Post by The Sandmen on Jun 29, 2012 15:20:16 GMT -5
Carlos Newton is beating himself up in the corner before the fight begins, smacking himself in the face, body and legs to get ready for his scrap.
Ferocious staredown by Lytle while Josh Rosenthal recites the rules.
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 Josh Rosenthal.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Newton throws a lazy kick
Lytle dodges and fires an uppercut that almost puts him in to orbit!
Newton's Right eye is beginning to swell
Newton has a small cut in his Right eye
The clock says 0:25 in the 1 round
Carlos Newton closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Carlos Newton tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Lytle is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Carlos Newton is in open guard over Lytle
Chris Lytle launches a few punches to Newton's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Newton tries to cover his face,
Carlos Newton is in open guard over Lytle
Carlos Newton tries to finish with a leg lock!
Lytle is able to break the lock.
Newton clumsily fails here and it's time for Chris Lytle to fight back!
Chris Lytle isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Newton blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Lytle's guard.
Carlos Newton is in half guard over Lytle
Carlos Newton isolates Chris Lytle's right arm looking for an armbar...
Chris Lytle manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Carlos Newton lost his dominant position.
Lytle tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Chris Lytle launches a few punches to Newton's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Newton tries to cover his face,
Carlos Newton is in half guard over Lytle
Stand up! This is what Lytle's cornermen are shouting. Carlos Newton is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
Carlos Newton hooks Lytle's right leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Chris Lytle manages to kick Newton away and scrambles on top!
Chris Lytle is in open guard over Newton
Newton switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Lytle struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Poorly executed technique. Chris Lytle looks to counter!
Lytle tries to move to full mount
Lytle succeeds
The clock says 1:30 in the 1 round
Chris Lytle is in full mount over Carlos Newton
Carlos Newton tries to roll to his side and trap Chris Lytle in his guard...
Carlos Newton moves to half guard.
Chris Lytle is in half guard over Newton
Chris Lytle tries to free his leg...
Newton rolls on the ground and moves to side mount! Awesome maneuver!
Carlos Newton is in side mount over Chris Lytle
Carlos Newton looks to mount Chris Lytle...
Carlos Newton slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 2:00 in the 1 round
Carlos Newton is in full mount over Chris Lytle
Chris Lytle tries to roll to his side and trap Carlos Newton in his guard...
Chris Lytle moves to half guard.
Carlos Newton is in half guard over Lytle
Newton tries to free his leg...
He moves to side mount!
The clock says 2:25 in the 1 round
Carlos Newton is in side mount over Chris Lytle
Chris Lytle attempts to trap Carlos Newton in his guard.
Chris Lytle manages to switch to full guard.
Carlos Newton is in closed guard over Lytle
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Carlos Newton work his BJJ game.
Lytle tries to move on the ground and shows Carlos Newton a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Lytle's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Josh Rosenthal knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Carlos Newton is in closed guard over Lytle
Carlos Newton tries to better his position on the ground...
Lytle holds Carlos Newton's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Newton misses a step and Chris Lytle sees an opportunity to counter him!
Chris Lytle isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Newton blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Lytle's guard.
Carlos Newton is in half guard over Lytle
Carlos Newton isolates Chris Lytle's left arm looking for an armbar...
Chris Lytle manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Carlos Newton lost his dominant position.
Lytle is trying to counter now!
Lytle measures the resilience of Newton's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Newton blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Carlos Newton is in half guard over Lytle
Chris Lytle attempts to move to full guard
Chris Lytle manages to switch to full guard.
Carlos Newton is in open guard over Lytle
Newton works on the ground with his fingers over Lytle's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Josh Rosenthal didn't see the foul!
The clock says 3:25 in the 1 round
Carlos Newton is in open guard over Lytle
Newton positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Lytle's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
Newton misses a step and Chris Lytle sees an opportunity to counter him!
Lytle throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Carlos Newton realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Josh Rosenthal 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.
Chris Lytle has found an opening in the defense of Newton, launching a big uppercut
Bingo! Newton is wobbling!
