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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 12, 2024 |
#R1#
Newport misses with a wild body shot.
Newport wants to clinch.
Bolton fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bolton wants to land a leg kick but Newport is out of range.
Bolton tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Newport is able to avoid easily.
Newport turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Newport throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Newport takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Bolton throws a low kick, looking for Newport's leg but Newport calmly moves out of range.
Newport swings for the body but Bolton moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bolton attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#TD#
Bolton drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Newport trying to keep a closed guard but Bolton is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB2#
Newport looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T1#
Bolton engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Newport throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Newport is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bolton in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bolton working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Bolton sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Bolton lands a couple of elbows.
Bolton throws a big elbow that misses.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Newport can do anything to dispel that myth.
Bolton scoring with some ground and pound.
Newport controls Bolton momentarily but Bolton frees himself.
Newport has momentary wrist control but Bolton slips an elbow through the middle.
Bolton postures up and lands a big shot to Newport's brow.
Newport can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Bolton controls the pace.
Newport tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T3#
Bolton scoring with punches to the head and body.
Bolton controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Bolton preventing the sweep.
Bolton pushing down on Newport's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Bolton with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Bolton seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Newport for as long as he can get away with.
Bolton working the head and body with strikes.
Newport is controlling Bolton's position as best he can from this difficult position.#T4#
Bolton stalling.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Newport is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Bolton not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Newport avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bolton.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bolton stalling. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Newport misses with a wild body shot.
Newport connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Logan Bolton 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#
Good leg kick by Bolton.
Bolton is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Newport can do to turn this around?
Newport avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Newport explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Newport misses with a wild combination.
Newport misses with a wild body shot.
Bolton scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Newport throws a leg kick which misses Bolton's front leg but catches the back leg as Bolton tries to avoid it.
Newport looks to land a body kick but Bolton moved away.
Some bone on bone action there as Newport checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Newport pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bolton is out of range and Newport settles back down.
A low kick from Bolton misses
and Newport counters with a good, hard body kick but Bolton shrugs it off. #CL2#
Newport clinches up with Bolton and pushes him back against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bolton is working for takedown but Newport is calmly controlling the position for now.
Bolton lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Newport dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Bolton keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Newport's efforts to push away.#T1#
Bolton will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Newport up against the cage.
Bolton lands a hook to the side of the head.
Newport tries a knee to the head but Bolton blocks it.
Bolton keeps control of Newport as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Newport misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bolton.
Newport tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bolton avoids it.
Bolton is working for takedown but Newport is calmly controlling the position for now.
Newport is trying to maintain a safe position but Bolton gets an underhook and turns Newport into the cage.
Newport with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Bolton works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Newport is looking to break free of the clinch but Bolton has double underhooks. #T2##BC#
Bolton manages to break the clinch.
Newport tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bolton manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bolton avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Newport throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Bolton misses with a low kick as Newport jumps back.
Newport thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Bolton if he has to take too many more of those.
Newport fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bolton checks it well.
Bolton looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Newport scores with a jab.#TD#
Bolton shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Bolton was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bolton lands an elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Newport is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Newport on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Logan Bolton overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3#
Newport is trying to improve his position.
Newport on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Bolton is looking to take a break and control but Newport is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bolton throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Newport tries to buck Bolton off but Bolton is having none of it.
Bolton controls the position.
Newport tries to buck Bolton off but Bolton is having none of it.
Bolton lands a few punches from side control.#T4#
Newport wants to control but Bolton postures up.
Bolton working the head and body with strikes.
You can see the frustration on Newport's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Bolton working the ground and pound.
Bolton takes a little break here. Newport wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Bolton gets to mount! Newport was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Newport tries to lock up and control but Bolton gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Logan Bolton dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Newport tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bolton was well out of range. Poor timing from Newport.
A chopping leg kick lands by Newport.
Newport 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.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Newport lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Bolton has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bolton and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
An inside leg kick from Bolton misses.
Bolton lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Newport circles away quickly and effectively.
