Post by The Sandman on Dec 6, 2021 0:23:09 GMT -5
Rafael dos Anjos looks like he has been waiting for this fight forever.
Carlos Newton looks very relaxed.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
The referee of the bout is Dan Miragliotta.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 0:25 in the 1 round
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Dos Anjos has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Tremendous strikes from Dos Anjos!
Newton blocks with confidence
The clock says 0:45 in the 1 round
Rafael dos Anjos jabs at Newton
hitting his chest.
Hard blow to Newton's mid-section, he seems hurt
Rafael dos Anjos tries to bring the fight to the ground
Newton won't budge, forcing Dos Anjos to pull guard.
Carlos Newton is in closed guard over Dos Anjos
Newton is in closed guard... Dos Anjos tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Carlos Newton!
Rafael dos Anjos is in full mount over Carlos Newton
Newton is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
He pushes Dos Anjos's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
Carlos Newton is in half guard over Dos Anjos
Rafael dos Anjos tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Newton is trying to counter now!
Newton launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Rafael dos Anjos is not able to stop Dos Anjos ground skills and Carlos Newton moves to side mount!
Carlos Newton is in side mount over Rafael dos Anjos
Carlos Newton looks to mount Rafael dos Anjos...
Carlos Newton slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Carlos Newton is in full mount over Rafael dos Anjos
Rafael dos Anjos tries to roll to his side and trap Carlos Newton in his guard...
Carlos Newton keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Carlos Newton is in full mount over Rafael dos Anjos
Rafael dos Anjos tries to roll to his side and trap Carlos Newton in his guard...
Rafael dos Anjos gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
The clock says 2:05 in the 1 round
Carlos Newton is in open guard over Dos Anjos
Rafael dos Anjos sits up and gets an arm around Newton's neck!
Newton pushes Rafael dos Anjos back to the ground.
Carlos Newton is in open guard over Dos Anjos
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Newton's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Dos Anjos
Dos Anjos launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Newton's ribs.
Carlos Newton is in open guard over Dos Anjos
Carlos Newton pushes Rafael dos Anjos against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Newton jumps and tries to free his leg! Dos Anjos doesn't allow this but Carlos Newton is able to get half guard here.
The clock says 2:40 in the 1 round
Carlos Newton is in half guard over Dos Anjos
Carlos Newton tries to free his leg
Carlos Newton uses some of his skill by jumping out of Dos Anjos's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Carlos Newton is in side mount over Rafael dos Anjos
Rafael dos Anjos attempts to trap Carlos Newton in his guard.
Carlos Newton keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 3:05 in the 1 round
Carlos Newton is in side mount over Rafael dos Anjos
Rafael dos Anjos attempts to trap Carlos Newton in his guard.
Carlos Newton keeps control and remains in side mount.
Carlos Newton is in side mount over Rafael dos Anjos
Rafael dos Anjos attempts to trap Carlos Newton in his guard.
Carlos Newton keeps control and remains in side mount.
Carlos Newton is in side mount over Rafael dos Anjos
Newton shifts to north-south position and tries to finish with a lock!
You can see the pain reflected in Dos Anjos's eyes...
Dos Anjos struggles to free himself
That North South Choke from Carlos Newton appears to be unbreakable
Dos Anjos pushes Carlos Newton forward against his back and breaks the lock!
Rafael dos Anjos is in closed guard over Newton
Carlos Newton slides his legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Rafael dos Anjos cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
Rafael dos Anjos is in side mount over Carlos Newton
Rafael dos Anjos isolates Carlos Newton's right arm looking for an armbar...
Carlos Newton manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Rafael dos Anjos lost his dominant position.
Rafael dos Anjos gets sloppy and Carlos Newton tries to take advantage...
Newton tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Rafael dos Anjos. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 3:55 in the 1 round
Newton grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Carlos Newton
Carlos Newton is in open guard over Dos Anjos
Dos Anjos throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Carlos Newton realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Rafael dos Anjos. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
A solid combination from Rafael dos Anjos
mostly hits air.
