Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Farewell Umar - Jump says Bye
Date: Jan 18, 2025

#R1#
Newman is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jacobs sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Newman looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jacobs is fending him off so far but Newman persists. Nope, Jacobs circles away and we're back to standing.
Newman slips under a jab.#CL#
Newman darts in and clinches Jacobs up against the cage.#BC2#
Jacobs breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jacobs avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jacobs misses with a looping right.
Newman takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Jacobs lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Jacobs works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A swing and a miss from Jacobs.
Newman jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Newman staying out of range there.
Newman went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Jacobs tries to clinch up but Newman circles away and keeps his distance.#CL#
Newman drives through and clinches with Jacobs against the cage. #BC2#
Jacobs breaks from the clinch.
Newman tries to clinch but Jacobs moves out of range.
Jacobs swats away the attempt to clinch by Newman.
Newman throws a push kick but Jacobs slaps the foot to one side. #T1#
Jacobs keeps the fight on the outside.
Jacobs throws out a loose jab but Newman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jacobs misses with a hook.
Jacobs feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Newmans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Newman misses with a takedown attempt - Jacobs sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alex Newman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jacobs throws a jab but it's blocked by Newman.
Jacobs lands with a kick to the temple. Newman shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Jacobs pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Newman slips a straight right by Jacobs.
Jacobs misses with a straight right.
Newman tries for a takedown but Jacobs sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Newman 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 Newman 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 Jacobs has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Jacobs and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Jacobs stuffs the takedown attempt from Newman. Newman gets slowly back to his feet.
Newman doesn't manage to clinch there - Jacobs circles away. #T2#
Jacobs loads up on a big right hand but Newman slips the punch.
Jacobs misses with a looping right.
Jacobs throws a jab when Newman was well out of range.
Jordan Jacobs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Newman changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Jacobs looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#ES2#
Jacobs sneaks out the side door and pushes Newman away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Newman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jacobs.
Newman tries to clinch but Jacobs moves out of range.
Newman looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jacobs is fending him off so far but Newman persists. Nope, Jacobs circles away and we're back to standing.
Jacobs looks to throw the jab but Newman is out of range.
Newman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Newman bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Jacobs's head.
Jacobs might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Nice defenses there by Newman.
Newman is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jacobs sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Newman is breathing heavily.
Jacobs looks to land a left hand but Newman moved out of range nicely.
Newman tries to clinch up but Jacobs circles away and keeps his distance.#T3#
Newman is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Newman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jacobs.
Newman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jacobs dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jacobs throws a looping overhand right but Newman ducks down to avoid it.
Newman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Newman ducks under a wild hook from Jacobs.
Newman shoots in but Jacobs avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jacobs lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jacobs 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.
Newman moves out of range of the strikes.
Jacobs takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Jacobs lands a glancing blow to the side of Newman's head.#T4##CL#
Newman has Jacobs up against the cage in a clinch. #BC2#
Jacobs escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jacobs misses with a looping right.
Newman shoots in for a takedown but Jacobs shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Newman walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Newman swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jacobs scores with a punch to the head.
Newman changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jacobs tries to avoid it but Newman manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jacobs to the ground. Jacobs escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
It seemed like Jacobs was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jacobs misses with a body shot.
Nice cross by Jacobs.
Newman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jacobs.
Jacobs uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Newman shoots for a double leg takedown but Jacobs sprawls well. He's pushed Newman's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jacobs missing with a left hand there. Newman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jacobs chopping away at his opponent's legs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jordan Jacobs dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Jacobs misses with an uppercut.
Newman throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A swing and a miss from Jacobs.#CL#
Newman has Jacobs up against the cage in a clinch.
Jacobs has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Newman prevents a takedown attempt there.
Newman is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Jacobs is defending well.#BC#
Newman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A slow jab from Jacobs misses its intended target.
Newman ducks under a wild hook from Jacobs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jacobs looks to land a right hand but Newman moved out of range.
Newman stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jacobs.
Newman moves out of range as Jacobs strikes.
Newman went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Newman looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jacobs cracks Newman with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#CL#
Newman closes the distance and clinches. #T1##BC2#
Jacobs breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Newman throws a head kick but Jacobs moves out of range.
Newman walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Jacobs throws a looping overhand right but Newman ducks down to avoid it.
Jacobs takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Jacobs swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jacobs scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Jacobs defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Newman.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Newman staying out of range there.#CL2#
Jacobs moves into range and clinches up with Newman.#BC2#
Jacobs breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jacobs keeps the fight on the outside.#CL#
Newman takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2#
Jacobs's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Newman works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T2#
Newman takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jacobs throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Newman looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alex Newman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Newman shoots in for a takedown but Jacobs shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Jacobs scores with a nice head shot.
Jacobs misses with a looping left.
Newman shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Jacobs throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Some bone on bone action there as Jacobs checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Jacobs looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Alex Newman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Newman tries to clinch but Jacobs moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Jacobs throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #CL2#
Jacobs takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2#
Jacobs manages to break the clinch.
Newman tries to close the distance and clinch but Jacobs swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T3#
Newman tries to clinch up.
Jacobs cracks Newman with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Jacobs scores with a hook.
Jacobs lands a leg kick that knocks Newman off balance momentarily.#CL2#
Jacobs moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Jacobs escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A big left from Jacobs misses.
Newman shoots in looking for a takedown but Jacobs manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Newman's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#CL2#
Jacobs gets a clinch. #BC2#
Jacobs pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jordan Jacobs seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jacobs dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jacobs looks to land a left hand but Newman moved out of range nicely.
Jacobs scores with a leg kick.
Newman is looking to clinch.
Jacobs looks to land a left hand but Newman moved out of range nicely.
Newman is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Jacobs.#T4#
Jacobs misses with an uppercut. Newman saw that one coming.
Jacobs loads up on a big right hand but Newman slips the punch.
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!
Jacobs scores with a jab. Newman acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Newman tries to clinch there but Jacobs circles away.
Newman shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jacobs pinned against the cage. Jacobs gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jacobs.
Jacobs moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Newman moves in looking to clinch but Jacobs pushes him off.
Newman looks to land a combination but Jacobs avoids it well.
Jacobs swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Newman is looking for a counter combo.
Jacobs swings widly with a right hand
enabling Newman to counter with a crisp jab.
Jacobs connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jordan Jacobs showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Newman's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Jacobs throws a good cross that connects. #CL#
Newman moves into range and clinches up with Jacobs.#TD#
Newman jumps guard and drags Jacobs to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #ES#
Newman pushes Jacobs off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Jacobs lands a really nice looking cross but Newman seems unphased.
Newman tries to clinch up.
Newman fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jacobs avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Newman fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jacobs, pushing him back against the cage.
Jacobs prevents a takedown attempt there. #BC2#
Jacobs breaks the clinch. #T1#
Newman misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alex Newman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Newman avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Newman seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Jacobs throws a body punch but Newman moves out of range.
A jab from Jacobs misses.
Newman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jacobs.
Newman is looking for a counter combo.
Newman walks into a straight right hand from Jacobs.#CL2#
Jacobs darts in and clinches Newman up against the cage.#TD#
Newman jumps guard. #ES#
Newman has his feet on Jacobs's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Newman on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Newman tries to clinch there but Jacobs circles away.
A chopping leg kick lands by Jacobs.
Jacobs scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jacobs cracks a nice hook into Newman's ribs.
Newman will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Newman looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Jacobs connects with a right hand. Newman shakes it off.
Jacobs lands a nice shot that snaps Newman's head back.
Newman slips under a jab.
Jacobs is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Newman.
Jacobs throws a hook but Newman avoids it easily.
A jab from Jacobs misses.
Jacobs moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Newman lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jacobs circles away quickly and effectively.
Newman fails to land the takedown.
Jacobs throws out a counter right but Newman avoids it with no problem.
Jacobs misses with a hook.
Newman seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Newman tries to clinch but Jacobs moves out of range.
Jacobs looks to land a right hand but Newman moved out of range.#T3#
Jacobs chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A big left from Jacobs misses.
Newman appears to be looking for a big counter.
Newman tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Jacobs throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Newman with a poor takedown
and Jacobs counters with a good low kick that Newman was not able to check.
Jacobs lands with an uppercut that bounces Newman off the cage and back into range.
Jacobs scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Newman circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jacobs with the inside leg kick.
Jacobs misses with a looping right.
Jacobs misses with a lunging right hand
and Newman counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Jacobs throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Newman counters with a left to the body.
Jacobs looks to land a right hand but Newman moved out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jacobs dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Newman. That did some damage!
Jacobs looks to score with a jab to the body but Newman is just out of range.#T4#
Jacobs is looking to slow Newman down with leg kicks.
Jacobs lands with an overhand left.
Jacobs rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Newman cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jacobs scores with a jab.
Jordan Jacobs is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jacobs scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Newman tries a head kick but it misses.
Jacobs pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jacobs throws a head kick that Newman semi-blocks.
Jacobs jabs Newman right on the nose. Newman blinks but takes it well.
Jacobs lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Newman on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jacobs. Jacobs obviously looking to wear him down.
Jacobs throws a jab when Newman was well out of range.
Jacobs fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Newman.
Alex Newman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jordan Jacobs is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Jacobs swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jordan Jacobs comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Jacobs 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jordan Jacobs!
Jordan Jacobs thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: JF 48 - Jacobs' Open the Gate?
Date: Jan 08, 2025

