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Event:
HFC 94: Ilmarinen vs Davito
Date: Aug 12, 2023 |
#R1#
Rubble keeps the fight on the outside.
Newman looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rubble is fending him off so far but Newman persists. Nope, Rubble circles away and we're back to standing.
Newman slips under a jab.
A slow jab from Rubble misses its intended target.
Newman shoots in but no luck this time.
Newman scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rubble doesn't seem bothered though.
Newman is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
It looked like Rubble wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Rubble swats away the attempt to clinch by Newman.
Newman goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Newman avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Newman fails with an attempt to clinch.
Newman has a takedown stuffed.
Rubble is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Detritus Rubble has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jamie Newman.
Newman throws a head kick but Rubble moves out of range.
#T1#
A cross from Rubble lands.
Rubble throws a nice looking combination but Newman bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Detritus Rubble is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rubble darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #ROC#Newman is rocked!
A telegraphed right hand from Rubble misses the target.
Newman is still on wobbly legs! Can Rubble finish him?#TD2#
Newman shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Rubble napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Newman throws a strike aimed at the side of Rubble's head but Rubble avoids it well.
Rubble has one of Newman's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Newman is looking to take a break and control but Rubble is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rubble can't do much from the bottom here.
Rubble regains half guard.
Rubble is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Gonzasco Hydropathy, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Newman has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Rubble tries to roll over but Newman keeps him under control.
Newman thows a huge punch but Rubble dodges it nicely.
Rubble is doing well to control the position and prevent Newman from advancing to side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Newman is taking a breather. Rubble 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.
Newman seems to have recovered his senses.
Rubble holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Newman tries to pass to full mount but Rubble defends it.
Rubble slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Rubble has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Newman has passed into side control.
#T2#
Newman tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Rubble sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Rubble is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Newman's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Newman's back!
Rubble biding his time, controlling Newman.
Newman trying to get back to his feet but Rubble is in full control for now.
Rubble keeps control of the position easily here as Newman tries to buck him off.
Newman tries to escape the position.
Rubble just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
#T3#
Rubble gets his hands free as Newman looks to control.
Newman is really stuck here.
Rubble controlling the position well here. Newman rolled but Rubble kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Rubble not allowing Newman to control his hands.
Rubble has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Newman's body.
Rubble avoiding Newman 's attempts to control his hands. #T4#
Good control from Rubble.
Newman breaks Rubble's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Rubble bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Newman's guard. #REVR#
Rubble controls from within his opponent's guard.
Rubble tries to free his leg and advance position but Newman is retaining full guard.
Rubble slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Rubble working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Newman is looking for a triangle but Rubble pushes his legs off easily.
Newman is trying to keep Rubble in close.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Detritus Rubble dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Rubble lands with a hook. Newman tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #CL2#
Newman has taken the fight to the clinch.
Rubble throws a head punch that misses.
Rubble misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A hook to the body from Rubble.
Rubble swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Newman is trying to drag Rubble to the mat but Rubble just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Rubble tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Newman's elbow.
Rubble digs a right hand into Newman's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Newman's gas tank.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Newman is trying to pull guard but Rubble has him pressed against the cage.
Newman blocks a body shot from Rubble.
Rubble lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rubble working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Rubble scores with a shoulder strike.
Rubble is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Newman can do to turn this around?
Rubble misses with a punch to the body.
#T1#
Newman tries to break free but Rubble pushes him back against the cage.
Rubble lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Newman backwards.
Newman is trying to maintain a safe position but Rubble gets an underhook and turns Newman into the cage.
Newman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rubble lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Newman wants a takedown.
Detritus Rubble has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jamie Newman.
Rubble lands an uppercut.
Rubble gets through Newman's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Rubble scores with a shot to the side of Newman's head.
Rubble misses with a hook to the ribs.
Newman tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Newman taking a breather.
Newman misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rubble fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Newman wants to break the clinch but can't.
Rubble tries a body shot but Newman blocks it.
Rubble stops a takedown attempt from Newman.