Rafael dos Anjos fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
Newton blocks that. It was easy!
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Newton is holding Rafael dos Anjos's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Rafael dos Anjos loses balance and goes to the ground.
Dos Anjos's arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Carlos Newton is in side mount over Rafael dos Anjos
Rafael dos Anjos tries to turn in and scramble out. Carlos Newton timed him perfectly and locks up a guillotine!
Rafael dos Anjos slips his head out and manages to gain top control.
Rafael dos Anjos is in open guard over Newton
Newton tries to close his guard around Dos Anjos
He succeeds!
Dan Miragliotta tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
This round is maybe for Carlos Newton, but it's close.
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Round 2
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Newton is holding Rafael dos Anjos's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Rafael dos Anjos loses balance and goes to the ground.
Carlos Newton is in side mount over Rafael dos Anjos
Carlos Newton looks to mount Rafael dos Anjos...
Carlos Newton slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 0:35 in the 2 round
Carlos Newton is in full mount over Rafael dos Anjos
Rafael dos Anjos tries to roll to his side and trap Carlos Newton in his guard...
Carlos Newton keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Carlos Newton is in full mount over Rafael dos Anjos
Newton tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Carlos Newton controls the situation despite Rafael dos Anjos efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Carlos Newton is in full mount over Rafael dos Anjos
Rafael dos Anjos is cooling the fight on the ground
The clock says 1:10 in the 2 round
Carlos Newton is in full mount over Rafael dos Anjos
Newton goes for an armbar!
Rafael dos Anjos breaks the lock and pushes away Carlos Newton, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Carlos Newton. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Dos Anjos is holding Carlos Newton's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Carlos Newton shows great balance while pushing away Rafael dos Anjos
Carlos Newton tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Dos Anjos is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Carlos Newton is in open guard over Dos Anjos
Carlos Newton tries to finish with a leg lock!
That leglock looks tight...
Dos Anjos struggles to free himself
You can see the pain reflected in Dos Anjos's eyes...
Dos Anjos is able to break the lock.
The clock says 1:55 in the 2 round
Carlos Newton is in open guard over Dos Anjos
Dos Anjos tries to close his guard around Newton
He is not able to do it
Carlos Newton is in open guard over Dos Anjos
Newton tries to jump to side mount.
Rafael dos Anjos jumps and show some wrestling skills as he positions himself for continuing the fight in side control.
The clock says 2:15 in the 2 round
Rafael dos Anjos is in closed guard over Newton
Carlos Newton was tooling Rafael dos Anjos for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Rafael dos Anjos lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Dos Anjos use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, he jumps to side mount! The crowd in Bizkaia Arena (Barakaldo, Spain) is cheering him!
Rafael dos Anjos is in side mount over Carlos Newton
Dos Anjos tries to stand up!
Newton doesn't allow him!
Rafael dos Anjos is in side mount over Carlos Newton
Rafael dos Anjos looks to pass to mount...
Newton creates space and scrambles back to his feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Dos Anjos is holding Carlos Newton's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Carlos Newton loses balance and goes to the ground.
Rafael dos Anjos is in side mount over Carlos Newton
Newton is getting frustrated here.
The clock says 3:10 in the 2 round
Rafael dos Anjos is in side mount over Carlos Newton
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Newton tries to show some ground skills
Carlos Newton put Dos Anjos in half guard.
Rafael dos Anjos is in half guard over Newton
Dos Anjos works on the ground with his fingers over Newton's face
Newton shakes his head and continues fighting on the ground.
Rafael dos Anjos is in half guard over Newton
Rafael dos Anjos tries to pass Carlos Newton's guard...
Rafael dos Anjos passes momentarily but Carlos Newton sees and opening and traps him in full guard.
Rafael dos Anjos is in closed guard over Newton
Dos Anjos use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Carlos Newton holds Rafael dos Anjos and prevents him from moving to a better position!
Rafael dos Anjos is in closed guard over Newton
Rafael dos Anjos positions himself and launches a barrage of punches.