There is a small laceration on Carlos Newton's Chin
Newton is holding Chris Lytle's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Chris Lytle loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 4:00 in the 1 round
Carlos Newton is in side mount over Chris Lytle
Carlos Newton hovers above Lytle
Good punches to Lytle's body.
Carlos Newton is in side mount over Chris Lytle
Chris Lytle tries to turn in and scramble out. Carlos Newton timed him perfectly and locks up a guillotine!
Chris Lytle slips his head out and manages to gain top control.
Newton misses a step and Chris Lytle sees an opportunity to counter him!
Lytle launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Newton's ribs.
Carlos Newton is in side mount over Chris Lytle
Carlos Newton goes for an americana!
Lytle breaks free.
Carlos Newton is in side mount over Chris Lytle
Carlos Newton looks to mount Chris Lytle...
Carlos Newton slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Carlos Newton is in full mount over Chris Lytle
Carlos Newton takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Chris Lytle shoulder and pushes his arm againts the mat!
Chris Lytle breaks that americana attempt!
Lytle is trying to counter now!
Lytle is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Carlos Newton pushes Chris Lytle down and prevents his attempts to escape
Carlos Newton is in full mount over Chris Lytle
Chris Lytle tries to roll to his side and trap Carlos Newton in his guard...
Chris Lytle moves to half guard.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
This round is maybe for Chris Lytle, but it's close.
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Round 2
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Carlos Newton tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Chris Lytle jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Newton misses a step and Chris Lytle sees an opportunity to counter him!
Lytle tries to grapple
He puts Newton in a double underhook!
The fighters are clinching.
Lytle struggles and launches a few punches to Newton's head
Those punches are hitting! Newton covers his head!
Carlos Newton pushes away Lytle trying to keep the fight at striking range
Lytle doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Carlos Newton
The fighters are clinching.
Lytle and Carlos Newton are cliched up against the cage. Lytle steps for a throw
Carlos Newton is flat on his back. great Judo technique shown!
Chris Lytle is in side mount over Carlos Newton
Carlos Newton launches a few punches to Lytle's cheek from the guard.
Chris Lytle uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Lytle is trying to counter now!
Lytle tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Chris Lytle is in full mount over Carlos Newton
Newton is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
He pushes Lytle's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
Carlos Newton is in half guard over Lytle
Chris Lytle attempts to move to full guard
Chris Lytle manages to switch to full guard.
Carlos Newton is in closed guard over Lytle
Lytle measures the resilience of Newton's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Newton blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Carlos Newton is in closed guard over Lytle
Newton is in closed guard... Lytle tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Carlos Newton!
Chris Lytle is in full mount over Carlos Newton
Chris Lytle takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Carlos Newton shoulder and pushes his left arm againts the mat!
Carlos Newton breaks that americana attempt!
Lytle misses a step and Carlos Newton sees an opportunity to counter him!
Carlos Newton tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
The clock says 1:55 in the 2 round
Carlos Newton is in closed guard over Lytle
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Chris Lytle can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Newton is in closed guard... Lytle tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Carlos Newton!
The clock says 2:05 in the 2 round
Chris Lytle is in full mount over Carlos Newton
Newton is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Chris Lytle pushes Carlos Newton down and prevents his attempts to escape
Chris Lytle is in full mount over Carlos Newton
Newton is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
He pushes Lytle's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
Carlos Newton is in half guard over Lytle
Carlos Newton fakes some punches
Lytle ties him up.
Poorly executed technique. Chris Lytle looks to counter!
Chris Lytle sits up and gets an arm around Newton's neck!
Newton pushes Chris Lytle back to the ground.
Josh Rosenthal has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Bell Centre (Montreal, Quebec) are cheering for the fighters.
Carlos Newton just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Lytle quickly defends.
Newton goes to the body...
his punches graze Lytle's arm.
Lytle is trying to counter now!
Lytle wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Lytle moves forward and holds Newton
The fighters are clinching.
