Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: CCC 21 : Hernandez vs Romero
Date: Apr 20, 2024

#R1#
Newton throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Oren lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Oren.
Oren scores with a leg kick.
Newton has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Rabid Dog in the buildup to the fight.
No joy there for Oren, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Oren throws a front kick aimed at Newton's knee but Newton avoids it well.
As Oren looks to move away, Newton throws a big counter combo but Oren just gets out of the way.
Newton closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Newton rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Oren counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Oren throws a front kick aimed at Newton's knee but Newton avoids it well.
Oren has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Newton is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Oren is looking to slow Newton down with leg kicks.
Isaac Newton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Some bone on bone action there as Newton checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A head kick misses from Oren.
Oren explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Newton tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Oren! But no joy.
A punch lands to the side of Newton 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Newton misses with a head kick.
Newton moves to clinch but Oren breaks away
and Oren counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Oren scores with a decent looking hook.
Oren goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Oren avoids the head kick by Newton.
Oren is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.#T1#
Newton tries a head kick but it misses.
Newton misses with a left hand
and Oren counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Oren swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Newton throws a series of punches but Oren moves out of range.
Newton misses with an uppercut.
Newton tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Oren manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Oren connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Newton pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Oren is looking to land body kicks.
Oren throws out a loose jab but Newton uses good head movement to avoid it.
Oren lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Newton wants to clinch.
Newton digs a good hook to Oren's body.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Oren!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
That kick from Oren tenderised Newton's leg. Newton is trying to keep his angry face on.#T2#
Newton throws a lazy head kick
and Oren counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Newton takes a kick to the side of the head.
Newton tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Oren has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Newton blocks a head kick by Oren.
Oren is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
A left and a right from Newton both land. Nice combination.
Newton moves out of range as Oren strikes.
Oren walks into a stiff left hand from Newton.
Newton misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Oren connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Newton's hands.
Oren thuds his right hand into Newton's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Newton fails with an attempt to clinch.
Newton ducks under a wild hook from Oren.
Newton misses with a head kick.
Oren buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Newton throws a right hand that Oren ducks under and follows up with a left that Oren also avoids with ease.
Newton fails in his attempt to clinch.
Newton throws a lazy head kick
and Oren cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Newton steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Oren.#T3#
Oren fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Newton.#CL#
Newton has closed the distance and engaged Oren in a clinch.
Oren blocks a body shot from Newton.
Newton throws a punch but it's blocked by Oren. #BC2#
Oren breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Oren throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Oren throws a sloppy head kick and Newton moves out of range easily.
It looked like Newton was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Newton misses with a hook.
Newton tries to clinch there but Oren circles away.
Oren plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Newton throws a head kick that misses.
Oren throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Newton swinging wildly here.
Oren replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Newton blocks it well.
Oren scores with a nice head shot.
Oren scores with a jab to the head.
Oren lands a jab.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Oren connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Oren throws a quick inside leg kick.
Newton is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Oren connects with a crisp jab.
Oren loads up on a big right hand but Newton slips the punch.
Oren keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Oren is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Newton had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Oren throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Newton misses with an uppercut.
Newton tries a head kick but it misses.
Oren is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.#CL#
Newton clinches up against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Newton's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Newton tries to break the clinch but Oren is controlling the position.
Newton tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Oren breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Oren misses with a head kick.
Oren dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Newton. That did some damage!
Oren is looking to score with low kicks.
Newton takes a kick to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tarik Oren dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Oren tries to score with a low kick but Newton moves his leg out of the way.
Isaac Newton is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Newton works over Oren's head and body with a nice combination.
Oren is looking to land body kicks.
Newton went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Newton looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Oren thumps Newton with a low kick.
Newton is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Oren's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Oren looks for the body kick but Newton saw that one coming.
Oren misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A jab lands there for Newton.
Newton lands a jab to the nose.
Newton throws a head kick but Oren moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Oren! But no joy.
Oren throws a jab but it's blocked by Newton.
Newton avoids the head kick by Oren.
Oren lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#CL#
Newton pushes Oren up against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Oren takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #BC2#
Oren breaks the clinch.
Newton throws a jab when Oren was well out of range.
Oren looks to throw the jab but Newton is out of range. #T1#
Oren circles away from the clinch attempt.
Oren misses with a head kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Oren - that will leave a mark!
Oren throws a leg kick but Newton sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Oren connects with a high kick.
Newton 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.
Newton gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Oren throws a sloppy head kick
and Newton counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Oren looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Oren scores with a jab to the head.
Newton tries to clinch up.
Newton misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Newton throws a head kick that misses.
Newton misses with an uppercut.
Danga de danga de dang - Newton scores with a four punch combination!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Oren throws an overhand right that lands on Newton's shoulder, as Newton tries to avoid the shot.
Newton showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Oren. #T2#
Newton rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Newton takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Newton pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Newton on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Oren throws a body kick that misses.
Oren throws a right hand that Newton ducks under and follows up with a left that Newton also avoids with ease.
Oren throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Oren misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Newton.
Oren tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Oren misses with the combination.
Newton avoids the head kick by Oren.
Oren throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Newton blocks a jab.
Newton avoids the head kick by Oren.
Oren is breathing heavily.
Newton throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Good shot there by Newton.
Newton is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Newton tries to clinch but Oren is having none of it.
Oren throws a series of punches but Newton avoids them all with ease. #T3#
Oren throws a nice outside leg kick.
A low kick lands for Oren.
Oren throws a nice inside leg kick.
Oren takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Oren is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Newton.
Oren has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Oren throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Newton moves away from the strike by Oren.
Newton throws a head kick that misses.
Newton throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Oren throws a body kick that misses.
A bone on bone clash there as Newton blocks the leg kick.
Oren circles away from the clinch attempt.
Oren thinks about the counter body kick.
Oren lands a head kick. Newton smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Newton moves in looking to clinch but Oren pushes him off.
Newton fails with an attempt to clinch.
A head kick misses from Newton.
Newton blocks a low kick nicely.#T4#
Newton misses with a wild combination.
Oren misses with an uppercut.
Tarik Oren seems to be getting the better of the standup.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Newton throws a lazy uppercut
and Oren cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Newton throws a head kick that misses.
Oren keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Newton.
Oren defending well as Newton loads up on a big left hand.
Oren fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Newton lands a jab to the nose.
Oren connects with a solid leg kick.
Newton misses with a series of wild punches.
Newton takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Newton walks into a left hand.
A jab from Oren misses.
Newton misses with a double jab
and Oren counters with an inside leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tarik Oren 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#
Oren attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Oren throws a head kick that misses.
That kick from Oren tenderised Newton's leg. Newton is trying to keep his angry face on.
Newton looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Newton misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Newton has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Oren.
Newton tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Oren counters with a nice uppercut.
Newton slips under a jab.
Oren tries a head kick but it misses.
A swing and a miss from Oren.
Oren throws a wild body kick that Newton sees coming a mile off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oren fakes the leg kick and cracks Newton in the body.
Newton darts in trying to clinch
and Oren counters with a body kick that stops Newton in his tracks momentarily.
Oren throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Newton misses with a wild combination. #T1#
Oren looks to score with a jab to the body but Newton is just out of range.
Newton throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Oren is looking to score with low kicks.
Newton throws a head kick that misses.
Oren lands with a right hand. #CL#
Newton clinches up against the cage.
Newton tries to break the clinch but Oren is controlling the position.
Oren cracks Newton with a nice body shot.
Newton goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC2#
Oren's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Newton misses with a hook. Oren ducked under it nicely.
Oren missing with a left hand there. Newton was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Newton avoids a kick to the body.
Oren throws a leg kick but Newton checks it.
Newton avoids the head kick by Oren.
Isaac Newton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Newton tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Newton misses with the combination.
Oren tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Newton was well out of range. Poor timing from Oren.
Oren is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Newton.
Oren throws a head kick but Newton moves out of range.
Newton throws a right hand that Oren ducks under and follows up with a left that Oren also avoids with ease.
Newton misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Oren misses with a head kick.
Oren throws a leg kick but Newton sees it coming and moves out of range.
Newton swings for the body but Oren moves out of range. #CL#
Newton closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Newton tries to break free but Oren pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Oren breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Oren misses with a lunging right hand
and Newton counters with a left and a right that stings Oren.
Newton throws a head kick but Oren moves out of range.
Newton will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Newton misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T3#
Oren blocks a head kick by Newton.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Oren misses with a head kick.
Newton misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Newton gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Oren.
Oren looks for the body kick but Newton saw that one coming.
Oren moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Newton takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Newton throws a head kick but Oren moves out of range.
Newton walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Newton tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
As Newton backs off Oren throws a huge counter combo but Newton manages to avoid it all.
Newton uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Oren showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Newton.
It seemed like Oren was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Oren throws a big shot that misses.
Newton throws a quick counter head kick but Oren was just out of range.
The fighters circling - Newton throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Newton takes a head kick and shrugs it off. #T4#
A kick lands to the mid section there for Oren.
Oren moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Oren fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Newton misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Newton takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Newton misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Newton needs to keep his hands up - Oren had a free shot at his head there.
Oren jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Tarik Oren is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Oren tries a head kick but it misses.
Oren connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Newton momentarily.
Newton throws a right and a left that both miss.
Newton pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Oren lands an overhand right.
Oren scores with a punch to the head.
A slapping leg kick lands for Oren.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Oren lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tarik Oren comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Oren 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tarik Oren!
An intense looking Tarik Oren took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'Now I will take MY TITLE UP TO 265LB. I am the final boss! Jayson "The Praying Mantis" Francis (389670) prepare to be knocked out!'.

Event: SMASH: Frewin vs Abner
Date: Jan 27, 2024

#R1#
Newton misses with a head kick.
Newton throws a sloppy head kick and Mountain moves out of range easily.
A head kick by Newton misses
and Mountain counters with a stiff right hand.
A head kick by Newton misses
and Mountain counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mountain scores with a leg kick.
Newton staying out of range there.
Newton lands with an overhand left.
Mountain will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Newton tries to clinch up but Mountain circles away and keeps his distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Newton connects with a jab.
Newton throws a head kick that Mountain semi-blocks.
Newton has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Rabid Dog in the buildup to the fight.
A shot to the body from Newton misses
and Mountain counters with a good low kick that Newton was not able to check.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Newton throws a hook but Mountain blocks it.#T1#
Newton lands a nice looking body shot.
Newton tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mountain raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Newton looks to clinch
enabling Mountain to counter with a crisp jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Newton looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Newton tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mountain lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Mountain misses with a jab, cross combination.
Newton throws the left hand but Mountain avoids the punch easily.
It seemed like Mountain was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Newton takes a swing at Mountain's ribcage but misses.
Newton throws a right and a left that Mountain avoids nicely.
Isaac Newton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Newton tries to clinch up
and Mountain counters with a series of strikes. Newton will be more careful next time no doubt. #T2#
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!
Newton misses with a left hand
and Mountain counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Newton throws a head kick that misses.
Newton throws a hook to the side of Mountain's head but Mountain sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Newton waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mountain.
Mountain connects with the punch.
Newton throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Newton throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mountain throws an overhand right that lands on Newton's shoulder, as Newton tries to avoid the shot.
Mountain swats away the attempt to clinch by Newton.
Mountain gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Newton rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mountain counters with an inside leg kick. #T3#
Newton tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mountain replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Newton blocks it well.
Mountain throws a looping overhand right but Newton ducks down to avoid it.
Newton throws a lazy head kick
and Mountain counters with a good low kick that Newton was not able to check.
Newton tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mountain swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A cross from Mountain lands.#CUT2#It looks like Isaac Newton has been cut.
Newton throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mountain swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Newton connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Newton falls off balance throwing a combination
and Mountain counters with a nice body kick.
Newton is breathing heavily.
Mountain tries to bum rush Newton with a series of wild strikes but Newton uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Newton scores with a hook.
Newton throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mountain follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Newton throws a sloppy body shot
and Mountain counters with a two punch combo. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Newton is looking to clinch.
A punch combination from Mountain misses.
Newton throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mountain swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#CL#
Newton forces Mountain back against the cage and clinches.#BC2#
Mountain breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Newton swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Newton throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Newton throws a shot from downtown. Mountain moves away and avoids it.
Newton throws a head kick that misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Newton, as that shot connected.
Newton connects with a body shot.
Newton doesn't manage to clinch there - Mountain circles away.
Mountain throws out a counter right but Newton avoids it with no problem.
Newton misses with an uppercut
and Mountain counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tauski Mountain dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Isaac Newton's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Newton tries to clinch
and Newton takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mountain has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Newton tries to clinch up.
Newton misses with a looping left.
Newton connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Mountain momentarily.
Newton lands a jab to the head.
Newton throws a series of punches but Mountain avoids them all with ease.
Newton throws a right hand that misses
and Newton takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mountain connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Mountain stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Newton wants to clinch up but Mountain keeps it at a distance.
Mountain looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mountain misses with a few strikes there.
Mountain blocks a jab.
Newton misses with a combination
and Newton takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Mountain circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mountain swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mountain waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Newton.
Newton misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mountain keeps the fight on the outside.
Mountain is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Newton fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Newton tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mountain paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mountain looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Newton rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mountain moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
No joy there for Mountain, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mountain darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Newton throws a head kick but Mountain moves out of range.
Newton misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mountain doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Mountain connects with a single shot there.#T2#
A head kick by Newton misses #KD2#
and Mountain counters with a crisp one two that drops Newton! Mountain thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Newton to his feet! Newton is in big trouble!#ROC2#Newton is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mountain ducks under a wild hook from Newton.
Mountain looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Oh Newton is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Newton throws a head kick but Mountain moves out of range.
Newton seems to have got his legs back now.
Newton throws a body punch but Mountain moves out of range. #CL#
Newton gets a clinch.
Newton swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Newton misses with a body punch. #BC2#
Mountain breaks the clinch.
Mountain tries to bum rush Newton with a series of wild strikes but Newton uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Newton went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Newton is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mountain throws out a counter right but Newton avoids it with no problem.
Newton throws a sloppy head kick
and Mountain counters with a good low kick that Newton was not able to check.
Newton swings widly with a right hand #KD2#
and Mountain counters with a nice right hand that sends Newton toppling to the canvas! Newton scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Mountain finish him?!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Newton throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T3#
Newton lands a jab to Mountain's midsection.
Newton staying out of range there.
Newton walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Newton throws a head kick but Mountain moves out of range.
Newton throws a body punch but Mountain moves out of range.
Newton wants to clinch.
Mountain avoids the head kick by Newton.
Mountain showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Newton.
Mountain looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Newton fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mountain doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Newton throws a poor cross that misses
and Mountain counters with a two punch combo. #T4#
Newton misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mountain throws out a counter right but Newton avoids it with no problem.
Mountain and Newton are patiently standing in front of each other looking for an opening. Mountain throws a head kick. It's landed, knocking Newton into next week! Ooooh that was huge! Mountain knows it - he's on the cage flexing is biceps. That's a bit weird considering he won by kick but whatever.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Tauski Mountain!
An out of breath and clearly excited Tauski Mountain thanked NARCOS for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: SMASH: Bainbridge vs Thai
Date: Dec 10, 2023

