PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Huey Newton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peter Gunnarsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Newton
vs
Gunnarsson

178 cm
27
170 lbs
11 - 14 - 0

169 cm
28
158 lbs
11 - 5 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Dangerous knees
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Revolution Fatigues

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Huey Newton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Peter Gunnarsson!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Sosuke Kotani and Yukihiro Yamamoto.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gunnarsson lands a slapping body shot.
Newton getting the better of the striking in that exchange.

Newton rushes Gunnarsson and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Newton looking to slow down the pace here.
Newton using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Newton tries to work over Gunnarsson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gunnarsson blocks an uppercut.
Gunnarsson managing to block the knees to the body from Newton.
Newton misses with a punch to the body.
Gunnarsson working aggressively here.
Gunnarsson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Gunnarsson as Newton tries to tie him up.
Newton is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Gunnarsson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gunnarsson lands with a right to the head.
Newton can't find room to land a body shot as Gunnarsson controls the action.
Knees to the body from Newton.
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!
Newton throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gunnarsson.
Newton lands a body punch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Newton tries to land knees in the clinch but Gunnarsson avoids the damage to the body.
Newton lands a shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Newton.
Newton with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Gunnarsson throws a punch but it's blocked by Newton.
Gunnarsson misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Newton.
Gunnarsson misses with the head strike.
Newton missing with knees to the body.
Newton throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Gunnarsson blocks it with crossed arms.
Newton lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gunnarsson or not.
A right hook to the body lands for Newton.
Newton tries a knee to the head but Gunnarsson blocks it.
Gunnarsson scores with a shot to the side of Newton's head.
Newton is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Gunnarsson is keeping busy.
Newton scores a nice knee to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Gunnarsson is trying to drag Newton to the mat but Newton just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Newton blocks a body shot from Gunnarsson.
A short uppercut from Gunnarsson.
Newton is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gunnarsson is defending well for now.
Newton blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Newton using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Gunnarsson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Newton is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gunnarsson is defending well for now.
Gunnarsson avoiding damage as Newton throws knees to the body.
Newton misses with a knee strike.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Newton obliges.
Knees in the clinch landing for Newton.
Gunnarsson misses with some punches.
Newton blocking some punches.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Newton obliges.
Newton goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Newton with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Newton tries to land knees in the clinch but Gunnarsson avoids the damage to the body.
Gunnarsson lands with a left to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gunnarsson lands with a light punch inside.
Gunnarsson avoiding damage as Newton throws knees to the body.
Gunnarsson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Gunnarsson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gunnarsson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Newton pulls his leg out and moves away.
Huey Newton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter Gunnarsson.
Gunnarsson jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
A telegraphed right hand from Gunnarsson misses the target.
Newton misses with a wild body shot.
Gunnarsson throws a lazy right hand but Newton sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Newton avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A head kick by Newton misses
and Gunnarsson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gunnarsson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Newton sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gunnarsson avoids the body shot from Newton.
Newton throws a head kick that misses.
Huey Newton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gunnarsson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.

Gunnarsson gets tackled into the ropes by Newton. Newton maintains the clinch.
Newton lands a good knee to the midsection. Gunnarsson won't want to take too many of those.
Newton tries to land knees in the clinch but Gunnarsson avoids the damage to the body.
Newton looking to throw knees to the head but Gunnarsson is blocking nicely.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Newton working aggressively here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gunnarsson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Newton with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Newton takes a shot to the head.
Newton prevents the takedown attempt.
Newton misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gunnarsson.
A hook to the body from Newton.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gunnarsson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Newton avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

Gunnarsson tightens his grip and picks Newton up, before dumping him to the ground. Newton manages to land in guard.
Gunnarsson preventing the sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Huey Newton dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Newton closes the distance and clinches.
Gunnarsson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Gunnarsson throws a head punch that misses.
Newton goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gunnarsson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Gunnarsson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Newton misses with a knee strike.
Gunnarsson misses with a body punch.
Gunnarsson lands a hook that snaps the head of Newton backwards.
Gunnarsson scores with a hook to the body.
Gunnarsson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Newton is trying to maintain a safe position but Gunnarsson gets an underhook and turns Newton into the ropes.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Newton misses with a knee to the head.
Gunnarsson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Newton lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gunnarsson or not.
Gunnarsson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Huey Newton has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Gunnarsson misses with some punches.
Gunnarsson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gunnarsson scores with a shoulder strike.
Gunnarsson misses with a punch on the inside.
Gunnarsson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Newton tries a body shot but Gunnarsson blocks it.
Newton takes a shot to the head.
Gunnarsson working aggressively here.
Gunnarsson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Newton prevents it.
Newton lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Newton connects with a nasty looking knee right to Gunnarsson's face.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Newton.
Gunnarsson misses with some punches.
Newton tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Gunnarsson avoids it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gunnarsson.
Newton working Gunnarsson over with knees to the body.
Gunnarsson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gunnarsson misses with the head strike.