Lytle tries to take Carlos Newton down... Newton stumbles backwards and Chris Lytle launches a few punches...
Carlos Newton dodges and moves away a couple of steps...
Carlos Newton tries a nice one-two combination
He scores!
Lytle has a small cut in his Mouth
Lytle launches a furious hook!
That hits Newton's chin like a wrecking ball! Newton loses balance and goes to the mat.
Lytle is standing while Newton is on the ground on his back
Newton tries to hit Chris Lytle with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Nice kick. Lytle steps backwards trying to find a way to use his advantage now.
Lytle is standing while Newton is on the ground on his back
Lytle launches a kick to Newton's thigh
Loud pop!
Lytle is standing while Newton is on the ground on his back
Lytle cartwheels towards Newton!
He lands in side mount over a surprised Carlos Newton.
Chris Lytle is in side mount over Carlos Newton
Chris Lytle looks to pass to mount...
Lytle slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Carlos Newton.
Chris Lytle is in full mount over Carlos Newton
Chris Lytle sits high on Carlos Newton's chest and pulls his leg underneath Newton's head. There's the triangle attempt!
Newton tries to roll out. He's too quick for Chris Lytle and manages to slip out! That was a risky move by Lytle and it cost him top position.
Poorly executed technique. Carlos Newton looks to counter!
Newton is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
He pushes Lytle's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
Carlos Newton is in half guard over Lytle
Lytle steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
Chris Lytle tries to close the guard.
Lytle put Carlos Newton in closed guard.
Carlos Newton is in closed guard over Lytle
Lytle is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
Chris Lytle is cooling the fight on the ground
The clock says 4:35 in the 2 round
Carlos Newton is in closed guard over Lytle
Newton is in closed guard... Lytle tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Carlos Newton!
The clock says 4:45 in the 2 round
Chris Lytle is in full mount over Carlos Newton
Not a desiderable position that Newton is in now. Chris Lytle is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Chris Lytle takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Carlos Newton shoulder and pushes his left arm againts the mat!
Newton's left arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Newton struggles to free himself
Newton struggles to free himself
Carlos Newton breaks that americana attempt!
The clock says 4:50 in the 2 round
Chris Lytle is in full mount over Carlos Newton
Carlos Newton tries to roll to his side and trap Chris Lytle in his guard...
Chris Lytle keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Chris Lytle is in full mount over Carlos Newton
Newton measures the resilience of Lytle's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Lytle's side.
Josh Rosenthal separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 3
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Lytle is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Chris Lytle fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Carlos Newton launches a low kick
that gets blocked quickly.
Poorly executed technique. Chris Lytle looks to counter!
A wicked punch by Chris Lytle
rocks Newton!
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
The clock says 0:40 in the 3 round
Good front kick from Newton!
Chris Lytle blocks
Newton fires low kicks
punishing Lytle's legs repeatedly.
Chris Lytle launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Newton blocks and tries to circle around his opponent looking for angles.
Chris Lytle gets sloppy and Carlos Newton tries to take advantage...
Carlos Newton swings...
...no good.
Newton is holding Chris Lytle's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Chris Lytle loses balance and goes to the ground.
Carlos Newton is in side mount over Chris Lytle
Chris Lytle attempts to trap Carlos Newton in his guard.
Chris Lytle manages to switch to full guard.
Carlos Newton is in closed guard over Lytle
Carlos Newton tries to pass Chris Lytle's guard...
Carlos Newton manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
The clock says 1:40 in the 3 round
Carlos Newton is in half guard over Lytle
Chris Lytle tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Carlos Newton is in half guard over Lytle
Chris Lytle attempts to move to full guard
Chris Lytle manages to switch to full guard.
Carlos Newton is in closed guard over Lytle
Newton is in closed guard... Lytle tries to roll on the ground!
Carlos Newton uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Newton tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Carlos Newton is looking to pass Chris Lytle's guard...
Carlos Newton gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Carlos Newton is in half guard over Lytle
Chris Lytle attempts to move to full guard
Chris Lytle manages to switch to full guard.