Newton covers himself well
Rafael dos Anjos is in closed guard over Newton
Rafael dos Anjos struggles to not give his opponent a chance to recover
The clock says 4:15 in the 2 round
Rafael dos Anjos is in closed guard over Newton
Rafael dos Anjos looks to posture up and open Carlos Newton's guard...
Carlos Newton has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Rafael dos Anjos is in closed guard over Newton
Dos Anjos is in closed guard... Newton tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Rafael dos Anjos!
Carlos Newton is in full mount over Rafael dos Anjos
Dos Anjos tries to escape from the full mount...
Carlos Newton is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Carlos Newton is in side mount over Rafael dos Anjos
Carlos Newton looks to mount Rafael dos Anjos...
Carlos Newton slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Carlos Newton is in full mount over Rafael dos Anjos
Newton catch Rafael dos Anjos's right arm and tries a kimura
Punishing hold!
That kimura from Carlos Newton appears to be unbreakable
Dos Anjos struggles to free himself
You can see the pain reflected in Dos Anjos's eyes...
Punishing hold!
Punishing hold!
Rafael dos Anjos holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Dan Miragliotta separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 3
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Newton is holding Rafael dos Anjos's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Rafael dos Anjos loses balance and goes to the ground.
Carlos Newton is in side mount over Rafael dos Anjos
Dos Anjos tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Rafael dos Anjos. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 0:40 in the 3 round
Carlos Newton tries to bring the fight to the ground
Dos Anjos goes down.
Carlos Newton is in open guard over Dos Anjos
Carlos Newton tries to finish with a leg lock!
Dos Anjos is able to break the lock.
Carlos Newton is in open guard over Dos Anjos
Carlos Newton tries to finish with a leg lock!
That leglock looks tight...
Newton is locking that leglock...
That leglock looks tight...
Crippling lock!
You can see the pain reflected in Dos Anjos's eyes...
Dos Anjos is able to break the lock.
Carlos Newton is in open guard over Dos Anjos
Carlos Newton was tooling Rafael dos Anjos for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Rafael dos Anjos lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Newton tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
The clock says 1:10 in the 3 round
Carlos Newton is in half guard over Dos Anjos
Carlos Newton tries to pass Rafael dos Anjos's guard...
Carlos Newton manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Carlos Newton is in side mount over Rafael dos Anjos
Carlos Newton hooks Dos Anjos's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Rafael dos Anjos manages to kick Newton away and scrambles on top!
Rafael dos Anjos is in open guard over Newton
Newton attempts a triangle from bottom! Rafael dos Anjos slips out. Newton quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Rafael dos Anjos slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Carlos Newton. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Solid shot from Rafael dos Anjos to the body.
Newton blocks in time.
Rafael dos Anjos gets sloppy and Carlos Newton tries to take advantage...
Newton is holding Rafael dos Anjos's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Rafael dos Anjos loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 1:40 in the 3 round
Carlos Newton is in side mount over Rafael dos Anjos
Stand up! This is what Newton's cornermen are shouting. Rafael dos Anjos is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
Rafael dos Anjos attempts to trap Carlos Newton in his guard.
Carlos Newton keeps control and remains in side mount.
Carlos Newton is in side mount over Rafael dos Anjos
Carlos Newton tries a kimura
Dos Anjos breaks the lock.
Carlos Newton is in side mount over Rafael dos Anjos
Rafael dos Anjos tries to turn away and scramble out. Carlos Newton takes his back and locks up a rear naked choke!
He can't lock it up. Rafael dos Anjos spins out and gets back to his feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Bizkaia Arena (Barakaldo, Spain) are cheering for the fighters.
Rafael dos Anjos is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Dos Anjos tries to grapple
Newton moves aside keeping the fight a strinking range
Terrible one sided match... Dos Anjos was not ready to fight a fighter of Carlos Newton caliber.
Rafael dos Anjos is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Carlos Newton fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 2:55 in the 3 round
Dos Anjos pushes Carlos Newton and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Solid shot from Rafael dos Anjos to the body.