#R1##CL2#
Tartakov rushes Newton and presses him up against the cage.
Tartakov stalls.
A short uppercut from Tartakov.
Newton has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Tartakov lands with a short shot to the head.
Tartakov will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Newton up against the cage.
Tartakov has Newton pressed against the cage, preventing Newton from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Tartakov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Tartakov stalls. #BC#
Newton pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Newton looks to score with a jab to the body but Tartakov is just out of range.
Tartakov misses with a leg kick
and Newton counters with a left and a right that stings Tartakov.
Newton on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Newton uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tartakov. #TD2#
Tartakov looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
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!
Tartakov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Tartakov scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#T1#
Tartakov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Newton is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Tartakov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Newton regains full guard. Nicely done.
Newton is trying to control the position but Tartakov postures up.
Newton is really struggling to control Tartakov but he's trying to hold on to the position.#SUB#
Newton has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tartakov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Tartakov postures up.
Tartakov looking to sit in guard and control but Newton gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Newton stopping the sweep attempt from Tartakov.#T2#
Tartakov has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Newton has passed into side control.
Tartakov manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Newton's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Tartakov is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Newton's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Newton's back!
Newton is trying to remain composed but Tartakov is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Newton tries to break free.
Tartakov gets his hands free as Newton looks to control.
Tartakov keeps control of the position as Newton tries to break free. #SUB2#
Tartakov patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tartakov throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Newton! #T3#
Newton trying to control the hands but Tartakov breaks the grip.
Our spies down at at BKC Gym inform us that Tartakov has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Well, with Tartakov on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Newton is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
The referee is taking a good look at Newton as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Tartakov! #SUB2#
Tartakov is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Newton has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Tartakov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Tartakov is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Newton is defending well though. Tartakov let's go of the attempt for now.
Tartakov punches Newton on the ear.
I really don't envy Newton right now.
Tartakov scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots. #SUB2#
Newton is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Tartakov gets his way! #T4#
Newton tries to break free.
Tartakov looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Tartakov connects with a big shot to the side of Newton's head.
Newton manages to reverse the position and now he's in Tartakov's guard. Nice work there by Newton.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Newton postures up.
Newton wants to control from the top but Tartakov keeps moving. #SUB2#
Tartakov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Newton gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Tartakov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Old Leg Tartakov dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Tartakov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Newton tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Newton swings for the body but Tartakov moves out of range.
Tartakov throws a right hand that Newton ducks under and follows up with a left that Newton also avoids with ease.
Newton scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Isaac Newton is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A combination from Newton does no damage.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tartakov! But no joy.
Newton throws a head kick but Tartakov moves out of range.
Newton throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Tartakov on the side of the head.
Tartakov jabs Newton to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Tartakov looks to land a right hand but Newton moved out of range.
Newton throws a nice looking combination but Tartakov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tartakov changes levels and scores with a jab 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!
A head kick misses from Newton.
Newton connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Tartakov avoids the head kick by Newton.
Tartakov avoids the head kick by Newton.
Newton throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Tartakov counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tartakov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T1#
Tartakov scores with a body shot.
Tartakov dips to his left and cracks Newton with an uppercut!
Newton avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tartakov attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Old Leg Tartakov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tartakov with a nice calf kick.
Newton on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Tartakov slips a straight right by Newton.
Tartakov looks to throw the jab but Newton is out of range.
Newton scores with a jab.
Tartakov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Newton showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tartakov. #CL#
Newton closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Newton takes a shot to the head.
Tartakov stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Tartakov lands with a right to the head. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tartakov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Newton has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A left hand lands to the body for Tartakov.
Tartakov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#TD2#
Tartakov drags the fight down to the ground.
Tartakov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tartakov keeps trying to improve his position.
Newton stands up out of Tartakov's guard for a moment - Tartakov manages to land a nice upkick.#SUB2#
Tartakov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Newton has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Newton preventing the sweep. #T3##SUB2#
Tartakov is looking for a triangle but Newton pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Tartakov has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Newton is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Tartakov.
Tartakov is looking for a sweep.
Tartakov wants to control but Newton postures up.
Tartakov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Newton wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T4#
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.
Tartakov manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Tartakov scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Tartakov controlling the action here.
Tartakov wants to advance to full mount but Newton doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Newton not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Newton can't keep his opponent in guard - Tartakov advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Newton is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Tartakov is keen to just control but Newton is a slippery customer.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Old Leg Tartakov 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#
Decent striking displayed by Tartakov there.
Old Leg Tartakov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Tartakov with a hook.
Tartakov lands a jab to the nose.
Tartakov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Newton.
Tartakov with a nice calf kick.
Newton 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.
Tartakov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Newton tries to bum rush Tartakov with a series of wild strikes but Tartakov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A head kick misses from Newton.
Newton waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tartakov.
Newton throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Newton misses with a hook.
Newton throws a series of punches but Tartakov moves out of range.
Tartakov has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Newton throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tartakov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Newton backwards.
Tartakov blocks a body shot from Newton. #T1#
Tartakov tries for a takedown but Newton manages to get underhooks.
Tartakov fails to pull guard.
Newton makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tartakov.
Newton has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Tartakov misses with a hook to the ribs.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tartakov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tartakov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Newton.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tartakov lands with a left to the head. #BC#
Newton manages to break the clinch.
Tartakov tries to clinch but Newton moves out of range.
Tartakov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Newton defends it nicely.
Tartakov just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromNewton.
Isaac Newton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Old Leg Tartakov.
Newton takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Newton misses with a wild combination.
Isaac Newton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Tartakov connects with an inside leg kick.
Newton tries a head kick but it misses.
Newton misses with a jab, cross combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tartakov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Tartakov misses with a wild body shot.
Newton thinks about countering with a head kick.
Tartakov tries for a takedown but Newton sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Tartakov staying out of range there.
Tartakov takes a swing at Newton's ribcage but misses.
Newton lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Tartakov scores with a body shot.
Tartakov blocks a head kick by Newton.
Newton fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Tartakov connects with a single shot there.
Newton paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Tartakov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Newton throws a lazy head kick
and Tartakov counters with a stiff right hand. #T3#
Newton throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Newton takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Tartakov blocks a head kick by Newton.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tartakov! But no joy.
Tartakov throws a body shot but no joy.
Tartakov slips a jab and a cross from Newton.
Newton takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Tartakov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Newton.
Tartakov lands a jab-cross combination.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Tartakov.
Newton throws a left and a right that both miss
and Tartakov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Isaac Newton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tartakov cracks Newton with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Newton takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tartakov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #TD2#
Tartakov looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Tartakov postures up and lands a big shot to Newton's brow. #T4#
Tartakov tries to free his leg and advance position but Newton is retaining full guard.
Tartakov pushing down on Newton's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB#
Newton actively working from the bottom here.
Tartakov wants to control but Newton is keeping him busy.
Tartakov might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Newton haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Newton is trying to get back to full guard.
Tartakov working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Tartakov working over Newton with some ground and pound. Newton looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Tartakov trying to pass the guard but Newton defending well.

And that's the end of the fight!
Old Leg Tartakov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Tartakov has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Old Leg Tartakov!
Old Leg Tartakov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: RISE196:Inhamoto v Lancaster 3
Date: Sep 16, 2023

#R1#
Newton ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Newton drops down looking for a counter takedown but Luciano sprawls and moves away.
Luciano has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Luciano keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Newton.
Luciano throws a jab but it's blocked by Newton.
Luciano misses with a left hand #TD#
and Newton counters with a nice double leg into side control. Luciano won't be happy with that.
We've been hearing good reports from Newton's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Luciano tries to improve position but can't.
Newton tries to advance to mount but Luciano denies him.
Newton is looking to take a break and control but Luciano is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Newton working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Luciano is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Newton is staying active.
Newton advances to full mount. #T1#
Newton sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Luciano is in a horrible position here. Newton smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Luciano takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Luciano is trying desperately to improve position.
Newton landing punches.
A nice elbow there by Newton.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Luciano can do anything to dispel that myth.
Newton controlling the position easily from mount.
Luciano is looking to get to half guard.#T2#
Newton controlling his opponent.
Luciano wants to hold on but Newton pushes him away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Luciano is squirming around, avoiding Newton's attempts to control the action.
Newton with shots to the head and body - Luciano looks very uncomfortable down there. #ROC#Luciano is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Tony Luciano has been cut.
Newton is in full mount looking to finish with strikes. He lands a big shot, followed by another and Luciano goes limp! The ref jumps in to end the fight - a big win for Newton!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Isaac Newton!
An out of breath Isaac Newton thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: RISE 188: Brown vs Mesquita
Date: Jul 29, 2023