Rubble scores with a shoulder strike. #T2#
Newman drops down looking for an ankle pick but Rubble pulls his leg out and moves away.
Newman tries to clinch but Rubble is having none of it.
and Rubble counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Newman! He's just covering up as Rubble starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Detritus Rubble!
Detritus Rubble bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
HFC 89: Ilmarinen vs Sidorov
Date: Jul 01, 2023 |
#R1#
Newman with a poor takedown #CL2#
and Smith counters by moving into the clinch. #BC2#
Smith escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Newman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Smith throws out the jab.
Newman tests Smith's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Smith misses with a right hand
and Newman counters with a two punch combo.
Smith checks a low kick from Newman.
Newman misses with a takedown attempt #CL2#
and Smith counters by clinching up.
Smith with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Smith throws a knee to the head but misses.
#BC2#
Smith manages to break the clinch.
Newman tries to work over Smith's front leg with a kick but Smith checks it.
Smith's coach down at The Jungle Room was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Smith's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Smith avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Smith throws out a counter right but Newman avoids it with no problem.
Newman will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#T1##TD#
Newman drives through with a takedown into guard.
Smith is looking to stand back up but Newman counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Smith. #REVB##SUB#
Smith is trying to control Newman's posture. Newman takes advantage of the lull and advances to side control. He also appears to have an arm triangle here! Uh oh, big trouble for Smith! Newman is rotating here... this could be the end... Smith is out! Newman has ended this one emphatically! Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Jamie Newman! |
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Event:
HFC 78: Fermi vs Montrose
Date: Apr 15, 2023 |
#R1##TD2#
Newman shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
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.
Scato is not content to let Newman control the position.
Scato regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Scato escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Newman gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Scato looking for a guillotine here but Newman defends easily.
Newman is looking to work some ground and pound but Scato has wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Scato looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Newman has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Scato 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.#SUB#
Scato is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Newman passes Scato's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T1#
Newman controlling the action here.
Scato wants to improve his position but Newman is controlling well.
#SUB#
Scato looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Scato wants to get back to full guard but Newman has passed into side control.
Scato is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Newman off and has taken his back!
Scato is looking to control Newman but Newman is wriggling around and keeping busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Newman tries to break free.
Newman covering up well and avoiding damage.
Newman is really stuck here.
#T2#
Scato is not going to allow Newman to sit and survive in this position. #SUB#
Scato looking to break Newman's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Newman remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Scato will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Scato looking to hold on to the position here but Newman rolls and ends up regaining guard.
#SUB#
Scato drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Newman manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Scato has Newman in his guard.#REVB#
Scato trying to control the position.
Newman chips away with some ground and pound.
Newman with a flurry of punches that miss.
Newman looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Scato bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Newman's guard. #REVR##T3##SUB2#
Newman escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Scato gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Scato has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Newman being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB2#
Scato content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Newman has locked up a guillotine! Newman's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Scato is holding on here and Newman must be using up a lot of energy. Scato has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Newman gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jamie Newman! |
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Event:
HFC 70 - De Rossi vs Ilmarinen
Date: Feb 19, 2023 |
#R1##CL#
Azarola moves into the clinch.
Azarola misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#BC#
Azarola pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Azarola defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Newman.
A big left from Azarola misses.
Newman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Azarola slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Newman ducks under a wild hook from Azarola.
Azarola takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Newman shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Azarola throws a head kick that half lands.
Azarola loads up on a big right hand but Newman slips the punch.#CL#
Azarola rushes Newman and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC#
Azarola escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Newman dives in for a single leg takedown but Azarola sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Azarola swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Zigor Azarola has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jamie Newman.
Newman doesn't manage to clinch there - Azarola circles away.
Newman takes a jab right on the kisser.
#ROC#Newman is rocked!
Zigor Azarola is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Azarola fakes the body blow, causing Newman to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Newman goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Zigor Azarola!
