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Event:
JF 23 - Li vs Bobo
Date: Nov 24, 2024 |
#R1#
Salinas defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Thomas.
It looked like Salinas was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Thomas walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Salinas fails in his attempt to clinch.
Salinas looks to clinch
and Thomas counters with an inside leg kick.
Salinas slaps away a takedown attempt from Thomas, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Thomas looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Barrett Salinas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anthony Thomas.
Thomas tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Salinas defends well and Thomas ends up having to push Salinas into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Salinas scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #CUT#It looks like Anthony Thomas has been cut.
Thomas showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Salinas.
Thomas steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Salinas.
Salinas blocks a head kick by Thomas.
Salinas throws a big counter combination but Thomas scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Salinas connects with a good right hand that stumbles Thomas. Thomas circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Thomas.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Salinas closes this distance looking for a takedown but Thomas circles away.#CL2#
Thomas gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Thomas goes for a takedown attempt but Salinas pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#T1##TD2#
Thomas looking to score a takedown here. Salinas is defending well but Thomas drives through and ends up in Salinas's guard.
Thomas throws an elbow that misses. Salinas uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Thomas's guard. Nice move by Salinas!#REVR#
Thomas looking to hit a scissor sweep but Salinas is one step ahead there.
Thomas really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Salinas. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SU#
Salinas gets to his feet. Thomas looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Salinas throws a series of punches but Thomas avoids them all with ease.
Salinas misses with a two punch combination.
Thomas changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Salinas tries to avoid it but Thomas manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Salinas to the ground. Salinas escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Thomas closes the distance but Salinas moves to the side
and Salinas counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Salinas shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Thomas wants to counter the offense by Salinas and move into the clinch position.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thomas tries a head kick but it misses.
#CL2#
Thomas gets a clinch.
Thomas is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Thomas looks winded!
Salinas letting Thomas take a breather here.
Salinas tries to circle away but Thomas has him pinned against the cage.
Salinas is trying to break the clinch but Thomas has him pressed against the cage.
Thomas is working for takedown but Salinas is calmly controlling the position for now.
Salinas wants to break the clinch but can't.
Thomas is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Thomas is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Salinas to keep the fight standing.
Salinas takes an elbow to the forehead.
Salinas is looking to break free of the clinch but Thomas has double underhooks. #T3##TD2#
Thomas is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Salinas can't fight it off and eventually Thomas manages to take the fight to the floor. Salinas looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.#ES#
Salinas pushes Thomas off and scrambles back to his feet.
Salinas lands with an uppercut that bounces Thomas off the cage and back into range.
Salinas ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Salinas misses with a takedown attempt - Thomas sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Salinas throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Thomas.
Salinas shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Thomas pinned against the cage. Thomas gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Thomas wants to counter the offense by Salinas and move into the clinch position.
Thomas lands with a kick to the temple. Salinas shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thomas shoots in but no luck this time.
Salinas shoots in and drives through. Thomas sprawls well.
Salinas misses with a jab, cross combination.
Salinas tries to close the distance and clinch but Thomas swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Thomas changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Thomas finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Salinas closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Salinas tries to clinch up.
Thomas changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Salinas tries to avoid it but Thomas manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Salinas to the ground. Salinas escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Thomas ducks right into an uppercut from Salinas.
Salinas lands a right hook to the body.
Anthony Thomas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Salinas is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Salinas tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Thomas manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Thomas throws a push kick but Salinas slaps the foot to one side.
Salinas seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Thomas checks a low kick from Salinas.
Salinas misses with a double jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Barrett Salinas dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Anthony Thomas'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#
Salinas has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Thomas.
Salinas shoots in and drives through. Thomas sprawls well.
Thomas misses with a takedown attempt - Salinas sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Salinas wants to clinch.
Salinas looks to land a combination but Thomas avoids it well.
Salinas throws a leg kick that misses.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Thomas lands with a kick to the temple. Salinas shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Thomas has a takedown stuffed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salinas digs a good body shot into Thomas's ribs.
Thomas checks a leg kick nicely.
Thomas lunges at Salinas with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Salinas's hand.
Thomas jabs at Salinas's body.
Salinas defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Thomas.
Barrett Salinas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anthony Thomas.
Thomas is breathing heavily.#T1#
Salinas tries to clinch but Thomas is having none of it.
Thomas drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Salinas defends it well.
Salinas lands a slapping body shot.
Salinas misses with a two punch combination.
Barrett Salinas is winning the standup battle so far.
Salinas misses with a low kick.
Some wild striking there from Salinas.
Thomas throws a counter combo.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Salinas!
Salinas lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Salinas.
Thomas shoots for a takedown but Salinas saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
As Thomas looks to move away, Salinas throws a big counter combo but Thomas just gets out of the way.
Some wild striking there from Thomas.
#CL2#
Thomas closes the distance and clinches.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Thomas just misses with a elbow thrown towards Salinas's brow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Salinas fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#T2#
Salinas gets underhooks to prevent Thomas's takedown attempt.
Thomas avoiding damage.