#R1#
Franjic chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Newton misses with a left hand
and Franjic counters with a good, hard body kick but Newton shrugs it off.
Newton takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Franjic avoids the body shot from Newton.
A little jabbing left from Franjic on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Newton throws a hook but Franjic blocks it.
Newton fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Franjic scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Newton doesn't seem bothered though. #TD#
Newton scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Franjic is trying to control Newton's posture but Newton avoids it.
Franjic holds on to Newton's head and controls the position momentarily.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Newton is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Franjic knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Franjic can do anything to dispel that myth.#T1#
Newton is looking to take a break and control but Franjic is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Franjic prevents Newton from improving position.
Newton creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Franjic sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Newton sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Franjic is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Franjic really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Newton. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Newton trying to control the action but Franjic is working from the bottom.
Newton creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Franjic sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Newton in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Franjic tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Newton throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
You can see the frustration on Franjic's face as Newton controls the position.
Newton working away.
Franjic takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Newton trying to control the action but Franjic is working from the bottom.
Franjic is trying to get back to half guard.
Newton tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. #T3#
Newton misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Newton trying to control the position but Franjic is working away.
Newton working the head and body with strikes.
Newton working the ground and pound but Franjic is defending the strikes.
Newton grinds an elbow into Franjic's temple.
Newton wants to lay and pray for a moment but Franjic keeps working.
Newton throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.#SUB#
Newton thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T4#
Newton trying to control the position but Franjic is working away.
Newton working away.
Newton is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Franjic will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#SUB#
Newton is trying to get an arm triangle but Franjic is defending well.
Newton lands an elbow.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Newton wants to lay and pray for a moment but Franjic keeps working.
Franjic wants to control but Newton postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Isaac Newton 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#
Newton scores with a jab to the body.
Newton scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Franjic doesn't seem bothered though.
Franjic has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Newton is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Franjic can do to turn this around?
Newton misses with a hook to the body
and Franjic counters with a right hand to the body.
Newton misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Franjic.
Franjic now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Newton takes a swing at Franjic's ribcage but misses.
Newton stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Newton blocks a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Newton throws a sloppy body shot
and Franjic counters with a low kick, right behind Newton 's knee.
Newton is looking to wear down Franjic with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#TD#
Newton manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Franjic on his heels. He'll look to pass Franjic's guard now, I'm sure.
Isaac Newton overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Newton passes Franjic's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T1#
Franjic is not content to let Newton control the position.
Well, if Newton is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Newton looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
We've been hearing good reports from Newton's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Newton wants to control but Franjic is keeping him busy.
Newton passes to side control.
Newton cracks Franjic with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Newton trying to control the action but Franjic is working from the bottom. #T2#
Newton working the ground and pound but Franjic is defending the strikes.
Franjic is not content to let Newton control the position.
Newton has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#SUB#
Newton is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Franjic has escaped the position, nice work there.
Newton throws an elbow but Franjic slips to the side and avoids it well.
Franjic is not content to let Newton control the position.
Who's going to make the next move?#T3#
Newton misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Newton misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Franjic on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Newton trying to control the action but Franjic is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Newton tries for a kimura but Franjic is defending well. #SUB#
Newton tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T4#
Newton throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Newton working the head and body with strikes.
Franjic defending against the ground and pound.
Newton wants to control but Franjic is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Newton is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Franjic is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Newton tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Newton has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The ground and pound from Newton seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Isaac Newton dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Newton. Franjic does a little dance to reset his feet.
Franjic let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A nice leg kick from Franjic, right into the meat of the thigh.
Newton has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Franjic.
Franjic on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Newton misses with a wild body shot.
Newton throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Franjic now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Franjic misses the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Franjic misses with a low kick.
Franjic wants to slow Newton down by chopping away at his legs.
Newton lands a slapping body shot. #T1#
Newton misses with a jab to the body
and Franjic counters with a straight right hand.
Newton misses with a jab to the body
and Franjic counters with a good low kick that Newton was not able to check.
Newton throws a right hand that misses
and Franjic counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Franjic feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Newtons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Newton on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Newton misses with a body shot.
A little jabbing left from Franjic on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Franjic lands a leg kick that knocks Newton off balance momentarily.
Nice straight punches there by Newton. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Newton.
Rade Franjic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Newton misses with a lunging right hand
and Franjic makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Newton throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Newton misses the shot to the body.
Franjic tries to land a front kick but Newton steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Franjic buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Newton throws a hook to the side of Franjic's head but Franjic sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Franjic looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Franjic comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Franjic throws a hook to the side of Newton's head but Newton sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Newton takes a swing at Franjic's ribcage but misses. #T3#
Newton checks a leg kick nicely.
Newton on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Franjic misses with a body shot.
A jab lands there for Franjic.
Newton throws a body shot but no joy.
Newton misses with a hook to the body
and Franjic counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Newton takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Newton is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#KD2#
Franjic drops Newton with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Newton looks back up at him and smiles so Franjic waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Isaac Newton is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#CUT2#It looks like Isaac Newton has been cut.#T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Franjic scores with a nice body kick.
Franjic misses with a body kick.#KD2#
Franjic lands a big head kick that sends Newton tumbling to the mat! Franjic takes a step backwards and waves Newton back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Newton is rocked!
Newton swings widly with a right hand
and Franjic counters with a huge right that knocks Newton out cold! Franjic is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rade Franjic!
Rade Franjic decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: RISE 178
Date: Jun 10, 2023

#R1#
Anudo connects with an inside leg kick.
Newton fails with the takedown.
Anudo wants to counter the offense by Newton and move into the clinch position.
Anudo scores with a punch to the head.
Anudo lands a jab to Newton's midsection.
Mac Anudo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anudo fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Newton has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Anudo scores with a jab. Newton acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Newton has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Monkey Magic in the buildup to the fight.
Newton blocks a low kick nicely.
Anudo takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anudo lands with a nice body kick.
Newton throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Anudo pushes Newton away with a front kick.#CL2#
Anudo gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Anudo prevents the takedown attempt. #T1#
Newton is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Newton is trying to drag Anudo to the mat but Anudo just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Isaac Newton. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Anudo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A shot to the liver by Anudo. Beautiful body shot.
Anudo scores with a jab.
Newton swings for the body but Anudo moves out of range.
Anudo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Newton was well out of range. Poor timing from Anudo.#CL2#
Anudo has managed to clinch.
Anudo blocks a body shot from Newton. #TD2#
Anudo has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Newton clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Newton looking very determined here, making life difficult for Anudo. #T2#
Newton covering up well under a barage of strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Newton tries to break free. #SUB2#
Anudo is persistently looking for the submission but Newton is defending it well.
Anudo lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Newton manages to reverse the position and now he's in Anudo's guard. Nice work there by Newton. #SUB2#
Anudo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Newton doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Newton manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Newton trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3#
Anudo lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Anudo tries to free his leg and advance position but Newton is retaining full guard.
Newton wants to sweep here but Anudo controlling him for the moment.
Anudo connects with a couple of short punches.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Newton trying to keep a closed guard but Anudo is proving a slippery customer.
Newton is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Anudo is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Anudo postures up in Newton's guard and throws a big left but Newton blocks it.
Anudo has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at New York Public Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#T4#
Anudo stands and throws Newton's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Anudo has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Anudo lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Newton is working to get back to half guard.
Anudo landing strikes from the mount.
Anudo can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Newton is looking to escape.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mac Anudo 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#
Anudo lands a nice leg kick that just misses Newton's sensitive parts.
Newton throws a body shot but no joy.
A big right from Anudo misses.
Anudo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Anudo misses with a leg kick.
Newton tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Anudo tries to clinch but Newton moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Newton.
Anudo connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Anudo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Newton stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Anudo.#T1#
Anudo wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Mac Anudo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Anudo scores with a nice strike.
Anudo missing with a left hand there. Newton was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Newton scores with a jab to the body.
Newton dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Newton loads up on a big right hand but Anudo slips the punch.
Newton uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Anudo.
Newton appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Newton avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Newton swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Anudo throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Newton counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #SUB2#
Anudo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Newton defends it easily.#SUB2#
Anudo is looking for a triangle but Newton pushes his legs off easily.
Mac Anudo has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Newton trying to control the position from guard on top but Anudo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Anudo is looking for a triangle but Newton pushes his legs off easily.
Newton scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Anudo can't keep his opponent in guard - Newton advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Newton wants to pass the guard but Anudo is defending well.
Anudo is staying active underneath Newton, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Anudo is trying to stand back up but Newton is controlling him #T3#
Newton is trying to control. Anudo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Newton content to control rather than advance. #SUB2#
Anudo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Anudo moves into full guard.
Newton passes Anudo's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Newton is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Anudo slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Anudo working a defensive guard here. #T4#
Newton trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Anudo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Newton defends well.
Newton keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Anudo's head.
Newton trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Newton throwing strikes but missing.
Newton has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Newton seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Newton throws a strike but Anudo rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
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 Isaac Newton will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Newton ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Anudo moves away.
A jab from Anudo does it's job there.
Anudo moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #TD#
Newton shoots in and gets a takedown into Anudo's guard.
Anudo wants to sweep but no luck.
Anudo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Newton is in close to Anudo's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB2#
Anudo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Newton forces his way into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Newton is trying to control the action in half guard but Anudo is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Anudo is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Newton's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Newton's back!#T1#
Anudo softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Newton trying to control the action but Anudo just sinks the hooks in.
Anudo controlling well, preventing Newton from escaping the position.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Anudo controlling the positon.#SUB2#
Newton defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Anudo's arms.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Anudo. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in! #T2#
Newton tries to roll but Anudo sticks to his back.
Anudo is not going to allow Newton to sit and survive in this position.
Anudo scores with punches and elbows.
Newton takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Newton is trying to break free.
Newton is working hard here to advance position.
Newton wants to control his opponent's hands but Anudo gets his hands free. #T3#
Anudo has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Newton's body.
Well, with Anudo on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Newton is tapping out... Can he escape the position?#SUB2#
Newton defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
A lull in the action here.
Newton trying to control the action but Anudo just sinks the hooks in. #SUB2#
Anudo is persistently looking for the submission but Newton is defending it well.
Newton rolls, trying to escape but Anudo keeps control of the position. #T4#
Anudo missing with strikes.
Newton manages to reverse the position and now he's in Anudo's guard. Nice work there by Newton.
Anudo keeping full guard, as Newton tries to pass.
Newton throws a big elbow that misses.
Anudo lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##SUB#
Anudo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Newton has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Anudo has managed to get both his arms back between Newton's legs - danger averted.
Newton preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mac Anudo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Anudo has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mac Anudo!
A very excited looking Mac Anudo 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 168
Date: May 06, 2023

#R1#
Inhanamoto cracks Newton with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Newton shoots in for a takedown but Inhanamoto shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Inhanamoto misses with a looping right.
We've been told by Inhanamoto's head coaches at Bushido Martial Arts that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Inhanamoto loads up on a big right hand but Newton slips the punch.
Newton fails with a takedown attempt.
Inhanamoto appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Inhanamoto. Newton does a little dance to reset his feet.
Inhanamoto slips a jab from Newton.
Newton ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Newton is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Giro Inhanamoto is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Newton uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Inhanamoto.
Newton throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Inhanamoto throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Inhanamoto 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.
Newton keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Inhanamoto.
A telegraphed right hand from Inhanamoto misses the target.
Newton drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Inhanamoto defends it well.
Newton misses with an uppercut.
Inhanamoto is looking to counter punch.
Inhanamoto lands a slapping body shot. #T2#
Newton looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Inhanamoto is fending him off so far but Newton persists. Nope, Inhanamoto circles away and we're back to standing.
Giro Inhanamoto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Isaac Newton.
Newton avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Inhanamoto doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Inhanamoto misses the shot to the body.
Newton misses with a takedown attempt - Inhanamoto sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
As Newton looks to move away, Inhanamoto throws a big counter combo but Newton just gets out of the way.
Inhanamoto sizes up Newton with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T3#
Newton misses with a body punch
and Inhanamoto counters with a left to the body. #TD2#
Newton scores with a takedown into Inhanamoto's guard.#SUB2#
Newton drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Inhanamoto dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Newton trying to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Newton looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Newton is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T4#
Inhanamoto engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Newton working a defensive guard here.
Inhanamoto has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Inhanamoto preventing the sweep.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Newton is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Inhanamoto is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Giro Inhanamoto dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Newton uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Inhanamoto.
Inhanamoto throws a right hand that misses #TD2#
and Newton counters with a nice double leg into side control. Inhanamoto won't be happy with that.

