PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Allan Newmann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeremy Pettis (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.

Newmann
vs
Pettis

155 cm
26
137 lbs
2 - 0 - 1

176 cm
23
144 lbs
4 - 6 - 1

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

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FinnFighter Nutrition (Five 160Q supps!)
Project Mayhem

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 1, fighting out of London, Allan Newmann!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Jeremy Pettis!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Albert Achterberg and Wagner Zegers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pettis punishes Newmann's body with a nice straight punch.
Newmann shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Pettis defends it nicely.
Newmann takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Pettis leaves Newmann with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Pettis throws a lazy right hand but Newmann sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pettis throws a shot from downtown. Newmann moves away and avoids it.
We've been informed that Pettis has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Newmann moves forwards but Pettis connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Newmann slips a jab from Pettis.
Pettis takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Newmann tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Pettis swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Allan Newmann. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pettis connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Pettis cracks Newmann with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pettis throws the left hand but Newmann avoids the punch easily.
Nice body punch from Pettis.
Newmann takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Newmann ducks right into an uppercut from Pettis.
Pettis circles away from the clinch attempt
and Pettis counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Newmann shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Pettis defends it nicely.
Pettis displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Newmann.
A punch lands to the side of Newmann 's head but he takes it in his stride.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pettis throws out a powerful jab.
Pettis jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Newmann tries to clinch there but Pettis circles away.
Newmann slips a jab from Pettis.
Pettis scores with a decent looking hook.
A lazy left from Pettis finds it's target.
Pettis dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Newmann darts in trying to clinch
and Pettis counters with a straight right hand.
Newmann has been working on his balance at S-1 Complete Fighter Fitness, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Pettis.
Pettis pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pettis might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Newmann shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Pettis defends it nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pettis throws an overhand right that lands on Newmann's shoulder, as Newmann tries to avoid the shot.
Newmann takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Newmann uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pettis.
Newmann is trying hard to land a takedown here. Pettis sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Pettis looks to land a right hand but Newmann moved out of range.
Pettis scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Newmann doesn't seem bothered though.
Newmann shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Pettis lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Pettis fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Pettis circles away from the clinch attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Newmann walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nice jab there from Pettis.
Pettis cracks Newmann with an open hand slap.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Newmann. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Nice shot by Pettis.
Pettis scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pettis just misses with a punch to the body.
Newmann fails to land the takedown.
Pettis has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Pettis darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pettis throws an overhand right that lands on Newmann's shoulder, as Newmann tries to avoid the shot.
Pettis throws a looping overhand right but Newmann ducks down to avoid it.
Newmann needs to keep his hands up - Pettis had a free shot at his head there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jeremy Pettis dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Newmann wants to clinch up but Pettis keeps it at a distance.
Newmann tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pettis paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Pettis throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pettis with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Newmann tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nice defenses there by Newmann.
Allan Newmann is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pettis lands with a good body shot.
Pettis getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Newmann ducks under a wild hook from Pettis.
Newmann moves out of range of the strikes.
The fighters circling - Pettis throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Decent striking displayed by Pettis there.
Newmann closes this distance looking for a takedown but Pettis circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Newmann takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Newmann moves out of range of the strikes.
Jeremy Pettis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Newmann staying out of range there.
Donk. Pettis catches Newmann right on the button with a cross.
Jeremy Pettis seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pettis stuffs the takedown.
Newmann tries to clinch there but Pettis circles away.
Newmann uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pettis.
Newmann takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Pettis looks to throw the jab but Newmann is out of range.
Pettis is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Newmann bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Horrible takedown by Newmann or perhaps it was just good defense by Pettis which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Allan Newmann. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown by Newmann or perhaps it was just good defense by Pettis which made him look bad.
Newmann walks into a left hand.
Pettis throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Newmann sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Newmann will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Pettis connects with a jab.
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!
The crowd cheers as Pettis lands an impressive looking overhand right. Newmann doesn't seem phased though.
Newmann takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Jab by Pettis.
A punch lands to the side of Newmann 's head but he takes it in his stride.

Newmann is rocked!
Newmann takes one on the button.
Oh Newmann is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Newmann takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Pettis steps in with a hook that catches Newmann right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Pettis follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Newmann looks absolutely devastated.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jeremy Pettis!
Jeremy Pettis is the new bantamweight champion!
After winning the bout, Jeremy Pettis thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.