#R1#
Newman fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Newman tries a head kick but it misses.
Padrilo tries to clinch but Newman is having none of it.
Newman slips a jab and a cross from Padrilo.
Newman shoots in for a takedown but Padrilo shows good takedown defense.
Padrilo shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Newman but Newman pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Newman closes this distance looking for a takedown but Padrilo circles away.
Alessandro Padrilo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex Newman.#TD#
Padrilo shoots in and gets a takedown into Newman's guard.

Newman has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Padrilo is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#BC#
Padrilo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Newman tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Padrilo swivels and escapes.#CL#
Padrilo takes the fight into the clinch. #T1##BC#
Padrilo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Newman goes for a double leg but Padrilo avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Padrilo continues to drive forward.
Nice takedown defense from Padrilo. No joy for Newman on that attempt.
As Newman looks to move away, Padrilo throws a big counter combo but Newman just gets out of the way.
Newman shoots for a double leg takedown but Padrilo sprawls well. He's pushed Newman's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Padrilo attempts a counter takedown but Newman avoids it well and moves away.#CL#
Padrilo closes the distance and pushes Newman back into the cage.
Padrilo throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Newman blocks it with crossed arms.
Padrilo fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Padrilo tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Newman just stands there and leans against the cage.
Newman managing to block the knees to the body from Padrilo.
Newman jumps guard but Padrilo turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #BC#
Padrilo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T2##CL#
Padrilo has managed to clinch.
Newman prevents a takedown attempt there.
Newman goes for a takedown attempt but Padrilo pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Newman's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Newman duly obliges.
Padrilo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Newman paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Padrilo sets himself, and Newman steps forward looking for the clinch! Padrilo avoids it this time.
Padrilo has a takedown stuffed.#CL#
Padrilo moves into range and clinches up with Newman.#T3#
Newman is trying to pull guard but Padrilo turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#TD#
Padrilo has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Newman uses from the top position.
Newman would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SUB#
Padrilo is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Newman has his hands clasped together but Padrilo extends and breaks Newman's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Padrilo.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Alessandro Padrilo!
A victorious Alessandro Padrilo thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 28, 2024