Inhanamoto explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there! #TD2#
Newton looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Inhanamoto!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Inhanamoto is looking to reverse the position.
Inhanamoto stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Inhanamoto struggling a bit here.
Newton throwing strikes but missing, from side control. #T1#
Newton scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Inhanamoto to see if he's OK.
Inhanamoto regains half guard.
Newton not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Newton wants to control but Inhanamoto is keeping him busy.
Newton uses his free foot to push down on Inhanamoto's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Inhanamoto.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Newton cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Newton in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas. #CUT2#It looks like Giro Inhanamoto has been cut.
My spies in Monkey Magic inform me that Newton has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Newton lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Inhanamoto wants to control but Newton is having none of it.
Newton prevents Inhanamoto from getting the reversal.
Newton trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T2#
Newton looking to finish with strikes here!
Inhanamoto keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Newton looking to control but Inhanamoto is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB2#
Newton moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Inhanamoto has worked his arm free - good work by Inhanamoto!
Newton in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Newton wants to lay and pray for a moment but Inhanamoto keeps working.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Inhanamoto here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Inhanamoto regains half guard.#T3#
Newton thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Newton throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Inhanamoto is staying active underneath Newton, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Newton is looking to stall here but Inhanamoto recovers full guard.
Newton throws a big elbow that misses.
Inhanamoto working a defensive guard here.
Newton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Inhanamoto is keeping the position for now.
Inhanamoto utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Newton is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Inhanamoto keeping moving, preventing Newton from controlling successfully.
Inhanamoto working a defensive guard here.
Newton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Inhanamoto swivels though and keeps the full guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Newton throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Inhanamoto misses the target.
Inhanamoto doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Newton misses with a takedown attempt - Inhanamoto sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Isaac Newton showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Giro Inhanamoto's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R3#
Inhanamoto displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Inhanamoto connects with a body shot that sends Newton's belly button to the back.
Inhanamoto looks to land a right hand but Newton moved out of range.
Newton shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Inhanamoto sprawls well. Inhanamoto wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Newton gets slowly back to his feet.
It looked like Inhanamoto was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Newton.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Newton punishes Inhanamoto's body with a nice straight punch.#T1#
Inhanamoto takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Newton misses with a hook to the body
enabling Inhanamoto to counter with a crisp jab.
Newton is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Inhanamoto rather than just go for the knockout.
Inhanamoto misses with a two punch combination.
Newton scores with a jab to the body.
Inhanamoto throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T2#
Inhanamoto ducks under a wild hook from Newton.
Inhanamoto is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A slow jab from Inhanamoto misses its intended target.
Newton with the counter takedown but Inhanamoto avoids it easily.
Nice cross by Inhanamoto.
Newton connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Inhanamoto displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Newton.
Newton throws a shot to the body. #T3#
Inhanamoto just misses with a punch to the body.
Newton tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Newton throws a body punch but Inhanamoto moves out of range.
Newton jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Giro Inhanamoto is winning the standup battle so far.
Newton lands a nice shot to the body.
Newton ducks under a wild hook from Inhanamoto.
Newton lands with a nice body punch.
Inhanamoto throws a nice inside leg kick. #T4#
Inhanamoto throws a right and a left that both miss.
Inhanamoto takes a swing at Newton's ribcage but misses.
Inhanamoto leaves Newton with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Giro Inhanamoto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Isaac Newton.
Newton swings for the body but Inhanamoto moves out of range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Newton darts in looking for a takedown but Inhanamoto gets double underhooks and turns Newton into the cage.
Inhanamoto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Newton.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Giro Inhanamoto clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Giro Inhanamoto's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R4#
Inhanamoto tests Newton's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Inhanamoto misses with a looping left.
Newton tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Inhanamoto lands with a shot to the body.
Newton just misses with a punch to the body.
Newton ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Inhanamoto throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Newton.
Newton misses with a wild body shot.
Newton misses with a left hand
and Inhanamoto cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
Newton misses with a body shot
and Inhanamoto counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Inhanamoto connects with a crisp jab.
Newton has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
A looping hook to the body misses from Inhanamoto. Newton does a little dance to reset his feet.
Newton feints the counter takedown.
Newton bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
A shot to the body from Newton misses
and Inhanamoto counters with a straight right hand.
Newton tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Inhanamoto swivels and escapes.#T2##TD2#
Newton closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Inhanamoto quickly recovers to half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Newton is trying to control the action in half guard but Inhanamoto is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Newton stops Inhanamoto from getting back to his feet.
Inhanamoto has hold of Newton's hands but Newton slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Newton seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Inhanamoto does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Inhanamoto is pressing down on Newton's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Inhanamoto keeping moving, preventing Newton from controlling successfully.
Newton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Inhanamoto swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Inhanamoto wants to stand and escape but Newton is having none of it. #T3#
Newton is looking to work some ground and pound but Inhanamoto has wrist control.
Newton trying to control but Inhanamoto is working from the bottom.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Newton trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Inhanamoto waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Newton.
Inhanamoto throws a body punch but Newton moves out of range.
Newton tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Newton uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Inhanamoto.
Newton with a lazy takedown attempt
and Inhanamoto counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Newton thinking. #T4#
Inhanamoto scores with a jab to the head.
Nice straight punches there by Inhanamoto. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Inhanamoto.
Newton uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Inhanamoto.
Inhanamoto throws a jab when Newton was well out of range.
Newton drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Inhanamoto defends it well.
Inhanamoto connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Inhanamoto scores with a three punch combo!
Newton takes a shot to the body in his stride.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Giro Inhanamoto had his way with Isaac Newton in that round.
The cut man is working on Giro Inhanamoto's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R5#
Newton looks to land a left hand but Inhanamoto moved out of range nicely.
Inhanamoto's jab looks to have found its range, popping Newton under the eye.
Newton throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Inhanamoto fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Newton manages to avoid it.
Newton drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Inhanamoto defends it well.
A head kick from Inhanamoto lands but Newton takes it in his stride.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Inhanamoto ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Newton moves away.
Newton changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Inhanamoto throws a jab when Newton was well out of range.#T1#
A big left from Inhanamoto misses.
Newton with a lazy takedown attempt
and Inhanamoto cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Newton throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Newton tries to score a power double leg takedown but Inhanamoto sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Newton somewhat.
Inhanamoto throwing a counter right hand but Newton manages to avoid it.
Inhanamoto bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T2#
Inhanamoto scores with a nice head shot.
Inhanamoto takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Newton gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Inhanamoto counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Giro Inhanamoto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Isaac Newton.
Newton tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Inhanamoto was well out of range. Poor timing from Newton.#T3#
Newton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Inhanamoto manages to avoid it.
Inhanamoto lands with a straight right. Newton didn't see that one coming.
A telegraphed right hand from Inhanamoto misses the target.
Newton misses with a takedown attempt - Inhanamoto sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
It looked like Inhanamoto wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Isaac Newton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Newton ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T4#
Newton moves out of range of the strikes.
Newton is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Inhanamoto loads up on a big right hand but Newton slips the punch.
Newton misses the shot to the body.
Newton throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A quick step to the side and Inhanamoto tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Newton takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Inhanamoto scores with a jab to the head.
Newton lands a slapping body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Giro Inhanamoto showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Inhanamoto 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 49:46
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 49:46
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Giro Inhanamoto!
Giro Inhanamoto retains his heavyweight title!
A victorious Giro Inhanamoto thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: TD 21
Date: Mar 25, 2023

#R1##CL2#
Tartakov darts in and clinches Newton up against the cage.#BC2#
Tartakov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD#
Newton shoots in and bounces Tartakov off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Tartakov keeping full guard, as Newton tries to pass.
Newton throwing strikes from guard but Tartakov blocks nicely.
Newton trying to control but Tartakov is working from the bottom.
We've been hearing good reports from Newton's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Newton might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Tartakov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Newton can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Newton wants to control from the top but Tartakov keeps moving. #SUB2#
Tartakov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Our spies down at at Cant Lose MMA inform us that Tartakov has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Newton sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Tartakov's guard. #T1#
Tartakov is refusing to be controlled, as Newton sits in half guard.
Newton is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Tartakov is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Newton not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Tartakov works his way to full guard. Good work.
Newton loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Tartakov looking for a guillotine here but Newton defends easily.
Tartakov trying to keep a closed guard but Newton is proving a slippery customer.
Newton has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Newton looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Newton won't allow Tartakov to sweep him here. #T2#
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.
Tartakov working a defensive guard here. #SUB#
Newton drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Newton jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Newton cracks Tartakov with a solid left hand.
Tartakov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Newton's guard. #REVB#
Newton pulls Tartakov in close to his closed guard and prevents Tartakov from doing any damage or advancing position.#SUB#
Newton has his foot on Tartakov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tartakov works his way back into a safe position though.
Newton manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Tartakov manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR##T3#
Newton lands a couple of digs.
Newton trying to control but Tartakov is working from the bottom.
Newton lands a couple of digs.
Newton is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Newton lands a couple of digs.
Newton won't allow Tartakov to sweep him here.
Newton wants to control from the top but Tartakov keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tartakov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Tartakov is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Tartakov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T4#
Newton won't allow Tartakov to pass to mount.
The fighters are battling for position here. Newton manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Newton is on top in guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Tartakov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Tartakov looking for a sweep. Not yet Tartakov, not yet.
Newton scoring with some ground and pound.
Tartakov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Newton is one step ahead there.
Newton slips nicely into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Newton working over Tartakov with some ground and pound. Tartakov looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Isaac Newton dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##CL2#
Newton tries to keep at a distance but Tartakov has taken the fight into the clinch.
Newton working hard to break the clinch.
Newton drops down looking for an ankle pick but Tartakov pulls his leg out and moves away.
Tartakov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Old Leg Tartakov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tartakov looks to throw the jab but Newton is out of range.
Tartakov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Newton.
Tartakov wants to clinch up but Newton keeps it at a distance.
Newton connects with a body shot that sends Tartakov's belly button to the back.#CL2#
Tartakov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Newton, pushing him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tartakov leaning against his opponent.
Newton blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Newton taking a breather.
Tartakov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Newton avoids it.#T1#
Newton wants to get back to striking at distance but Tartakov won't allow it.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Newton just misses with a elbow thrown towards Tartakov's brow.
Tartakov landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Newton is looking to take this one to the mat.#BC2#
Tartakov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Newton misses the body punch
and Newton takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Newton throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tartakov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Newton scores with a nice strike.
Tartakov defending well as Newton loads up on a big left hand.
Newton fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tartakov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nice sprawl there from Tartakov as Newton shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Isaac Newton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tartakov tries to clinch but Newton is having none of it.
Newton tries to counter with a takedown but Tartakov is quick to defend against it.
Newton swings for the body but Tartakov moves out of range.
Tartakov throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T2#
Tartakov avoids the body shot from Newton. #TD#
Newton scores with a takedown into Tartakov's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Tartakov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Newton doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Newton manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Newton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tartakov is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Tartakov is looking for a triangle but Newton pushes his legs off easily.
Newton throwing strikes but missing. #SUB2#
Tartakov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Newton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tartakov is keeping the position for now. #T3#
Newton engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB2#
Tartakov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Newton gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Tartakov is trying to keep Newton in close.
Tartakov might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Newton haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Newton postures up and lands a big shot to Tartakov's brow.
Newton chips away with some ground and pound.
Newton won't allow Tartakov to sweep him here. #T4#
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.
Newton not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Newton cracks Tartakov with a solid left hand.#ROC#Tartakov is rocked!
Newton passes Tartakov's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Tartakov is still in real trouble! Can Newton finish him?
Tartakov tries to roll over but Newton keeps him under control.
Tartakov seems to have recovered his senses.
Newton is looking to take a break and control but Tartakov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Tartakov manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Tartakov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Newton defends it easily.
Newton is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tartakov can do to turn this around?
Newton postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Tartakov covers up, he's hurt! Newton keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Newton and the ref steps in to end the fight! Newton can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Isaac Newton!
Isaac Newton retains his heavyweight title!
A relieved looking Isaac Newton 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: TD 18
Date: Feb 25, 2023