Newton blocks in time.
Dos Anjos clumsily fails here and it's time for Carlos Newton to fight back!
Carlos Newton tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Dos Anjos is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Carlos Newton is in open guard over Dos Anjos
Carlos Newton tries to pass to half guard...
Rafael dos Anjos can't prevent his opponent from passing. Newton looks to work from half guard.
Carlos Newton is in half guard over Dos Anjos
Dos Anjos breaths deeply while on the ground
Carlos Newton is in half guard over Dos Anjos
Rafael dos Anjos tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Carlos Newton is in half guard over Dos Anjos
Dos Anjos has some bruises after a few exchanges with his opponent.
Rafael dos Anjos tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Newton tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Carlos Newton tries to pass Rafael dos Anjos's guard...
Carlos Newton manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Carlos Newton is in side mount over Rafael dos Anjos
Carlos Newton tries a kimura
Dos Anjos breaks the lock.
The clock says 4:10 in the 3 round
Carlos Newton is in side mount over Rafael dos Anjos
Newton steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
Newton tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Carlos Newton is in full mount over Rafael dos Anjos
Newton fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Rafael dos Anjos's arm and tries an armbar!
That Armbar from Carlos Newton appears to be unbreakable
Crippling lock!
Crippling lock!
Dos Anjos struggles to free himself
Newton is locking that Armbar...
Punishing hold!
That Armbar looks tight...
That Armbar from Carlos Newton appears to be unbreakable
Dan Miragliotta breaks Carlos Newton's lock! This is over! Dos Anjos didn't want to tap but the ref decided he wouldn't be able to escape from it!
Winner is Carlos Newton by Submission (Armbar) at 4:26 Round 3
Statistics: Rafael dos Anjos
Punches 1/9 (11%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 1/3 (33%)
GnP strikes 2/7 (29%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 619 s
Statistics: Carlos Newton
Punches 0/0 (0%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 8/8 (100%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 14/14 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 619 s
Newton a much more complete fighter at this stage than RDA. Still lots of work to do, for both men, but yeah. Go Newton?
Carlos Newton looks very relaxed.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
The referee of the bout is Dan Miragliotta.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 0:25 in the 1 round
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Dos Anjos has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Tremendous strikes from Dos Anjos!
Newton blocks with confidence
The clock says 0:45 in the 1 round
Rafael dos Anjos jabs at Newton
hitting his chest.
Hard blow to Newton's mid-section, he seems hurt
Rafael dos Anjos tries to bring the fight to the ground
Newton won't budge, forcing Dos Anjos to pull guard.
Carlos Newton is in closed guard over Dos Anjos
Newton is in closed guard... Dos Anjos tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Carlos Newton!
Rafael dos Anjos is in full mount over Carlos Newton
Newton is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
He pushes Dos Anjos's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
Carlos Newton is in half guard over Dos Anjos
Rafael dos Anjos tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Newton is trying to counter now!
Newton launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Rafael dos Anjos is not able to stop Dos Anjos ground skills and Carlos Newton moves to side mount!
Carlos Newton is in side mount over Rafael dos Anjos
Carlos Newton looks to mount Rafael dos Anjos...
Carlos Newton slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Carlos Newton is in full mount over Rafael dos Anjos
Rafael dos Anjos tries to roll to his side and trap Carlos Newton in his guard...
Carlos Newton keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Carlos Newton is in full mount over Rafael dos Anjos
Rafael dos Anjos tries to roll to his side and trap Carlos Newton in his guard...
Rafael dos Anjos gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
The clock says 2:05 in the 1 round
Carlos Newton is in open guard over Dos Anjos
Rafael dos Anjos sits up and gets an arm around Newton's neck!
Newton pushes Rafael dos Anjos back to the ground.
Carlos Newton is in open guard over Dos Anjos
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Newton's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Dos Anjos
Dos Anjos launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Newton's ribs.