#R1#
Newman shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bos but Bos pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Bos drops down looking for a counter takedown but Newman sprawls and moves away.
A head kick misses from Newman.
Newman tries a head kick but it misses.
Newman swats away the attempt to clinch by Bos.
Newman shoots in looking for a takedown. Bos tries to sprawl out of it but Newman keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bos manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bos shoots in for a takedown but Newman shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck for Newman with that takedown attempt.
Bos fires out a quick counter leg kick but Newman just manages to avoid it.
Ferry Bos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex Newman.
Newman fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Newman throws a sloppy head kick and Bos moves out of range easily.
Newman wants to clinch up but Bos keeps it at a distance.#T1#
Bos looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#CL2#
Newman closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Bos pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
No luck for Bos with that takedown attempt.
Newman dives in and grabs Bos's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bos pushes down on Newman's head and hops out.
Newman slips a jab and a cross from Bos.
Bos lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#CL2#
Newman moves into range and clinches up with Bos.#BC#
Bos pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Newman rushes Bos and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Bos can't find room to land a body shot as Newman controls the action.
Newman looking to throw knees to the head but Bos is blocking nicely. #T2#
Newman working hard to break the clinch.#BC#
Bos breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bos tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Newman manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#TD#
Bos fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Newman to the ground. Bos is now in Newman's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Newman has his hands on Bos's head, controlling the position. #SUB#
Bos has gone for a leg lock! Newman slips out almost immediately though and dives into Bos's guard.#REVB##SUB2#
Newman drops back looking for a leg! Bos is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bos manages to kick Newman off! Newman jumps back into Bos's guard. #T3#
Bos avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Newman postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Bos is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Newman, into his guard. #REVR#
Bos knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Newman on the ground.
Newman pulls Bos in close to prevent any damage.
Newman throwing strikes off his back to little effect. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#ES2#
Newman scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Bos fails with the takedown.
Newman shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bos sprawls well. Bos wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Newman gets slowly back to his feet.#CL2#
Newman moves into range and clinches up with Bos.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bos gets underhooks to prevent Newman's takedown attempt.
Bos gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Newman.
Bos jumps guard but Newman turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Alex Newman will probably get the nod.
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#
Bos lands with a kick to the temple. Newman shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #CUT#It looks like Alex Newman has been cut.
Newman throws a push kick but Bos slaps the foot to one side.
Bos takes one to the chin there.#CL2#
Newman clinches.
Newman is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Bos misses with a hook to the ribs. #TD#
Bos has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Newman uses from the top position.
Newman showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB#
Bos working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Newman has passed into half guard!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Newman missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T1##SU2#
Newman decides to stand and escape the position.
Bos tries to close the distance and clinch up but Newman swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL2#
Newman gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Newman has Bos pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bos manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Bos tries to pull guard but Newman forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#TD#
Bos pulls guard successfully.
Bos being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB2#
Newman thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T2#
Newman in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Newman postures up.
Newman controlling from the top position.
Newman is continuing to stall.#SU2#
Newman stands and steps away. Bos gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #T3#
Newman fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Newman shoots in looking for a takedown. Bos tries to sprawl out of it but Newman keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bos manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Newman.
Ferry Bos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex Newman.
Bos lands with a kick to the ribs.
Bos tries to clinch up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bos.
Ferry Bos is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bos stuffs the takedown attempt from Newman. Newman gets slowly back to his feet. #T4##CL2#
Newman darts in and clinches Bos up against the cage.
Bos drops down looking for an ankle pick but Newman pulls his leg out and moves away.
Newman tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Bos defends well and Newman ends up having to push Bos into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Newman is breathing heavily.
Bos throws a nice head kick!
Bos throws a sloppy head kick and Newman moves out of range easily.
Newman dives in for a single leg takedown but Bos sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Bos tries for a takedown but Newman sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Newman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bos lands a head kick. Newman smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Newman fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bos, pushing him back against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Alex Newman will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Alex Newman's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Bos slaps away a takedown attempt from Newman, before circling back to the center of the mat.#CL2#
Newman clinches. #TD2#
Newman manages to pull guard.
Newman preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #ES2#
Newman wriggles free and stands up.
Bos shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Newman but Newman pushes him off and we're back to square one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck for Newman with that takedown attempt.
Newman misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Bos swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Ferry Bos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex Newman.
Newman takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Newman tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bos tries to score a power double leg takedown but Newman sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bos somewhat.
Newman changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bos tries to avoid it but Newman manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bos to the ground. Bos escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
It looked like Bos was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Bos shoots and misses
and Newman counters with a three punch combo that has Bos backing up. Bos nods at Newman to acknowledge the strikes.
Bos throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Newman's waist but Newman gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bos off to one side.
Bos looks for a takedown but Newman sprawls well.
Newman is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bos with a body shot.
Newman shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bos pinned against the cage. Bos gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T2#
Newman tries to clinch but Bos moves out of range.
Bos wants to clinch.
Newman tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Newman shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bos as he avoids it easily.
Bos looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Newman is fending him off so far but Bos persists. Nope, Newman circles away and we're back to standing.
Bos shoots in looking for a takedown but Newman manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bos's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Newman takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Bos is looking to clinch.
Bos looks for a takedown but Newman sprawls well.#T3#
Bos looks to clinch
and Newman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Left hook, right uppercut from Newman.
Newman tries to bum rush Bos with a series of wild strikes but Bos uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bos shoots in and drives through. Newman sprawls well.
Bos stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bos wants it to stay on the feet.
Bos changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Newman tries to avoid it but Bos 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 an overhand right.
Newman shoots in looking for a takedown. Bos tries to sprawl out of it but Newman keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bos manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T4#
Bos throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Newman pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bos looks to land a combination but Newman avoids it well.
Newman doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Newman fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#CL#
Bos instigates a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD#
Bos drags the fight down to the ground. #SUB2#
Newman drops back, looking for a kneebar! Bos looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Bos looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Bos! #REVR#
Bos is looking to take a break and control but Newman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alex Newman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Newman winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 28:30
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 28:30
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: JF39- Ruffy the Dog vs Tomsett
Date: Dec 22, 2024

#R1#
Newman is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Newman throws a left and a right that both miss
and Nye cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Newman throws a body shot but no joy.
Nye bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Newman shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Nye but Nye pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Nye is looking for the big counter here.#TD#
Newman closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Nye to the mat! Nye manages to get full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Newman trying to control the position from guard on top but Nye is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Newman trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Newman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nye swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Newman trying to control but Nye is working from the bottom. #T1#
Newman prevents Nye from getting back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Newman controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Nye pulls Newman in to control the position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Newman tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nye swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Newman dives in and grabs Nye's left leg, looking for a takedown. Nye pushes down on Newman's head and hops out.
Nye is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Nye swinging wildly here.
Nye misses with a double jab. #T2#
Newman shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Nye as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alex Newman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nye fails to land with a series of punches.
Newman dives in for a single leg takedown but Nye sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Newman is looking to take this one to the mat.
Newman tries a knee to the head but Nye blocks it.
Newman working hard to break the clinch.
Nye throws a punch but it's blocked by Newman.
Nye tries to pull guard but Newman forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#BC2#
Nye escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Newman with a poor takedown #CL2#
and Nye holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #T3##BC2#
Nye pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Newman lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nye circles away quickly and effectively.
Newman shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Nye as he avoids it easily.
Newman shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Nye pinned against the cage. Nye gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Nye is looking for the big counter here.
Newman is breathing heavily.
Nye dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nye throws a series of punches but Newman avoids them all with ease.
Newman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T4#
Newman fails with a takedown attempt.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Nye 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 Newman has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Newman and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Newman swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Nye counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Nye scores with a three punch combo! #CUT2#It looks like Alex Newman has been cut.
Nye tries to bum rush Newman with a series of wild strikes but Newman uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Alex Newman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nye swats away the attempt to clinch by Newman.
Newman is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Nye.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice takedown defense from Nye. No joy for Newman on that attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bill Nye dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alex Newman'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#
Nye connects with a looping right hand.
Nye changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Newman tries to avoid it but Nye 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 fails with a takedown attempt.
Nye throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Newman looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nye misses the shot to the body.
Newman scores with a three punch combo!
Nye lands the left hand.
Newman fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Nye unleashes a big counter combination but Newman bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alex Newman. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Nye shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Newman as he jumps to the side.
Nye has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nye falls off balance throwing a combination
and Newman makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Newman tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A clash of legs there as Newman blocks the low kick.
Newman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nye misses with a series of wild punches.
Newman is looking to counter the offense by Nye and move into the clinch.
Nye lands a jab-cross combination.
Alex Newman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T2#
Nye scores with a three punch combo!
Nye shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Newman as he avoids it easily.
Nye misses with a few strikes there.
It looked like Newman was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Newman shoots for a double leg takedown but Nye sprawls well. He's pushed Newman's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Despite the aggression on Nye's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Newman fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Newman shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Nye sprawls well. Nye wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Newman gets slowly back to his feet.
Despite the aggression on Nye's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nye circles away from the clinch attempt
and Nye connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T3#
Sloppy strikes from Nye. Those never looked like landing.
Newman quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Newman tries to clinch but Nye moves out of range.
Nye throws a counter combo.
Newman will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Newman throws a body kick that misses
letting Nye counter with a right hand.
Newman looks for a takedown but Nye sprawls well.#CL2#
Nye closes the distance and pushes Newman back into the cage.#T4#
Nye lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Newman backwards.
Newman tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Nye tries for a takedown but Newman manages to get underhooks. #BC2#
Nye manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Newman moves into the clinch successfully. #BC#
Newman breaks the clinch.
Nye pushes Newman away with a front kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Newman.
Nye throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nye rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Newman moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bill Nye showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Alex Newman's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Good exchange - Nye coming out on top.
Newman fails with a takedown attempt.
Newman changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Nye tries to avoid it but Newman manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Nye to the ground. Nye escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nye appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Nye shoots in and drives through. Newman sprawls well.
Newman wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#CL#
Newman rushes Nye and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Newman is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alex Newman. 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.#BC2#
Nye breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nye shoots in but no luck this time.
Newman shoots and misses
and Newman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Newman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nye paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Newman is looking to clinch but Nye is avoiding it.
Nye has a takedown stuffed.
Newman throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nye misses with a wild combination.
Newman throws a sloppy head kick and Nye moves out of range easily.
Nye misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Danga de danga de dang - Nye scores with a four punch combination!#T2#
Nye misses with a looping left.
A punch combination from Nye misses.
Nye misses the jab.
Newman closes this distance looking for a takedown but Nye circles away.
Nye looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Newman tries a head kick but it misses.
Nye stuffs the takedown attempt from Newman. Newman gets slowly back to his feet.
Newman avoids a punch combination nicely. #T3#
Newman tries to clinch up but Nye circles away and keeps his distance.
Newman takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Newman tries for a takedown but Nye circles away easily
and Nye counters with a two punch combo.
Nye goes for a double leg but Newman avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Newman continues to drive forward.
Newman walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nye misses with a double jab.
Newman changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Nye tries to avoid it but Newman manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Nye to the ground. Nye escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nye leaves Newman with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nye lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#T4#
Nye fails to land with a series of punches.
Nye misses with a wild combination.
Nye scores with a decent looking hook.
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!
Nye keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A right-left combo lands from Nye.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bill Nye comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Nye 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 James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bill Nye!

