Post by The Sandmen on Apr 19, 2013 17:32:37 GMT -5
Carlos Newton looks like he's feeling the pressure.
Jon Fitch doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
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 Mario Yamasaki.
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Round 1
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Newton and Fitch move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Fitch wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Fitch moves forward and holds Newton
Carlos Newton tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Fitch is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The fighters are clinching.
Carlos Newton tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Fitch is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Newton misses a step and Jon Fitch sees an opportunity to counter him!
Jon Fitch locks up a guillotine and tries to pull guard...
Carlos Newton slips his head out and ends up in Jon Fitch's guard.
The clock says 0:30 in the 1 round
Carlos Newton is in closed guard over Fitch
Newton is in closed guard... Fitch tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Carlos Newton!
Jon Fitch is in full mount over Carlos Newton
Carlos Newton tries to roll to his side and trap Jon Fitch in his guard...
Jon Fitch keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 0:50 in the 1 round
Jon Fitch is in full mount over Carlos Newton
Fitch tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Jon Fitch controls the situation despite Carlos Newton efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Jon Fitch is in full mount over Carlos Newton
Carlos Newton tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
The clock says 1:15 in the 1 round
Carlos Newton is in closed guard over Fitch
Newton is in closed guard... Fitch tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Carlos Newton!
Jon Fitch is in full mount over Carlos Newton
Carlos Newton tries to roll to his side and trap Jon Fitch in his guard...
Carlos Newton gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Jon Fitch is in full mount over Carlos Newton
Fitch suddenly holds Carlos Newton's arm and tries an armbar!
Newton can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Jon Fitch!
Carlos Newton is in closed guard over Fitch
Fitch measures the resilience of Newton's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Newton's side.
Carlos Newton is in closed guard over Fitch
Newton tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Fitch leans and gets Carlos Newton's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Fitch is trying to counter now!
Newton is in closed guard... Fitch tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Carlos Newton!
Jon Fitch is in full mount over Carlos Newton
Carlos Newton tries to roll to his side and trap Jon Fitch in his guard...
Carlos Newton gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Jon Fitch is in open guard over Newton
Fitch looks to be in very good shape.
Jon Fitch tries to pass to half guard...
Carlos Newton's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
The clock says 2:35 in the 1 round
Jon Fitch is in open guard over Newton
Newton tries to close his guard around Fitch
He succeeds!
Jon Fitch is in closed guard over Newton
Fitch is in closed guard... Newton tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Jon Fitch!
Carlos Newton is in full mount over Jon Fitch
Newton positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Fitch's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
Newton clumsily fails here and it's time for Jon Fitch to fight back!
Fitch is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
He pushes Newton's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
Jon Fitch is in half guard over Newton
Newton reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Fitch blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Jon Fitch is in half guard over Newton
Newton switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Fitch struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Newton clumsily fails here and it's time for Jon Fitch to fight back!
Jon Fitch tries to free his leg
Carlos Newton moves fast and both fighters exchange some weak punches while climbing to their feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 3:25 in the 1 round
Fitch moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Hard blow to Newton's thigh!
The clock says 3:35 in the 1 round
Newton launches a flurry of punches
Fitch slips out of danger.
Newton misses a step and Jon Fitch sees an opportunity to counter him!
A right hand from Jon Fitch
surprises Newton!
The clock says 3:45 in the 1 round
Newton tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Fitch moves backwards and circles around Carlos Newton.
Carlos Newton and Fitch engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
Newton has a small cut in his Forehead
Carlos Newton tries to bring the fight to the ground
Fitch won't budge, forcing Newton to pull guard.
Jon Fitch is in closed guard over Newton
Fitch is in closed guard... Newton tries to roll on the ground!
Jon Fitch uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Newton clumsily fails here and it's time for Jon Fitch to fight back!
Fitch tries to escape from closed guard...
Fitch struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Jon Fitch is in half guard over Newton
Carlos Newton slides his legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Jon Fitch cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
Jon Fitch is in side mount over Carlos Newton
Carlos Newton launches a few punches to Fitch's cheek from the guard.
Jon Fitch uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Fitch tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Jon Fitch looks to mount Carlos Newton...
Jon Fitch slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Jon Fitch is in full mount over Carlos Newton
Fitch suddenly holds Carlos Newton's arm and tries an armbar!
Newton can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Jon Fitch!