Carlos Newton is in open guard over Dos Anjos
Carlos Newton pushes Rafael dos Anjos against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Newton jumps and tries to free his leg! Dos Anjos doesn't allow this but Carlos Newton is able to get half guard here.
The clock says 2:40 in the 1 round
Carlos Newton is in half guard over Dos Anjos
Carlos Newton tries to free his leg
Carlos Newton uses some of his skill by jumping out of Dos Anjos's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Carlos Newton is in side mount over Rafael dos Anjos
Rafael dos Anjos attempts to trap Carlos Newton in his guard.
Carlos Newton keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 3:05 in the 1 round
Carlos Newton is in side mount over Rafael dos Anjos
Rafael dos Anjos attempts to trap Carlos Newton in his guard.
Carlos Newton keeps control and remains in side mount.
Carlos Newton is in side mount over Rafael dos Anjos
Rafael dos Anjos attempts to trap Carlos Newton in his guard.
Carlos Newton keeps control and remains in side mount.
Carlos Newton is in side mount over Rafael dos Anjos
Newton shifts to north-south position and tries to finish with a lock!
You can see the pain reflected in Dos Anjos's eyes...
Dos Anjos struggles to free himself
That North South Choke from Carlos Newton appears to be unbreakable
Dos Anjos pushes Carlos Newton forward against his back and breaks the lock!
Rafael dos Anjos is in closed guard over Newton
Carlos Newton slides his legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Rafael dos Anjos cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
Rafael dos Anjos is in side mount over Carlos Newton
Rafael dos Anjos isolates Carlos Newton's right arm looking for an armbar...
Carlos Newton manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Rafael dos Anjos lost his dominant position.
Rafael dos Anjos gets sloppy and Carlos Newton tries to take advantage...
Newton tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Rafael dos Anjos. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 3:55 in the 1 round
Newton grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Carlos Newton
Carlos Newton is in open guard over Dos Anjos
Dos Anjos throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Carlos Newton realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Rafael dos Anjos. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
A solid combination from Rafael dos Anjos
mostly hits air.
Rafael dos Anjos fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
Newton blocks that. It was easy!
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Newton is holding Rafael dos Anjos's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Rafael dos Anjos loses balance and goes to the ground.
Dos Anjos's arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Carlos Newton is in side mount over Rafael dos Anjos
Rafael dos Anjos tries to turn in and scramble out. Carlos Newton timed him perfectly and locks up a guillotine!
Rafael dos Anjos slips his head out and manages to gain top control.
Rafael dos Anjos is in open guard over Newton
Newton tries to close his guard around Dos Anjos
He succeeds!
Dan Miragliotta tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
This round is maybe for Carlos Newton, but it's close.
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Round 2
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Newton is holding Rafael dos Anjos's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Rafael dos Anjos loses balance and goes to the ground.
Carlos Newton is in side mount over Rafael dos Anjos
Carlos Newton looks to mount Rafael dos Anjos...
Carlos Newton slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 0:35 in the 2 round
Carlos Newton is in full mount over Rafael dos Anjos
Rafael dos Anjos tries to roll to his side and trap Carlos Newton in his guard...
Carlos Newton keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Carlos Newton is in full mount over Rafael dos Anjos
Newton tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Carlos Newton controls the situation despite Rafael dos Anjos efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Carlos Newton is in full mount over Rafael dos Anjos
Rafael dos Anjos is cooling the fight on the ground
The clock says 1:10 in the 2 round
Carlos Newton is in full mount over Rafael dos Anjos
Newton goes for an armbar!
Rafael dos Anjos breaks the lock and pushes away Carlos Newton, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Carlos Newton. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Dos Anjos is holding Carlos Newton's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Carlos Newton shows great balance while pushing away Rafael dos Anjos
Carlos Newton tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Dos Anjos is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Carlos Newton is in open guard over Dos Anjos
Carlos Newton tries to finish with a leg lock!
That leglock looks tight...
Dos Anjos struggles to free himself
You can see the pain reflected in Dos Anjos's eyes...
Dos Anjos is able to break the lock.