Gunnarsson has picked Newton up - he's going for a ride! Gunnarsson dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Newton regains full guard. Nicely done.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gunnarsson is looking to work some ground and pound but Newton has wrist control.
Gunnarsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Newton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gunnarsson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gunnarsson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Newton swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gunnarsson working some strikes from top position.
Gunnarsson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Newton is not content to let Gunnarsson control the position.
Gunnarsson wants to take a breather but Newton manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Gunnarsson.
Gunnarsson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gunnarsson wants to pass the guard but Newton is keeping the position.
Gunnarsson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Newton's guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gunnarsson not doing much here.
Gunnarsson throws a strike but Newton avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Peter Gunnarsson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Gunnarsson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Gunnarsson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Newton dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Gunnarsson. That did some damage!
Newton just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice body punch from Gunnarsson.
Newton is looking to slow Gunnarsson down with leg kicks.
Gunnarsson misses with a wild body shot.
Newton just misses with a punch to the body.
Newton throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gunnarsson lands with a right hand.
Newton bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Newton misses with the combination.
Newton throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Newton throws the left hand but Gunnarsson avoids the punch easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gunnarsson blocks a head kick by Newton.
Gunnarsson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Newton is looking to wear down Gunnarsson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Gunnarsson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Newton moves away.
Gunnarsson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

Newton clinches.
Newton crunches a lovely knee into Gunnarsson's ribcage.
Newton tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Gunnarsson avoids it.
Newton looking to throw knees to the head but Gunnarsson is blocking nicely.
Gunnarsson pushes Newton back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gunnarsson tries a body shot but Newton blocks it.
Newton trying to land knees to the body.
Newton tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Gunnarsson avoids it.
Newton landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Newton with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Newton tries a knee to the head but Gunnarsson blocks it.
Newton doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gunnarsson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Newton blocking some punches.
Newton lands a shot to the body.
Gunnarsson is looking to take this one to the mat.
Gunnarsson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Gunnarsson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Newton backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gunnarsson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Newton is defending well.
Huey Newton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter Gunnarsson.
Gunnarsson prevents a body shot from Newton.
Gunnarsson scores with a shoulder strike.
Gunnarsson digs a right hand into Newton's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Newton's gas tank.
Gunnarsson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Newton tries to stall but Gunnarsson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Gunnarsson avoiding damage as Newton throws knees to the body.
Gunnarsson tries a body shot but Newton blocks it.
Gunnarsson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Newton using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Newton landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Gunnarsson misses with a body punch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gunnarsson working aggressively here.
Newton throws a punch but it's blocked by Gunnarsson.
Newton misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gunnarsson.
Gunnarsson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Gunnarsson wants a takedown.
Gunnarsson lands a nice uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Gunnarsson.
Gunnarsson managing to block the knees to the body from Newton.
Newton connects with a nasty looking knee right to Gunnarsson's face.
Newton working Gunnarsson over with knees to the body.
Newton is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gunnarsson is defending well for now.
Newton tries to land knees in the clinch but Gunnarsson avoids the damage to the body.
Gunnarsson tries a body shot but Newton blocks it.
Gunnarsson lands an uppercut.
Newton tries a body shot but Gunnarsson blocks it.
Gunnarsson misses with the head strike.
Newton scores a nice knee to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Gunnarsson.
Newton tries a body shot but Gunnarsson blocks it.
Gunnarsson tries for a takedown. No joy.
A short left from Gunnarsson.
A short uppercut from Gunnarsson.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Newton scores a nice knee to the body.
Newton blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Newton with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Gunnarsson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Newton or not.
Newton blocks a body shot from Gunnarsson.
Gunnarsson wants to take the fight to the mat but Newton manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Newton goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Newton tries to land a knee to the head but Gunnarsson blocks with his arms.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Newton digs a right hand into Gunnarsson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Gunnarsson's gas tank.
Gunnarsson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Gunnarsson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gunnarsson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.

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 Huey Newton.
I think Newton 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Huey Newton!
Huey Newton managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Revolution Fatigues, into his post fight interview.