Bolton backing away here, and Newport unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Bolton swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thomas Newport seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Newport looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bolton walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Newport checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Newport checks a leg kick.
Bolton misses with a low kick.
Newport looks to score with a jab to the body but Bolton is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bolton scores with a leg kick.
Newport misses with a straight left.
Newport throws a body kick that misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Newport. Bolton does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bolton has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Newport.#T1#
Newport motions for Bolton to come forward. Newport throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bolton tries a low kick but Newport avoids it.
Newport throws a half hearted mid kick.#TD#
Bolton manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Newport on his heels. He'll look to pass Newport's guard now, I'm sure.
Bolton postures up.
Bolton controlling from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bolton passes Newport's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Thomas Newport has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Bolton is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Bolton working over Newport with some ground and pound. Newport looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Bolton slips a nice elbow through Newport's hands, connecting with Newport's forehead.
Bolton is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Bolton is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Bolton is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Newport can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
#T3#
Bolton drops a big elbow. That's hurt Newport! More shots from Bolton and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Logan Bolton! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 27, 2024 |
#R1#
Newport uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Garrison.#CL#
Garrison gets tackled into the cage by Newport. Newport maintains the clinch.
Garrison wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Newport lands a right hand that snaps the head of Garrison backwards.
Newport with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Garrison as Newport tries to tie him up.
Garrison misses with a body punch.
Newport landing knees to the body.
#BC#
Newport breaks the clinch.
Garrison takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Garrison takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Garrison misses with a wild body shot.
Newport with a nice calf kick.
Newport scores with a push kick.
Garrison looks winded!
Garrison misses with a low kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Newport scores with a jab to the body.
Newport with a nice calf kick.
Newport stuns Garrison with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T1#
Newport lands a right hook to the body.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Newport. Garrison shrugs it off though.
Newport connects with a leg kick.
Newport wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Newport is looking to slow Garrison down with leg kicks. #CL#
Newport moves into the clinch.#BC#
Newport pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Newport wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#KD#
Newport lands a big head kick that sends Garrison tumbling to the mat! Newport takes a step backwards and waves Garrison back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Garrison is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Branden Garrison has been cut.
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!
Garrison takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Garrison is still on wobbly legs! Can Newport finish him?
Newport jabs Garrison to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Both fighters circling a little - Newport finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Newport lands a nice leg kick that just misses Garrison's sensitive parts.
Nice body punch from Newport.
Newport connects with a superb combination that knocks Garrison out cold! The referee charges across the mat and tackles Newport before he can land any more shots to the unconscious Garrison!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Thomas Newport!
A victorious Thomas Newport thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 21, 2024 |
#R1##CL2#
Alghool closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Alghool.
Alghool has Newport pushed against the cage.
Alghool tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Newport just stands there and leans against the cage.
Alghool prevents Newport from breaking the clinch.
Alghool managing to block the knees to the body from Newport.
Alghool taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
#BC2#
Alghool manages to break the clinch.
Newport shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #CL2#
Alghool closes the distance and pushes Newport back into the cage.#BC2#
Alghool's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Alghool clinches up with Newport and pushes him back against the cage.#TD2#
Alghool ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Alghool no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Alghool wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Newport manages to pass to side control.
Newport seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Alghool does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T1#
Newport is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Alghool tries to kick Newport off but Newport keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Alghool keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2#
Alghool has closed the distance and engaged Newport in a clinch.
Newport is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Alghool prevents Newport from breaking the clinch.
Alghool effectively controlling the action here.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Alghool as Newport tries to tie him up. #TD2#
Alghool pulls Newport into guard.
Alghool keeping moving, preventing Newport from controlling successfully.
Newport wants to stand but Alghool has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #T3#
Newport won't allow Alghool to get back to his feet.
Newport is looking to work some ground and pound but Alghool has wrist control.
Newport stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Alghool swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Newport trying to control but Alghool is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Newport throws out a leg kick but Alghool moves out of range and Newport only half commits. #CL2#
Alghool fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Newport, pushing him back against the cage.
