PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kyle Newheart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ash Ketchum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ketchum is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Pokemon Theme. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Newheart
vs
Ketchum

193 cm
22
267 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

194 cm
22
215 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Improved boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kyle Newheart!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ash Ketchum!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Mauricio Rocha and Paulo Santos.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Newheart wants to clinch up but Ketchum keeps it at a distance.
Ketchum displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Newheart throws out the jab.
Newheart tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Newheart throws a right and a left that Ketchum avoids nicely.
Newheart missing with a left hand there. Ketchum was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ketchum stuffs the takedown.
Newheart throws a sloppy head kick and Ketchum moves out of range easily.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Newheart.
Ketchum tries to improve position but can't.

Newheart stands up.

Ketchum shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Ketchum trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Newheart bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Newheart working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ketchum keeping full guard, as Newheart tries to pass.
Ketchum thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Ketchum trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Newheart trying to control the position from guard on top but Ketchum is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ketchum is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Newheart looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Newheart is breathing heavily.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Ketchum in particular looking to stall.
Ketchum prevents Newheart from improving his position.
Ketchum trying to pass the guard but Newheart defending well.
Newheart is trying to maintain the position but Ketchum is very close to passing his half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Ketchum is nestled in close to Newheart, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Newheart wants to control but Ketchum is keeping busy and won't allow it.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
A left and a right from Newheart both land. Nice combination.
Newheart fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Newheart looks to land a combination. Ketchum sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.

Ketchum darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Ketchum prevents Newheart from improving his position.

Ketchum is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Newheart wants to get back to his feet.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Ketchum wants to pass the guard but Newheart is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Ketchum is working for a kimura but Newheart is defending it quite comfortably.
Newheart slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Newheart is wriggling around but Ketchum manages to pass to half guard.
Newheart wants to get back to full guard but Ketchum has passed into side control.
Newheart is trying desperately to improve position.
The referee warns Newheart that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Newheart is working to get back to half guard.
Newheart is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Newheart is wriggling around trying to escape.

Ketchum goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Newheart is on top in guard.
Newheart is looking to stand up but Ketchum won't let him.
Newheart works a leg free and moves into half guard.

Newheart decides to stand up.

Ketchum clinches up against the cage.
Newheart is trying to break free.
Newheart wants to stall.
Ketchum looking to stall.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Newheart wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ketchum keeps control of Newheart as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ketchum has Newheart pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Newheart manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Newheart misses with a short punch on the inside.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Newheart tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ketchum just stands there and leans against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kyle Newheart dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Newheart gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ketchum.
Ketchum tries to clinch but Newheart moves out of range.
Newheart swinging wilding here.
Ketchum circles away from the clinch attempt

and Ketchum counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Newheart!
Newheart wants to control but Ketchum is having none of it.
Ketchum with shots to the head and body - Newheart looks very uncomfortable down there.

It looks like Kyle Newheart has been cut.
Newheart wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Newheart looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Ketchum gets his hands free as Newheart looks to control.
Ketchum is hanging on to Newheart's back as he tries to escape.
Newheart rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Ketchum throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ketchum not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Ketchum lands a nice short elbow.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Newheart is defending against the submission attempts here by Ketchum.
Newheart wants to get back to his feet.

Ketchum is working for a submission of some sort.
Newheart is trying to stand up here but Ketchum is controlling him well.

Newheart looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Newheart on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ketchum works his way into side control.
Ketchum wants to lay and pray for a moment but Newheart keeps working.
Newheart parries the strikes from Ketchum easily there. Ketchum is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Newheart to escape.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Newheart wants to control but Ketchum postures up.
Newheart manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.

Newheart looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Newheart makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Newheart.
Newheart manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Ash Ketchum has got the better of the ground game so far.

Newheart working for a guillotine from mount but Ketchum is in no mood to give up.

Newheart stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.

Ketchum shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Ketchum was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Ketchum goes for an armbar but Newheart turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Newheart.