#R1#
Babel blocks a jab.
Babel tries to counter with a takedown but Newton is quick to defend against it.
Babel is looking to clinch but Newton is avoiding it.
Newton just misses with a punch to the body.
Babel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice takedown defense from Newton. No joy for Babel on that attempt.
Babel swinging wildly here. #CL#
Babel has closed the distance and engaged Newton in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Babel ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Babel no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB#
Babel throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Babel controls Newton momentarily but Newton frees himself. #T1#
Babel seems keen to control Newton's posture.#SUB#
Babel working for a triangle but Newton defends it easily.
Newton pushing down on Babel's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Newton sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Babel defending well though.
Babel 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.
Newton looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Newton tries to pass the half guard into mount. Babel knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Newton seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Babel does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Babel actively working from the bottom here.
Babel trying to control here.
Newton really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Babel. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T2#
Newton is keen to just control but Babel is a slippery customer.
Babel trying to control but Newton postures up.
Newton looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Newton wants to control but Babel is keeping him busy.
Babel is looking to control Newton's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Babel avoid being mounted?
Newton throwing shots but Babel is blocking nicely. #SUB#
Babel looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Babel is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Newton pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Babel actively working from the bottom here.#T3##SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Newton is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Babel doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Newton.
Newton winds up and cracks Babel with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #SUB#
Babel looking for submissions off his back.
Babel trying to control from the bottom. #SUB#
Babel looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Babel trying to control here.
Newton trying to control from half guard but Babel is working away. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Babel looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Babel trying to hold on to Newton's head to control him but Newton postures up.
Newton working Babel over with strikes.
Newton is looking to advance position but Babel won't allow it. #SUB#
Babel looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Newton is just content to waste time from the top position. Babel takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Newton advances position into side control!
Newton throws an elbow but Babel slips to the side and avoids it well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Isaac Newton dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##CL#
Babel clinches up with Newton and pushes him back against the cage.
Newton throws a punch but it's blocked by Babel.
Newton is trying to push Babel away but Babel has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Babel tries to pull guard but Newton won't allow it.
Babel jumps guard but Newton stands there with Babel around his waist. Babel gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Babel is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Newton to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nino Babel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Newton just misses with a elbow thrown towards Babel's brow.
Babel fails to pull the fight into his guard. #BC2#
Newton breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Newton. Babel does a little dance to reset his feet.
Babel appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Newton. Babel does a little dance to reset his feet.
Newton cracks Babel with an open hand slap.#CL#
Babel closes the distance and clinches.
Newton stalling. #BC2#
Newton breaks the clinch. #T1#
Babel tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Newton paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nino Babel is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Babel closes this distance looking for a takedown but Newton circles away.
Babel takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Newton just misses with a punch to the body.
Newton waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Babel.
Babel tries to counter with a takedown but Newton is quick to defend against it.
Babel avoids the body shot from Newton.
Isaac Newton is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Babel is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Babel tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Newton paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Newton ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Babel moves away.
Babel on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Newton scores with a nice strike.#T2#
Newton misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Babel.
Newton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Babel manages to avoid it.
Isaac Newton seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Babel lands an overhand right.
Newton swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Babel gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Newton.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Newton swings and misses with a hook to the body. #CL#
Babel closes the distance and pushes Newton back into the cage.
Babel tries to pull guard but Newton won't allow it.
Babel is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Newton to keep the fight standing.
Babel is trying to pull guard but Newton has him pressed against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Newton.
Newton stalling.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#T3#
The referee calls for Newton to work.
Babel is trying to pull guard but Newton turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Babel jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Newton walks away with a smile on his face. Babel gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Newton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Babel manages to avoid it.
Babel feinted with a counter takedown.
Newton throws a big shot that misses.
Newton misses with a wild body shot. #TD#
Babel scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Isaac Newton has got the better of the ground game so far.
Newton tries to bench press Babel off him but Babel keeps the position. #SUB#
Babel looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Babel tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T4#
Babel is looking to take a break and control but Newton is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Babel taking a breather here.
Newton is trying to improve his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Isaac Newton showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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.#R3#
Newton dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Newton scores with a sloppy right hand. Babel should have avoided that one.
Isaac Newton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Babel slips under a jab from Newton.
Babel shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Newton pinned against the cage. Newton gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Newton swings for the body but Babel moves out of range.
Babel attempts a counter takedown but Newton avoids it well and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Newton misses its intended target.
Newton takes a swing at Babel's ribcage but misses.
Newton swings for the body but Babel moves out of range.
Babel feinted with a counter takedown.
Newton swats away the attempt to clinch by Babel.
A little jabbing left from Newton on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T1#
Babel shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Newton as he avoids it easily.
Newton appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Babel avoids the body shot from Newton. #CL#
Babel clinches up with Newton and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Newton breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Newton swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Newton lands with a nice body punch.
Babel shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Newton eats them both and turns towards Babel to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Babel moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Newton misses with a body shot.
Babel drops down looking for a counter takedown but Newton sprawls and moves away.
Newton misses with a looping left.#T2#
Newton misses the shot to the body. #TD#
Babel drives through with a takedown into guard.
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!
Newton wants to sweep but no luck.
Newton is trying to keep Babel in close.
Newton wants to sweep but no luck.
Babel trying to control but Newton is working from the bottom.
Newton looking for a sweep. Not yet Newton, not yet. #SUB#
Babel drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Newton manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Babel has Newton in his guard.#REVB##SUB#
Babel looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T3##SUB#
Babel looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Newton trying to control the position from guard on top but Babel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Babel is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Newton defends well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Newton passes Babel's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Newton seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Babel does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Babel looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Babel trying to control here. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Newton 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.
Newton working over Babel with some ground and pound. Babel looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Newton is pressing down on Babel's thigh, looking to free his foot. Babel is holding on for now.
Newton wants to take a breather but Babel is having none of it.
Newton sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Babel defending well though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Isaac Newton really dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R4##TD#
Babel scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Babel working away.
Newton manages to get back to half guard.
Newton holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Babel looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Newton is refusing to be controlled, as Babel sits in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Newton is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Babel's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Babel's back!
Newton avoiding Babel 's attempts to control his hands. #T1#
Babel takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Babel trying to control the action but Newton just sinks the hooks in.
Newton is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Newton has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Babel. #SUB2#
Babel defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Newton is looking to control Babel but Babel is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Newton throwing damaging strikes from the back! Babel could be in trouble here! #T2#
A lull in the action here.
Newton lands with a hammerfist to the side of Babel's head.
Newton has good solid back control here.
Babel trying to control the action but Newton just sinks the hooks in.
Newton is punishing Babel with some ground and pound.
Newton is trying to stick to Babel's back but Babel is turning into Newton. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Newton's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Babel.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Babel won't allow Newton to sweep him here.
Newton bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Babel's guard. #REVB##T3#
Babel has his hands on Newton's head, controlling the position. #SUB#
Babel is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Babel pulls Newton in close to his closed guard and prevents Newton from doing any damage or advancing position.
Newton wants to control from the top but Babel keeps moving.
Babel keeping full guard, as Newton tries to pass.
Babel keeping moving, preventing Newton from controlling successfully. #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.
Newton tries to free his leg and advance position but Babel is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Newton got a little sloppy there for a moment and Babel has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Newton has managed to get both his arms back between Babel's legs - danger averted.
Newton is working Babel over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Newton trying to control the position from guard on top but Babel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Newton 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.
Babel trying to keep a closed guard but Newton is proving a slippery customer.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Newton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Babel swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Babel is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Isaac Newton dominated that fourth round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R5#
Newton throws an overhand right that lands on Babel's shoulder, as Babel tries to avoid the shot.
Newton works Babel's body with a nice hook.
Newton ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Babel moves away.
Newton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Babel manages to avoid it.
Newton ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Babel moves away.
Babel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Newton misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Babel.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Newton misses with a shot to the body #TD#
and Babel decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Newton's guard.
Babel preventing the sweep.
Newton is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Babel won't allow Newton to sweep him here. #T1#
Babel pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Newton is keeping the position for now.
Newton is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Newton is trying to keep Babel in close.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#SUB2#
Babel avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Newton trying to control the position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Nino Babel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Newton looks to score with a jab to the body but Babel is just out of range.
Newton defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Babel.
Babel tries for a takedown but Newton circles away easily
and Newton counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Babel doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Newton listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Babel is looking to clinch.
Newton cracks a nice hook into Babel's ribs.
A cross from Newton lands.#T3#
A big right from Newton misses.
Newton misses with a straight left. #TD#
Babel closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #SUB#
Babel seems to be working for a kimura but Newton defends the submission attempt.
Newton is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Babel drops an elbow to the side of Newton's head.
Isaac Newton is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Babel thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Newton is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Newton has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB#
Babel is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Newton is just riding it out for now. Babel eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Babel is trying to work for a kimura but Newton is defending well.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Isaac Newton.
I've got Newton 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 45:50
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 45:50
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 46:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Isaac Newton!
Isaac Newton is the new heavyweight champion!
Isaac Newton thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: TD 15
Date: Feb 03, 2023

#R1#
Newton digs a good hook to Baddock's body.
Baddock lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A head kick from Baddock lands but Newton takes it in his stride. #TD2#
Newton shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Baddock manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Newton passes into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Newton scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Newton passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Baddock!
Baddock is in a horrible position here. Newton smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Newton controlling the position easily from mount.
Baddock is in a horrible position here. Newton smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position. #CUT2#It looks like Brendan Baddock has been cut.#T1##SUB2#
Baddock has left one of his arms exposed and Newton doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Baddock screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Isaac Newton!
During a confident post fight interview, Isaac Newton thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Highland 217
Date: Dec 18, 2022

#R1#
Newton takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Dingo moves into range and connects with a jab.
Dingo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Newton drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Dingo defends it well.
Newton moves away from the strike by Dingo.
Newton lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dingo at a distance.
Dingo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Newton ducks under a wild hook from Dingo.
Newton with the counter takedown but Dingo avoids it easily.
Dingo has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Jungle Room in the buildup to the fight.
Dingo throws a jab but it's blocked by Newton.
Dingo 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.
A swing and a miss from Dingo.
Newton takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Dingo scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dingo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Newton manages to avoid it.
Dingo misses with an uppercut. Newton saw that one coming.#T1#
Newton fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Dingo looks to land a left hand but Newton moved out of range nicely.
Dingo misses with a two punch combination.
Dingo misses with the combination.
And Newton tries to counter it with a takedown but Dingo pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Newton shoots in but Dingo avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Newton checks a leg kick.
The fighters circling - Dingo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Newton drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Dingo defends it well.
Zahn Dingo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dingo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dingo lands a head shot.
Dingo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T2#
Dingo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Newton changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Dingo scores with a crisp jab that stopped Newton in his tracks.
Dingo misses with a straight right.
Newton changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Good shot there by Dingo.
Dingo throws the left hand but Newton avoids the punch easily.
Newton changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Newton punishes Dingo's body with a nice straight punch.
A clash of legs there as Newton blocks the low kick.
Dingo throws a hook but Newton avoids it easily.
Dingo throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Newton to counter with a crisp jab.
Dingo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Newton moves out of range as Dingo strikes.
A little jabbing left from Newton on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Dingo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Newton misses with a body shot. #T3#
Dingo misses with a looping right.
And Newton tries to counter it with a takedown but Dingo pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Newton blocks a jab.
Newton misses with a body shot
letting Dingo counter with a right hand.
Newton takes a swing at Dingo's ribcage but misses.
Newton throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dingo defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Newton.
Zahn Dingo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Isaac Newton.
Nice cross by Dingo.#TD2#
Newton is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Dingo's half guard.
Dingo trying to control here.
Newton lands strikes from half guard.#T4#
Newton thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Newton is controlling the pace.
Dingo avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Newton.
Dingo is trying to maintain the position but Newton is very close to passing his half guard.
Newton trying to mount his opponent but Dingo defends it.
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!
Newton missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zahn Dingo dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Newton misses with a jab to the body
and Dingo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dingo throws a series of punches but Newton moves out of range.
Newton thuds a left hand into Dingo's body.
Newton staying out of range there.
Newton showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dingo.
Dingo takes a swing at Newton's ribcage but misses.
Dingo throws a predictable looking body shot #TD2#
and Newton counters with a nice double leg into side control. Dingo won't be happy with that. #SUB2#
Newton has hold of Dingo's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Dingo tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Newton cranks the arm and Dingo screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Dingo, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Isaac Newton!
After winning the bout, Isaac Newton thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Highland 210
Date: Nov 25, 2022

#R1#
Newton throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A telegraphed right hand from Young misses the target.
A punch lands to the side of Newton 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Young tries to bum rush Newton with a series of wild strikes but Newton uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Newton feinted with a counter takedown.
Ryder Young seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Newton gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Young looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A punch lands to the side of Newton 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Young swings for the body but Newton moves out of range.
Newton misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Young looks to land a left hand but Newton moved out of range nicely.
It looked like Newton was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Young.
Young ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Newton moves away.
Young lands a two punch combo.
Newton looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#KD2#
Young feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Newton sprawling to the canvas! Newton rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Young finish him?! #T1##KD2#
Young feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Newton sprawling to the canvas! Newton rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Young finish him?! #ROC2#Newton is rocked!
Young drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Newton's head, knocking him out cold! Young is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ryder Young!
Ryder Young managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Highland Clothing, into his post fight interview.