Carlos Newton is in closed guard over Lytle
Chris Lytle launches a few punches to Newton's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Newton tries to cover his face,
Carlos Newton is in closed guard over Lytle
Lytle measures the resilience of Newton's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Newton blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
The clock says 2:40 in the 3 round
Carlos Newton is in closed guard over Lytle
Newton struggles on the ground and tries to break Chris Lytle's guard...
Lytle doesn't want to free his opponent and Newton continues in closed guard
Carlos Newton is in closed guard over Lytle
Newton steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
Newton 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 Bell Centre (Montreal, Quebec) is cheering him!
Carlos Newton is in side mount over Chris Lytle
Carlos Newton isolates Chris Lytle's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
You can see the pain reflected in Lytle's eyes...
Lytle struggles to free himself
Chris Lytle is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
Carlos Newton is in side mount over Chris Lytle
Carlos Newton looks to pass to mount...
Newton slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Chris Lytle.
Carlos Newton is in full mount over Chris Lytle
Lytle tries to move on the ground and shows Carlos Newton a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Lytle's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Josh Rosenthal knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Carlos Newton is in full mount over Chris Lytle
Newton tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Lytle struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Carlos Newton gets sloppy and Chris Lytle tries to take advantage...
Chris Lytle tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
Chris Lytle is in closed guard over Newton
Lytle is in closed guard... Newton tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Chris Lytle!
Carlos Newton is in full mount over Chris Lytle
Chris Lytle tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
Chris Lytle is in closed guard over Newton
Lytle is taking this opportunity to rest.
Chris Lytle is in closed guard over Newton
Lytle is in closed guard... Newton tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Chris Lytle!
Carlos Newton is in full mount over Chris Lytle
Carlos Newton throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
You can see the pain reflected in Lytle's eyes...
Lytle breaks the lock showing some skills...
Carlos Newton is in full mount over Chris Lytle
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Chris Lytle work his BJJ game.
Chris Lytle 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 Newton's moves.
Carlos Newton is in full mount over Chris Lytle
Chris Lytle doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
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 Lytle's moves.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Chris Lytle. 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.
Chris Lytle leans forwards and tries to grapple with Newton
Lytle shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Carlos Newton pushes away Lytle trying to keep the fight at striking range
Lytle doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Carlos Newton
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Carlos Newton tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Lytle is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Newton misses a step and Chris Lytle sees an opportunity to counter him!
Chris Lytle locks up a guillotine with an arm in...
Carlos Newton brings Chris Lytle down to the ground and pulls his head out.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
You have to give that round to Chris Lytle.
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Round 4
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Several good body shots
are evaded by Lytle.
Newton clumsily fails here and it's time for Chris Lytle to fight back!
Chris Lytle moves forward looking for some grappling action
Lytle has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
Chris Lytle tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Newton is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The fighters are clinching.
Carlos Newton pushes away Lytle trying to keep the fight at striking range
Lytle doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Carlos Newton
Newton clumsily fails here and it's time for Chris Lytle to fight back!
Chris Lytle tries to finish this with a rear naked choke!
Newton ducks under and pushes away his opponent.
Carlos Newton goes with a looping right hand while Chris Lytle jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Lytle seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of his own. Great exchange here.
The clock says 0:40 in the 4 round
Carlos Newton goes with a looping right hand while Chris Lytle jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Lytle seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of his own. Great exchange here.
That brutal impact left Newton laid out on the mat! Chris Lytle's corner pours in to congratulate him!
Winner is Chris Lytle by KO (rear naked choke) at 0:48 Round 4
Statistics: Carlos Newton
Punches 6/22 (27%)
Kicks 3/5 (60%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 3/4 (75%)
GnP strikes 7/14 (50%)
Submissions 10/10 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 677 s
Statistics: Chris Lytle
Punches 11/16 (69%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 2/6 (33%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 8/18 (44%)
Submissions 9/9 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 2/2 (100%)
Time on the ground 639 s
The phone rang during this fight, so I missed it. No commentary available. But hey, what the fuck is with that finish? I am going to leave it here for this write-up, but book it officially as a KO from punches, since that is clearly what that is.
