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Event:
RMMA 14 - Cricket v Czerw
Date: Apr 12, 2025 |
#R1# Newman misses with a wild combination.
Newman throws a head kick that misses. Newman throws a nice head kick!
Newman takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Newman takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
#CUT2#It looks like Lorenzo Newman has been cut. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Newman takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards. Newman scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Newman blocks the body kick.
Klopp misses with a double jab.
Klopp throws a body kick despite being completely out of range and Newman counters with a nice uppercut. Newman scores with a head kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Newman misses with a double jab.
Newman dodges the punch combination from Klopp.
Klopp has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Newman finds it's way round the side to connect with Klopp's head. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Klopp. Klopp with the inside leg kick. Klopp ducks right into an uppercut from Newman. #T1# Klopp tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Newman was well out of range. Poor timing from Klopp. Klopp lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Klopp swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nice cross by Newman. Newman lands a head kick. Klopp smiles back at him and beckons him forward. Klopp drops his hands momentarily and Newman takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Klopp takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Newman moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Newman misses with a wild body shot. Klopp feints the counter takedown. Newman scores with a punch to the head. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Newman, as that shot connected.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Klopp avoids the head kick by Newman.
Horrible takedown attempt by Klopp or perhaps it was just good defense by Newman, which made it look bad. Klopp goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Newman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Klopp.
Newman connects with an inside leg kick. Klopp throws a leg kick but Newman checks it. #T2# Klopp misses with a low kick.
Newman lands a body shot.
Klopp lands with a kick to the ribs.
Newman throws a nice outside leg kick. Klopp throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Klopp takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards. Newman lands a nice leg kick that just misses Klopp's sensitive parts. Klopp fails with the takedown and Klopp takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Newman tries a head kick but it misses.
Klopp takes a kick to the body and keeps moving. Klopp throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Newman scores with a hook. Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Klopp. Newman shrugs it off though. Newman's corner calls for a 1-2. Newman obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Newman bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Klopp's head. Newman scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #T3# Newman throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Klopp on the side of the head. The crowd cheers as Newman lands an impressive looking overhand right. Klopp doesn't seem phased though. Klopp avoids the head kick by Newman.
Klopp just misses with a punch to the body.
Klopp dives in for a single leg takedown but Newman sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Lorenzo Newman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jurgen Klopp. A head kick misses from Klopp. Klopp pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Newman lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Newman looks to land a body kick but Klopp moved away. Klopp throws a lazy head kick and Newman counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Newman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Despite the aggression on Klopp's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. Newman avoids a kick to the body.
Klopp explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work. Klopp avoids the head kick by Newman.
Klopp takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Klopp tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. It looks like Newman has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him. Klopp moves out of range of the body kick from Newman.
Klopp throws a sloppy head kick and Newman moves out of range easily. #T4# Newman looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Newman lands a head kick!
Klopp throws the kick towards the body but Newman avoids it. Newman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Klopp.
Klopp misses with a wild body shot. We've been informed that Klopp has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight. Newman throws a series of punches but Klopp moves out of range. Klopp looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it. Newman throws a jab when Klopp was well out of range. Newman connects with a high kick. Klopp swings for the body but Newman moves out of range.
Lorenzo Newman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Newman dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Klopp. That did some damage! Newman lands a two punch combo.
Klopp throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Newman pulls out of a head kick attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Newman throws a good cross that connects.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Klopp - that will leave a mark!
Nice shot by Newman. Klopp tries to land a front kick but Newman steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lorenzo Newman dominated that round. The cut man is working on Lorenzo Newman's cut. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2# Klopp is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Newman misses with a body shot.
Klopp throws a nice outside leg kick. Newman looks to throw the jab but Klopp is out of range. Newman will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body. A head kick misses from Klopp. Newman throws a push kick but Klopp slaps the foot to one side. Newman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Klopp can do to turn this around? That kick from Klopp tenderised Newman's leg. Newman is trying to keep his angry face on. Klopp takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Klopp is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Newman rather than just go for the knockout. Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Klopp. Newman shrugs it off though. Klopp misses with a body kick. An attempted straight right counter from Newman misses the target. Newman misses with an uppercut. Klopp saw that one coming. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Klopp. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Newman lands a nice looking body kick. Klopp has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Newman lands a leg kick that knocks Klopp off balance momentarily. Newman avoids a kick to the body.
