PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rocco Newton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Curtis Enis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Newton
vs
Enis

174 cm
25
165 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

177 cm
24
161 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Tends to cut

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Rocco Newton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Curtis Enis!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Daniel Franklin and Bart Greer.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Newton throws a low kick but Enis moves out of range easily.
Newton tries to close the distance and clinch but Enis swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Enis.

Enis shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Enis wants to control but Newton is keeping him busy.
Enis thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Newton's head.

Enis is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Newton is just riding it out for now. Enis eventually gives up the hold.
Enis is figuring out what he wants to do next.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Enis's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Enis throwing shots but Newton is blocking nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Enis is taking a breather. Newton 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 two minutes gone in the round.

Enis is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Newton is just riding it out for now. Enis eventually gives up the hold.
Enis not doing much here.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Curtis Enis.
Newton lands a leg kick that knocks Enis off balance momentarily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Enis throws a body kick that misses.
Enis changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Newton tries to avoid it but Enis manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Newton to the ground. Newton escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Newton thumps Enis with a low kick.
Newton tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Enis manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Enis circles away from the clinch attempt.
Enis looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Newton is fending him off so far but Enis persists. Nope, Newton circles away and we're back to standing.
Rocco Newton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Curtis Enis.
Enis looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Newton is fending him off so far but Enis persists. Nope, Newton circles away and we're back to standing.
Newton throws a leg kick which misses Enis's front leg but catches the back leg as Enis tries to avoid it.
Enis throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Newton's waist but Newton gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Enis off to one side.
Enis takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Newton chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Enis shoots in but Newton avoids the takedown attempt easily.

Newton clinches up against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Newton.
Newton misses with a short punch on the inside.
Enis tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Newton just stands there and leans against the cage.
Newton avoiding damage.
Newton misses with a short punch on the inside.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Enis blocks an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Enis takes a shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Curtis Enis will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Newton lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Newton digs a good body shot into Enis's ribs.
Enis gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Newton lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A solid leg kick lands there for Newton.
Newton scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Enis takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Newton tries to close the distance and clinch up but Enis swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Enis closes the distance and pushes Newton back into the cage.
Enis tries for a takedown. No joy.
Enis tries to pull guard but Newton forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Newton.
Enis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Enis is trying to drag Newton to the mat but Newton just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Rocco Newton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Curtis Enis.

Enis jumps guard.
Enis trying to keep a closed guard but Newton is proving a slippery customer.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Curtis Enis hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Newton chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Enis takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Enis closes this distance looking for a takedown but Newton circles away.
Enis misses with a takedown attempt - Newton sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Newton is looking to clinch.

Newton clinches up against the cage.
Newton avoiding damage.
Enis tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Newton smiles and moves away.

Newton closes the distance and clinches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Newton.
Newton gets through Enis's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Newton taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Newton working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Enis stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Newton misses with some punches.
Newton misses with a hook to the ribs.
Newton lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Newton tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Newton doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Newton scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Newton is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Newton trying to stall but Enis improves his position.
A head punch on the inside from Newton fails to land.
A nice left hand lands by Newton.
Enis is looking to break free of the clinch but Newton has double underhooks.
Enis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Newton softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Newton has a couple of punches blocked by Enis.
Newton pushes Enis back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Newton swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Enis tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Enis fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Newton doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Newton fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Newton stalling in the clinch.
Enis prevents a body shot from Newton.
Newton lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Enis blocks an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Newton prevents the takedown attempt.
Newton lands with a light punch inside.
Enis is trying to break the clinch but Newton is controlling him.
Newton avoiding damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rocco Newton dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Enis tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Newton defends well and Enis ends up having to push Newton into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Newton.
Newton tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Enis's elbow.
Newton lands a right hand.
Newton throws a punch but it's blocked by Enis.
Newton misses with the head strike.
Newton pressing his opponent against the cage.
Enis can't break the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Enis as Newton tries to tie him up.
Enis drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Newton gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Newton fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Enis has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Newton clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!

Enis is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Newton defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Enis looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Enis missing with strikes.
Enis missing with punches from the back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Enis's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.

Enis is looking for the choke from the back position but Newton is controlling his hands well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Will Enis go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Newton knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Enis on the ground.
Enis lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Newton.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Enis is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Newton is defending well though. Enis let's go of the attempt for now.

Enis is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Newton won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Enis off his unconscious opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Curtis Enis!