PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Artur Klimera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sam Newking (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Klimera
vs
Newking

200 cm
21
270 lbs
9 - 4 - 0

198 cm
19
265 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

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 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Artur Klimera!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Sam Newking!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Klimera shoots in for a double leg but Newking sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Klimera avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Klimera shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Newking counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Newking throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Klimera works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Newking wants to stand but Klimera has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Klimera is looking to stand up but Newking isn't so interested in that idea.
Newking trying to control the position from guard on top but Klimera is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Newking working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Newking working some strikes from top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Newking trying to control the position from guard on top but Klimera is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Newking throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Klimera works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Newking trying to control the position from guard on top but Klimera is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Newking is in close to Klimera's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Newking throws a big right hand that misses.
Klimera knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Newking on the ground.
Klimera utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Newking missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Klimera wants to stand but Newking is controlling the position.
Newking in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Newking in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Newking has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Klimera is proving hard to escape from.
Newking lands a couple of elbows.
Klimera wants to get back to his feet but Newking is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Newking postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Klimera utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Newking throwing strikes but missing.

Klimera uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Newking moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Klimera with a lazy takedown attempt
and Newking counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Artur Klimera. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Newking misses the body punch

and Klimera counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Klimera.
Klimera wants to stand but Newking is controlling his posture from full guard.

Newking is working an open guard so Klimera takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Newking misses with a jab, cross combination.
Newking throws an off balance right hand

and Klimera counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Newking's guard now.
Newking has a closed guard, preventing Klimera from standing up.

Klimera gets to his feet. Newking looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Klimera shoots in for a takedown but Newking shows good takedown defense.
Newking misses with a telegraphed body shot

and Klimera counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Klimera wants to stand but Newking has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.

Klimera stands up and beckons Newking to join him on the feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Klimera looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Klimera needs to keep his hands up - Newking had a free shot at his head there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Sam Newking will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Newking rushes in with a sloppy looking punch

and Klimera counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Newking's guard now.
Newking wants to stand but Klimera is controlling the position.
Klimera trying to stand up but can't free himself from Newking's guard.

Newking manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Klimera fails with the takedown
and Newking counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Newking explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
No joy there for Newking, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Klimera has his takedown stuffed
and Newking counters with a nice uppercut.
Newking misses with the combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Newking misses the target.
Newking connects with a body shot.
Newking looks to score with a jab to the body but Klimera is just out of range.
Newking lands a nice looking body kick.
Newking tries to work over Klimera's front leg with a kick but Klimera checks it.
Newking swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Newking throws a leg kick but Klimera checks it.
Artur Klimera is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Newking tries to work over Klimera's front leg with a kick but Klimera checks it.
Newking is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Klimera shoots in looking for a takedown but Newking manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Klimera's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Artur Klimera. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Klimera has his takedown stuffed
enabling Newking to counter with a crisp jab.
Newking tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Newking fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Klimera shoots in for a double leg but Newking sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Klimera looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Newking is fending him off so far but Klimera persists. Nope, Newking circles away and we're back to standing.
Klimera takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Newking attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Newking throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Newking motions for Klimera to come forward. Newking throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Klimera shoots for a double leg takedown but Newking sprawls well. He's pushed Klimera's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Klimera tries for a takedown but Newking circles away easily
and Newking makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Klimera moves out of range of the strikes.
Klimera misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Klimera checks a leg kick nicely.
Artur Klimera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Newking lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Newking fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Newking tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Klimera was well out of range. Poor timing from Newking.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Klimera tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Newking swivels and escapes.
Newking stuffs the takedown.
Sam Newking seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Klimera on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Klimera walks into a jab.
Newking throws a left and a right that both miss

and Klimera counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Newking manages to get to full guard.
Klimera wanted to stand there but Newking had control of the position.

Klimera stands up from Newking's guard - Klimera perhaps looking for a knockout.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Klimera shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Newking sprawls well. Newking wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Klimera gets slowly back to his feet.
Klimera shoots for a double leg takedown but Newking sprawls well. He's pushed Klimera's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

Newking looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Newking is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Newking thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Klimera's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Newking missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

Newking seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Klimera has recovered full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sam Newking showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Klimera misses with a takedown attempt

and Newking counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Klimera's guard now.
Newking trying to control but Klimera is working from the bottom.
Newking postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Newking looking to sit in guard and control but Klimera gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Artur Klimera overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Newking has a closed guard, preventing Klimera from standing up.
Klimera 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.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

Newking manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Newking tries to bum rush Klimera with a series of wild strikes but Klimera uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Klimera shoots in for a takedown but Newking shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Klimera tries for a takedown but Newking circles away easily
and Newking counters with a nice leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Artur Klimera. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Newking fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Klimera closes this distance looking for a takedown but Newking circles away.
Klimera stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Klimera wants it to stay on the feet.
Klimera fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Newking with a poor takedown

so Klimera counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Klimera stands up and waves to Newking to follow him.
Klimera gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Newking counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Newking throws a right hand that Klimera ducks under and follows up with a left that Klimera also avoids with ease.
Klimera shoots for a double leg takedown but Newking sprawls well. He's pushed Klimera's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Klimera moves away from the strike by Newking.
Horrible takedown by Klimera or perhaps it was just good defense by Newking which made him look bad.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Klimera.
Newking throws a leg kick that misses.
Newking swings widly with a right hand

so Klimera counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Klimera would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Klimera has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Artur Klimera has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sam Newking is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Klimera throws a big right hand that misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Artur Klimera.
I think Newking has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 28:30
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sam Newking!