It looked like Newman wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Lorenzo Newman is winning the standup battle so far. Klopp throws a body kick, spinning off balance and Newman counters with a series of strikes. Klopp will be more careful next time no doubt. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Newman looks to land a combination but Klopp avoids it well. Newman tries to score with a low kick but Klopp moves his leg out of the way.#T1# Newman scores with a crisp jab that stopped Klopp in his tracks. Klopp walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. A combination from Newman does no damage. A looping hook to the body misses from Klopp. Newman does a little dance to reset his feet. Jab from Newman. Newman throws a chopping leg kick but Klopp manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Newman swinging wildly here.
Newman takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Newman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Newman misses with a body kick. Klopp replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Newman blocks it well. Newman buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A jab from Newman misses. A big right from Klopp misses. Newman takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Klopp connects with an inside leg kick. Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Klopp might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Newman has got the better of the exchanges.#T2# Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Klopp throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Klopp scores with a spinning back kick! A punch lands to the side of Klopp 's head but he takes it in his stride. Klopp tries a head kick but it misses.
Klopp misses with a head kick.
Donk. Newman catches Klopp right on the button with a cross. Newman with a nice calf kick. Jab from Newman. Klopp misses with a wild body shot. Klopp will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Klopp goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Nice body kick from Newman. Klopp is breathing heavily. Klopp takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Klopp throws a body kick that misses. Klopp moves forwards but Newman connects with a nice, crisp jab. Klopp misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Newman connects with a right hand. Klopp shakes it off.#T3# Good leg kick by Newman. Klopp throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Newman. An inside leg kick from Klopp misses. Klopp shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Newman defends it nicely. Newman blocks the body kick.
Klopp avoids the head kick by Newman.
Newman bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Klopp's head. Klopp takes a swing at Newman's ribcage but misses. A looping hook to the body misses from Klopp. Newman does a little dance to reset his feet. Newman throws a one two combo.
Klopp tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Newman was well out of range. Poor timing from Klopp. Nice body kick from Klopp. Newman dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Klopp. That did some damage! Newman connects with an inside leg kick. 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! A combination from Newman does no damage. #T4# A low kick from Klopp misses and Newman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. A solid body kick from Newman. Newman stuffs the takedown. Lorenzo Newman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jurgen Klopp. Newman stalks Klopp and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Klopp's face. Klopp staggers backwards, shaken. Newman throws a nice inside leg kick. Newman scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Klopp pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Newman appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick. Newman jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Newman blocks a head kick by Klopp.
Newman takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Klopp tries a head kick but it misses.
Klopp has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Nice body kick there by Newman. Danga de danga de dang - Newman scores with a four punch combination!#ROC#Klopp is rocked! Lorenzo Newman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Klopp tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Klopp is still on wobbly legs! Can Newman finish him? Klopp throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Klopp's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. A nice inside leg kick there by Newman. That's going to slow Klopp down. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lorenzo Newman dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Lorenzo Newman's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3# Klopp throws a sloppy head kick and Newman moves out of range easily. Klopp seems to have recovered his senses. Klopp pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Newman lands with a kick to the ribs.
Klopp misses with a takedown attempt and Newman counters with an inside leg kick. Newman is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Klopp closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Newman chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Newman lands a leg kick that knocks Klopp off balance momentarily. Klopp misses with a jab, cross combination.
Newman throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Klopp. Klopp on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Newman moves into range and connects with a jab. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Newman jabs Klopp to the body, keeping him at a distance. Newman scores with a head kick. Klopp tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time. Klopp takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Klopp on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Klopp on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Klopp walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T1# Danga de danga de dang - Newman scores with a four punch combination! Klopp blocks a leg kick. Klopp walks into a straight right hand from Newman. Klopp takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Klopp throws a sloppy head kick and Newman moves out of range easily. Newman fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Klopp. Newman with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Newman throws a nice inside leg kick. Newman works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Klopp tries a head kick but it misses.
