsongrit throws a punch but it's blocked by Newsome.
Newsome doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short body shot lands from Sitsongrit as the two fighters clinch.
Sitsongrit misses with a body punch.
Newsome scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Newsome takes a shot to the head.
Newsome pushes Sitsongrit back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Newsome fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Newsome lands a left hand.
Newsome lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Newsome digs a right hand into Sitsongrit's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sitsongrit's gas tank.
Newsome blocks a body shot from Sitsongrit.
Newsome tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Newsome.
Newsome misses with a punch to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tarrell Newsome dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Sitsongrit on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Sitsongrit ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Newsome moves away.
A cross from Sitsongrit lands.#CL#
Newsome takes the fight into the clinch.
Newsome tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Newsome tries to work over Sitsongrit's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sitsongrit is trying to push Newsome away but Newsome has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Newsome lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Newsome lands a right hand.
Newsome goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A hook to the body from Newsome.
Newsome tries to work over Sitsongrit's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sitsongrit misses with a punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Newsome misses with a short punch on the inside.
Newsome lands with a left to the head.
Newsome cracks Sitsongrit with a nice body shot.
Sitsongrit throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Newsomes head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Newsome gets through Sitsongrit's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sitsongrit scores with a nice hook to the head.
Newsome lands with a left to the head. #T1#
Sitsongrit swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sitsongrit.
A right handed body shot lands from Newsome.
Newsome stalling in the clinch but Sitsongrit improves position.
Sitsongrit throws a punch but it's blocked by Newsome.
Sitsongrit misses with some punches.
Newsome lands a nice uppercut.
Newsome presses Sitsongrit against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Sitsongrit takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Newsome stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sitsongrit fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sitsongrit prevents a body shot from Newsome.
A right hand to the body from Newsome.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook to the ribs.
Newsome lands a right hand.
Newsome can't find room to land a body shot as Sitsongrit controls the action.
Sitsongrit has a couple of punches blocked by Newsome.
Newsome misses with a body punch.
Newsome scores with a shot to the side of Sitsongrit's head.
Newsome goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T2#
Newsome tries to throw a body punch but Sitsongrit avoids it by throwing Newsome back against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Sitsongrit.
A hook to the body from Newsome.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Newsome lands with a light punch inside.
Sitsongrit pushes Newsome back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Newsome tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sitsongrit's elbow.
Newsome lands a left hand.
Newsome works on Sitsongrit's body with a couple of short punches.
Newsome lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sitsongrit being controlled against the cage.
Newsome throws a head punch that misses.
Newsome lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sitsongrit backwards.
Sitsongrit tries to work over Newsome's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Newsome lands a body punch in the clinch.
Sitsongrit throws a punch but it's blocked by Newsome.
Newsome blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Newsome lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sitsongrit backwards.
Sitsongrit's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T3#
Newsome tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sitsongrit's elbow.
Sitsongrit goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short left from Newsome.
Newsome misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sitsongrit throws a punch but it's blocked by Newsome.
Still in the clinch, Newsome scores with a nice short uppercut.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit misses with some punches.
A short uppercut from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit takes a shot to the head.
Newsome has a couple of punches blocked by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Newsome leaning against his opponent.
Sitsongrit throws a head punch that misses.
Newsome goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Newsome blocks a body shot from Sitsongrit.
Newsome goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Newsome tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sitsongrit lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Newsome lands a shot to the body.#T4#
Newsome lands a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sitsongrit throws a head punch that misses.
Newsome lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sitsongrit backwards.
Sitsongrit struggles to land a body shot inside as Newsome controls his hands.
Newsome prevents a body shot from Sitsongrit.
Newsome lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sitsongrit goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sitsongrit lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Newsome throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sitsongrits head.
Sitsongrit misses with the head strike.
Newsome lands a hook that snaps the head of Sitsongrit backwards.
Sitsongrit lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sitsongrit working aggressively here.
Newsome lands an uppercut.
Newsome prevents a body shot from Sitsongrit.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Newsome lands with a short shot to the head.
Sitsongrit misses with the head strike.
Newsome can't find room to land a body shot as Sitsongrit controls the action.
Sitsongrit tries a body shot but Newsome blocks it.
Danny Sitsongrit has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sitsongrit prevents a body shot from Newsome.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tarrell Newsome showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Newsome, 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 Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tarrell Newsome!