Newport misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Alghool.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Alghool.
Alghool digs a right hand into Newport's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Newport's gas tank.
Alghool blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Newport. #T4#
Alghool is pushing Newport up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #BC2#
Alghool manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Alghool gets a clinch. #BC2#
Alghool breaks the clinch.
Newport throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. #CL2#
Alghool rushes Newport and presses him up against the cage.
Alghool is leaning against Newport and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Newport is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Alghool just misses with a elbow thrown towards Newport's brow.
Newport misses with some punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD2#
Alghool jumps into guard, dragging Newport to the mat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Newport has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Alghool is proving hard to escape from.
Newport sitting in guard here, content to control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hamza Alghool 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##CL2#
Alghool moves into the clinch successfully.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Alghool taking a breather.
The crowd are getting on Alghool's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Newport tries to break the clinch but Alghool is controlling the position.
Newport on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Alghool pushes Newport back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#TD2#
Alghool jumps into guard, dragging Newport to the mat.
Newport stops Alghool from standing up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Newport trying to control the position from guard on top but Alghool is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Newport wanted to stand there but Alghool had control of the position.
Newport sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Alghool's guard. #T1##ES2#
Alghool has one foot on Newport's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.#CL2#
Alghool has taken the fight to the clinch.
Alghool lands a nice uppercut.
Alghool has Newport pressed against the cage, preventing Newport from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Alghool on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Newport looking to slow down the pace here.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Alghool as Newport tries to tie him up.
Maybe Newport would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much.#BC2#
Alghool breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Newport attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Alghool sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.#CL2#
Newport tries to keep at a distance but Alghool has taken the fight into the clinch.
Alghool blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T2#
Alghool avoiding damage as Newport throws knees to the body.
Alghool tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Alghool tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Newport smiles and moves away.
#CL2#
Alghool moves into the clinch.
Alghool works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC2#
Alghool's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Alghool has Newport up against the cage in a clinch.
Alghool tries to land knees in the clinch but Newport avoids the damage to the body.
Newport with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Newport with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #CUT#It looks like Hamza Alghool has been cut.#TD2#
Alghool successfully pulls guard.
Newport wants to control from the top but Alghool keeps moving.
Alghool wants to stand up but Newport is controlling him. #T3#
Alghool is looking to stand back up but Newport counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Alghool.
Alghool is trying to stand.
Newport tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Newport with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hamza Alghool is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Newport scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Newport looks to score with a jab to the body but Alghool is just out of range.
Alghool now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#CL2#
Alghool closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Newport taking a breather. #TD2#
Alghool manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Hamza Alghool has got the better of the ground game so far.#ES2#
Alghool pushes Newport off and scrambles back to his feet.
#CL2#
Alghool closes the distance and pushes Newport back into the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Newport.
The referee is keeping an eye on Alghool - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Alghool tries a knee to the head but Newport blocks it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Alghool.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hamza Alghool showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Hamza Alghool's cut.
That's time! Newport's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Alghool closes the distance and pushes Newport back into the cage.
Hamza Alghool is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Newport tries to break free but Alghool pushes him back against the cage.
Alghool is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Newport to keep the fight standing.
Newport is looking to control Alghool's arms but Alghool gets an underhook and turns him. Now Newport has his back to the cage.
Newport can't break the clinch.
Alghool blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Newport fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#BC2#
Alghool's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Alghool has Newport up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC2#
Alghool breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Newport throws a head kick that misses.
Hamza Alghool seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Newport throws a solid leg kick but Alghool takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Newport.#CL2#
Alghool moves into range and clinches up with Newport.#TD2#
Alghool jumps guard.
Newport trying to control but Alghool is working from the bottom. #T1#
Newport is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Alghool wants to get back to his feet but Newport is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Newport trying to control the position from guard on top but Alghool is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Newport would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Alghool can do anything to dispel that myth.
Newport wants to control from the top but Alghool keeps moving.
Thomas Newport 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.