Event: JF 34 - Cobb vs Ruffy the Dog
Date: Dec 14, 2024

#R1#
Newman misses with a head kick.
Salinas dives in for a single leg takedown but Newman sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Salinas rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Newman moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Salinas fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Newman keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Newman feinted with a counter takedown.
A combination from Newman does no damage.
Salinas wants to counter with a clinch but Newman pushes him away.
Salinas getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Salinas throws a right and a left that both miss.
It looked like Newman was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Newman scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Barrett Salinas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Newman pushes Salinas up against the cage in a clinch.
Salinas is trying to break the clinch but Newman has him pressed against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Newman.#TD#
Newman pulls Salinas into guard. #ES#
Newman has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Salinas is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Newman tries for a takedown. No joy. #T1#
Salinas wants to break free but Newman has control.
Newman goes for a takedown attempt but Salinas pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Salinas with a poor takedown #CL#
and Newman holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Alex Newman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Barrett Salinas.#TD#
Newman manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Newman doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Salinas tries to stand but Newman is controlling from the bottom. #SUB#
Newman has his foot on Salinas's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Salinas works his way back into a safe position though.#T2#
Newman throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Salinas is looking to stand up but Newman won't let him.
Newman 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.
Newman is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Newman is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Newman takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Salinas tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Salinas avoids a punch combination nicely.
Salinas shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Newman as he avoids it easily. #T3#
Salinas shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Newman throws a counter high kick but Salinas was just alert enough to avoid it.
Salinas fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Newman avoids it really well and circles away.
Newman shoots in for a double leg but Salinas sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#CL#
Newman pushes Salinas up against the cage in a clinch.
Salinas takes a shot to the head.
Newman goes for a takedown attempt but Salinas pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Salinas throws a poor cross that misses #CL#
and Newman counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Newman.
Salinas can't break the clinch.
Newman drops down looking for an ankle pick but Salinas pulls his leg out and moves away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Salinas.#T4#
Salinas feints a jab promting Newman to slip. Salinas then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Newman slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Salinas tries to clinch but Newman is having none of it.
Salinas misses with a wild body shot.
Newman misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Newman throws a sloppy head kick and Salinas moves out of range easily.
Salinas tries to counter with a clinch but Newman shakes him off and moves away.
Salinas slaps away a takedown attempt from Newman, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Newman is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice takedown defense from Newman. No joy for Salinas on that attempt.
Newman drops down looking for a counter takedown but Salinas sprawls and moves away.#CL#
Newman moves into the clinch.
Newman tries a body shot but Salinas blocks it.
Newman lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Salinas or not.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alex Newman dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Nice sprawl there from Salinas as Newman shoots in.
Salinas throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Salinas goes for a double leg but Newman avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Newman continues to drive forward.
It looked like Newman wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Salinas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Newman.
Salinas rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Newman moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Salinas just misses with a punch to the body.
Newman fails with the takedown.
Newman takes a body punch but keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Newman tries to clinch up.
Salinas shoots and misses #CL#
and Newman moves into the clinch.
Newman tries to break the clinch but Salinas is controlling the position.
Newman pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#T1##TD#
Newman pulls guard effortlessly. #SU2#
Salinas stands up from Newman's guard - Salinas perhaps looking for a knockout.
Salinas showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Newman.
Newman darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Newman circles away from the clinch attempt.
Newman misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alex Newman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Salinas shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Newman sprawls well. Newman wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Salinas gets slowly back to his feet.
Newman pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T2#
Salinas throws a series of punches but Newman avoids them all with ease.
Newman seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Newman dives in for a single leg takedown but Salinas sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Salinas wants to counter the offense by Newman and move into the clinch position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Newman is trying to pull guard but Salinas turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Newman is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Salinas to keep the fight standing.
Newman is pressed up against the cage. Salinas has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Newman down to the mat. Newman avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Newman will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Salinas takes a swing at Newman's ribcage but misses.
Salinas throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Newman's waist but Newman gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Salinas off to one side.
Salinas throws a body punch but Newman moves out of range.
Salinas wants to clinch up but Newman keeps it at a distance.
Salinas fails with an attempt to clinch.
Newman tries to counter by clinching up but Salinas breaks away and moves out of range.
Salinas tries for a takedown but Newman sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Newman tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Salinas manages to circle out of the way.#T3#
Newman moves out of range of the body kick.
Newman appears to be looking for a big counter.
A punch lands to the side of Salinas 's head but he takes it in his stride.#CL2#
Salinas rushes Newman and presses him up against the cage.
Newman tries to break free but Salinas pushes him back against the cage.
Newman lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Salinas.
Salinas is trying to break the clinch but Newman has him pressed against the cage.
Salinas tries to circle away but Newman has him pinned against the cage.
Newman is trying to force a seperation but Salinas has the dominant position.
Newman can't break the clinch.
A short left from Newman. #T4#
Salinas wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Salinas tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Newman smiles and moves away.
Salinas stuffs the takedown.
Salinas wants to clinch but Newman slips to the side
and Newman counters with a three punch combo that has Salinas backing up. Salinas nods at Newman to acknowledge the strikes.
Newman shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Salinas pinned against the cage. Salinas gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Salinas throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Newman counter with a right hand.
Newman tries to clinch but Salinas is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Salinas tries to bum rush Newman with a series of wild strikes but Newman uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Salinas fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Salinas fails with the takedown.
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 Alex Newman will probably get the nod.
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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Salinas looks to score with a jab to the body but Newman is just out of range.
Salinas tries to bum rush Newman with a series of wild strikes but Newman uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Salinas looks to land a combination but Newman avoids it well.
Newman goes for a double leg but Salinas avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Salinas continues to drive forward.
Newman is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Newman is trying to drag Salinas to the mat but Salinas just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Newman is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Salinas to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alex Newman. 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.
Newman working hard to break the clinch.
Newman tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Salinas just stands there and leans against the cage.#T1##TD#
Newman manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Newman is trying to keep Salinas in close. #ES#
Newman pushes Salinas off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Newman avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Salinas throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Newman was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Salinas fails in his attempt to clinch.
Salinas wants to clinch.
Newman fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Barrett Salinas seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T2#
Nice takedown defense from Salinas. No joy for Newman on that attempt.
Newman keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Salinas throws a solid leg kick but Newman takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Salinas.#TD2#
Newman gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.

