PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ben Newton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and King Fists (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Newton
vs
Fists

172 cm
21
170 lbs
8 - 5 - 0

176 cm
21
166 lbs
6 - 0 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
Very strong

Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
Powerful

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Ben Newton!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, King Fists!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Paul Tew and Chris Edwards.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch lands to the side of Newton 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Newton fails to land the takedown.
Newton takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Fists fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Newton manages to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Fists throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Newton ducks under a wild hook from Fists.
Newton looks for a takedown but Fists sprawls well.
Newton ducks under a wild hook from Fists.
Newton bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fists thows a body shot but no joy.
Fists throws an overhand right that lands on Newton's shoulder, as Newton tries to avoid the shot.
Fists missing with a left hand there. Newton was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A telegraphed right hand from Fists misses the target.
Newton fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Fists avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ben Newton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Donk. Fists catches Newton right on the button with a cross.
King Fists seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Newton uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fists.

Fists moves into the clinch.

That's two 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 drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Fists gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Newton tries for a takedown but Fists manages to get underhooks.
Newton's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Newton is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Newton drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Fists gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Fists scores with a shot to the side of Newton's head.
Fists throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.

Fists escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Newton steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fists.
Newton missing with a left hand there. Fists was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Newton avoids the body shot from Fists.
Horrible takedown by Newton or perhaps it was just good defense by Fists which made him look bad.
Newton dives in and grabs Fists's left leg, looking for a takedown. Fists pushes down on Newton's head and hops out.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fists moves into range and connects with a jab.
Fists swings for the body but Newton moves out of range.
Newton takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Fists throws a shot from downtown. Newton moves away and avoids it.
Fists waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Newton.
Newton looks for a takedown but Fists sprawls well.
A jab from Fists misses.
Fists misses with a wild body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Newton uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fists.
Fists tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Newton was well out of range. Poor timing from Fists.
Fists misses with a body shot.
Newton takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Left hook, right uppercut from Fists.

It looks like Ben Newton has been cut.

Newton shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Fists manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.

Newton drops back, looking for a kneebar! Fists looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Fists looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Fists!

Fists decides to stand back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

King Fists dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ben Newton's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Fists missing with a left hand there. Newton was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fists throws out a loose jab but Newton uses good head movement to avoid it.
Newton looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Fists is fending him off so far but Newton persists. Nope, Fists circles away and we're back to standing.
Newton displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fists throws out the jab.
Newton keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fists swings for the body but Newton moves out of range.
Newton fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fists keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ben Newton. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck for Newton with that takedown attempt.
Nice defenses there by Newton.
Fists lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Newton walks into a jab.
Newton changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Fists tries to avoid it but Newton manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Fists to the ground. Fists escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Newton gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Newton fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Newton scores a takedown into full mount!
Fists is wriggling around trying to escape.

Newton swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Fists is now in Newton's guard. A big mistake from Newton there, giving up the dominant position!
Fists prevents Newton from getting back to his feet.
Fists wanted to stand there but Newton had control of the position.
Fists stops Newton from standing up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Newton is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Fists dives into side control.
Newton pushes Fists away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Fists gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Newton trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Fists lands a nice hook to Newton's body. Newton takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Fists misses with a looping right.
Fists takes a swing at Newton's ribcage but misses.

That's four 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.
Fists stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.

Fists gets caught flat footed, as Newton shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

Newton has gone for a leg lock! Fists slips out almost immediately though and dives into Newton's guard.
Newton wants to stand up but Fists is controlling him.

Fists gets to his feet. Newton looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Fists swings for the body but Newton moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

King Fists showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ben Newton's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Fists tries to clinch but Newton is having none of it.
Newton closes the distance and clinches up with Fists, looking for a takedown. Newton pushes Fists against the cage but Fists circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Fists thows a body shot but no joy.
Fists smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Fists just misses with a punch to the body.
A big left from Fists misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Newton shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Fists napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Fists is trying to escape and get back to his feet.

Newton thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fists is looking for a sweep.

Newton is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Fists has escaped the position, nice work there.

Newton is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Fists knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Fists sneaks out the side door and pushes Newton away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.

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.
Fists is looking to clinch.
Newton takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Newton uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fists.
Fists waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Newton.
Fists defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Newton.
Newton shoots in looking for a takedown. Fists tries to sprawl out of it but Newton keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Fists manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ben Newton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Newton takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Newton takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Fists throws an overhand right that lands on Newton's shoulder, as Newton tries to avoid the shot.
Fists takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

King Fists really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ben Newton's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Newton misses with a takedown attempt - Fists sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Fists changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Newton uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fists.
Newton fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Fists avoids it really well and circles away.
Newton walks into a left hand.
Fists throws out a loose jab but Newton uses good head movement to avoid it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fists stuffs the takedown attempt from Newton. Newton gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ben Newton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Newton takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.

Newton closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.

Fists bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Newton looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.

Newton looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.

Newton is trying to work for a kimura but Fists is defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fists is trying to stand back up but Newton is controlling him
Fists has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Newton is working away from the top position though.
Fists is trying to stand up here but Newton is controlling him well.

Newton is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Fists defends it well.
Fists is trying to stand back up but Newton is controlling him

Newton is looking for a kimura here.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Fists can do anything to dispel that myth.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fists is looking to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Fists defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Newton.
Newton changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Fists tries to avoid it but Newton manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Fists to the ground. Fists escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Fists scores with a jab to the body.
Fists digs a good hook to Newton's body.
Fists scores with a jab to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Fists.
Fists misses with a looping left.
The crowd cheers as Fists lands an impressive looking overhand right. Newton doesn't seem phased though.
Newton takes a body punch but keeps moving.
King Fists is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Newton takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
King Fists seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fists misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fists connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Fists tests Newton's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fists lands with a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

King Fists dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Ben Newton's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Newton uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fists.
Fists lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Newton at a distance.
Fists misses with a body shot.
Fists scores with a jab. Newton acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Fists throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Newton sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fists throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fists takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Newton misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Fists misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Newton.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fists connects with a crisp jab.
Newton fails with the takedown.
Newton fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Fists avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ben Newton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Newton avoids the body shot from Fists.
Newton uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fists.

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.
Fists changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Fists just misses with a punch to the body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Newton is defended easily by Fists.
Newton looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Fists tests Newton's chin there with a solid looking shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fists lands with a straight right. Newton didn't see that one coming.
The fighters circling - Fists throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fists thuds his right hand into Newton's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Newton defending well as Fists loads up on a big left hand.
Fists lands a jab to Newton's midsection.
Fists throws a jab but it's blocked by Newton.
Fists leaves Newton with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Fists throws a jab but it's blocked by Newton.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Newton misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Newton uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fists.
King Fists is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Newton takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Fists lands a glancing blow to the side of Newton's head.
Fists scores with a crisp jab that stopped Newton in his tracks.
Newton closes the distance and clinches up with Fists, looking for a takedown. Newton pushes Fists against the cage but Fists circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ben Newton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fists keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

And that's the end of the fight!
King Fists comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Fists winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 44:50
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 44:50
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... King Fists! King Fists retains his welterweight title!