During a confident post fight interview, Zigor Azarola thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
HFC 68 - De Rossi vs Babula
Date: Feb 05, 2023 |
#R1#
Newman closes the distance but Bashir moves to the side #TD2#
and Bashir counters with a takedown into side control.
Bashir lands a decent elbow from side control.
Newman's coaches at Canadian Combat Academy have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bashir lands a few punches from side control.
Bashir in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Newman looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Bashir turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Julian Bashir!
Julian Bashir decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
TD 14
Date: Jan 27, 2023 |
#R1#
Newman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hoola throws a body punch but Newman moves out of range. #CL#
Hoola moves into range and clinches up with Newman.
Hoola lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #TD2#
Newman manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Hoola is fighting to break Newman's control of his arms but Newman is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Newman not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Newman is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoola controls from within his opponent's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Newman is on top in guard.
#REVB##T1#
Hoola is pulling down on Newman's head to control his posture. #SUB#
Hoola has his foot on Newman's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Newman works his way back into a safe position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hoola not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Newman content to stall in guard here.
Newman looking to pass the guard.
Newman wants to control from the top but Hoola keeps moving.
Newman is looking to work some ground and pound but Hoola has wrist control.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Newman throws a big elbow that misses.
Hoola is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Newman wants to pass the guard but Hoola is keeping the position.#SU2#
Newman stands up from Hoola's guard - Newman perhaps looking for a knockout.
Hoola dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL2#
Newman pushes Hoola up against the cage in a clinch.
Hoola jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Newman walks away with a smile on his face. Hoola gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Newman slips a straight right by Hoola.#CL2#
Newman closes the distance and pushes Hoola back into the cage.
Hoola will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Newman up against the cage.#T3#
Hoola goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hoola swings wildly with an uppercut but Newman uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Newman breaks the clinch.
Newman's coach down at Canadian Combat Academy was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Newman's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Newman moves out of range as Hoola strikes.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Newman is defended easily by Hoola.
Hoola was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#CL2#
Newman has Hoola up against the cage in a clinch.
Newman blocking some punches.
#T4#
Hoola lands with a short shot to the head.
Hoola tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Newman blocking some punches.
Hoola lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hoola keeps control of Newman as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
The referee calls for Newman to work.
#BC2#
Newman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Hoola gets tackled into the cage by Newman. Newman maintains the clinch.
Hoola stalling.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Newman blocks a body shot from Hoola.
Newman looking to stall.
Hoola tries a body shot but Newman blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jamie Newman will probably get the nod.
That's time! Hoola's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Newman misses with a combination
#CL#
and Hoola moves into the clinch.
Hoola tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #TD2#
Newman works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Newman landing some decent shots from guard.
Hoola controls Newman momentarily but Newman frees himself. #SUB#
Hoola escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Newman gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Newman content to stall in guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoola keeping full guard, as Newman tries to pass. #T1#
Hoola wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Hoola is trying to hold Newman in close to prevent damage but Newman has managed to pass into half guard.
#SUB#
Hoola looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Newman passes to full mount!
Hoola knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Newman on the ground.
Newman in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Jamie Newman has got the better of the ground game so far.
Newman wants to control the pace but Hoola is squirming around nicely.
Hoola tries to improve his position but instead Newman has taken his back!
Newman throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Newman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
Hoola trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #SUB2#
Hoola showing good submission defense here.
Newman controlling the position well here. Hoola rolled but Newman kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Hoola is in bad spot here.
Newman somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Newman misses with a punch to the head.
Newman has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Newman is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Hoola defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Hoola trying to control the position but Newman manages to sink in the hooks. #T3#
A lull in the action here.
#SUB2#
Newman is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Hoola knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Hoola for a finish. #SUB2#
Newman is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Hoola won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Newman off his unconscious opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jamie Newman! |
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Event:
TD 11
Date: Dec 30, 2022 |
#R1#
Silk lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Newman circles away quickly and effectively.
Newman tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Silk swivels and escapes.
Newman scores with a jab to the body.
We've been told by Newman's head coaches at Canadian Combat Academy that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Silk takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Nice takedown defense from Silk. No joy for Newman on that attempt.