The clock says 1:55 in the 2 round
Carlos Newton is in open guard over Dos Anjos
Dos Anjos tries to close his guard around Newton
He is not able to do it
Carlos Newton is in open guard over Dos Anjos
Newton tries to jump to side mount.
Rafael dos Anjos jumps and show some wrestling skills as he positions himself for continuing the fight in side control.
The clock says 2:15 in the 2 round
Rafael dos Anjos is in closed guard over Newton
Carlos Newton was tooling Rafael dos Anjos for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Rafael dos Anjos lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Dos Anjos use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, he jumps to side mount! The crowd in Bizkaia Arena (Barakaldo, Spain) is cheering him!
Rafael dos Anjos is in side mount over Carlos Newton
Dos Anjos tries to stand up!
Newton doesn't allow him!
Rafael dos Anjos is in side mount over Carlos Newton
Rafael dos Anjos looks to pass to mount...
Newton creates space and scrambles back to his feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Dos Anjos is holding Carlos Newton's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Carlos Newton loses balance and goes to the ground.
Rafael dos Anjos is in side mount over Carlos Newton
Newton is getting frustrated here.
The clock says 3:10 in the 2 round
Rafael dos Anjos is in side mount over Carlos Newton
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Newton tries to show some ground skills
Carlos Newton put Dos Anjos in half guard.
Rafael dos Anjos is in half guard over Newton
Dos Anjos works on the ground with his fingers over Newton's face
Newton shakes his head and continues fighting on the ground.
Rafael dos Anjos is in half guard over Newton
Rafael dos Anjos tries to pass Carlos Newton's guard...
Rafael dos Anjos passes momentarily but Carlos Newton sees and opening and traps him in full guard.
Rafael dos Anjos is in closed guard over Newton
Dos Anjos use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Carlos Newton holds Rafael dos Anjos and prevents him from moving to a better position!
Rafael dos Anjos is in closed guard over Newton
Rafael dos Anjos positions himself and launches a barrage of punches.
Newton covers himself well
Rafael dos Anjos is in closed guard over Newton
Rafael dos Anjos struggles to not give his opponent a chance to recover
The clock says 4:15 in the 2 round
Rafael dos Anjos is in closed guard over Newton
Rafael dos Anjos looks to posture up and open Carlos Newton's guard...
Carlos Newton has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Rafael dos Anjos is in closed guard over Newton
Dos Anjos is in closed guard... Newton tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Rafael dos Anjos!
Carlos Newton is in full mount over Rafael dos Anjos
Dos Anjos tries to escape from the full mount...
Carlos Newton is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Carlos Newton is in side mount over Rafael dos Anjos
Carlos Newton looks to mount Rafael dos Anjos...
Carlos Newton slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Carlos Newton is in full mount over Rafael dos Anjos
Newton catch Rafael dos Anjos's right arm and tries a kimura
Punishing hold!
That kimura from Carlos Newton appears to be unbreakable
Dos Anjos struggles to free himself
You can see the pain reflected in Dos Anjos's eyes...
Punishing hold!
Punishing hold!
Rafael dos Anjos holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Dan Miragliotta separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 3
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Newton is holding Rafael dos Anjos's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Rafael dos Anjos loses balance and goes to the ground.
Carlos Newton is in side mount over Rafael dos Anjos
Dos Anjos tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Rafael dos Anjos. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 0:40 in the 3 round
Carlos Newton tries to bring the fight to the ground
Dos Anjos goes down.
Carlos Newton is in open guard over Dos Anjos
Carlos Newton tries to finish with a leg lock!
Dos Anjos is able to break the lock.
Carlos Newton is in open guard over Dos Anjos
Carlos Newton tries to finish with a leg lock!
That leglock looks tight...
Newton is locking that leglock...
That leglock looks tight...
Crippling lock!
You can see the pain reflected in Dos Anjos's eyes...
Dos Anjos is able to break the lock.
