PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dewayne Newman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ushman Haszan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Newman
vs
Haszan

222 cm
18
177 lbs
1 - 6 - 0

175 cm
25
167 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Experienced

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dewayne Newman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ushman Haszan!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Konstantin Menshow and Aleksandr Martynov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Haszan looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Haszan stops Newman from standing up.
Haszan lands a couple of digs.
Newman doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Haszan prevents Newman from getting back to his feet.
Newman being controlled here, momentarily.
Haszan in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Haszan tries to stand but Newman is controlling from the bottom.
Newman is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Haszan wants to stand and escape but instead Newman has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.

Haszan had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Newman defends it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Haszan is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Haszan looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Newman puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Haszan blocking the ground and pound attempt from Newman.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Newman throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Haszan has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The fighters are battling for position here. Haszan manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Haszan is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Newman loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Newman looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Newman is looking to stand up but Haszan won't let him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Haszan escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Newman gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Haszan is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Haszan controlling the action here.
Newman is looking for a sweep. Haszan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Haszan is taking a breather. Newman says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Haszan is trying to work for a kimura but Newman is defending well.
Newman regains full guard. Nicely done.
Haszan stays in close to Newman's body and controls the position.
Newman will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

Newman is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Haszan won't allow Newman to sweep him here.
Haszan is stalling in the full guard.
It looks like Haszan might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Ushman Haszan wasn't active enough on the ground.

Haszan drives through with a takedown into guard.
Haszan is stalling in the full guard.
Newman is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Haszan is controlling him.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Newman is striking but Haszan is not phased and passes to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Haszan trying to pass the guard but Newman defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ushman Haszan dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Haszan closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Haszan slows down the pace here.

Haszan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dewayne Newman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Haszan clinches.
Newman jumps guard but Haszan stands there with Newman around his waist. Newman gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

Haszan breaks the clinch.
Ushman Haszan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Haszan lands with a good body shot.
Haszan throws a head kick that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Haszan fails to land with a series of punches.
Haszan tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Haszan fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Dewayne Newman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Haszan misses with a low kick as Newman jumps back.
Haszan misses with a right hand

and Newman counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Haszan's guard now.
Haszan is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Haszan perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Newman has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Haszan is working away from the top position though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Haszan is figuring out what he wants to do next.

Newman pushes Haszan off and gets back to his feet.

Haszan feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Haszan is breathing heavily.
Newman controls Haszan momentarily but Haszan frees himself.
Newman utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Newman utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Newman manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Haszan manages to get himself to full guard.
Haszan wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Newman in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Haszan throws a nice elbow from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Haszan is on top in guard.
Haszan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Newman is keeping the position for now.
Newman is striking from the bottom but Haszan uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
Haszan working the head and body with strikes.
Newman tries to get to full guard but Haszan has control of the leg.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Haszan is taking a breather. Newman says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Newman wants to control the action here but instead Haszan manages to pass to full mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ushman Haszan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Newman's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Haszan clinches up against the cage.

Haszan has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Newman clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Newman is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Haszan controls the action.

Newman defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Haszan is riding his opponent, not letting Newman buck him off.

Haszan is persistently looking for the submission but Newman is defending it well.

Newman defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Haszan biding his time, looking for the opening.
Haszan is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Newman. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Newman staying busy and making it hard for Haszan to control.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Haszan controlling the positon.
Newman is trying to break free.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Haszan patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Newman has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Haszan controlling the position well here. Newman rolled but Haszan kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Haszan has the hooks in. Newman is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haszan is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Newman up.
Newman trying to control the action but Haszan just sinks the hooks in.
Newman is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Newman looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Haszan is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Haszan is not going to allow Newman to sit and survive in this position.
Haszan is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Haszan has the hooks in. Newman is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Newman trying to control the hands but Haszan breaks the grip.
Haszan just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Ushman Haszan has got the better of the ground game so far.

Haszan has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Newman has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!

Haszan looking for the choke but no joy.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Haszan working for a choke but Newman is defending well.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ushman Haszan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Haszan has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 27:30
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ushman Haszan!