A little jabbing left from Silk on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Silk tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Newman is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A swing and a miss from Silk.
Newman looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Silk tries for a takedown but Newman circles away easily
and Newman counters with a one-two to the body.
Casey Silk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silk throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Newman shoots in for a takedown but Silk shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jamie Newman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Silk. #CL#
Newman closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T1#
Silk effectively controlling the action here.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Silk lands a body shot.
Newman with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Silk tries to score a body lock takedown but Newman shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Newman keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Silk's efforts to push away.
Newman prevents a body shot from Silk. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Silk stalling.
Newman lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Silk is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Silk misses with a hook to the ribs.
Newman effectively controlling the action here.#TD#
Newman has hold of one of Silk's legs. Silk is fighting the takedown attempt but Newman gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Newman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Newman showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Silk seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T3#
Newman preventing the sweep.
Silk has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #SU#
Newman decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Silk, up you get!
Silk wants to clinch up but Newman keeps it at a distance.
Newman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Silk throws out the jab.
Silk misses with a right hand
enabling Newman to counter with a crisp jab.
Silk fails to land with a series of punches.
Silk throws a combination that misses
and Newman counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. #T4#
Some wild striking there from Newman.
Newman throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Silk's waist but Silk gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Newman off to one side.
Silk throws a body punch but Newman moves out of range.
Newman shoots in and drives through. Silk sprawls well.
A slow jab from Silk misses its intended target.
No luck for Newman with that takedown attempt.
Silk loads up on a big right hand but Newman slips the punch.
Silk throws a jab but it's blocked by Newman.
Newman pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Silk back to the cage. Newman follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD2#
Newman gets caught flat footed, as Silk shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#ES#
Newman pushes Silk off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Silk misses with an uppercut. Newman saw that one coming.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jamie Newman dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Newman keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Silk changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Newman tries to avoid it but Silk manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Newman to the ground. Newman escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Newman lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
#TD#
Newman looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Silk!
Newman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Silk can do to turn this around?#SUB#
Newman tries for a kimura but Silk is defending well.
Silk gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Silk tries to roll over but Newman keeps him under control.#T1#
Newman is taking a breather. Silk 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.
Silk gets full guard.
Silk is trying to hold Newman in close to prevent damage but Newman has managed to pass into half guard.
Newman is trying to control. Silk wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Newman prevents Silk from improving his position.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Newman thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Silk's head.
Silk keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Newman content to control rather than advance.
Newman wants to take a breather but Silk is having none of it.
Silk wants to improve his position but Newman is controlling well.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Newman is looking to take a break and control but Silk is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T3#
Silk fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Newman manages to avoid it.#TD#
Newman shoots in and gets a takedown into Silk's guard.#SUB2#
Silk has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Newman 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 Silk.
Silk struggling a bit here.
Silk manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Silk is looking for a sweep. Newman is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T4#
Silk blocking the ground and pound attempt from Newman.
Silk is trying to get back to full guard.
Newman throwing shots but Silk is blocking nicely.
Newman is looking to take a break and control but Silk is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Silk is looking to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jamie Newman 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. This is the final round!#R3#
Newman shoots for a double leg takedown but Silk sprawls well. He's pushed Newman's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Newman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Silk throws a series of punches but Newman moves out of range.
Silk fails with a takedown attempt.
Silk shoots in looking for a takedown. Newman tries to sprawl out of it but Silk keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Newman manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #TD2#
Silk looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Newman has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Silk is working away from the top position though.
Silk is looking to take a break and control but Newman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1#
Newman is trying to stand up here but Silk is controlling him well.
Newman wants to improve his position but Silk is controlling well.
Newman taking some punishment here, with Silk in his half guard.
Newman makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Newman.
Silk slips nicely into half guard.
Newman tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Newman is looking to escape.
Newman is refusing to be controlled, as Silk sits in half guard. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Silk winds up and cracks Newman with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Silk wants to pass to mount but Newman is defending the position.
