PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Isaac Newton (ranked 1539 p4p, 1550 weight class) and Jack Spade (ranked 228 p4p, 229 weight class). Spade comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Ace of spades by Motorhead kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Newton
vs
Spade

189 cm
26
280
5 - 1 - 0

192 cm
26
240
4 - 2 - 1

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Isaac Newton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 1, fighting out of The Island, Jack Spade!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Daniel Franklin and Sandra Marshall.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spade has a takedown stuffed.
Newton lands a right hook to the body.

Newton looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Newton trying to control the position from guard on top but Spade is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Spade working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Newton.
Newton throwing strikes but missing.
Spade is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Newton knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Spade on the ground.
Spade working a defensive guard here.

Spade looking for a guillotine here but Newton defends easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Newton distracts Spade with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

Spade is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Newton controls from within his opponent's guard.
Newton wants to control from the top but Spade keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Spade looking for a sweep. Not yet Spade, not yet.
Newton trying to control but Spade is working from the bottom.
Newton controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Spade trying to control the position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Newton trying to control the position from guard on top but Spade is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

Spade shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Spade showed some decent athleticism there.

Spade seems to be working for a kimura but Newton defends the submission attempt.
Newton is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Spade seems to be looking for submissions.
Newton is trying to control but can't.

Spade is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Newton defends it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Newton tries to get to full guard but Spade has control of the leg.
Newton keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.

Spade is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Newton doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Spade.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Newton is pressing down on Spade's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Newton has control of Spade's left arm, preventing Spade from doing any damage.
Newton looking to hit a scissor sweep but Spade is one step ahead there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Spade thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Newton pulls Spade in close to his closed guard and prevents Spade from doing any damage or advancing position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Isaac Newton will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Newton looks to throw the jab but Spade is out of range.
Spade misses the jab.
Spade is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Newton.
Newton appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Spade misses with a looping left.
Newton changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Newton stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Newton wants it to stay on the feet.
Newton feinted with a counter takedown.
Newton is trying hard to land a takedown here. Spade sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

Newton shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Spade is trying to defend but Newton finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Spade is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Spade looking for submissions off his back.
Newton is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Newton trying to pass the guard but Spade defending well.
Newton is working hard here to advance position.
Spade makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Spade.
Newton trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

Spade has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Newton can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Newton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Spade is keeping the position for now.

Spade working for a triangle but Newton defends it easily.
Spade trying to control the position.
Spade wants to sweep here but Newton controlling him for the moment.
Newton controlling from the top position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Newton postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Spade keeping full guard, as Newton tries to pass.

Spade had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Newton defends it easily.
Newton passes Spade's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Newton is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Spade!
Newton is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Spade can do to turn this around?
Newton controlling his opponent.
Newton looking to control but Spade is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spade is wriggling around trying to escape.
Spade gets back to half guard.
Newton controlling the action here.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Newton connects with a nice short shot to Spade's temple.
Newton is pressing down on Spade's thigh, looking to free his foot. Spade is holding on for now.
Newton not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Newton controlling the action here.
Spade moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Isaac Newton dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Newton gets a takedown into half guard.
Newton performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Spade tries to get to full guard but Newton has control of the leg.
Newton definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Newton with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spade trying to hold on to Newton's head to control him but Newton postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Newton is controlling the pace.
Spade tries to get to full guard but Newton has control of the leg.

Newton is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Spade doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Newton.

Spade looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jack Spade has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Spade trying to hold on to Newton's head to control him but Newton postures up.
Newton controlling the pace.
Spade tries to roll over but Newton keeps him under control.
Still in half guard, Newton seems content to control.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Newton scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Spade doesn't seem bothered though.

Newton looking for a takedown here - he's got it.

Spade working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Newton doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Newton manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Newton stays in close to Spade's body and controls the position.
Newton's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Newton chips away with some ground and pound.
Newton wants to control from the top but Spade keeps moving.
Spade wants to sweep but no luck.
Newton is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Newton forces his way into half guard.
Isaac Newton is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Newton tries to pass to full mount but Spade defends it.
Spade trying to hold on to Newton's head to control him but Newton postures up.
Newton sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Spade is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Newton stalling.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Newton trying to pass the guard but Spade defending well.

And that's the end of the fight!
Isaac Newton showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Newton has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Isaac Newton!
Isaac Newton seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.