The clock says 4:45 in the 1 round
Carlos Newton is in closed guard over Fitch
Newton is in closed guard... Fitch tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Carlos Newton!
Jon Fitch is in full mount over Carlos Newton
Fitch tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Jon Fitch controls the situation despite Carlos Newton efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Mario Yamasaki separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 2
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Newton looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Jon Fitch's punches
Newton is on the receiving end of a great combo by Fitch.
Fitch fires low kicks
punishing Newton's legs repeatedly.
Fitch is holding Carlos Newton's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Carlos Newton loses balance and goes to the ground.
Jon Fitch is in side mount over Carlos Newton
Carlos Newton attempts to trap Jon Fitch in his guard.
Jon Fitch keeps control and remains in side mount.
Jon Fitch is in side mount over Carlos Newton
Jon Fitch looks to mount Carlos Newton...
Jon Fitch slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Jon Fitch is in full mount over Carlos Newton
Newton measures the resilience of Fitch's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Fitch blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Newton misses a step and Jon Fitch sees an opportunity to counter him!
Jon Fitch hovers above Newton
Good punches to Newton's body.
Jon Fitch is in full mount over Carlos Newton
Carlos Newton doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Fitch's moves.
Jon Fitch is in full mount over Carlos Newton
Jon Fitch takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Carlos Newton shoulder and pushes his arm againts the mat!
Crippling lock!
Crippling lock!
Carlos Newton breaks that americana attempt!
Jon Fitch is in full mount over Carlos Newton
Carlos Newton tries to roll on the ground...
Fitch knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
The clock says 1:40 in the 2 round
Jon Fitch is in full mount over Carlos Newton
Newton tries to stand up!
Fitch doesn't allow him!
Jon Fitch is in full mount over Carlos Newton
Fitch suddenly holds Carlos Newton's arm and tries an armbar!
Newton can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Jon Fitch!
Carlos Newton is in closed guard over Fitch
Newton is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Newton tries to escape from closed guard...
Fitch waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Carlos Newton! He is reversed and nor Jon Fitch is on half guard!
Mario Yamasaki stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Newton tries to close an armbar from the bottom!
Fitch knows what was coming and counters the lock.
Fitch is holding Carlos Newton's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Carlos Newton loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 2:30 in the 2 round
Jon Fitch is in side mount over Carlos Newton
Fitch tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
The clock says 2:40 in the 2 round
Jon Fitch is in full mount over Carlos Newton
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Carlos Newton tries to roll to his side and trap Jon Fitch in his guard...
Jon Fitch keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Jon Fitch is in full mount over Carlos Newton
Fitch tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Jon Fitch controls the situation despite Carlos Newton efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Jon Fitch is in full mount over Carlos Newton
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 Fitch
Fitch works on the ground with his fingers over Newton's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Mario Yamasaki didn't see the foul!
Jon Fitch is in full mount over Carlos Newton
Fitch goes for an armbar!
Fitch is locking that Armbar...
Fitch is locking that Armbar...
Newton struggles to free himself
Carlos Newton breaks the lock and pushes away Jon Fitch, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Jon Fitch. 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.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 3:35 in the 2 round
Carlos Newton attempts to cut off Fitch with punches
Fitch avoids getting cornered.
Newton misses a step and Jon Fitch sees an opportunity to counter him!
Pulverizing punch to Newton's head!
Ouch, that had to hurt!
Newton has a small cut in his Right cheek
Fitch begins to launch a barrage of punches over Newton
this is getting worse and worse for Newton
That punishment by Jon Fitch has left Newton staggered! Jon Fitch should try push forward now and finish this!
Newton stumbles backwards staggered and Jon Fitch launches aggressively over his opponent throwing some wild punches!
Newton is knocked down after a couple of punches, hitting the mat hard! Is he out?
That brutal impact left Newton laid out on the mat! Jon Fitch's corner come in to congratulate him!
Newton has a small cut in his Right eye
Winner is Jon Fitch by KO (Punches) at 4:06 Round 2
Statistics: Carlos Newton
Punches 3/13 (23%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/1 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/8 (0%)
Submissions 4/4 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Time on the ground 369 s
Statistics: Jon Fitch
Punches 14/18 (78%)
Kicks 4/4 (100%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 5/5 (100%)
Submissions 6/6 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 369 s
Newton was alarmingly ineffective here. Alarmingly!!! His team should feel alarmed!