Newman tries to roll over but Silk keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silk missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB2#
Silk seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Newman is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Casey Silk! |
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Event:
TD 6
Date: Nov 25, 2022 |
#R1#
Newman scores with a leg kick.
Newman throws a leg kick which misses Meno's front leg but catches the back leg as Meno tries to avoid it.
Meno takes a swing at Newman's ribcage but misses.
Newman's coach down at Canadian Combat Academy was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Newman's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Meno lands a two punch combo.
Newman avoids a punch combination nicely.
Meno tries to close the distance and clinch up but Newman swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Newman fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Meno throws a right and a left that both miss.
Newman with a lazy takedown attempt
and Meno counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Newman thinking.
Good exchange - Meno coming out on top.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Meno.#ROC#Newman is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Meno scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Newman is still on wobbly legs! Can Meno finish him?
Meno misses with a series of wild punches.
Meno throws a nice looking combination but Newman bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Newman is looking for the big counter here.
Newman seems to have recovered his senses.
Ele Meno seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A right-left combo lands from Meno.
Newman tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Meno manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Newman ducks under a wild hook from Meno.
Meno keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ele Meno has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jamie Newman.#T1#
Newman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Newman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice body punch from Meno.
Meno just misses with a punch to the body.
Meno misses with a jab, cross combination.
Newman changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Meno takes a swing at Newman's ribcage but misses.
Newman fails with the takedown.
Newman ducks under a wild hook from Meno.
Meno throws a jab but it's blocked by Newman.
Meno cracks Newman with a right hand to the side of the head.
Newman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Meno.
Meno throws a series of punches but Newman avoids them all with ease.
Newman wants to counter with a clinch but Meno pushes him away.
Meno lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Newman circles away quickly and effectively.#T2#
Newman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Meno.
Meno misses with a double jab.
Meno misses with a jab, cross combination.
Newman closes the distance and clinches up with Meno, looking for a takedown. Newman pushes Meno against the cage but Meno circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Meno swings and misses with a shot to the body#CL2#
and Newman counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Newman.
Newman tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Meno just stands there and leans against the cage.
Newman wants a takedown but no success here.
Meno throws a punch but it's blocked by Newman.
Meno misses with a punch to the body.
Meno on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Newman fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Meno tries to work over Newman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Meno can't find room to land a body shot as Newman controls the action.
Meno lands with a right to the head. #T3#
Meno has had enough of the clinch but Newman keeps him there for the moment.
Newman is trying to force a seperation but Meno has the dominant position.
Meno tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Newman's elbow.
Meno manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Meno lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Meno looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Newman wants to take the fight to the mat but Meno manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Meno.
A head punch on the inside from Meno fails to land.
Meno softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC2#
Newman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Meno connects with a combination that backs up Newman into the cage. Meno lands a flurry of punches that gets past Newman's guard. Newman is down and the referee has seen enough. It is all over! Meno bursts into tears - this win obviously means a huge amount to him.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ele Meno! |
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Event:
BKA4 | TBD
Date: Sep 30, 2022 |
#R1#
Newman on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Hanegawa. Newman shrugs it off though. #CL#
Newman clinches up with Hanegawa and pushes him back against the ropes.
Come on Newman - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
#BC#
Newman's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hanegawa. That's going to slow Newman down.
Hanegawa lands a nice leg kick that just misses Newman's sensitive parts.
Hanegawa looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Newman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A slow jab from Hanegawa misses its intended target.
Hanegawa dodges the punch combination from Newman.
Hanegawa scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Hanegawa throws a leg kick which misses Newman's front leg but catches the back leg as Newman tries to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jab from Hanegawa.#T1#
Hanegawa catches Newman napping and connects with a fantastic 3 punch combination that sends Newman crashing to the mat! He's still conscious but he's all over the place - can he beat the count?!? 4,5,6,7,8...9...10! He didn't make it back to his feet! Hanegawa raises both arms skywards and takes in the roar from the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Darui Hanegawa! |
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