Newport throws a big right hand that misses. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Newport throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
#CL2#
Newport tries to keep at a distance but Alghool has taken the fight into the clinch.
Newport is trying to maintain a safe position but Alghool gets an underhook and turns Newport into the cage.
Alghool taking a breather.
Newport tries to land knees in the clinch but Alghool avoids the damage to the body.
Alghool gets through Newport's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Newport is looking to control Alghool's arms but Alghool gets an underhook and turns him. Now Newport has his back to the cage. #TD2#
Alghool successfully pulls guard.
Alghool wants to stand up but Newport is controlling him. #T3#
Newport trying to control the position from guard on top but Alghool is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Newport won't allow Alghool to get back to his feet.
Newport trying to stand up but can't free himself from Alghool's guard.
Alghool wants to get back to his feet but Newport is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Newport throws a body kick that misses.
Newport throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#CL2#
Alghool gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Alghool lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Alghool lands with a left to the head.
Alghool managing to block the knees to the body from Newport.
Alghool blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Alghool softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Newport takes a shot to the head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Alghool throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Newports head.
Alghool dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Alghool misses with a knee strike.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hamza Alghool comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Alghool 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hamza Alghool! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 10, 2024 |
#R1#
Newport fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Newport looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Newport is looking to land body kicks.
Penny looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Newport throws out a leg kick but Penny moves out of range and Newport only half commits.
Penny has a takedown stuffed.
Newport throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#CL2#
Penny moves into range and clinches up with Newport.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Newport trying to control the position but instead, Penny has worked for underhooks and has pushed Newport into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Penny tries to break the clinch but Newport is controlling the position.
Newport missing with knees to the body.
Newport swings wildly with an uppercut but Penny uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1##BC#
Newport breaks from the clinch.
Newport scores with a leg kick.
Penny tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Penny pulls out of a head kick attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Penny.
Thomas Newport has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bo Penny.
Penny has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Penny there as he acknowledges the shot.
Thomas Newport seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Newport is looking to clinch but Penny is avoiding it.
Penny unleashes a big counter combination but Newport bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Penny checks a leg kick.
Newport attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Penny misses with a leg kick.
Penny scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Newport lands a nice leg kick that just misses Penny's sensitive parts.
Newport is looking to clinch.
Despite the aggression on Penny's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#T2#
Newport wants to clinch up but Penny keeps it at a distance.
Penny misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A low kick lands for Newport.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
Newport clinches with his opponent.
Newport misses with a short punch on the inside.
Penny tries for a takedown but Newport manages to get underhooks.
Newport missing with knees to the body.
Newport stalling in the clinch.
#TD2#
Penny pulls guard effortlessly.
Penny wants to sweep but no luck.
Penny looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T3#
Penny wants to sweep here but Newport controlling him for the moment.
Newport postures up.
#SUB2#
Penny is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Newport trying to control but Penny is working from the bottom.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Newport tries to stand but Penny is controlling from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Newport misses with a straight right. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Newport defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Penny.
Newport looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Penny looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Penny shoots in looking for a takedown but Newport manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Penny's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Newport lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Newport takes a swing at Penny's ribcage but misses.
Penny steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Newport. That one must have hurt.
Newport tries to clinch there but Penny circles away.
Newport takes a swing at Penny's ribcage but misses.
Good leg kick by Newport.
Newport feints and then cracks Penny's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Penny down. #CL#
Newport gets a clinch.
Newport misses with some punches.
Newport has had enough of the clinch but Penny keeps him there for the moment.
Penny managing to block the knees to the body from Newport.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Newport 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#
Newport ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Penny keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Penny shoots for a takedown but Newport saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
It looked like Newport was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Newport lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Penny has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Penny and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A low kick from Newport is predictable there #CL2#
and Penny counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Penny. #TD2#
Penny pulls guard successfully.
Newport stopping the sweep attempt from Penny.
Penny bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Newport's guard. #REVB#
Penny wants to get up but he can't break Newport's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Newport avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Penny engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T1#
Penny stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Newport swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Penny wanted to stand there but Newport had control of the position.
