PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chris Newton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sandor Clegane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Clegane has chosen Goodbye as his entrance music. Sandor Clegane will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Newton
vs
Clegane

182 cm
25
262 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

206 cm
27
265 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Dangerous knees
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

KAISER
Ganja's Warehouse (95% Laundering)

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 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Chris Newton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Sandor Clegane!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Glass and Donald Grub.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clegane throws a right and a left that Newton avoids nicely.

Clegane rushes Newton and presses him up against the cage.
Newton tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

Clegane breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Good leg kick by Newton there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.

Newton shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Newton was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Clegane is trying desperately to improve position.
Newton thowing shots but they're missing.
Clegane is trying to escape the mount.
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.
Newton wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Clegane tries to reverse the position but Newton maintains control.
Newton throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Clegane because Newton loaded up on that one.

Newton goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Clegane is on top in guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clegane trying to control but Newton is working from the bottom.
Newton keeping full guard, as Clegane tries to pass.

Newton is looking for a triangle here but Clegane uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Newton sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clegane landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Newton might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Clegane prevents Newton from improving his position.

Clegane decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Sandor Clegane is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Newton ducks right into an uppercut from Clegane.
Newton staying out of range there.
Clegane looks to throw the jab but Newton is out of range.
Clegane misses with a jab to the body
and Newton counters with a nice low kick that buckles Clegane's knee momentarily.
Newton lands a glancing blow to the side of Clegane's head.
Newton moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Clegane misses with a double jab.
Clegane fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Newton manages to avoid it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clegane takes one to the side of the head.
An inside leg kick lands from Newton.
Clegane looks to score with a jab to the body but Newton is just out of range.
Newton throws a leg kick which misses Clegane's front leg but catches the back leg as Clegane tries to avoid it.
Clegane wants to clinch up but Newton keeps it at a distance.
Newton scores with a three punch combo!

It looks like Sandor Clegane has been cut.
Newton with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Clegane looks winded!
Clegane takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Clegane takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Newton moves out of range as Clegane strikes.
Newton throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Newton.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Clegane on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Newton looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Newton getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chris Newton dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sandor Clegane's cut.
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.

Newton turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Clegane misses with a shot to the body
and Newton makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Newton buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Clegane in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Newton slips a straight right by Clegane.
Clegane wants to clinch.
Good leg kick by Newton there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Newton comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Newton as he connects with a hook.
Newton scores with a leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Newton throws a shot to the body.
Newton lunges at Clegane with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Clegane's hand.
Clegane fails with an attempt to clinch.
Clegane is breathing heavily.
A thudding body kick lands there by Newton!
Newton throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.

Clegane gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Newton tries to free his leg and advance position but Clegane is retaining full guard.
Newton is pushing down on Clegane's leg trying to pass to half guard. Clegane is fighting to maintain full guard but Newton has managed to sneak the leg through.
Clegane tries to roll over but Newton keeps him under control.
Newton is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Newton passes into half guard.
Newton is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Clegane reverses the position - he's now on top in Newton's guard.
Newton keeping moving, preventing Clegane from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clegane missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Clegane stopping the sweep attempt from Newton.

Newton is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Clegane is aware though and is defending well.
Clegane trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Clegane stands up and waves to Newton to follow him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Newton is looking to slow Clegane down with leg kicks.
Newton delivers a nice body kick.
Newton moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nice jab there from Newton.
Clegane throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Clegane has taken the fight to the clinch.
Clegane wants to break the clinch but can't.
Newton unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Clegane lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Newton can't find room to land a body shot as Clegane controls the action.
Newton tries a body shot but Clegane blocks it.
Clegane pushes Newton back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.

Clegane breaks from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chris Newton dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Sandor Clegane's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

A chopping leg kick lands by Newton.
Clegane tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Newton was well out of range. Poor timing from Clegane.
Newton cracks the inside of Clegane's front leg.
Newton slips under a jab from Clegane.
Clegane stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Newton.
Clegane on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Newton. Newton obviously looking to wear him down.
A nice leg kick lands there from Newton.
Newton misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Clegane throws a right hand that misses
and Newton counters with a straight right hand.
Clegane misses with a hook.
Newton throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Clegane takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Newton scores with a sloppy right hand. Clegane should have avoided that one.
Clegane walks forward, straight into a front kick from Newton.
Newton lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Clegane takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Newton lands with a nice body punch.
Clegane has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Newton.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Clegane sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Clegane's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Newton listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Clegane takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Newton - that will leave a mark!
Clegane on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Newton. Newton obviously looking to wear him down.
Newton scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Newton. That's going to slow Clegane down.
Sandor Clegane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Newton lands a front kick.
Sandor Clegane is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Newton lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Newton lands with a right hand.
Chris Newton is winning the standup battle so far.
Newton scores with a nice body kick.
Newton throws a nice inside leg kick.
Clegane takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A telegraphed right hand from Clegane misses the target.
Newton scores with a hook to the body. Clegane takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Sandor Clegane has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Newton connects with a body shot.
Newton shoots in for a takedown but Clegane shows good takedown defense.
Newton throws a front kick that sends Clegane stumbling back into the cage.
Newton lands a leg kick that knocks Clegane off balance momentarily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Newton.
Clegane moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Clegane misses the body punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Newton feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Clegane's calf.
Newton scores with a shot to the body.
Newton lands a nice leg kick that just misses Clegane's sensitive parts.
Crunch! Newton slams his shin into Clegane's torso.
Newton feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Clegane's calf.
Clegane gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Clegane needs to keep his hands up - Newton had a free shot at his head there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Newton.
Newton throws a quick inside leg kick.
Clegane takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Newton lands with a nice body kick.
Newton is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Clegane can do to turn this around?
A nice leg kick lands there from Newton.
Newton lands a right hook to the body.
Clegane on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for Newton.
Newton tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Clegane swivels and escapes.
Newton thows a body kick. Clegane tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Newton connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Clegane steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Newton. That one must have hurt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Newton connects with a nice looking jab.
Newton fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Clegane misses with a hook. Newton ducked under it nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A decent looking cross lands there for Newton.
Newton shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Clegane defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris Newton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Newton buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Newton lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Chris Newton is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Newton throws a body kick that misses.
Clegane misses with an uppercut
enabling Newton to counter with a crisp jab.
Clegane punishes Newton's body with a nice straight punch.
Newton ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Clegane just misses with a punch to the body.
Crunch! Newton slams his shin into Clegane's torso.
Newton lands with a thumping leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Chris Newton showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Newton, 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chris Newton!
Chris Newton decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.