Ferocious staredown by Lytle while Josh Rosenthal recites the rules.
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 Josh Rosenthal.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Newton throws a lazy kick
Lytle dodges and fires an uppercut that almost puts him in to orbit!
Newton's Right eye is beginning to swell
Newton has a small cut in his Right eye
The clock says 0:25 in the 1 round
Carlos Newton closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Carlos Newton tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Lytle is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Carlos Newton is in open guard over Lytle
Chris Lytle launches a few punches to Newton's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Newton tries to cover his face,
Carlos Newton is in open guard over Lytle
Carlos Newton tries to finish with a leg lock!
Lytle is able to break the lock.
Newton clumsily fails here and it's time for Chris Lytle to fight back!
Chris Lytle isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Newton blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Lytle's guard.
Carlos Newton is in half guard over Lytle
Carlos Newton isolates Chris Lytle's right arm looking for an armbar...
Chris Lytle manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Carlos Newton lost his dominant position.
Lytle tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Chris Lytle launches a few punches to Newton's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Newton tries to cover his face,
Carlos Newton is in half guard over Lytle
Stand up! This is what Lytle's cornermen are shouting. Carlos Newton is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
Carlos Newton hooks Lytle's right leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Chris Lytle manages to kick Newton away and scrambles on top!
Chris Lytle is in open guard over Newton
Newton switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Lytle struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Poorly executed technique. Chris Lytle looks to counter!
Lytle tries to move to full mount
Lytle succeeds
The clock says 1:30 in the 1 round
Chris Lytle is in full mount over Carlos Newton
Carlos Newton tries to roll to his side and trap Chris Lytle in his guard...
Carlos Newton moves to half guard.
Chris Lytle is in half guard over Newton
Chris Lytle tries to free his leg...
Newton rolls on the ground and moves to side mount! Awesome maneuver!
Carlos Newton is in side mount over Chris Lytle
Carlos Newton looks to mount Chris Lytle...
Carlos Newton slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 2:00 in the 1 round
Carlos Newton is in full mount over Chris Lytle
Chris Lytle tries to roll to his side and trap Carlos Newton in his guard...
Chris Lytle moves to half guard.
Carlos Newton is in half guard over Lytle
Newton tries to free his leg...
He moves to side mount!
The clock says 2:25 in the 1 round
Carlos Newton is in side mount over Chris Lytle
Chris Lytle attempts to trap Carlos Newton in his guard.
Chris Lytle manages to switch to full guard.
Carlos Newton is in closed guard over Lytle
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Carlos Newton work his BJJ game.
Lytle tries to move on the ground and shows Carlos Newton a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Lytle's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Josh Rosenthal knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Carlos Newton is in closed guard over Lytle
Carlos Newton tries to better his position on the ground...
Lytle holds Carlos Newton's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Newton misses a step and Chris Lytle sees an opportunity to counter him!
Chris Lytle isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Newton blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Lytle's guard.
Carlos Newton is in half guard over Lytle
Carlos Newton isolates Chris Lytle's left arm looking for an armbar...
Chris Lytle manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Carlos Newton lost his dominant position.
Lytle is trying to counter now!
Lytle measures the resilience of Newton's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Newton blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Carlos Newton is in half guard over Lytle
Chris Lytle attempts to move to full guard
Chris Lytle manages to switch to full guard.
Carlos Newton is in open guard over Lytle
Newton works on the ground with his fingers over Lytle's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Josh Rosenthal didn't see the foul!
The clock says 3:25 in the 1 round
Carlos Newton is in open guard over Lytle
Newton positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Lytle's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
Newton misses a step and Chris Lytle sees an opportunity to counter him!
Lytle throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Carlos Newton realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Josh Rosenthal 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.
Chris Lytle has found an opening in the defense of Newton, launching a big uppercut
Bingo! Newton is wobbling!