Newheart stands and steps away. Ketchum gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Newheart misses with a series of wild punches.
Newheart misses with a double jab

and Ketchum holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

Ketchum drags the fight down to the ground.
Newheart tries to free his leg and advance position but Ketchum is retaining full guard.

Ketchum is looking for a triangle but Newheart pushes his legs off easily.
Newheart looking to sit in guard and control but Ketchum gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Ketchum trying to control but Newheart is working from the bottom.
Newheart working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ketchum.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Newheart working for a triangle but Ketchum defends it easily.

Ketchum is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

Newheart is looking for a triangle but Ketchum pushes his legs off easily.
Newheart keeping moving, preventing Ketchum from controlling successfully.

Newheart looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Newheart manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Newheart wants to control the pace but Ketchum is squirming around nicely.
Newheart is looking to stand but Newheart has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ash Ketchum showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kyle Newheart's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Newheart misses with a combination

and Ketchum counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Ketchum.
Ketchum is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Newheart gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Newheart tries a body shot but Ketchum blocks it.
Ketchum prevents Newheart from breaking the clinch.
Ketchum has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Newheart is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Newheart wants to break free but Ketchum has control.
Ketchum has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Newheart avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Kyle Newheart has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ash Ketchum.
Newheart is trying to break free.

Ketchum breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Newheart lands with a cross.

Newheart forces Ketchum back against the cage and clinches.
Newheart gets underhooks to prevent Ketchum's takedown attempt.
Newheart misses with a body punch.
Newheart wants to break the clinch but can't.

Ketchum is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Newheart can't fight it off and eventually Ketchum manages to take the fight to the floor. Newheart looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Newheart keeping moving, preventing Ketchum from controlling successfully.
Ketchum pushing down on Newheart's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Ketchum takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Ketchum seems to be looking for submissions.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Ketchum seems to be looking for submissions.
Newheart manages to get to full guard.
Newheart pulls Ketchum in to control the position.
Newheart keeping full guard, as Ketchum tries to pass.
Ketchum loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

Ketchum drops back looking for a leg! Newheart is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Newheart manages to kick Ketchum off! Ketchum jumps back into Newheart's guard.
Ketchum preventing the sweep.
Newheart is looking to stand up but Ketchum isn't so interested in that idea.
Ketchum has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

Newheart is looking for a triangle but Ketchum pushes his legs off easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

Newheart working for submissions but it's allowed Ketchum to get to half guard.

Ketchum is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Newheart defends it well.
Newheart slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Ketchum is looking to work some ground and pound but Newheart has wrist control.
Ketchum prevents Newheart from getting back to his feet.

Newheart has his foot on Ketchum's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ketchum works his way back into a safe position though.
Ketchum missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ketchum trying to control the position from guard on top but Newheart is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Newheart wants to stand up but Ketchum is controlling him.
Ketchum postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Newheart has his foot on Ketchum's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ketchum works his way back into a safe position though.
Newheart looking for a sweep. Not yet Newheart, not yet.

Newheart has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ketchum can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ketchum advances position into side control!

Ketchum swings around for an armbar but Newheart sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Ketchum's guard.
Newheart would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

Newheart gets to his feet. Ketchum looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Nice combo by Newheart! Oh, that's hurt him - Ketchum falls to the canvas and Newheart follows him into side control.

Ketchum is rocked!
Ketchum wants to control but Newheart postures up.
Newheart working the head with strikes.
Ketchum is still in real trouble! Can Newheart finish him?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ketchum is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Newheart off and has taken his back!
Newheart turns into Ketchum and is now in his guard.

Newheart thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Ketchum seems to have recovered his senses.
Ketchum is pulling down on Newheart's head. It's preventing any offense from Newheart, at least for the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ketchum controls Newheart momentarily but Newheart frees himself.
Newheart throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

Ketchum had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Newheart is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Ketchum Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Newheart's back instead.
Ketchum punches the canvas rather than the man.
Ketchum trying to control.
Ketchum has the hooks in. Newheart is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.

Newheart defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Ketchum's arms.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Ketchum patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Newheart rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Newheart regains full guard. Nicely done.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kyle Newheart showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Newheart has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Daniel Cesar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kyle Newheart!