The fighters are working up against the cage. Newman manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC2#
Salinas breaks the clinch.
Salinas will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Salinas tries to clinch but Newman moves out of range. #T3#
Salinas keeps the fight on the outside.
Salinas tries to clinch but Newman is having none of it.
Newman drops down looking for a counter takedown but Salinas sprawls and moves away.
Salinas lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Newman circles away quickly and effectively.
Salinas is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Newman rather than just go for the knockout.
Salinas wants to clinch up but Newman keeps it at a distance.
Salinas tries to close the distance and clinch but Newman swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Newman tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Salinas defends well and Newman ends up having to push Salinas into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Newman has Salinas pressed against the cage.
Salinas is trying to force a seperation but Newman has the dominant position.
Newman manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Newman jumps guard but Salinas stands there with Newman around his waist. Newman gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch. #T4#
Salinas tries to break free but Newman pushes him back against the cage.
Barrett Salinas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Alex Newman has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Newman jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Salinas walks away with a smile on his face. Newman gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Alex Newman is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Salinas tries to clinch there but Newman circles away.
Newman will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Alex Newman.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Newman, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: JF 29 - Salinas vs Ramirez
Date: Dec 04, 2024

#R1#
Newman fails with the takedown#TD2#
and Mihailovic counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Newman!
Newman is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Mihailovic swings around for an armbar but Newman sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Mihailovic's guard.
Newman throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB2#
Mihailovic is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mihailovic trying to keep a closed guard but Newman is proving a slippery customer.
Newman slips nicely into half guard.
Mihailovic pushes Newman off looking to stand but Newman dives back in and keeps control. #T1##SUB#
Newman is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Mihailovic sees it coming and defends easily.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Mihailovic can do anything to dispel that myth.
Newman takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Mihailovic wants to get back to full guard.
Newman wants to take a breather but Mihailovic is having none of it.
Mihailovic is trying to stand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Newman wants to take a breather but Mihailovic is having none of it. #SUB#
Newman seems to be looking for submissions. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Newman not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Mihailovic is looking to escape.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Mihailovic throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Newman was covering up waiting for the punch and Mihailovic finishes the takedown easily into guard. #SUB2#
Mihailovic is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Newman is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Newman has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Newman tries to free his leg and advance position but Mihailovic is retaining full guard. #T3#
Newman trying to control but Mihailovic is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Mihailovic is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Newman defends well.
Mihailovic lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Newman looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Newman is looking to stand up but Mihailovic isn't so interested in that idea.
Newman working a defensive guard here. #T4#
Mihailovic with a nice head shot there.
Newman trying to keep a closed guard but Mihailovic is proving a slippery customer.
Mihailovic preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Newman is looking for a triangle but Mihailovic pushes his legs off easily.
Mihailovic keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Newman's head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SU2#
Mihailovic stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Mihailovic tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Newman swivels and escapes.#CL#
Newman gets in close and instigates a clinch.
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 Alex Newman will probably get the nod.
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#
Mihailovic circles away from the clinch attempt#TD2#
and Mihailovic counters with a shoot takedown. Newman fights it but they end up in guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mihailovic accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mihailovic scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Mihailovic trying to control but Newman is working from the bottom.
Mihailovic advances position into side control!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Newman is trying to control Mihailovic's posture but Mihailovic avoids it. #SUB2#
Mihailovic is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Newman knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T1#
Newman sneaks back into half guard.
Mihailovic looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Newman with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Mukhtar Mihailovic has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Mihailovic is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Newman doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mihailovic. #SUB2#
Mihailovic is working for a submission of some sort. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Mihailovic seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Newman does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Mihailovic is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Newman sees it coming and defends easily.
Newman pushes Mihailovic off looking to stand but Mihailovic dives back in and keeps control. #SUB2#
Mihailovic is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Newman has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Mihailovic is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Newman still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Newman has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work! #SU#
Newman decides to stand back up. Newman steps back and let's Mihailovic get back to his feet.#T3#
Mihailovic stuffs the takedown.
Newman tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mihailovic manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Newman pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Mihailovic back to the cage. Newman follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Mihailovic avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Newman with a lazy takedown attempt #TD2#
and Mihailovic counters with a nice double leg into side control. Newman won't be happy with that.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Mihailovic looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Mihailovic is breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Mihailovic thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T4#
Newman tries to improve position but can't.
Newman wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Mihailovic scores with punches from side control.
Mihailovic in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Mihailovic working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mihailovic working away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mukhtar Mihailovic showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Newman's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Newman shoots in but Mihailovic avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Newman shoots in for a double leg but Mihailovic sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#CL#
Newman pushes Mihailovic up against the cage in a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mihailovic.
Newman is defending well against a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Mihailovic has clasped his hands together around Newman's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Mihailovic tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Newman is looking for a sweep.#T1#
Mihailovic working away.
Newman is trying to get back to his feet.
Mihailovic wants to lay and pray for a moment but Newman keeps working.
Newman tries to bench press Mihailovic off him but Mihailovic keeps the position.
You can see the frustration on Newman's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Mihailovic working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Mihailovic wants to control but Newman is keeping him busy. #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.#SUB2#
Mihailovic looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Mihailovic lands a nice forearm strike. #SUB2#
Mihailovic is working to tighten his grip on Newman's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Newman has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Mihailovic is really squeezing tight and eventually Newman passes out! Mihailovic breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Mukhtar Mihailovic!
Mukhtar Mihailovic got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'