Thomas with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Thomas is trying to pull guard but Salinas has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Salinas pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD2#
Thomas closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Salinas tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Salinas wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Salinas 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.
Thomas controlling the position easily from mount.
Salinas wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
#ES#
Salinas bucks up and throws Thomas to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!#T4#
Thomas looks for a takedown but Salinas sprawls well.
Salinas tries to counter by clinching up but Thomas breaks away and moves out of range.
Salinas shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Thomas eats them both and turns towards Salinas to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Salinas misses with a few strikes there.
Thomas darts in looking for a takedown but Salinas gets double underhooks and turns Thomas into the cage.
Thomas checks a leg kick nicely.
Thomas changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Salinas tries to avoid it but Thomas manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Salinas to the ground. Salinas escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Salinas is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Thomas can do to turn this around?
Thomas avoids a punch combination nicely.
Salinas stuns Thomas with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thomas looks for a takedown but Salinas sprawls well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Barrett Salinas dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Anthony Thomas's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Thomas is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Salinas.
Salinas shoots in but Thomas avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Salinas looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Thomas shoots in but Salinas avoids the takedown attempt easily.
It looked like Salinas was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Thomas.
Thomas dodges the punch combination from Salinas.
Thomas takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A solid body kick from Thomas.
Thomas fails with the takedown.
Salinas lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Thomas backs up against the cage.
Salinas stalks Thomas and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Thomas's face. Thomas staggers backwards, shaken.
Thomas takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1##TD2#
Thomas fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Salinas to the ground. Thomas is now in Salinas's guard.
Thomas won't allow Salinas to get back to his feet.
Thomas loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Salinas is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Thomas must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Thomas sitting in guard here, content to control.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#T2##SU2#
Thomas gets to his feet - Salinas follows without any prompting. #TD2#
Thomas looking to score a takedown here. Salinas is defending well but Thomas drives through and ends up in Salinas's guard.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Salinas manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thomas is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Salinas is defending well.
Barrett Salinas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anthony Thomas.
Salinas has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Thomas keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Salinas's efforts to push away.
Salinas is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Thomas 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.
Thomas tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Salinas smiles and moves away.
#T3#
Salinas lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Thomas throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Thomas misses the shot to the body.
Salinas seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Thomas looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Salinas lands an overhand right.
Salinas scores with a body shot.
Thomas stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Thomas wants it to stay on the feet.
Salinas throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Thomas's waist but Thomas gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Salinas off to one side.
No luck for Salinas with that takedown attempt. #T4#
Salinas throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Salinas throws a quick inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Salinas throws a body punch but Thomas moves out of range.
Salinas throws a right hand that Thomas ducks under and follows up with a left that Thomas also avoids with ease.
Thomas wants to counter the offense by Salinas and move into the clinch position.#TD2#
Salinas gets caught napping as Thomas dives in and scores a takedown. Salinas manages to retain guard.
Barrett Salinas is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#ES#
Salinas has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Thomas has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#TD2#
Thomas lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Salinas kicks off Thomas and gets to his feet.
Salinas lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Salinas throws a series of punches but Thomas moves out of range.
Thomas is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Anthony Thomas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Salinas throws a right hand that Thomas ducks under and follows up with a left that Thomas also avoids with ease.
And that's the end of the fight!
Barrett Salinas showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Salinas, 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Barrett Salinas! |
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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. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 08, 2024 |
#R1#
Thomas looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Snow looks to land a combination but Thomas avoids it well.
Thomas shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Snow as he avoids it easily.
Thomas takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Left hook, right uppercut from Snow.
Snow scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Snow lands a jab to Thomas's midsection.
Thomas fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#TD2#
Thomas feints and as Snow raises his hands in defense, Thomas changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thomas slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SU2#
Snow is working an open guard so Thomas takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Thomas misses with a takedown attempt
and Snow counters with a nice uppercut.
Jon Snow has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anthony Thomas.
Snow jabs at Thomas's body.
Snow connects with a body shot.
Snow swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T1#
Snow throws a right and a left that Thomas avoids nicely.
Thomas darts in looking for a takedown but Snow gets double underhooks and turns Thomas into the cage.
Snow 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.
Thomas throws a nice inside leg kick. #TD2#
Thomas closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Snow tries to kick Thomas off but Thomas keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Snow knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Thomas on the ground.
Snow is breathing heavily.
Thomas sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SU2#
Thomas escapes and gets back to his feet. #TD2#
Thomas 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.#T2#
Thomas looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Thomas advances position into side control!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thomas controlling the position.
Thomas works to advance to full mount. Snow defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Thomas looking to control and managing it successfully.
BOOM! Thomas connects with a massive shot to the dome!
#T3#
Snow squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Thomas controlling the position easily from mount.
Thomas is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Snow can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Thomas pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Thomas takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Thomas dominating with strikes here.
Thomas controlling the position easily from mount. #T4##SUB2#
Thomas throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Snow has his hands clasped together but Thomas breaks the hold and Snow is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Thomas!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Anthony Thomas! |
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