PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Zuco Iz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zane Newton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zane Newton has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Zuco Iz's chin.

Iz
vs
Newton

183 cm
22
185 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

185 cm
22
190 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Fast

HARDCORE Fighting Brand

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Zuco Iz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Zane Newton!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Daniel Bishop and James Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Iz moves in looking to clinch but Newton pushes him off.
Iz shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Newton as he avoids it easily.
Iz throws a sloppy head kick and Newton moves out of range easily.
Newton takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Iz throws a head kick that misses.
Newton fails with the takedown.
Iz tries a head kick but it misses.
Iz takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Iz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Iz is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Iz tries a head kick but it misses.
Iz doesn't manage to clinch there - Newton circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Newton fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Iz sprawls well initially but Newton persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Newton with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Iz on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Iz tries to get out of the position.

Newton is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Iz has managed to free his arm - good work.
Newton is trying to control the action in half guard but Iz is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Newton controlling the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Iz flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Newton is trying to control the action in half guard but Iz is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Iz looks like he's trying to stand up.
Newton tries to pass the half guard into mount. Iz knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Iz throws a head kick but Newton moves out of range.
Iz is breathing heavily.
Iz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

Newton darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Newton is looking to advance position but Iz won't allow it.
Newton controlling the action here.
Iz wants to get back to full guard.
Newton trying to pass the guard but Iz defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Well, if Newton is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Iz wants to get back to his feet.
Newton is figuring out what he wants to do next.

Newton wants to work for an arm triangle but Iz is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Newton with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Newton wants to free his trapped foot but Iz is holding on for dear life with his legs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Newton is controlling the pace.
Iz looks like he's trying to stand up.
Newton tries to pass to full mount but Iz defends it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Iz is trying to stand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Iz avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Iz fails with an attempt to clinch.

Newton shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Newton controlling the position easily from mount.

Newton goes for an armbar but Iz turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Iz.
Newton tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Iz is looking to stand up but Newton won't let him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Newton is looking for a triangle but Iz pushes his legs off easily.
Iz wants to pass the guard but Newton is keeping the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Newton is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Iz stopping the sweep attempt from Newton.
Newton pulls Iz in to control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.

Despite being in the dominant position, Zane Newton just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Newton moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Zane Newton is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Newton shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Newton showed some decent athleticism there.
Newton controlling the action here.
Newton looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Iz with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Newton with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Newton's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Newton scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Iz wants to control but Newton is keeping busy.

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.
Newton keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

Despite being in the dominant position, Zane Newton just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Newton fails with a takedown attempt.
Newton avoids the head kick by Iz.
Iz circles away from the clinch attempt.
Iz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick misses from Iz.

Iz has closed the distance and engaged Newton in a clinch.
Iz keeps control of Newton as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Iz holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Iz landing some nice looking knees to the body.

Iz breaks the clinch.
Iz looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Iz throws a sloppy head kick and Newton moves out of range easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zane Newton showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Iz throws a sloppy head kick and Newton moves out of range easily.
Iz tries a head kick but it misses.
Iz doesn't manage to clinch there - Newton circles away.
Iz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Iz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Iz looks to clinch

and Newton decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Iz's guard.
Newton is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Newton trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Newton is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Iz keeping moving, preventing Newton from controlling successfully.
Newton trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

Iz pushes Newton off and scrambles back to his feet.
Iz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Newton gets a takedown into half guard.
Iz is trying to get back to full guard.
Zane Newton has got the better of the ground game so far.
Newton stops Iz from getting back to his feet.
Newton wants to free his trapped foot but Iz is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Iz is trying to stand.
Iz trying to control here.
Iz is trying to stand up here but Newton is controlling him well.
Iz knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Newton on the ground.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Newton prevents Iz from improving his position.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Iz tries to land a front kick but Newton steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
An inside leg kick lands from Iz.

Iz clinches up with Newton and pushes him back against the cage.
Newton fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Newton tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Iz just stands there and leans against the cage.
Iz crunches a lovely knee into Newton's ribcage.

Iz breaks from the clinch.
Iz moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.

Newton takes the fight into the clinch.
Newton prevents Iz from breaking the clinch.
Iz tries to stall but Newton uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Newton prevents a takedown attempt there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Newton tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Iz smiles and moves away.
Zuco Iz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zane Newton.

Newton darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Newton content to control rather than advance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Iz won't allow Newton to pass to mount.
Newton not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Newton controlling the action here.
Newton looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Zuco Iz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Newton keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Iz wants to get back to his feet.
Still in half guard, Newton seems content to control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Zane Newton comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Newton 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zane Newton!