Jon Fitch doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
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 Mario Yamasaki.
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Round 1
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Newton and Fitch move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Fitch wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Fitch moves forward and holds Newton
Carlos Newton tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Fitch is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The fighters are clinching.
Carlos Newton tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Fitch is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Newton misses a step and Jon Fitch sees an opportunity to counter him!
Jon Fitch locks up a guillotine and tries to pull guard...
Carlos Newton slips his head out and ends up in Jon Fitch's guard.
The clock says 0:30 in the 1 round
Carlos Newton is in closed guard over Fitch
Newton is in closed guard... Fitch tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Carlos Newton!
Jon Fitch is in full mount over Carlos Newton
Carlos Newton tries to roll to his side and trap Jon Fitch in his guard...
Jon Fitch keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 0:50 in the 1 round
Jon Fitch is in full mount over Carlos Newton
Fitch tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Jon Fitch controls the situation despite Carlos Newton efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Jon Fitch is in full mount over Carlos Newton
Carlos Newton tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
The clock says 1:15 in the 1 round
Carlos Newton is in closed guard over Fitch
Newton is in closed guard... Fitch tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Carlos Newton!
Jon Fitch is in full mount over Carlos Newton
Carlos Newton tries to roll to his side and trap Jon Fitch in his guard...
Carlos Newton gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Jon Fitch is in full mount over Carlos Newton
Fitch suddenly holds Carlos Newton's arm and tries an armbar!
Newton can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Jon Fitch!
Carlos Newton is in closed guard over Fitch
Fitch measures the resilience of Newton's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Newton's side.
Carlos Newton is in closed guard over Fitch
Newton tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Fitch leans and gets Carlos Newton's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Fitch is trying to counter now!
Newton is in closed guard... Fitch tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Carlos Newton!
Jon Fitch is in full mount over Carlos Newton
Carlos Newton tries to roll to his side and trap Jon Fitch in his guard...
Carlos Newton gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Jon Fitch is in open guard over Newton
Fitch looks to be in very good shape.
Jon Fitch tries to pass to half guard...
Carlos Newton's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
The clock says 2:35 in the 1 round
Jon Fitch is in open guard over Newton
Newton tries to close his guard around Fitch
He succeeds!
Jon Fitch is in closed guard over Newton
Fitch is in closed guard... Newton tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Jon Fitch!
Carlos Newton is in full mount over Jon Fitch
Newton positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Fitch's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
Newton clumsily fails here and it's time for Jon Fitch to fight back!
Fitch is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
He pushes Newton's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
Jon Fitch is in half guard over Newton
Newton reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Fitch blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Jon Fitch is in half guard over Newton
Newton switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Fitch struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Newton clumsily fails here and it's time for Jon Fitch to fight back!
Jon Fitch tries to free his leg
Carlos Newton moves fast and both fighters exchange some weak punches while climbing to their feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 3:25 in the 1 round
Fitch moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Hard blow to Newton's thigh!
The clock says 3:35 in the 1 round
Newton launches a flurry of punches
Fitch slips out of danger.
Newton misses a step and Jon Fitch sees an opportunity to counter him!
A right hand from Jon Fitch
surprises Newton!
The clock says 3:45 in the 1 round
Newton tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Fitch moves backwards and circles around Carlos Newton.
Carlos Newton and Fitch engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
Newton has a small cut in his Forehead
Carlos Newton tries to bring the fight to the ground
Fitch won't budge, forcing Newton to pull guard.
Jon Fitch is in closed guard over Newton
Fitch is in closed guard... Newton tries to roll on the ground!
Jon Fitch uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Newton clumsily fails here and it's time for Jon Fitch to fight back!
Fitch tries to escape from closed guard...
Fitch struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Jon Fitch is in half guard over Newton
Carlos Newton slides his legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Jon Fitch cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
Jon Fitch is in side mount over Carlos Newton
Carlos Newton launches a few punches to Fitch's cheek from the guard.
Jon Fitch uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Fitch tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Jon Fitch looks to mount Carlos Newton...
Jon Fitch slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Jon Fitch is in full mount over Carlos Newton
Fitch suddenly holds Carlos Newton's arm and tries an armbar!
Newton can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Jon Fitch!