Penny looking to pass the guard.
Newport working a defensive guard here.
Penny throwing strikes from guard but Newport blocks nicely.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Newport being controlled here, momentarily. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Penny tries to score a power double leg takedown but Newport sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Penny somewhat.
Bo Penny is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Newport throws a leg kick that is checked
and Penny counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Newport.
Newport blocks a head kick by Penny.
Penny moves out of range of the leg kick from Newport.#CL#
Newport rushes Penny and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Newport tries to land knees in the clinch but Penny avoids the damage to the body. #T3#
Newport stops a takedown attempt from Penny.
Thomas Newport has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bo Penny.
Newport is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Newport fails to land.
Penny is trying to pull guard but Newport turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Newport looking to slow down the pace here.
Newport stalling in the clinch but Penny improves position.
Maybe Newport would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much.
Newport fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #BC#
Newport breaks from the clinch.
Newport throws a leg kick but Penny moved away.
Penny circles away from the clinch attempt.
#CL2#
Penny has closed the distance and engaged Newport in a clinch.
Newport utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.#T4#
Newport trying to land knees to the body.
Penny has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Newport is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Newport tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Penny looking for a takedown.
Newport misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Penny.
Penny has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Newport is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Newport trying to land knees to the body.
Newport misses with a punch on the inside.
Newport throws a punch but it's blocked by Penny.
Newport misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Penny.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Penny tries to score a body lock takedown but Newport shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Penny tries to pull guard but Newport holds him up against the cage and eventually Penny drops back down to his feet.
Newport has had enough of the clinch but Penny keeps him there for the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Newport 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#
Good work by Penny as he checks the leg kick.
Newport is looking to clinch but Penny is avoiding it.
Penny on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Newport. Newport obviously looking to wear him down.
Penny throws a low kick but Newport avoids it.
A good leg kick by Newport.
Newport is looking to wear down Penny with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Newport tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Penny manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Penny feints the counter takedown.
Penny throws a push kick but Newport slaps the foot to one side.
Penny takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Newport is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Penny can do to turn this around?
A low kick lands for Newport.
Newport wants to clinch up but Penny keeps it at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Newport scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#CL2#
Penny gets a clinch.
Newport is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Penny is defending well for now.
Penny prevents Newport from breaking the clinch.
Penny working hard to break the clinch.#T1#
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Penny on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Penny tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Newport just stands there and leans against the cage.
Penny blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Newport.
Penny can't get the takedown.
Penny blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Penny's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Penny misses with a knee strike.
Penny tries for a takedown. No joy.
Thomas Newport has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bo Penny.
Penny dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Newport letting Penny take a breather here.
Thomas Newport is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Penny prevents a body shot from Newport. #BC#
Newport pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Penny rushes Newport and presses him up against the cage.
Newport is trying to break free.
Penny jumps guard but Newport turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Thomas Newport has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Penny is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Newport gets underhooks to prevent Penny's takedown attempt.
#T3#
Newport prevents the takedown attempt.
#BC2#
Penny breaks from the clinch.
Penny fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Newport avoids it really well and circles away.
Penny avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Penny moves out of range of the strikes.
Newport chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Thomas Newport is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Newport is looking to clinch but Penny is avoiding it.
Penny is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Newport scoring well with a low kick there.
Newport displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Penny. #T4#
Penny throws a head kick but Newport moves out of range.
Penny takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Newport tries to clinch there but Penny circles away.
Penny feints the counter takedown.
Newport throws a shot from downtown. Penny moves away and avoids it.
Newport tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Newport with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Penny goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Newport fails in his attempt to clinch.
Newport tries to clinch up.
Penny appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Penny shoots in looking for a takedown. Newport tries to sprawl out of it but Penny keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Newport manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Penny shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Newport but Newport pushes him off and we're back to square one.
And that's the end of the fight!
Thomas Newport showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Newport, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thomas Newport!
A victorious Thomas Newport thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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