Event: JF 23 - Li vs Bobo
Date: Nov 24, 2024

#R1#
Newman blocks a jab.
Kazvitz doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Newman counters with a three punch combo that has Kazvitz backing up. Kazvitz nods at Newman to acknowledge the strikes.
Newman throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Kazvitz with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Newman counter with a right hand.
Newman looks to land a body kick but Kazvitz moved away.
Kazvitz fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jonny Kazvitz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Newman changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kazvitz tries to avoid it but Newman manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kazvitz to the ground. Kazvitz escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A counter left hand to the body from Kazvitz misses its target.
Kazvitz fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kazvitz tries a head kick but it misses.
Kazvitz fails with the takedown.#CL2#
Newman closes the distance and pushes Kazvitz back into the cage.#T1##BC2#
Newman breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Newman throws a head kick but Kazvitz moves out of range. #TD#
Kazvitz drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Newman is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Kazvitz is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Newman tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kazvitz throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Kazvitz 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.
Kazvitz unloads with some shots from mount but Newman bucks and avoids them well.
Kazvitz throwing strikes but Newman recovers to half guard. A much better position. #T2#
Kazvitz is keen to just control but Newman is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Newman looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Newman keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SU#
Kazvitz escapes and gets back to his feet.
Newman blocks a head kick by Kazvitz.
Newman tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kazvitz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Newman feints the counter takedown.
Newman lands a glancing blow to the side of Kazvitz's head.
Newman tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kazvitz sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Newman somewhat.#T3##CL2#
Newman moves into the clinch successfully.
Newman has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kazvitz after a bit of a struggle.
Newman is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Kazvitz tries to circle away but Newman has him pinned against the cage.
Kazvitz tries for a takedown but Newman manages to get underhooks.
Kazvitz changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Newman fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Kazvitz swinging wildly here.
Newman with the counter takedown but Kazvitz avoids it easily.
Kazvitz misses with a kick to the body
and Newman counters with a two punch combo.
Kazvitz looks to throw a body kick
and Newman counters with a left to the body. #T4#
Kazvitz is looking to clinch but Newman is avoiding it.
Newman is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Newman stuffs the takedown.
Kazvitz is breathing heavily.
Newman scores with a three punch combo!
Newman shoots in for a takedown but Kazvitz shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kazvitz half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#CL2#
Newman clinches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kazvitz is trying to pull guard but Newman turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Kazvitz is trying to stall.
Newman stalls.
Kazvitz is defending well against a takedown attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alex Newman dominated that round.
That's time! Kazvitz's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##TD#
Kazvitz shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

Newman kicks Kazvitz off and gets back to his feet.
Newman blocks a head kick by Kazvitz.
Newman shoots in for a double leg but Kazvitz sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#TD#
Newman gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Kazvitz to score an easy takedown into full guard.

Newman manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kazvitz tries to land knees in the clinch but Newman avoids the damage to the body. #T1#
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Kazvitz just misses with a elbow thrown towards Newman's brow.
Kazvitz is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Newman is defending well.#BC2#
Newman pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kazvitz has his takedown stuffed
and Newman counters with a one-two to the body.
Kazvitz shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Newman but Newman pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jonny Kazvitz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#CL2#
Kazvitz gets tackled into the cage by Newman. Newman maintains the clinch. #BC2#
Newman breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kazvitz walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Newman checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Newman throws a head kick but Kazvitz moves out of range. #T2##CL2#
Newman has closed the distance and engaged Kazvitz in a clinch.
Kazvitz gets underhooks to prevent Newman's takedown attempt.
Kazvitz is trying to pull guard but Newman turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Newman has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kazvitz avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Kazvitz can't get the takedown.
Newman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Newman tries to score a body lock takedown but Kazvitz shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Kazvitz is looking for a takedown.
Newman prevents Kazvitz from breaking the clinch.
Kazvitz is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Newman pulls him back up using the underhooks. #TD2#
Newman successfully pulls guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kazvitz trying to stand up but can't free himself from Newman's guard.#ES2#
Newman has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Kazvitz off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. #T3#
Newman dives in and grabs Kazvitz's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kazvitz pushes down on Newman's head and hops out.#TD#
Kazvitz feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Newman trying to keep a closed guard but Kazvitz is proving a slippery customer.
Kazvitz wants to control from the top but Newman keeps moving.
Newman really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kazvitz. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Newman has a closed guard, preventing Kazvitz from standing up.
Newman working a defensive guard here. #T4#
Newman looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kazvitz trying to control but Newman is working from the bottom.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Kazvitz throwing strikes from guard but Newman blocks nicely. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kazvitz leaves Newman with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kazvitz keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alex Newman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Kazvitz fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Newman fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Newman fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kazvitz avoids it really well and circles away.#CL2#
Newman clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Newman can't get the takedown.
Newman fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Jonny Kazvitz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex Newman.#TD#
Kazvitz lands a nice trip takedown into half guard. #T1#
Kazvitz tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Newman.
Kazvitz is keen to just control but Newman is a slippery customer.
Kazvitz not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kazvitz wants to control but Newman is keeping him busy.
Kazvitz looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Newman is staying active underneath Kazvitz, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Alex Newman has got the better of the ground game so far.
Newman is trying to get back to full guard.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
A head kick misses from Kazvitz. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Newman tries a head kick but it misses.
Newman takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kazvitz throws a body shot but no joy.
Newman lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Newman throws a low kick but Kazvitz moves out of range easily.
Kazvitz throws a big counter combination but Newman scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Newman fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kazvitz avoids it really well and circles away.
Jonny Kazvitz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Newman blocks a head kick by Kazvitz.
Kazvitz tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Newman counters with a three punch combo that has Kazvitz backing up. Kazvitz nods at Newman to acknowledge the strikes.
Kazvitz misses with a jab to the body
and Newman counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kazvitz has a takedown stuffed.#T3##CL2#
Newman forces Kazvitz back against the cage and clinches.
Kazvitz jumps guard but Newman stands there with Kazvitz around his waist. Kazvitz gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kazvitz tries for a takedown but Newman manages to get underhooks.
Kazvitz tries to land knees in the clinch but Newman avoids the damage to the body.
Newman tries to score a body lock takedown but Kazvitz shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Newman tries for a takedown. No joy.
Newman is trying to pull guard but Kazvitz has him pressed against the cage.
Newman fails to pull guard.
Newman stops a takedown attempt from Kazvitz.
Kazvitz is working for takedown but Newman is calmly controlling the position for now.#T4#
Newman missing with knees to the body. #BC2#
Newman manages to break the clinch.
Newman closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kazvitz circles away.
It looked like Kazvitz wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Newman keeps the fight on the outside.
Kazvitz misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #CL2#
Newman closes the distance and clinches.
Alex Newman seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Newman jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kazvitz walks away with a smile on his face. Newman gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Newman circles away from the clinch attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Newman scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kazvitz shoots for a double leg takedown but Newman sprawls well. He's pushed Kazvitz's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jonny Kazvitz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alex Newman is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kazvitz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alex Newman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Newman 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alex Newman!
During a confident post fight interview, Alex Newman thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Mikael Li Ascends to the Hall
Date: Nov 16, 2024