Carlos Newton is in open guard over Dos Anjos
Carlos Newton was tooling Rafael dos Anjos for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Rafael dos Anjos lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Newton tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
The clock says 1:10 in the 3 round
Carlos Newton is in half guard over Dos Anjos
Carlos Newton tries to pass Rafael dos Anjos's guard...
Carlos Newton manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Carlos Newton is in side mount over Rafael dos Anjos
Carlos Newton hooks Dos Anjos's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Rafael dos Anjos manages to kick Newton away and scrambles on top!
Rafael dos Anjos is in open guard over Newton
Newton attempts a triangle from bottom! Rafael dos Anjos slips out. Newton quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Rafael dos Anjos slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Carlos Newton. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Solid shot from Rafael dos Anjos to the body.
Newton blocks in time.
Rafael dos Anjos gets sloppy and Carlos Newton tries to take advantage...
Newton is holding Rafael dos Anjos's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Rafael dos Anjos loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 1:40 in the 3 round
Carlos Newton is in side mount over Rafael dos Anjos
Stand up! This is what Newton's cornermen are shouting. Rafael dos Anjos is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
Rafael dos Anjos attempts to trap Carlos Newton in his guard.
Carlos Newton keeps control and remains in side mount.
Carlos Newton is in side mount over Rafael dos Anjos
Carlos Newton tries a kimura
Dos Anjos breaks the lock.
Carlos Newton is in side mount over Rafael dos Anjos
Rafael dos Anjos tries to turn away and scramble out. Carlos Newton takes his back and locks up a rear naked choke!
He can't lock it up. Rafael dos Anjos spins out and gets back to his feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Bizkaia Arena (Barakaldo, Spain) are cheering for the fighters.
Rafael dos Anjos is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Dos Anjos tries to grapple
Newton moves aside keeping the fight a strinking range
Terrible one sided match... Dos Anjos was not ready to fight a fighter of Carlos Newton caliber.
Rafael dos Anjos is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Carlos Newton fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 2:55 in the 3 round
Dos Anjos pushes Carlos Newton and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Solid shot from Rafael dos Anjos to the body.
Newton blocks in time.
Dos Anjos clumsily fails here and it's time for Carlos Newton to fight back!
Carlos Newton tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Dos Anjos is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Carlos Newton is in open guard over Dos Anjos
Carlos Newton tries to pass to half guard...
Rafael dos Anjos can't prevent his opponent from passing. Newton looks to work from half guard.
Carlos Newton is in half guard over Dos Anjos
Dos Anjos breaths deeply while on the ground
Carlos Newton is in half guard over Dos Anjos
Rafael dos Anjos tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Carlos Newton is in half guard over Dos Anjos
Dos Anjos has some bruises after a few exchanges with his opponent.
Rafael dos Anjos tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Newton tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Carlos Newton tries to pass Rafael dos Anjos's guard...
Carlos Newton manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Carlos Newton is in side mount over Rafael dos Anjos
Carlos Newton tries a kimura
Dos Anjos breaks the lock.
The clock says 4:10 in the 3 round
Carlos Newton is in side mount over Rafael dos Anjos
Newton steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
Newton tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Carlos Newton is in full mount over Rafael dos Anjos
Newton fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Rafael dos Anjos's arm and tries an armbar!
That Armbar from Carlos Newton appears to be unbreakable
Crippling lock!
Crippling lock!
Dos Anjos struggles to free himself
Newton is locking that Armbar...
Punishing hold!
That Armbar looks tight...
That Armbar from Carlos Newton appears to be unbreakable
Dan Miragliotta breaks Carlos Newton's lock! This is over! Dos Anjos didn't want to tap but the ref decided he wouldn't be able to escape from it!
Winner is Carlos Newton by Submission (Armbar) at 4:26 Round 3
Statistics: Rafael dos Anjos
Punches 1/9 (11%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 1/3 (33%)
GnP strikes 2/7 (29%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 619 s
Statistics: Carlos Newton
Punches 0/0 (0%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 8/8 (100%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 14/14 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 619 s
Newton a much more complete fighter at this stage than RDA. Still lots of work to do, for both men, but yeah. Go Newton?