There is a small laceration on Carlos Newton's Chin
Newton is holding Chris Lytle's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Chris Lytle loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 4:00 in the 1 round
Carlos Newton is in side mount over Chris Lytle
Carlos Newton hovers above Lytle
Good punches to Lytle's body.
Carlos Newton is in side mount over Chris Lytle
Chris Lytle tries to turn in and scramble out. Carlos Newton timed him perfectly and locks up a guillotine!
Chris Lytle slips his head out and manages to gain top control.
Newton misses a step and Chris Lytle sees an opportunity to counter him!
Lytle launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Newton's ribs.
Carlos Newton is in side mount over Chris Lytle
Carlos Newton goes for an americana!
Lytle breaks free.
Carlos Newton is in side mount over Chris Lytle
Carlos Newton looks to mount Chris Lytle...
Carlos Newton slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Carlos Newton is in full mount over Chris Lytle
Carlos Newton takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Chris Lytle shoulder and pushes his arm againts the mat!
Chris Lytle breaks that americana attempt!
Lytle is trying to counter now!
Lytle is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Carlos Newton pushes Chris Lytle down and prevents his attempts to escape
Carlos Newton is in full mount over Chris Lytle
Chris Lytle tries to roll to his side and trap Carlos Newton in his guard...
Chris Lytle moves to half guard.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
This round is maybe for Chris Lytle, but it's close.
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Round 2
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Carlos Newton tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Chris Lytle jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Newton misses a step and Chris Lytle sees an opportunity to counter him!
Lytle tries to grapple
He puts Newton in a double underhook!
The fighters are clinching.
Lytle struggles and launches a few punches to Newton's head
Those punches are hitting! Newton covers his head!
Carlos Newton pushes away Lytle trying to keep the fight at striking range
Lytle doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Carlos Newton
The fighters are clinching.
Lytle and Carlos Newton are cliched up against the cage. Lytle steps for a throw
Carlos Newton is flat on his back. great Judo technique shown!
Chris Lytle is in side mount over Carlos Newton
Carlos Newton launches a few punches to Lytle's cheek from the guard.
Chris Lytle uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Lytle is trying to counter now!
Lytle tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Chris Lytle is in full mount over Carlos Newton
Newton is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
He pushes Lytle's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
Carlos Newton is in half guard over Lytle
Chris Lytle attempts to move to full guard
Chris Lytle manages to switch to full guard.
Carlos Newton is in closed guard over Lytle
Lytle measures the resilience of Newton's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Newton blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Carlos Newton is in closed guard over Lytle
Newton is in closed guard... Lytle tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Carlos Newton!
Chris Lytle is in full mount over Carlos Newton
Chris Lytle takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Carlos Newton shoulder and pushes his left arm againts the mat!
Carlos Newton breaks that americana attempt!
Lytle misses a step and Carlos Newton sees an opportunity to counter him!
Carlos Newton tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
The clock says 1:55 in the 2 round
Carlos Newton is in closed guard over Lytle
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Chris Lytle can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Newton is in closed guard... Lytle tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Carlos Newton!
The clock says 2:05 in the 2 round
Chris Lytle is in full mount over Carlos Newton
Newton is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Chris Lytle pushes Carlos Newton down and prevents his attempts to escape
Chris Lytle is in full mount over Carlos Newton
Newton is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
He pushes Lytle's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
Carlos Newton is in half guard over Lytle
Carlos Newton fakes some punches
Lytle ties him up.
Poorly executed technique. Chris Lytle looks to counter!
Chris Lytle sits up and gets an arm around Newton's neck!
Newton pushes Chris Lytle back to the ground.
Josh Rosenthal has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Bell Centre (Montreal, Quebec) are cheering for the fighters.
Carlos Newton just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Lytle quickly defends.
Newton goes to the body...
his punches graze Lytle's arm.
Lytle is trying to counter now!
Lytle wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Lytle moves forward and holds Newton
The fighters are clinching.
Lytle tries to take Carlos Newton down... Newton stumbles backwards and Chris Lytle launches a few punches...
Carlos Newton dodges and moves away a couple of steps...
