PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Huntelar Newton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Donald Tibbs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Newton
vs
Tibbs

175 cm
20
150 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

183 cm
21
155 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Huntelar Newton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Donald Tibbs!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Newton moves into range and clinches up with Tibbs.
With the fighters up against the cage, Tibbs throws an elbow but misses.
Tibbs with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Tibbs tries to land a knee to the head but Newton blocks with his arms.
Tibbs tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Tibbs managing to block the knees to the body from Newton.
Newton is trying to force a seperation but Tibbs has the dominant position.
Tibbs misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Newton.
With the fighters up against the cage, Tibbs throws an elbow but misses.
Tibbs looking to throw knees to the head but Newton is blocking nicely.
Tibbs creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Tibbs using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Newton has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Tibbs looking to throw knees to the head but Newton is blocking nicely.
Newton wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Tibbs tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Newton on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Newton's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Newton shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Tibbs looks gassed!

Newton drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Tibbs dives on top into guard.

Tibbs got a little sloppy there for a moment and Newton has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tibbs has managed to get both his arms back between Newton's legs - danger averted.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Newton is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Newton working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Tibbs has passed into half guard!
Newton is positioning himself well to prevent Tibbs advancing to mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Newton missing with punches from the bottom.
Newton trying to control from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tibbs wants to take a breather but Newton is having none of it.
Newton is trying to maintain the position but Tibbs is very close to passing his half guard.

Newton is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Tibbs pulls his head out easily.

Newton looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Newton doesn't manage to clinch there - Tibbs circles away.
Tibbs fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tibbs clinches but Newton breaks the clinch

and Newton counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Newton is trying to control. Tibbs wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Newton throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

Newton is trying to work for a kimura but Tibbs is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Huntelar Newton dominated that round.
That's time! Newton's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Tibbs with a lazy takedown attempt

and Newton counters with a single leg into guard. Tibbs didn't expect that.
Newton loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Tibbs keeping moving, preventing Newton from controlling successfully.
Tibbs avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Newton is looking to work some ground and pound but Tibbs has wrist control.
Newton throws a big right hand that misses.
Newton throwing strikes from guard but Tibbs blocks nicely.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Newton with a flurry of punches that miss.
Newton slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Tibbs steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Newton. That one must have hurt.

Newton throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Tibbs was covering up waiting for the punch and Newton finishes the takedown easily into guard.

Newton drops back looking for a leg! Tibbs is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Tibbs manages to kick Newton off! Newton jumps back into Tibbs's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tibbs trying to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Newton drops back looking for a leg! Tibbs is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Tibbs manages to kick Newton off! Newton jumps back into Tibbs's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Newton postures up.
Tibbs working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Newton.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Newton loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Newton trying to control the position from guard on top but Tibbs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Newton walks forward, straight into a front kick from Tibbs.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Newton is looking to clinch.
Newton closes the distance and clinches up with Tibbs, looking for a takedown. Newton pushes Tibbs against the cage but Tibbs circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Huntelar Newton dominated that second round.
That's time! Newton's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Newton looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Tibbs!
Newton punishing his opponent with strikes.

Newton goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Tibbs turns into him and now he's in Newton's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tibbs wants to control from the top but Newton keeps moving.
Newton trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Tibbs wants to stand but Newton has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

Newton has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tibbs can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Tibbs is pushing down on Newton's leg trying to pass to half guard. Newton is fighting to maintain full guard but Tibbs has managed to sneak the leg through.
Newton wants to control but Tibbs is keeping busy.

Newton looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tibbs wants to take a breather but Newton is having none of it.
Newton controlling the position well.
Tibbs blocks the strikes from Newton.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Newton punching from the bottom.
Tibbs trying to control the action but Newton is working from the bottom.

Newton actively working from the bottom here.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Tibbs tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Newton avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Donald Tibbs has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Huntelar Newton is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tibbs tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

And that's the end of the fight!
Huntelar 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Huntelar Newton!