#R1##CL#
Thomas moves into range and clinches up with Newman.#BC#
Thomas manages to break the clinch.
Thomas fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Thomas walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Newman checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Newman throws a nice looking combination but Thomas bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Thomas keeps the fight on the outside.
Newman shoots for a takedown but Thomas saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Thomas fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
No luck for Thomas with that takedown attempt. #CL2#
Newman has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC#
Thomas escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Thomas shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Newman is looking for a triangle but Thomas pushes his legs off easily.
Thomas is stalling in the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thomas looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Newman looking for a sweep. Not yet Newman, not yet.
Newman keeping moving, preventing Thomas from controlling successfully.
Thomas throws a big right hand that misses.
Thomas is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB2#
Newman looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Thomas 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. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#TD#
Thomas looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Newman gets full guard.
Thomas won't allow Newman to sweep him here.
Newman seems keen to control Thomas's posture.
Thomas won't allow Newman to sweep him here.
Newman seems keen to control Thomas's posture.
Thomas is looking to stand up but Newman won't let him. #T3#
Thomas tries to free his leg and advance position but Newman is retaining full guard.
Thomas slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Newman dodges the punch combination from Thomas. #TD#
Newman gets caught flat footed, as Thomas shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Newman looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Newman is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Thomas has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Thomas stands up over Newman, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #ES2#
Newman wriggles free and stands up.
Thomas connects with a leg kick. #T4#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Newman.
Newman shoots in for a double leg but Thomas sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Anthony Thomas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex Newman.
Newman shoots for a double leg takedown but Thomas sprawls well. He's pushed Newman's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Newman looks winded!
Newman has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Thomas.
Newman throws a hook to the side of Thomas's head but Thomas sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD#
Thomas closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Newman did well to prevent Thomas getting side control.
Nice strikes from Thomas there.
Thomas trying to pass the guard but Newman defending well.
Thomas controlling the pace.
Thomas knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Newman on the ground.
Thomas trying to control the action but Newman is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Anthony Thomas dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Newman shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Thomas as he avoids it easily. #TD#
Thomas fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Newman sprawls well initially but Thomas persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Thomas wants to take a breather but Newman is having none of it.
Thomas takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Thomas is keen to just control but Newman is a slippery customer.
Newman taking some punishment here, with Thomas in his half guard.
Newman is trying to control but can't. #ES2#
Newman has one foot on Thomas's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Anthony Thomas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Thomas drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thomas trying to control but Newman is working from the bottom.
Newman looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Thomas trying to control the position from guard on top but Newman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Newman has a closed guard, preventing Thomas from standing up.
Newman keeping moving, preventing Thomas from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Newman is on top in guard. #REVB#
Newman wants to control from the top but Thomas keeps moving.
Newman preventing the sweep.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Thomas is on top in guard. #REVR##T2#
Newman keeping moving, preventing Thomas from controlling successfully.
Newman doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Thomas wants to control from the top but Newman keeps moving.
Newman is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Thomas trying to control the position from guard on top but Newman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thomas pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Newman is keeping the position for now. #T3#
Thomas scoring with punches to the head and body.
Thomas stays in close to Newman's body and controls the position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Thomas connects with a leg kick.
Thomas shoots and misses
and Newman counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Thomas shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Newman as he jumps to the side.
Anthony Thomas is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Thomas.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anthony Thomas. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
Newman changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Thomas tries to avoid it but Newman manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Thomas to the ground. Thomas escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Thomas shoots for a double leg takedown but Newman sprawls well. He's pushed Thomas's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Newman is looking to clinch but Thomas is avoiding it.
Newman pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A slow jab from Thomas misses its intended target. #CL2#
Newman clinches up against the cage.
Newman pushes off an throws an elbow but Thomas leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Newman wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Thomas 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. Thomas gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Thomas throws a right and a left that Newman avoids nicely.
Newman wants to counter with a clinch but Thomas pushes him away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Newman scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut! #CUT2#It looks like Anthony Thomas has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thomas swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Newman counters with a nice uppercut.
Newman goes for a double leg but Thomas avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Thomas continues to drive forward.
Newman blocks the body kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Alex Newman will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Anthony Thomas's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Newman throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
It looked like Thomas was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Newman tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Thomas defends well and Newman ends up having to push Thomas into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Thomas misses with a few strikes there.
Newman displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Thomas.
Thomas throws a right and a left that both miss.
Thomas explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Newman scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Thomas misses with a takedown
and Newman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Newman closes the distance and clinches.
Thomas tries for a takedown but Newman manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anthony Thomas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thomas prevents Newman from breaking the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Thomas as Newman tries to tie him up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Newman has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Thomas is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#T1#
Thomas has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Newman avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Thomas comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Newman goes for a takedown attempt but Thomas pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Thomas shoots in and drives through. Newman sprawls well.
Newman misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Nice takedown defense from Thomas. No joy for Newman on that attempt.
Newman throws a nice looking combination but Thomas bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
An inside leg kick lands from Thomas.
Thomas throws a leg kick which misses Newman's front leg but catches the back leg as Newman tries to avoid it.
Newman fails with an attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Newman forces Thomas back against the cage and clinches.
Thomas tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Newman just stands there and leans against the cage.#T2#
Newman working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Newman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Newman pushes off an throws an elbow but Thomas leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#TD#
Thomas has clasped his hands together around Newman's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.

Newman throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Newman looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Thomas fails with a takedown attempt.
Newman is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Thomas doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Newman counters with a series of strikes. Thomas will be more careful next time no doubt. #CL2#
Newman clinches. #T3#
Newman wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Thomas has him pressed against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Newman's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Thomas is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#TD#
Thomas drags the fight down to the ground.
Thomas looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Thomas wants to control the position but Newman says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Thomas wants to control the action here but instead Newman manages to pass to full mount!
Newman controlling his opponent.
Thomas is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Alex Newman has got the better of the ground game so far.
Newman tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T4#
Thomas really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Newman controlling the position easily from mount.
Newman prevents Thomas from getting the reversal.
Newman misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alex Newman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Newman has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 07, 2024

#R1#
A combination from Poirier does no damage.
Newman is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.#CL2#
Newman darts in and clinches Poirier up against the cage.
Newman taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Poirier is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Newman to keep the fight standing.
Newman has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Poirier after a bit of a struggle.
Newman can't break the clinch.
Poirier jumps guard but Newman turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Poirier is trying to pull guard but Newman turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nate Poirier. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Poirier stops a takedown attempt from Newman.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Newman.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Newman is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Poirier pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Newman gets underhooks to prevent Poirier's takedown attempt. #BC#
Poirier escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nate Poirier seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Poirier tries to bum rush Newman with a series of wild strikes but Newman uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Poirier swinging wildly here. #T1#
Newman dodges the punch combination from Poirier.
Newman tries to work over Poirier's front leg with a kick but Poirier checks it.
Newman throws a head kick that misses.
Newman tries to score with a low kick but Poirier moves his leg out of the way.
Poirier throwing a counter right hand but Newman manages to avoid it.
Newman avoids a punch combination nicely. #TD2#
Newman looking to score a takedown here. Poirier is defending well but Newman drives through and ends up in Poirier's guard.