Event: Highland 201
Date: Oct 21, 2022

#R1#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ojo, as that shot connected.
Ojo connects with a nice looking jab.
Newton lands an overhand right.
Ojo cracks Newton with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A swing and a miss from Ojo.
Ojo looks to land a left hand but Newton moved out of range nicely.
Newton looks for a takedown but Ojo sprawls well.
Newton throws a body shot but no joy.
Newton shoots in looking for a takedown but Ojo manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Newton's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A jab from Ojo misses.
Ojo lunges at Newton with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Newton's hand.
Ojo looks to land a right hand but Newton moved out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ojo takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T1#
Newton misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ojo.
Newton avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Newton is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Ojo definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ojo throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Newton on the side of the head.
Ojo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Newton changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Newton displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ojo throws out the jab.
Ojo clobbers Newton with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Ojo is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Ojo digs a good body shot into Newton's ribs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Newton. Ojo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Newton slips a jab from Ojo.
Ojo swings widly with a right hand #TD2#
and Newton counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Newton throws a big elbow that misses.
Ojo is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Newton looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Ojo on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Ojo tries to get out of the position.#T2#
Ojo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Newton engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Newton won't allow Ojo to sweep him here.
Newton looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Newton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ojo is keeping the position for now.
Newton has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Newton looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Newton postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T3#
Newton trying to control but Ojo is working from the bottom.
Newton is looking to work some ground and pound but Ojo has wrist control.
Newton is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Newton pushing down on Ojo's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Ojo tries to roll over but Newton keeps him under control.
Ojo taking some punishment here, with Newton in his half guard.
Ojo wants to improve his position but Newton is controlling well.
Newton is thwarting Ojo's attempts to control the position.
Ojo wants to improve his position but Newton is controlling well. #T4##SUB2#
Newton is working for a kimura but Ojo is defending it quite comfortably.
Newton is pressing down on Ojo's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ojo is holding on for now.
Newton is nestled in close to Ojo, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Ojo wants to control but Newton is keeping busy.
Ojo blocking the ground and pound attempt from Newton.
Newton content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Newton wants to control but Ojo is keeping him busy.
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 Obi Ojo will probably get the nod.
That's time! Ojo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Newton ducks under a wild hook from Ojo.
Ojo scores with a jab to the head.
Ojo misses with a looping left.
Newton misses with a straight left.
Ojo scores with a jab.
Ojo uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Newton gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Ojo throws a jab when Newton was well out of range.
Ojo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Newton sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ojo takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ojo misses with a straight right.
Ojo loads up on a big right hand but Newton slips the punch.
Newton with the counter takedown but Ojo avoids it easily.#T1#
Newton uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ojo.
And Newton tries to counter it with a takedown but Ojo pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Newton slips a straight right by Ojo.
Newton tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Ojo throws a lazy right hand but Newton sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ojo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Newton.
Ojo throws out a loose jab but Newton uses good head movement to avoid it.
Newton misses the shot to the body.
Newton has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ojo finds it's way round the side to connect with Newton's head.
Ojo throws out a loose jab but Newton uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ojo takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#TD2#
Newton shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Newton slows the pace down in half guard. #T2#
Newton uses his free foot to push down on Ojo's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Ojo.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Newton working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Newton landing punches.
Newton has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Ojo's face.
Newton lands a heavy elbow.
Ojo is wriggling around trying to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Newton fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Ojo tries to hold on but Newton pushes him away.
Newton wants to control the pace but Ojo is squirming around nicely.
Newton lands a couple of nice shots there from mount. #T3#
Newton can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ojo is looking to escape.
Newton with a couple of short strikes.
Ojo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Newton pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Newton fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Newton raining down shots from the mount!
Ojo working to try and regain half guard.
Newton can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ojo is looking to escape.
Newton with good strikes from the mount here!#T4#
Whack. That's a big, big shot from Newton! Ojo is out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Isaac Newton!
After winning the bout, Isaac Newton thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: VFC 103 Old Leg vs Newton
Date: Aug 13, 2022

#R1##TD2#
Newton shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Tartakov napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Newton scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Tartakov to see if he's OK.
Newton lands some shots froms side control.
Newton trying to control the position but Tartakov is working away.
Newton lands a few punches from side control.
Tartakov is looking to regain half guard here but Newton keeps moving and retains side control.
Newton wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tartakov keeps working.
Tartakov tries to improve position but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Newton landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Tartakov is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Newton landing a few strikes. #T1#
Newton taking a breather here.
Tartakov taking a bit of punishment here - Newton scoring with strikes. #ROC2#Tartakov is rocked!
Newton scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Tartakov is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Newton can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Isaac Newton!
Isaac Newton is the new heavyweight champion!
A relieved looking Isaac Newton 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: VFC 98 Frank vs Newton
Date: Jul 17, 2022

#R1#
Good shot there by Frank.
Frank slips a straight right by Newton.
Frank throws a body shot but no joy.
And Newton tries to counter it with a takedown but Frank pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Frank scores with a jab to the jaw.
Frank slaps away a takedown attempt from Newton, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Newton takes a swing at Frank's ribcage but misses.
Newton uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Frank.
Newton drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Frank defends it well.
Frank takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Newton looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Newton walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Frank keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Frank lands with an overhand left.#T1#
Frank looks to score with a jab to the body but Newton is just out of range.
Newton connects with a nice looking jab.
Tempest Frank seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Frank uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Newton.
Newton misses with an uppercut. Frank saw that one coming.
Newton throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Newton on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Frank avoids the body shot from Newton.
Tempest Frank is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Newton scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#CL#
Frank gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Frank has Newton pressed against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#T2#
Frank prevents the takedown attempt.
Frank blocks an uppercut.
Newton taking a breather.
Frank landing knees to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Frank.
A knee to the head by Frank.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Frank.
Frank lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Newton misses with a hook from the clinch.
Newton is trying to drag Frank to the mat but Frank just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Tempest Frank has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Isaac Newton.
Frank works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Frank definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Frank lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Newton backwards.
Frank blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Frank on the inside.
Newton is trying to stall.
Newton tries to stall but Frank uses the opportunity to gain a better position. #T3#
Newton is trying to pull guard but Frank turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Frank with a knee to the head.
Newton looks winded!
Newton misses with a punch on the inside.
Frank working Newton over with knees to the body.
Frank lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Newton.
Frank scores with a knee to the head.
Frank lands a shoulder strike.
Frank lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Frank lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Frank lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Frank gets through Newton's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Knees in the clinch landing for Frank.
A knee to the head by Frank.
Frank landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Newton takes a knee right on the jaw!
Frank lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short right from Frank.
Frank lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty! #T4#
Newton drops down looking for an ankle pick but Frank pulls his leg out and moves away.
Frank scores with a shot to the body. #KD#
Frank lands a big right hand that sends Newton crashing to the mat! Frank stays standing though and waves Newton back to his feet!
Frank tries to clinch but Newton is having none of it.
Frank jabs Newton right on the nose. Newton blinks but takes it well.
Frank throws a body shot but no joy.
Newton changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Frank misses with a body shot. #CL#
Newton tries to keep at a distance but Frank has taken the fight into the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tempest Frank dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Frank throws an off balance right hand #TD2#
and Newton counters with a nice double leg into side control. Frank won't be happy with that. #SUB2#
Newton is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Frank is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Newton tries to advance to mount but Frank denies him.
Newton controlling the position.
Frank tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Newton wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Newton is staying tight to Frank's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Frank on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Frank tries to get out of the position.#T1#
Newton lands a nice forearm strike. #SUB2#
Newton thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Newton controls the position.
Newton wants to lay and pray for a moment but Frank keeps working.
Newton grinds an elbow into Frank's temple. #SUB2#
Newton wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Frank, who protects the arm well. #T2#
Frank stops Newton from passing to mount.
Newton has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Frank!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Newton looking to control but Frank is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Frank is in all sorts of trouble here.
Newton controlling the position easily from mount.
Newton looking to control but Frank is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T3#
Frank tries to hold on but Newton postures up.
Isaac Newton has got the better of the ground game so far.
Newton trying to control but Frank is having none of it.
Newton throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Frank holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Newton tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Newton working the ground and pound effectively.
Newton controlling the position easily from mount. #T4#
Newton is landing with some decent strikes but Frank is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Frank is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Newton can do to turn this around?
Newton unloading with bombs!
Newton with the ground and pound from mount. #ROC2#Frank is rocked!
Newton lands a big shot to the head and Frank winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Isaac Newton!
A victorious Isaac Newton thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: The Island Season 13, 265 lbs, Round 2
Date: Jun 24, 2022

#R1#
Quama wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Quama takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#CUT2#It looks like Isaac Newton has been cut.
Kiase Quama seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Quama lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Newton at a distance.
Newton definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Quama misses the jab.
Newton attempts a counter takedown but Quama avoids it well and moves away.
Quama dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Newton is breathing heavily.
Good exchange - Quama coming out on top.
Quama swings for the body but Newton moves out of range.
Newton feinted with a counter takedown.
Quama throws a shot to the body.
Quama looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#KD2#
Quama sends Newton crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Quama is motioning to the referee to let Newton up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Newton showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Quama.
Quama flashes Newton a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Newton's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Newton crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Quama punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kiase Quama!
A victorious Kiase Quama thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: The Island Season 13, 265 lbs, Round 1
Date: Jun 23, 2022

#R1#
Longo looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Good standup being displayed there by Longo as he connects with a hook.
Longo throws a head kick that looked like it stung. #TD#
Newton looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Newton throws a strike but Longo avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Newton stands and throws Longo's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Longo prevents Newton from improving position.
Longo struggling a bit here.
The ground and pound from Newton seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Newton wants to control but Longo is keeping him busy.
Longo prevents Newton from improving position. #T1#
Newton looking to control but instead Longo has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Newton trying to mount his opponent but Longo defends it.
Newton missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Longo keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Longo blocking the ground and pound attempt from Newton.
Newton thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Newton is taking a breather. Longo 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.
Newton with the ground and pound but Longo uses the opportunity to regain guard. #T2#
Longo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Newton is one step ahead there.
Newton definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Newton sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Longo's guard.
Newton with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Newton wants to pass the guard but Longo is defending well.
Newton performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Newton is trying to control the action in half guard but Longo is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Newton missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T3#
Longo has hold of Newton's hands but Newton slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#SUB#
Newton is working for a submission of some sort.
Newton takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Newton lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #SUB#
Newton is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Newton throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T4#
Newton thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Longo's head.
Longo blocking the ground and pound attempt from Newton.
Newton is taking a breather. Longo 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.
Newton thows a huge punch but Longo dodges it nicely.
Longo looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Well, if Newton is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Longo wants to improve his position but Newton is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Longo is refusing to be controlled, as Newton sits in half guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Isaac Newton dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
A head kick by Longo misses #TD#
and Newton counters with a takedown into side control.
Newton working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Newton sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Longo is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Newton is chipping away with strikes.
Longo is trying to escape the position but Newton is controlling the position.
Newton has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Newton working some short elbows here. He postures up to throw some more ground and pound but Longo slips a leg through to get back to half guard. Nice work.
Newton content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Longo won't allow Newton to pass to mount. #T1#
Longo is in trouble now - Newton has advanced to mount!
Newton throwing strikes but Longo uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Still in half guard, Newton seems content to control.
Newton throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Longo looks like he's trying to stand up.
Newton trying to mount his opponent but Longo defends it.
Newton keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Newton scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Newton missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T2#
Newton with the ground and pound but Longo uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Newton with a nice head shot there.
Newton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Longo is keeping the position for now.
Newton's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Newton in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Newton controls from within his opponent's guard.
Newton passes into half guard.
Newton seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T3#
Newton thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Newton not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Newton throwing shots but Longo is blocking nicely.
Newton has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Newton content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Newton wants to advance to full mount but Longo doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Longo has momentary wrist control but Newton slips an elbow through the middle.
Newton throwing strikes but missing.
Newton in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Longo keeping moving, preventing Newton from controlling successfully.
Newton throwing strikes but missing.
Newton is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Newton blocks a jab.
Longo throws a nice inside leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Isaac Newton dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Longo throws a body punch but Newton moves out of range.
Some wild striking there from Longo.
Longo throws an off balance right hand #TD#
and Newton counters with a nice double leg into side control. Longo won't be happy with that.
Newton in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Longo is not content to let Newton control the position.
Newton throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Newton is looking to take a break and control but Longo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Newton working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T1#
Newton lands a nice forearm strike.
Newton working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Longo is trying to get back to half guard.
Longo takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.#ROC#Longo is rocked!
Newton in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Longo looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Newton turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Isaac Newton!
A very excited looking Isaac Newton 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: VFC 91 Tartakov vs Smith
Date: Jun 14, 2022