 

Event: RISE 22: Femme v Philippe     
Date:   Jan 23, 2022
#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Newsome. Phoenix does a little dance to reset his feet.
Newsome loads up on a big right hand but Phoenix slips the punch.
Phoenix lands with a shot to the body.
Phoenix jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Phoenix dodges the punch combination from Newsome.
Phoenix is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Newsome scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Newsome has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Phoenix scores with a jab. Newsome acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Newsome throws the left hand but Phoenix avoids the punch easily.
Newsome tries to clinch but Phoenix moves out of range.
Phoenix tries to land a front kick but Newsome steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Newsome lands with a nice combination. Phoenix backs away looking to recover.#CUT#It looks like Simon Phoenix has been cut.
Newsome looks to land a combination but Phoenix avoids it well.
Newsome really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Newsome throws a shot from downtown. Phoenix moves away and avoids it.#CL#
Newsome has managed to clinch.
Newsome misses with a punch to the body.
We've been informed that Phoenix has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Phoenix has had enough of the clinch but Newsome keeps him there for the moment.
Newsome gets through Phoenix's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T1#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Newsome.
Phoenix takes a shot to the head.
Newsome is leaning against Phoenix and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Newsome working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Newsome lands a right hand that snaps the head of Phoenix backwards.
Newsome working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Phoenix blocking some punches.
Phoenix is looking to control Newsome's arms but Newsome gets an underhook and turns him. Now Phoenix has his back to the cage.
Phoenix takes a shot to the head.
Newsome lands with a short shot to the head.
Phoenix looking to stall.
Newsome lands a left hand. #ROC#Phoenix is rocked!
Newsome misses with the head strike.
A right hand to the body from Newsome.
Newsome lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Phoenix or not. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Newsome lands a body shot in the clinch.
Newsome lands with a short shot to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Newsome creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Phoenix is still on wobbly legs! Can Newsome finish him?
A head punch blocked on the inside by Phoenix.
Newsome lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Phoenix or not.
Phoenix blocking some punches.
Newsome misses with a hook from the clinch.
Newsome swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Phoenix seems to have recovered his senses.#BC2#
Phoenix manages to break the clinch.
Newsome misses with a few strikes there.
Phoenix swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Newsome misses with a shot to the body
and Phoenix makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Newsome lands a jab.
Newsome fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Phoenix manages to avoid it.
Newsome cracks Phoenix with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Phoenix falls to his knees and Newsome doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tarrell Newsome!

 

Event: RISE 13: Assed v Gustavsson     
Date:   Dec 26, 2021
#R1#
A shot to the liver by Newsome. Beautiful body shot.
Cain looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Newsome moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Newsome misses with a two punch combination.
Cain changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Cain definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Tarrell Newsome seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cain looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Newsome has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.#KD2#
Newsome cracks Cain with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Newsome has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Cain to stand back up!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Newsome drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Cain right on the button. Cain goes down! Newsome follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Newsome gets the win via TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tarrell Newsome!

 

Event: GROUCH FC PROVING GROUNDS 4     
Date:   Nov 12, 2021
#R1#
Both fighters are only really looking to counter, so after a good 30 seconds of circling each other endlessly, the referee has stepped in and told them both to be more aggressive.
Singh takes a kick to the side of the head.
Singh misses with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice combination there by Singh.
Singh avoids the head kick by Bandit.
Singh really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T1#
Singh misses with the combination.
Bandit throws a counter combo.
A head kick from Bandit lands but Singh takes it in his stride. #T2#
Singh lands a jab to the head.
Bandit misses with a head kick.
Bandit throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Singh's head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bandit throws a head kick that misses #CL#
and Singh counters by clinching up.

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 Danish Singh.
I think Singh has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 9:10
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 10:10
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 10:10

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

 

Event: GROUCH FC PROVING GROUNDS 2     
Date:   Nov 10, 2021
#R1#
Terrell Newsome shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Darrell Newsome counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Terrell Newsome shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Darrell Newsome as he avoids it easily.
Terrell Newsome throws a body kick that misses.
Terrell Newsome shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Darrell Newsome as he avoids it easily.
Darrell Newsome has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Terrell Newsome.#TD#
Darrell Newsome gets a takedown into half guard.
Darrell Newsome is taking a breather. Terrell Newsome says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Terrell Newsome avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Darrell Newsome. #SUB#
Darrell Newsome is looking for a kimura but Terrell Newsome is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Darrell Newsome to get the leverage.
Darrell Newsome is trying to control. Terrell Newsome wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T1##ES2#
Terrell Newsome manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Darrell Newsome keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Darrell Newsome can't get the takedown.
Darrell Newsome stalling.
Terrell Newsome is looking to take this one to the mat.#TD#
Darrell Newsome manages to pull guard.
Terrell Newsome throwing strikes from guard but Darrell Newsome blocks nicely.
Terrell Newsome stopping the sweep attempt from Darrell Newsome.
Terrell Newsome controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Darrell Newsome pulls Terrell Newsome in to control the position. #T2#
Terrell Newsome wants to get up but he can't break Darrell Newsome's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Darrell Newsome pulls Terrell Newsome in close to prevent any damage.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Darrell Newsome looking to control but Terrell Newsome passes into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Darrell Newsome is positioning himself well to prevent Terrell Newsome advancing to mount.

And that's the end of the fight!
Darrell Newsome showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Darrell Newsome has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 10:9
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 10:9
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 10:9

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Darrell Newsome!

 

 
 
 
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