Carlos Newton tries a nice one-two combination
He scores!
Lytle has a small cut in his Mouth
Lytle launches a furious hook!
That hits Newton's chin like a wrecking ball! Newton loses balance and goes to the mat.
Lytle is standing while Newton is on the ground on his back
Newton tries to hit Chris Lytle with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Nice kick. Lytle steps backwards trying to find a way to use his advantage now.
Lytle is standing while Newton is on the ground on his back
Lytle launches a kick to Newton's thigh
Loud pop!
Lytle is standing while Newton is on the ground on his back
Lytle cartwheels towards Newton!
He lands in side mount over a surprised Carlos Newton.
Chris Lytle is in side mount over Carlos Newton
Chris Lytle looks to pass to mount...
Lytle slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Carlos Newton.
Chris Lytle is in full mount over Carlos Newton
Chris Lytle sits high on Carlos Newton's chest and pulls his leg underneath Newton's head. There's the triangle attempt!
Newton tries to roll out. He's too quick for Chris Lytle and manages to slip out! That was a risky move by Lytle and it cost him top position.
Poorly executed technique. Carlos Newton looks to counter!
Newton is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
He pushes Lytle's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
Carlos Newton is in half guard over Lytle
Lytle steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
Chris Lytle tries to close the guard.
Lytle put Carlos Newton in closed guard.
Carlos Newton is in closed guard over Lytle
Lytle is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
Chris Lytle is cooling the fight on the ground
The clock says 4:35 in the 2 round
Carlos Newton is in closed guard over Lytle
Newton is in closed guard... Lytle tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Carlos Newton!
The clock says 4:45 in the 2 round
Chris Lytle is in full mount over Carlos Newton
Not a desiderable position that Newton is in now. Chris Lytle is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Chris Lytle takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Carlos Newton shoulder and pushes his left arm againts the mat!
Newton's left arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Newton struggles to free himself
Newton struggles to free himself
Carlos Newton breaks that americana attempt!
The clock says 4:50 in the 2 round
Chris Lytle is in full mount over Carlos Newton
Carlos Newton tries to roll to his side and trap Chris Lytle in his guard...
Chris Lytle keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Chris Lytle is in full mount over Carlos Newton
Newton measures the resilience of Lytle's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Lytle's side.
Josh Rosenthal separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 3
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Lytle is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Chris Lytle fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Carlos Newton launches a low kick
that gets blocked quickly.
Poorly executed technique. Chris Lytle looks to counter!
A wicked punch by Chris Lytle
rocks Newton!
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
The clock says 0:40 in the 3 round
Good front kick from Newton!
Chris Lytle blocks
Newton fires low kicks
punishing Lytle's legs repeatedly.
Chris Lytle launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Newton blocks and tries to circle around his opponent looking for angles.
Chris Lytle gets sloppy and Carlos Newton tries to take advantage...
Carlos Newton swings...
...no good.
Newton is holding Chris Lytle's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Chris Lytle loses balance and goes to the ground.
Carlos Newton is in side mount over Chris Lytle
Chris Lytle attempts to trap Carlos Newton in his guard.
Chris Lytle manages to switch to full guard.
Carlos Newton is in closed guard over Lytle
Carlos Newton tries to pass Chris Lytle's guard...
Carlos Newton manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
The clock says 1:40 in the 3 round
Carlos Newton is in half guard over Lytle
Chris Lytle tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Carlos Newton is in half guard over Lytle
Chris Lytle attempts to move to full guard
Chris Lytle manages to switch to full guard.
Carlos Newton is in closed guard over Lytle
Newton is in closed guard... Lytle tries to roll on the ground!
Carlos Newton uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Newton tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Carlos Newton is looking to pass Chris Lytle's guard...
Carlos Newton gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Carlos Newton is in half guard over Lytle
Chris Lytle attempts to move to full guard
Chris Lytle manages to switch to full guard.
