PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ali Newman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Silvester Szymanski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Newman might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Truth Is. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Newman
vs
Szymanski

188 cm
27
210 lbs
9 - 12 - 0

186 cm
24
220 lbs
6 - 7 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ali Newman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Silvester Szymanski!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Frank Dennis and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Newman darts in trying to clinch

and Szymanski counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Newman!
Szymanski thowing shots but they're missing.
Newman is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Szymanski controlling from mount.
Newman is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.

Szymanski goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Newman turns into him and now he's in Szymanski's guard.
Szymanski trying to keep a closed guard but Newman is proving a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Newman wants to pass the guard but Szymanski is keeping the position.
Szymanski trying to control the position here.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Silvester Szymanski hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Newman checks a leg kick nicely.
A head kick misses from Szymanski.
Szymanski throws a leg kick but Newman sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Szymanski cracks Newman with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.

Szymanski closes the distance and pushes Newman back into the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Newman fails to land.
Newman tries to work over Szymanski's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nice body punch from Newman.
Szymanski blocks an uppercut.
Szymanski blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Newman can't find room to land a body shot as Szymanski controls the action.
Newman lands a nice shot to the body.
Szymanski letting Newman take a breather here.
Newman has a couple of punches blocked by Szymanski.
A short body shot lands from Newman as the two fighters clinch.
Szymanski looks gassed!
Newman has a couple of punches blocked by Szymanski.
Newman lands a body punch in the clinch.
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!
Newman lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Newman lands a body shot.
Newman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Newman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Newman - that landed with a thud.
Good body shot from Newman.
Newman lands a body punch.
A short left from Newman.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Newman scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A shot in the inside from Newman.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Newman lands a hook that snaps the head of Szymanski backwards.
Newman lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Newman presses Szymanski against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Newman presses Szymanski against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short right from Newman on the inside.
Szymanski blocks a body shot from Newman.
Newman stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Newman lands a hook that snaps the head of Szymanski backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Newman.
Szymanski blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Newman lands a right hand that snaps the head of Szymanski backwards.
Newman blocks an elbow strike from Szymanski.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Newman scores with a shot to the side of Szymanski's head.
A right handed body shot lands from Newman.
Newman misses with a punch to the body.
Newman lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Newman has a couple of punches blocked by Szymanski.
Newman throws a head punch that misses.
Newman throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Szymanskis head.
Newman misses with a body punch.
Newman lands with a left to the head.
Newman works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short uppercut from Newman.
Newman leaning his opponent against the cage.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A head punch on the inside from Newman fails to land.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Newman digs a right hand underneath Szymanski's ribcage. Szymanski let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Szymanski blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Newman misses with a body punch.
A right handed body shot lands from Szymanski.
Newman misses with some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ali Newman dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Newman fails in his attempt to clinch.