The clock says 4:45 in the 1 round
Carlos Newton is in closed guard over Fitch
Newton is in closed guard... Fitch tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Carlos Newton!
Jon Fitch is in full mount over Carlos Newton
Fitch tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Jon Fitch controls the situation despite Carlos Newton efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Mario Yamasaki separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 2
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Newton looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Jon Fitch's punches
Newton is on the receiving end of a great combo by Fitch.
Fitch fires low kicks
punishing Newton's legs repeatedly.
Fitch is holding Carlos Newton's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Carlos Newton loses balance and goes to the ground.
Jon Fitch is in side mount over Carlos Newton
Carlos Newton attempts to trap Jon Fitch in his guard.
Jon Fitch keeps control and remains in side mount.
Jon Fitch is in side mount over Carlos Newton
Jon Fitch looks to mount Carlos Newton...
Jon Fitch slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Jon Fitch is in full mount over Carlos Newton
Newton measures the resilience of Fitch's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Fitch blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Newton misses a step and Jon Fitch sees an opportunity to counter him!
Jon Fitch hovers above Newton
Good punches to Newton's body.
Jon Fitch is in full mount over Carlos Newton
Carlos Newton doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Fitch's moves.
Jon Fitch is in full mount over Carlos Newton
Jon Fitch takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Carlos Newton shoulder and pushes his arm againts the mat!
Crippling lock!
Crippling lock!
Carlos Newton breaks that americana attempt!
Jon Fitch is in full mount over Carlos Newton
Carlos Newton tries to roll on the ground...
Fitch knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
The clock says 1:40 in the 2 round
Jon Fitch is in full mount over Carlos Newton
Newton tries to stand up!
Fitch doesn't allow him!
Jon Fitch is in full mount over Carlos Newton
Fitch suddenly holds Carlos Newton's arm and tries an armbar!
Newton can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Jon Fitch!
Carlos Newton is in closed guard over Fitch
Newton is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Newton tries to escape from closed guard...
Fitch waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Carlos Newton! He is reversed and nor Jon Fitch is on half guard!
Mario Yamasaki stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Newton tries to close an armbar from the bottom!
Fitch knows what was coming and counters the lock.
Fitch is holding Carlos Newton's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Carlos Newton loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 2:30 in the 2 round
Jon Fitch is in side mount over Carlos Newton
Fitch tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
The clock says 2:40 in the 2 round
Jon Fitch is in full mount over Carlos Newton
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Carlos Newton tries to roll to his side and trap Jon Fitch in his guard...
Jon Fitch keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Jon Fitch is in full mount over Carlos Newton
Fitch tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Jon Fitch controls the situation despite Carlos Newton efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Jon Fitch is in full mount over Carlos Newton
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 Fitch
Fitch works on the ground with his fingers over Newton's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Mario Yamasaki didn't see the foul!
Jon Fitch is in full mount over Carlos Newton
Fitch goes for an armbar!
Fitch is locking that Armbar...
Fitch is locking that Armbar...
Newton struggles to free himself
Carlos Newton breaks the lock and pushes away Jon Fitch, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Jon Fitch. 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.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 3:35 in the 2 round
Carlos Newton attempts to cut off Fitch with punches
Fitch avoids getting cornered.
Newton misses a step and Jon Fitch sees an opportunity to counter him!
Pulverizing punch to Newton's head!
Ouch, that had to hurt!
Newton has a small cut in his Right cheek
Fitch begins to launch a barrage of punches over Newton
this is getting worse and worse for Newton
That punishment by Jon Fitch has left Newton staggered! Jon Fitch should try push forward now and finish this!
Newton stumbles backwards staggered and Jon Fitch launches aggressively over his opponent throwing some wild punches!
Newton is knocked down after a couple of punches, hitting the mat hard! Is he out?
That brutal impact left Newton laid out on the mat! Jon Fitch's corner come in to congratulate him!
Newton has a small cut in his Right eye
Winner is Jon Fitch by KO (Punches) at 4:06 Round 2
Statistics: Carlos Newton
Punches 3/13 (23%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/1 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/8 (0%)
Submissions 4/4 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Time on the ground 369 s
Statistics: Jon Fitch
Punches 14/18 (78%)
Kicks 4/4 (100%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 5/5 (100%)
Submissions 6/6 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 369 s
Newton was alarmingly ineffective here. Alarmingly!!! His team should feel alarmed!