#R1#
Silva throws a low kick but Newton moves out of range easily.
Newton feinted with a counter takedown.
Silva misses the shot to the body.
Newton shoots in and drives through. Silva sprawls well.#TD#
Silva gets caught flat footed, as Newton shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Silva trying to control the position.
Newton with a flurry of punches that miss.
Newton trying to control but Silva is working from the bottom.
Newton is working Silva over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Silva looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Silva working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Newton doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Newton manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Newton tries to free his leg and advance position but Silva is retaining full guard. #T1#
Newton controls from within his opponent's guard.
Newton trying to control the position from guard on top but Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Newton passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Silva regains half guard.
Newton is looking to advance position but Silva won't allow it. #SUB#
Newton wants to work for an arm triangle but Silva is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Silva tries to get to full guard but Newton has control of the leg.
Newton uses his free foot to push down on Silva's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Silva. #T2#
Newton prevents Silva from getting the reversal.#SUB#
Newton working for a submission but Silva is keeping him at bay.
Silva working to try and regain half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silva tries to hold on but Newton pushes him away. #SUB#
Newton working for a submission but Silva is keeping him at bay.
Silva is looking to improve his position but Newton isn't that keen on the idea.
Newton lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Silva hang on?
Silva tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T3#
A nice elbow there by Newton.
Silva is looking to improve his position but Newton isn't that keen on the idea.#SUB#
Newton looking to secure an arm triangle but Silva defends it well.
Newton postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Silva looks a forlorn figure.
Newton lands a heavy elbow.
Silva is wriggling around trying to escape.
Silva wants to hold on but Newton pushes him away.
Silva can't escape the position.
Silva is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T4#
Newton lands a couple of nice shots there from mount. #CUT#It looks like Jackson Silva has been cut.
Silva takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Newton definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Newton scores with a couple of good head shots there. #ROC#Silva is rocked!
Newton has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Silva's face.
Silva is still in real trouble! Can Newton finish him?
Whack. That's a big, big shot from Newton! Silva is out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Isaac Newton!
A very excited looking Isaac Newton 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: VFC 81 Caruga vs Souza
Date: May 23, 2022

#R1#
A shot to the liver by Bling. Beautiful body shot.
Bling uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Newton.#KD#
Bling drops Newton with a left right combo! Bling follows him down to the ground into side control. #CUT#It looks like Isaac Newton has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Newton is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Bling's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Newton regains full guard. Nicely done.
Bling is looking to work some ground and pound but Newton has wrist control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Newton can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB2#
Bling is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Newton has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Bling is looking to defend but Newton has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Bling! Newton pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Bling taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Isaac Newton!
Our winner, Isaac Newton, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: VFC 69 Newron vs Blancho
Date: Apr 20, 2022

#R1#
Blancho closes the distance and clinches up with Newton, looking for a takedown. Blancho pushes Newton against the cage but Newton circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Newton feinted with a counter takedown.
Newton works the jab nicely.
Blancho has his takedown stuffed#TD#
so Newton counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Blancho trying to control the position.
Newton knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Blancho on the ground.
Blancho throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Newton looking to pass the guard.
Newton is working hard here to advance position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Newton throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Blancho is trying to keep Newton in close.
Blancho will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position. #T1#
Blancho keeping moving, preventing Newton from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Blancho avoids the body shot from Newton.
Blancho shoots in for a takedown but Newton shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Newton seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Isaac Newton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Igor Blancho.
Blancho fails with the takedown#TD#
so Newton counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Blancho looking for a sweep. Not yet Blancho, not yet.
Newton is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Newton wants to pass the guard but Blancho is keeping the position.#T2#
Newton controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Newton wants to control from the top but Blancho keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Blancho tries to score a power double leg takedown but Newton sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Blancho somewhat.#TD#
Newton closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Blancho to the mat! Blancho manages to get full guard. #T3#
Blancho keeping moving, preventing Newton from controlling successfully.
Newton pushing down on Blancho's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Newton wants to pass the guard but Blancho is defending well.
Newton with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Blancho wants to control but Newton is keeping busy. #SUB#
Newton is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Blancho is just riding it out for now. Newton eventually gives up the hold.
Blancho regains full guard. Nicely done. #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.#SUB2#
Blancho is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Newton scoring with punches to the head and body.
Blancho working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Newton. #SUB2#
Blancho looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Newton has picked Blancho up and slammed him! Blancho can't keep hold of the triangle and Newton manages to pass to side control!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Blancho is looking for a sweep.
The referee asks Newton politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Newton prefers to stall for the moment though.
Blancho holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Isaac Newton dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Blancho looks for a takedown but Newton sprawls well.#TD#
Newton shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

Blancho makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Newton stuffs the takedown.
Blancho fails with the takedown#TD#
and Newton counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Blancho!
Isaac Newton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Igor Blancho.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Blancho tries to bench press Newton off him but Newton keeps the position.
Newton tries to advance to mount but Blancho denies him.
Blancho can't do much from the bottom here. #T1#
Newton staying calm.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Blancho is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Newton asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Newton lands a few punches from side control.
Newton just content to control the position.
Newton looking to control but instead Blancho has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Newton trying to mount his opponent but Blancho defends it.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Newton stalling away here and it's allowed Blancho to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Newton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Blancho is keeping the position for now.
Blancho wants to sweep here but Newton controlling him for the moment.
Newton controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Our spies down at at Elite Island Gym inform us that Blancho has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Newton has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T3#
Newton trying to control but Blancho is working from the bottom.
Newton controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Blancho fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Newton keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Blancho shoots for a takedown but Newton saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Newton shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Blancho pinned against the cage. Blancho gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Blancho enables Newton to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Blancho manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Newton slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Newton throwing strikes from guard but Blancho blocks nicely.
Newton might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Blancho trying to keep a closed guard but Newton is proving a slippery customer.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Newton got a little sloppy there for a moment and Blancho has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Newton has managed to get both his arms back between Blancho's legs - danger averted.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Isaac Newton dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Blancho looks for a takedown but Newton sprawls well.
Blancho shoots in but no luck this time.
Newton changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Newton.
Blancho can't do much from the bottom here.
Blancho is not content to let Newton control the position.
Blancho is looking to reverse the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Newton is looking to take a break and control but Blancho is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Blancho wants to control but Newton postures up.#T1#
Newton cracks Blancho with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Blancho avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Newton.
Blancho prevents Newton from moving into mount.
Blancho can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
Newton is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Blancho knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Blancho tries to bench press Newton off him but Newton keeps the position. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Newton just content to control the position.
Blancho can't do much from the bottom here.
Blancho controls the position for a moment.
Newton is looking to take a break and control but Blancho is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Newton has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Newton scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Blancho? #T3#
Blancho is in all sorts of trouble here.
Newton wants to control the pace but Blancho is squirming around nicely.
Blancho is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.#SUB#
Newton moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Blancho has worked his arm free - good work by Blancho!
A lull in the action here.
Blancho regains half guard.
Newton is looking to advance position but Blancho won't allow it.
Blancho wants to control but Newton is keeping busy.
Isaac Newton is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
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.
Blancho keeping hold of Newton's head, controlling as best he can.
Well, if Newton is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Blancho gets full guard.
Blancho is trying to keep Newton in close.
Newton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Blancho swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Igor Blancho has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Newton sitting in guard here, content to control.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Isaac Newton showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Newton 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 Peter Branson scores the fight for Isaac Newton!
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight for Isaac Newton!
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight for Isaac Newton!

Isaac Newton wins by unanimous decision!
A very excited looking Isaac Newton 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: VFC 62 Sergius vs Feynman
Date: Apr 06, 2022

#R1#
Spade has a takedown stuffed.
Newton lands a right hook to the body. #TD#
Newton looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Newton trying to control the position from guard on top but Spade is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Spade working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Newton.
Newton throwing strikes but missing.
Spade is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Newton knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Spade on the ground.
Spade working a defensive guard here. #SUB2#
Spade looking for a guillotine here but Newton defends easily. #T1#
Newton distracts Spade with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB2#
Spade is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Newton controls from within his opponent's guard.
Newton wants to control from the top but Spade keeps moving. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Spade looking for a sweep. Not yet Spade, not yet.
Newton trying to control but Spade is working from the bottom.
Newton controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Spade trying to control the position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Newton trying to control the position from guard on top but Spade is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Spade shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Spade showed some decent athleticism there. #SUB2#
Spade seems to be working for a kimura but Newton defends the submission attempt.
Newton is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3##SUB2#
Spade seems to be looking for submissions.
Newton is trying to control but can't. #SUB2#
Spade is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Newton defends it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Newton tries to get to full guard but Spade has control of the leg.
Newton keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #SUB2#
Spade is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Newton doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Spade. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Newton is pressing down on Spade's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Newton has control of Spade's left arm, preventing Spade from doing any damage.
Newton looking to hit a scissor sweep but Spade is one step ahead there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Spade thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Newton pulls Spade in close to his closed guard and prevents Spade from doing any damage or advancing position.
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 Isaac Newton will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Newton looks to throw the jab but Spade is out of range.
Spade misses the jab.
Spade is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Newton.
Newton appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Spade misses with a looping left.
Newton changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Newton stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Newton wants it to stay on the feet.
Newton feinted with a counter takedown.
Newton is trying hard to land a takedown here. Spade sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #TD#
Newton shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Spade is trying to defend but Newton finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Spade is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Spade looking for submissions off his back.
Newton is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T1#
Newton trying to pass the guard but Spade defending well.
Newton is working hard here to advance position.
Spade makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Spade.
Newton trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Spade has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Newton can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Newton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Spade is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Spade working for a triangle but Newton defends it easily.
Spade trying to control the position.
Spade wants to sweep here but Newton controlling him for the moment.
Newton controlling from the top position. #T3#
Newton postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Spade keeping full guard, as Newton tries to pass. #SUB2#
Spade had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Newton defends it easily.
Newton passes Spade's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Newton is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Spade!
Newton is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Spade can do to turn this around?
Newton controlling his opponent.
Newton looking to control but Spade is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T4#
Spade is wriggling around trying to escape.
Spade gets back to half guard.
Newton controlling the action here.
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. Newton connects with a nice short shot to Spade's temple.
Newton is pressing down on Spade's thigh, looking to free his foot. Spade is holding on for now.
Newton not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Newton controlling the action here.
Spade moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Isaac Newton dominated that second 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3##TD#
Newton gets a takedown into half guard.
Newton performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Spade tries to get to full guard but Newton has control of the leg.
Newton definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Newton with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spade trying to hold on to Newton's head to control him but Newton postures up. #T1#
Newton is controlling the pace.
Spade tries to get to full guard but Newton has control of the leg. #SUB#
Newton is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Spade doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Newton. #SUB2#
Spade looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jack Spade has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Spade trying to hold on to Newton's head to control him but Newton postures up.
Newton controlling the pace.
Spade tries to roll over but Newton keeps him under control.
Still in half guard, Newton seems content to control.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Newton scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Spade doesn't seem bothered though. #TD#
Newton looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#SUB2#
Spade working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Newton doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Newton manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T3#
Newton stays in close to Spade's body and controls the position.
Newton's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Newton chips away with some ground and pound.
Newton wants to control from the top but Spade keeps moving.
Spade wants to sweep but no luck.
Newton is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Newton forces his way into half guard.
Isaac Newton is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Newton tries to pass to full mount but Spade defends it.
Spade trying to hold on to Newton's head to control him but Newton postures up.
Newton sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Spade is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Newton stalling.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Newton trying to pass the guard but Spade defending well.