Szymanski instigates a clinch.
Szymanski throws an elbow that misses.
Newman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Szymanski blocks a body shot from Newman.
A head punch on the inside from Newman fails to land.
Szymanski has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Newman struggles to land a body shot inside as Szymanski controls his hands.
Szymanski prevents a body shot from Newman.
A hook to the body from Newman.
Newman cracks Szymanski with a nice body shot.
Szymanski blocks an uppercut.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Newman.
Szymanski is breathing heavily.
Newman tries to throw a body punch but Szymanski avoids it by throwing Newman back against the cage.
Newman lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Newman scores with a nice short uppercut.
Newman lands a left hand.
Newman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Newman lands with a left to the head.
Newman misses with a shot to the kidneys.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Newman fails to land.
Newman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Newman misses with a punch on the inside.
Newman lands a body shot.
Newman lands a body shot in the clinch.
Newman throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Szymanskis head.
Newman lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Szymanski backwards.
Newman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Newman pushes Szymanski back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Newman slows down the pace here.
Newman lands a shoulder strike.
Newman lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A body shot lands from Newman.
Newman is leaning against Szymanski and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Nice body punch from Newman.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Szymanski prevents a body shot from Newman.
Newman lands a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Still in the clinch, Newman scores with a nice short uppercut.
Newman swings wildly with an uppercut but Szymanski uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Newman.
Newman scores with a shoulder strike.
Szymanski tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Newman.
Newman has a couple of punches blocked by Szymanski.
Szymanski blocks an uppercut.
Newman working aggressively here.
Newman swings wildly with an uppercut but Szymanski uses good head movement to avoid it.
Newman can't find room to land a body shot as Szymanski controls the action.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Newman creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Newman is leaning against Szymanski and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Newman lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Szymanski has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Newman avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Newman leaning against his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Newman works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Newman lands a hook to the side of the head.
Newman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Newman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Szymanski's elbow.
Newman lands a right hand that snaps the head of Szymanski backwards.
Newman misses with a body punch.
A left hand lands to the body for Newman.
Newman scores with a hook to the body.
Newman cracks Szymanski with a nice body shot.
Newman is looking to control Szymanski's arms but Szymanski gets an underhook and turns him. Now Newman has his back to the cage.
Newman tries to throw a body punch but Szymanski avoids it by throwing Newman back against the cage.
Newman digs a right hand into Szymanski's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Szymanski's gas tank.
Newman working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Newman misses with the head strike.
Newman works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Newman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Newman as the two fighters clinch.
Szymanski blocks an uppercut.
Good body shot from Newman.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Newman lands a left hand.
Newman is stalling here.
Newman misses with the head strike.
Newman lands a shot to the body.
Newman scores with a hook to the body.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Newman takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Newman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Newman misses with a body punch.
Newman working aggressively here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Newman creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Newman lands with a right to the head.
Newman lands a body shot in the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Szymanski tries to circle away but Newman has him pinned against the cage.

Szymanski pulls guard successfully.
Newman stays in close to Szymanski's body and controls the position.

Newman stands up from Szymanski's guard - Newman perhaps looking for a knockout.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ali Newman dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. And we move into the final round!

Szymanski has his takedown stuffed
and Newman counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Szymanski misses the jab.
Newman moves in looking to clinch but Szymanski pushes him off.
Newman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Szymanski.

Szymanski has taken the fight to the clinch.
Nice body punch from Newman.
Newman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Szymanski takes a shot to the head.
Newman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Szymanski can do to turn this around?
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A right hook to the body lands for Newman.
Newman lands a shoulder strike.
Newman misses with a punch on the inside.
Newman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Newman lands with a short head shot on the inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Newman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A hook to the body from Newman.
Newman presses Szymanski against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Newman avoiding damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Newman.
Newman is working Szymanski over against the cage.
Newman works on Szymanski's body with a couple of short punches.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Newman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Newman stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Newman lands a body punch.
Newman digs a right hand into Szymanski's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Szymanski's gas tank.
Newman struggles to land a body shot inside as Szymanski controls his hands.
Szymanski prevents a body shot from Newman.
Newman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Newman lands with a left to the head.
Newman works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Newman - that landed with a thud.
Newman lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Newman working aggressively here.
Newman works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short right from Newman on the inside.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Newman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Szymanski.
Szymanski blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Newman just leaning against Szymanski, taking a breather.
Come on Szymanski - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Newman stalling the fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Newman has a couple of punches blocked by Szymanski.
Newman lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Szymanski is trying to break free.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Szymanski takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Ali Newman is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Newman.
Newman swings wildly with an uppercut but Szymanski uses good head movement to avoid it.
Newman lands a hook to the side of the head.
Newman misses with a punch to the body.
Newman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Newman stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Newman working aggressively here.
Newman is working Szymanski over against the cage.
Newman can't find room to land a body shot as Szymanski controls the action.
Newman is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Szymanski blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Newman lands an uppercut.

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.
Newman can't find room to land a body shot as Szymanski controls the action.
Szymanski is looking to control Newman's arms but Newman gets an underhook and turns him. Now Szymanski has his back to the cage.
A body shot lands from Newman.
Newman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Newman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A left hand lands to the body for Newman.
Szymanski tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Newman's elbow.
Newman lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Silvester Szymanski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Newman misses with a punch to the body.
Newman works on Szymanski's body with a couple of short punches.
Newman working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Newman throws a punch but it's blocked by Szymanski.
Newman lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Newman holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Newman misses with a punch to the body.
Newman presses Szymanski against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ali Newman showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Newman, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight for Ali Newman!
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight for Ali Newman!
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight for Ali Newman!

Ali Newman wins by unanimous decision!