Donk. Newman catches Klopp right on the button with a cross. Newman lands with a right hand. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Newman looks to land a right hand but Klopp moved out of range. Newman's jab looks to have found its range, popping Klopp under the eye. Klopp is trying desperately to land a takedown but Newman is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Klopp. Newman changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. A jab from Newman misses. Jurgen Klopp has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2# Klopp throws a head kick but Newman moves out of range.
Newman tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. A left and a right from Newman both land. Nice combination. Klopp misses with a head kick.
Klopp blocks a head kick by Newman.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Klopp - that will leave a mark!
Klopp looks to land a body kick but Newman moved away. A low kick lands for Newman.
Klopp throws a sloppy head kick and Newman moves out of range easily. Klopp buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Newman scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. The crowd cheers as Newman lands an impressive looking overhand right. Klopp doesn't seem phased though. Newman leaves Klopp with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. That kick from Newman tenderised Klopp's leg. Klopp is trying to keep his angry face on.#T3# Newman thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Klopp if he has to take too many more of those.
Klopp throws a big shot that misses. Klopp throws a head kick but Newman moves out of range.
Newman is looking to counter punch. Newman bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick. Newman takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Newman lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Klopp throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Newman's head. Newman lands a jab to Klopp's midsection. Klopp has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him. Newman scores to the head and body with a nice combination! The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Klopp slips a jab and a cross from Newman.
Newman backing away here, and Klopp unleashes a leg kick that just misses. A punch combination from Newman misses. Klopp throws a lazy body kick and Newman makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick. Klopp scores with a nice body kick.
Newman scores with a jab to the head.
Newman takes a head kick and keeps coming.
#T4# A left and a right from Newman both land. Nice combination. Newman lands a front kick. Newman lands with a nice combination. Klopp backs away looking to recover. Newman moves out of range of the body kick. Newman cracks a nice hook into Klopp's ribs. Klopp takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Klopp takes one to the side of the head.
Good standup being displayed there by Newman as he connects with a hook. Klopp looks for the body kick but Newman saw that one coming. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Newman. Klopp scores with a head kick. Newman tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time. Klopp on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Klopp throws a head kick but Newman moves out of range.
A combination from Newman does no damage. Newman lands with a good body shot. Newman lands with a cross.
And that's the end of the fight! Lorenzo Newman showed his dominance in that final round. Well Newman has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27 Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27 Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lorenzo Newman! |
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Event:
KTC-185 Semi-Final
Date: Dec 27, 2024 |
#R1##CL2# Newman has managed to clinch.
Newman trying to control the position but instead, Robbins has worked for underhooks and has pushed Newman into the ropes. Robbins is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Robbins taking a breather. Newman's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not. Robbins is looking to control Newman's arms but Newman gets an underhook and turns him. Now Robbins has his back to the ropes. The pace really dropping off here, momentarily. Good anti-grappling being displayed by Robbins as Newman tries to tie him up. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Robbins displaying some good clinch control by pressing Newman up against the ropes. The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Graham Robbins. Newman tries to clinch up but Robbins circles away and keeps his distance. Robbins is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T1# Robbins tries to clinch there but Newman circles away.
#CL2# Newman gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Newman is stalling here.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. Robbins is struggling to control the position. Robbins content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Robbins seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression. Robbins manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Robbins effectively controlling the action here.#T2# The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Graham Robbins. Robbins tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Newman paws at him with a jab and circles away. Newman is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Robbins appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#CL2# Robbins gets tackled into the ropes by Newman. Newman maintains the clinch. Good anti-grappling being displayed by Newman as Robbins tries to tie him up. Newman is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Robbins is keeping busy. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Robbins stalling in the clinch but Newman improves position. Newman stalling in the clinch but Robbins improves position. Robbins trying to stall but Newman improves his position.
And that's the end of the fight! Lorenzo 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 9:10 Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 9:10 Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 9:10
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lorenzo Newman! |
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