And that's the end of the fight!
Isaac Newton showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Newton 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 Bart Greer scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Isaac Newton!
Isaac Newton seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: VFC 47 Meltdown
Date: Mar 13, 2022

#R1#
Newton shoots in for a takedown but Mendez shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Isaac Newton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Newton ducks under a wild hook from Mendez.
Newton keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Newton ducks under a wild hook from Mendez.
Nice sprawl there from Mendez as Newton shoots in.
Mendez scores with a jab to the jaw.
Newton shoots in but Mendez avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Isaac Newton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Newton on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Newton seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Newton with a lazy takedown attempt
and Mendez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
Newton slips under a jab.
Newton tries to counter with a takedown but Mendez is quick to defend against it.
Newton tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mendez swivels and escapes.
Mendez lands a nice hook to Newton's body. Newton takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Newton darts in looking for a takedown but Mendez gets double underhooks and turns Newton into the cage.
Newton is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Mendez is defending well.
Newton looking to stall.
Mendez looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Newton changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Mendez fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Good standup being displayed there by Mendez as he connects with a hook.#CUT2#It looks like Isaac Newton has been cut.#T2#
Mendez misses with a double jab #TD#
and Newton counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Newton passes into half guard.
Mendez wants to get back to full guard.
Newton is thwarting Mendez's attempts to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Mendez wants to improve his position but Newton is controlling well.
Newton seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mendez does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Newton looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Newton not doing much here. #T3#
Mendez wants to get back to his feet.
Mendez is trying to maintain the position but Newton is very close to passing his half guard.
Newton is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Newton is pressing down on Mendez's thigh, looking to free his foot. Mendez is holding on for now.
Newton moves nicely into side control.
Mendez tries to improve position but can't.
Mendez regains half guard.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Mendez wants to get back to full guard.
Newton works his way into full mount!
Newton wants to control the pace but Mendez is squirming around nicely.
Mendez tries to reverse the position but Newton maintains control.#SUB#
Newton looking for a guillotine from mount but Mendez is having none of it.
Newton avoids the attempt from Mendez to control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Newton looking to control but Mendez is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Mendez dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Isaac Newton's cut.
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#
Mendez just misses with a punch to the body.
Newton shoots and misses
and Mendez counters with a stiff right hand.
Newton shoots and misses
and Mendez counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Mendez moves into range and connects with a jab.
Mendez works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Mendez misses with a lunging right hand #TD#
and Newton counters with a nice double leg into side control. Mendez won't be happy with that.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mendez is looking to reverse the position.
Mendez can't do much from the bottom here.
Newton moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Isaac Newton overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Newton trying to control the position but Mendez is working away. #T1#
Mendez tries to buck Newton off but Newton is having none of it.
Newton passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Mendez!
Newton is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Mendez can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Mendez really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Newton putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Mendez really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Newton. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mendez tries to hold on but Newton pushes him away.
Mendez is squirming around, avoiding Newton's attempts to control the action.
Mendez tries to reverse the position but Newton maintains control.#T2#
Newton landing shots from mount.
Newton lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Mendez tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Newton controlling from mount.
Newton tries to control but Mendez wriggling away.
Mendez really trying hard to get back to half guard here. #SUB#
Newton is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Mendez to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Mendez shrugs it off.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Mendez is looking to improve his position but Newton isn't that keen on the idea.
Newton landing strikes, looking to finish!
Newton working away from the top, dropping strikes.#SUB#
Mendez tries to improve his position but Newton has taken his back! Newton has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Mendez tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Newton pushes Mendez away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Isaac Newton!
After winning the bout, Isaac Newton thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: VFC 27 Vandals Validation
Date: Feb 26, 2022

#R1#
Spade rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD#
and Newton counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Spade!
Spade really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Newton. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Newton is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Newton working the body and head with strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Newton working the ground and pound but Spade is defending the strikes.
Newton slows the pace down. #SUB#
Newton has hold of Spade's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Spade seems comfortable defending it but Newton has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Spade is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Spade is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Newton couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Isaac Newton!
Isaac Newton seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: VFC 18 Mid Week Mauling
Date: Feb 10, 2022

#R1##TD#
Newton looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#SUB2#
Ettridge looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Newton slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Newton's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ettridge looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ettridge wants to sweep here but Newton controlling him for the moment. #T1#
Newton engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Newton shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Newton was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#SUB#
Newton in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Ettridge is tapping! That's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Isaac Newton!
Isaac Newton seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: VFC 10 Uppercut
Date: Jan 22, 2022

#R1#
Gigolo fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Newton tries to grapple but his opponent circles #TD2#
and Gigolo counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Newton keeping full guard, as Gigolo tries to pass.
Newton looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Newton is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gigolo stands and throws Newton's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Newton is looking to reverse the position.#T1#
Newton is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Gigolo off and has taken his back!
Newton is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Gigolo is trying to stand back up.
Gigolo tries to roll but Newton sticks to his back.
Newton 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.#SUB#
Newton is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Gigolo knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Gigolo for a finish.
A lull in the action here.
I really don't envy Gigolo right now. #T2#
Gigolo keeps trying to improve his position.
Newton is riding his opponent, not letting Gigolo buck him off.
Newton knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gigolo on the ground.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Newton's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Gigolo surviving as best he can, preventing damage.
Newton biding his time, looking for the opening.
Newton tries to get the hooks in deep but Gigolo pushed the leg off.
Newton gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes. #T3#
Newton avoiding Gigolo 's attempts to control his hands.
Newton wants to control the position but Gigolo frees himself and scrambles - Newton manages to regain control in side control.
Newton trying to control the position but Gigolo is working away.
Gigolo regains half guard.
Newton not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Gigolo slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Gigolo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Newton defends it easily.
Newton is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T4#
Newton wants to control from the top but Gigolo keeps moving. #SUB2#
Gigolo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Newton is working Gigolo over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gigolo trying to keep a closed guard but Newton is proving a slippery customer.
Gigolo keeping moving, preventing Newton from controlling successfully.
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 Isaac Newton will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Newton dives in and grabs Gigolo's left leg, looking for a takedown. Gigolo pushes down on Newton's head and hops out.
Newton uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gigolo.
Newton sizes up Gigolo with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Newton connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Gigolo's hands.
Newton tries to close the distance and clinch but Gigolo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A telegraphed right hand from Newton misses the target.
Gigolo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Newton tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Gigolo manages to circle out of the way.#TD#
Gigolo tries to sprawl but Newton drives through with a takedown into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gigolo is looking to improve his position.
Newton is keen to just control but Gigolo is a slippery customer.#T1#
Gigolo tries to get to full guard but Newton has control of the leg.
Gigolo moves into full guard.
Newton has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Newton lands a couple of digs.
Newton is looking to pass into half guard but Gigolo pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Gigolo is in guard.#REVB#
Gigolo advances to half guard.
My spies in Elite Island Gym inform me that Gigolo has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Newton is controlling Gigolo's trapped leg to prevent Gigolo from advancing to side control.
Gigolo lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Gigolo trying to control the action but Newton is working from the bottom. #T2#
Gigolo passes into side control, despite Newton's attempt to control the position.
Gigolo wants to stand but Newton has his arm trapped.
Gigolo wants to control but Newton is keeping him busy.
Gigolo tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily. #T3#
Newton is looking for a sweep.
Bam Bam Gigolo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gigolo moves into full mount!
Gigolo lands a heavy elbow.
Gigolo landing strikes from the mount and Newton is in trouble!
Gigolo controlling from mount.
Gigolo with good strikes from the mount here!#T4#
Newton is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Newton is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Gigolo tries to control but Newton wriggling away. #SUB2#
Gigolo goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Newton turns into him and now he's in Gigolo's guard.
Newton trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gigolo keeping moving, preventing Newton from controlling successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bam Bam Gigolo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R3##TD2#
Gigolo throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Newton was covering up waiting for the punch and Gigolo finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Newton trying to control the position.
Newton pulls Gigolo in close to prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Gigolo drops back looking for a leg! Newton is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Newton manages to kick Gigolo off! Gigolo jumps back into Newton's guard.
Gigolo is looking to stand up but Newton won't let him. #T1#
Gigolo controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Gigolo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Newton works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Gigolo controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Gigolo closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Gigolo lands in his opponent's guard.
Gigolo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gigolo advances position into side control!#T2#
Gigolo controlling the position from side mount.
Newton tries to bench press Gigolo off him but Gigolo keeps the position.
Gigolo working the head and body with strikes.
Newton looking for a sweep but Gigolo has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Newton is trying desperately to improve position.#T3#
Gigolo takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Newton is desperately trying to improve his position but Gigolo has a good base and remains in mount.
A nice elbow there by Gigolo.
Gigolo cracks Newton with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Gigolo controlling his opponent. #SUB2#
Gigolo has control of Newton's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Newton regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Gigolo lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent. #T4#
Gigolo trying to control but Newton is having none of it.
Newton looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Newton rolls, trying to escape but Gigolo keeps control of the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Newton staying busy and making it hard for Gigolo to control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bam Bam Gigolo really 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.#R4#
Newton fails with a takedown attempt.
It seemed like Gigolo was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Gigolo shoots in for a takedown but Newton shows good takedown defense.
Gigolo looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#TD2#
Gigolo throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Newton was covering up waiting for the punch and Gigolo finishes the takedown easily into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Newton looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gigolo is one step ahead there. #T1#
Gigolo sitting in guard here, content to control.
Gigolo trying to control but Newton is working from the bottom.
Newton bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gigolo's guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Gigolo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Newton is looking to pass into half guard but Gigolo pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Gigolo is in guard.#REVB#
Newton might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T2#
Newton looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gigolo wants to control from the top but Newton keeps moving.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Newton holds on and takes a little breather.
Gigolo sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Newton is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Newton wants to sweep here but Gigolo controlling him for the moment. #T3#
Newton utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Newton is trying to keep Gigolo in close.
Newton wants to improve his position but instead Gigolo has moved into half guard.
Gigolo drops an elbow to the side of Newton's head.
Gigolo is taking a breather. Newton 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.
Gigolo seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T4##SUB2#
Gigolo is working for a kimura but Newton is defending it quite comfortably.
Newton gets full guard.
Gigolo slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Gigolo postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Newton wants to sweep here but Gigolo controlling him for the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bam Bam Gigolo dominated that fourth round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Gigolo slaps away a takedown attempt from Newton, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Newton tries to clinch but Gigolo moves away #TD2#
and Gigolo counters with a shoot takedown. Newton fights it but they end up in guard.
Gigolo trying to control but Newton is working from the bottom.
Gigolo looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Gigolo distracts Newton with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Newton looking for a sweep. Not yet Newton, not yet. #T1#
Newton working a defensive guard here.
Gigolo is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Gigolo makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Gigolo makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Gigolo controls from within his opponent's guard.
Gigolo looking to pass the guard. #T2#
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.
Gigolo wants to control from the top but Newton keeps moving.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Newton is trying to control the position but Gigolo postures up. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Newton shoots in looking for a takedown but Gigolo manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Newton's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Gigolo looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Newton tries to counter by clinching up but Gigolo breaks away and moves out of range.
Gigolo shoots and misses #TD#
and Newton decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Gigolo's guard.
Newton is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Gigolo controlling the position.#T3##SUB2#
Newton is sitting in close to Gigolo's body. Gigolo has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Newton is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Newton is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Gigolo.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Bam Bam Gigolo!

Event: VFC 4 Champs
Date: Jan 09, 2022

#R1##TD#
Newton closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Mendez quickly recovers to half guard.
Newton wants to take a breather but Mendez is having none of it.
Mendez wants to improve his position but Newton is controlling well.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Newton in particular looking to stall.
Mendez is staying active underneath Newton, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Mendez tries to get to full guard but Newton has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Newton wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mendez keeps working.
Newton is pressing down on Mendez's thigh, looking to free his foot. Mendez is holding on for now.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T1#
Newton works his way into full mount!
Newton unloads with some shots from mount but Mendez bucks and avoids them well.
Newton lands a couple of good shots and Mendez has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Newton tries to keep control of the position but Mendez is staying busy.
Newton misses with an elbow to the head.
Mendez is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Newton has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Newton is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Mendez. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Mendez really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Newton. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Newton has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Mendez covering up well under a series of strikes from Newton.
We've been hearing good reports from Newton's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#T2#
Mendez wants to escape the position.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Newton's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Mendez rolls, trying to escape but Newton keeps control of the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Mendez keeps trying to improve his position.
Mendez prevents Newton from getting a body triangle.
Mendez grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mendez covers up after that shot from Newton. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Mendez defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Mendez is keeping busy. #T3##SUB#
Newton is looking for the choke from the back position but Mendez is controlling his hands well.
Newton lands strikes to the head.
Mendez takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Mendez trying to control but not successfully.
Newton is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Newton gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Newton gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Newton apologises and we restart here on the feet. #TD#
Newton shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#T4#
Mendez has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Newton is working away from the top position though.
Newton is trying to control the action in half guard but Mendez is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Newton is pressing down on Mendez's thigh, looking to free his foot. Mendez is holding on for now.
Mendez wants to control but Newton is keeping busy.
Newton is trying to control. Mendez wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Newton is trying for a kimura here. Mendez looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Newton wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Isaac Newton!
After winning the bout, Isaac Newton thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 23, 2021

#R1#
Newton takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #CUT#It looks like Isaac Newton has been cut.
Newton looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #KD#
Valdes cracks Newton with an uppercut from hell and Newton crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Valdes's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing! #ROC#Newton is rocked!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Valdes wants to stand but Newton is controlling his posture from full guard.
Newton has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Valdes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Newton manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Valdes manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Valdes has momentary wrist control but Newton slips an elbow through the middle.#T1#
Valdes has momentary wrist control but Newton slips an elbow through the middle.
Newton controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Let's hope that Newton has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Newton passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Valdes tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck. #SUB2#
Newton swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Isaac Newton!
Isaac Newton thanked the fans post fight for their support.

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