Carlos Newton is in closed guard over Lytle
Chris Lytle launches a few punches to Newton's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Newton tries to cover his face,
Carlos Newton is in closed guard over Lytle
Lytle measures the resilience of Newton's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Newton blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
The clock says 2:40 in the 3 round
Carlos Newton is in closed guard over Lytle
Newton struggles on the ground and tries to break Chris Lytle's guard...
Lytle doesn't want to free his opponent and Newton continues in closed guard
Carlos Newton is in closed guard over Lytle
Newton steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
Newton 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 Bell Centre (Montreal, Quebec) is cheering him!
Carlos Newton is in side mount over Chris Lytle
Carlos Newton isolates Chris Lytle's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
You can see the pain reflected in Lytle's eyes...
Lytle struggles to free himself
Chris Lytle is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
Carlos Newton is in side mount over Chris Lytle
Carlos Newton looks to pass to mount...
Newton slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Chris Lytle.
Carlos Newton is in full mount over Chris Lytle
Lytle tries to move on the ground and shows Carlos Newton a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Lytle's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Josh Rosenthal knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Carlos Newton is in full mount over Chris Lytle
Newton tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Lytle struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Carlos Newton gets sloppy and Chris Lytle tries to take advantage...
Chris Lytle tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
Chris Lytle is in closed guard over Newton
Lytle is in closed guard... Newton tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Chris Lytle!
Carlos Newton is in full mount over Chris Lytle
Chris Lytle tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
Chris Lytle is in closed guard over Newton
Lytle is taking this opportunity to rest.
Chris Lytle is in closed guard over Newton
Lytle is in closed guard... Newton tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Chris Lytle!
Carlos Newton is in full mount over Chris Lytle
Carlos Newton throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
You can see the pain reflected in Lytle's eyes...
Lytle breaks the lock showing some skills...
Carlos Newton is in full mount over Chris Lytle
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Chris Lytle work his BJJ game.
Chris Lytle 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 Newton's moves.
Carlos Newton is in full mount over Chris Lytle
Chris Lytle doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
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 Lytle's moves.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Chris Lytle. 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.
Chris Lytle leans forwards and tries to grapple with Newton
Lytle shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Carlos Newton pushes away Lytle trying to keep the fight at striking range
Lytle doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Carlos Newton
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Carlos Newton tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Lytle is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Newton misses a step and Chris Lytle sees an opportunity to counter him!
Chris Lytle locks up a guillotine with an arm in...
Carlos Newton brings Chris Lytle down to the ground and pulls his head out.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
You have to give that round to Chris Lytle.
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Round 4
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Several good body shots
are evaded by Lytle.
Newton clumsily fails here and it's time for Chris Lytle to fight back!
Chris Lytle moves forward looking for some grappling action
Lytle has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
Chris Lytle tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Newton is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The fighters are clinching.
Carlos Newton pushes away Lytle trying to keep the fight at striking range
Lytle doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Carlos Newton
Newton clumsily fails here and it's time for Chris Lytle to fight back!
Chris Lytle tries to finish this with a rear naked choke!
Newton ducks under and pushes away his opponent.
Carlos Newton goes with a looping right hand while Chris Lytle jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Lytle seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of his own. Great exchange here.
The clock says 0:40 in the 4 round
Carlos Newton goes with a looping right hand while Chris Lytle jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Lytle seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of his own. Great exchange here.
That brutal impact left Newton laid out on the mat! Chris Lytle's corner pours in to congratulate him!
Winner is Chris Lytle by KO (rear naked choke) at 0:48 Round 4
Statistics: Carlos Newton
Punches 6/22 (27%)
Kicks 3/5 (60%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 3/4 (75%)
GnP strikes 7/14 (50%)
Submissions 10/10 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 677 s
Statistics: Chris Lytle
Punches 11/16 (69%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 2/6 (33%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 8/18 (44%)
Submissions 9/9 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 2/2 (100%)
Time on the ground 639 s
The phone rang during this fight, so I missed it. No commentary available. But hey, what the fuck is with that finish? I am going to leave it here for this write-up, but book it officially as a KO from punches, since that is clearly what that is.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!