Poirier pushes Newman off and scrambles back to his feet. #TD2#
Newman shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Newman showed some decent athleticism there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Newman is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Newman thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T2#
Poirier is trying to stand back up but Newman is controlling him
Newman sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Poirier is looking to escape.
Poirier gets full guard.
Poirier is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Newman is controlling him.
Poirier trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Newman's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Poirier wants to stand but Newman is controlling the position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Newman ducks under a wild hook from Poirier.#T3#
Poirier throws a right and a left that both miss.
Newman drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Poirier defends it well.#TD2#
Newman throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Poirier tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Newman is in Poirier's guard.

Poirier manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Newman is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Poirier pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Newman is trying to pull guard but Poirier turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Newman is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Poirier is defending well.
Newman looks winded!
Poirier prevents Newman from breaking the clinch.#BC#
Poirier pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Newman tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Poirier jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Newman tries to close the distance and clinch but Poirier swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Newman shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Poirier as he jumps to the side.
Newman is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T4#
Poirier fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Poirier throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Newman.
Donk. Poirier catches Newman right on the button with a cross.
Newman fails with a takedown attempt.
Poirier swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#TD2#
Newman bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.

Poirier throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Poirier connects with the punch.
Newman slaps away a takedown attempt from Poirier, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Poirier misses with a combination #TD2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
and Newman counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

Poirier manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Newman keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nate Poirier dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Poirier rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Newman moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Poirier throws a nice looking combination but Newman bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nate Poirier is winning the standup battle so far.
Newman tries to work over Poirier's front leg with a kick but Poirier checks it.
Poirier misses with a wild combination.
Newman feints the counter takedown.
Newman fails with an attempt to clinch.
Newman tries for a takedown but Poirier sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Poirier misses with a jab, cross combination. #CL2#
Newman rushes Poirier and presses him up against the cage.
Newman stops a takedown attempt from Poirier.
Newman is stalling here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Newman tries to break the clinch but Poirier is controlling the position. #TD2#
Newman jumps guard.
Newman wants to get back to his feet but Poirier is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T1#
Poirier wants to stand but Newman has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Poirier being controlled here momentarily. #SU#
Newman is working an open guard so Poirier takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Nate Poirier is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Newman fails to land with a series of punches. #CL#
Poirier gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Poirier tries to pull guard but Newman holds him up against the cage and eventually Poirier drops back down to his feet. #TD#
Poirier pulls guard. #SU2#
Newman gets to his feet - Poirier follows without any prompting. #TD2#
Poirier gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Newman to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Poirier is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Newman can do to turn this around?
Newman is breathing heavily.
Newman wants to control from the top but Poirier keeps moving. #T2##ES#
Poirier wriggles free and stands up.
Newman tries for a takedown but Poirier sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Newman throws a head kick but Poirier moves out of range.
A punch combination from Poirier misses.
Poirier misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Newman paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Poirier throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Newman sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Poirier avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Poirier throws a nice looking combination but Newman bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Poirier lands a jab-cross combination.
Newman misses with a leg kick.
Newman closes the distance and clinches up with Poirier, looking for a takedown. Newman pushes Poirier against the cage but Poirier circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Nate Poirier has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex Newman.#T3#
Poirier rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Newman moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Poirier misses with the combination.
Poirier fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Newman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #TD2#
Newman looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Newman stalling. #ES#
Poirier has one foot on Newman's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
A punch combination from Poirier misses.
Poirier throws a hook but Newman avoids it easily.
Newman tries to counter with a clinch but Poirier shakes him off and moves away.#CL2#
Newman has closed the distance and engaged Poirier in a clinch. #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!
Poirier tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Newman just stands there and leans against the cage.
Newman is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Newman is trying to pull guard but Poirier turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Poirier changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Newman fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Poirier throws a series of punches but Newman avoids them all with ease.
Newman swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Poirier throws a right hand that misses #TD2#
and Newman counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

Poirier pushes Newman off and gets back to his feet.
Poirier swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #TD2#
and Newman counters with a nice double leg into guard. #ES#
Poirier has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Newman is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#BC#
Poirier escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Newman moves into the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nate Poirier dominated that second round.
That's time! Poirier's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Poirier displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Poirier throws a right and a left that Newman avoids nicely.
Poirier swinging wildly here.
Poirier throws a series of punches but Newman moves out of range. #CL2#
Newman instigates a clinch.
Poirier prevents a body shot from Newman.
Good body shot from Newman.
Poirier jumps guard but Newman stands there with Poirier around his waist. Poirier gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Poirier tries for a takedown. No joy.
Newman can't break the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Newman's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T1#
Newman wants to break the clinch but can't.
Poirier has Newman pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Newman manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nate Poirier. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Newman holding his opponent close, against the cage. #TD2#
Newman jumps guard and drags Poirier to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Poirier would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Newman looking to control.
Newman has Poirier pulled in close to control his posture. #SU#
Poirier stands up from Newman's guard - Poirier perhaps looking for a knockout.
Newman stalks Poirier and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Poirier's face. Poirier staggers backwards, shaken.#T2#
Newman shoots in for a takedown but Poirier shows good takedown defense.
A combination from Poirier does no damage.
Newman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Poirier paws at him with a jab and circles away.#TD2#
Newman looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Poirier is trying to stand. #ES#
Poirier has one foot on Newman's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Poirier stuffs the takedown.
Poirier looks to land a right hand but Newman moved out of range.
Newman is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Newman avoids a punch combination nicely.
Poirier rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Newman moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Poirier stuffs the takedown.#T3#
Newman dodges the punch combination from Poirier.
Newman showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Poirier. #CL2#
Newman forces Poirier back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Poirier pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Poirier lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Newman circles away quickly and effectively.
Newman will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Newman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Poirier throws a nice looking combination but Newman bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
As Poirier backs off Newman throws a huge counter combo but Poirier manages to avoid it all.
Newman moves to clinch but Poirier breaks away #TD#
and Poirier counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Newman! #T4##SU#
Poirier decides to stand up, so the ref orders Newman to his feet.
Poirier shoots in but no luck this time.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD2#
Newman gets a takedown into half guard.
Poirier wants to get back to his feet. #ES#
Poirier kicks Newman off and gets back to his feet.
Newman tries to close the distance and clinch up but Poirier swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Some wild striking there from Poirier.
Alex Newman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nate Poirier is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Poirier avoids the head kick by Newman.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nate Poirier showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Poirier, 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nate Poirier!

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