PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Christopher Newton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Veli Schwarzeneg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Newton comes to the cage accompanied by She Knows. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Newton
vs
Schwarzeneg

183 cm
34
182 lbs
15 - 10 - 2

175 cm
45
175 lbs
34 - 59 - 2

Powerful takedowns
Great low kicks
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Knockout power

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 15 - 10 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Christopher Newton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 34 - 59 - 2, fighting out of Tokyo, Veli Schwarzeneg!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Kenichi Hosakawa and Yukihiro Shimada.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schwarzeneg closes this distance looking for a takedown but Newton circles away.
Schwarzeneg wants to clinch.
Newton tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Newton just misses with a punch to the body.
Schwarzeneg tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Newton defends well and Schwarzeneg ends up having to push Newton into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Schwarzeneg shoots in looking for a takedown but Newton manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Schwarzeneg's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Christopher Newton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Veli Schwarzeneg.
Newton keeps Schwarzeneg at a distance using the push kick.
Nice sprawl there from Newton as Schwarzeneg shoots in.
A slapping leg kick lands for Newton.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schwarzeneg tries to clinch up but Newton circles away and keeps his distance.
Newton lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Schwarzeneg is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Newton stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Newton wants it to stay on the feet.
Newton with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Schwarzeneg checks a low kick from Newton.
Schwarzeneg is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
An inside leg kick from Newton misses.
Schwarzeneg closes this distance looking for a takedown but Newton circles away.
Newton throws a head kick that misses.
Newton pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
The fight stays on the outside here - Schwarzeneg looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Newton shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Newton showed some decent athleticism there.

Newton is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Schwarzeneg sees it coming and defends easily.
Schwarzeneg pushes Newton off looking to stand but Newton dives back in and keeps control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Newton seems to be working for a kimura but Schwarzeneg defends the submission attempt.
Schwarzeneg is looking to escape.

Newton is looking for a kimura here.

Newton is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Newton is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Newton looking to control but Schwarzeneg is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Newton controlling from mount.

The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Newton working for a submission but Schwarzeneg is keeping him at bay.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Schwarzeneg tries to hold on but Newton pushes him away.
Newton is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Schwarzeneg can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Newton trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Schwarzeneg is trying to escape the mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Newton throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Schwarzeneg is trying desperately to improve position.
Schwarzeneg tries to control Newton's body but Newton pushes him off. Schwarzeneg squirms to his side and now Newton has his back!
I would not like to be Schwarzeneg right now.
Schwarzeneg is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Newton 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, Schwarzeneg has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Newton controlling well, preventing Schwarzeneg from escaping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Christopher Newton dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Schwarzeneg shoots in for a takedown but Newton shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Newton - that will leave a mark!
Schwarzeneg has a takedown stuffed.
Newton tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Newton throws a head kick that Schwarzeneg semi-blocks.
Newton lands with a nice body punch.
Christopher Newton is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Newton just misses with a punch to the body.
Schwarzeneg fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Christopher Newton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Veli Schwarzeneg.
Newton throws a head kick but Schwarzeneg moves out of range.
Veli Schwarzeneg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Schwarzeneg fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Newton, pushing him back against the cage.

Newton works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Newton stands and steps away. Schwarzeneg gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
A head kick misses from Newton.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Schwarzeneg misses with a wild combination.
Newton attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Schwarzeneg is looking to clinch but Newton is avoiding it.
Schwarzeneg shoots in for a takedown but Newton shows good takedown defense.

Schwarzeneg dives in and scores a takedown into Newton's guard.

Newton manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Newton will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Schwarzeneg dives in for a single leg takedown but Newton sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Newton shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Schwarzeneg but Schwarzeneg pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Schwarzeneg shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Newton as he jumps to the side.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Schwarzeneg tries to clinch up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schwarzeneg takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Schwarzeneg goes for a double leg but Newton avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Newton continues to drive forward.
Newton scores with a hook.
Schwarzeneg moves in looking to clinch but Newton pushes him off.
Newton throws a right and a left that Schwarzeneg avoids nicely.
And Schwarzeneg tries to counter it with a takedown but Newton pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Newton ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Schwarzeneg tries to clinch up.
Schwarzeneg tries to clinch up but Newton circles away and keeps his distance.
Newton misses with the combination.
Schwarzeneg fails with the takedown.
Schwarzeneg fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Newton tries to counter with a takedown but Schwarzeneg is quick to defend against it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schwarzeneg takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Newton stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Newton wants it to stay on the feet.
Newton appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Christopher Newton is winning the standup battle so far.
Newton rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Schwarzeneg moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

Schwarzeneg rushes Newton and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Newton manages to break the clinch.
Newton throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Newton stuffs the takedown attempt from Schwarzeneg. Schwarzeneg gets slowly back to his feet.
As Schwarzeneg backs away, Newton returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.

Newton manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Schwarzeneg on his heels. He'll look to pass Schwarzeneg's guard now, I'm sure.
Newton trying to control but Schwarzeneg is working from the bottom.

Schwarzeneg is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Newton presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Newton gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.

Schwarzeneg makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Schwarzeneg checks a leg kick.
Schwarzeneg tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Newton defends well and Schwarzeneg ends up having to push Newton into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
It looked like Newton was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Newton clobbers Schwarzeneg with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Newton misses with a body shot.
Newton plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Schwarzeneg is defended easily by Newton.
Newton throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

Newton closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Schwarzeneg quickly recovers to half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Newton is looking to advance position but Schwarzeneg won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Christopher Newton dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Schwarzeneg tries to close the distance and clinch but Newton swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Newton.
Newton stuffs the takedown attempt from Schwarzeneg. Schwarzeneg gets slowly back to his feet.
Schwarzeneg displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Newton.
Newton digs a good hook to Schwarzeneg's body.

Schwarzeneg has Newton up against the cage in a clinch.
Schwarzeneg tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Newton smiles and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Newton lands with a shot to the body.
Schwarzeneg wants to clinch.
Newton is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Schwarzeneg can do to turn this around?

That's one minute gone in the round.
Newton looks to land a combination but Schwarzeneg avoids it well.
Schwarzeneg wants to clinch up but Newton keeps it at a distance.
Schwarzeneg misses with a takedown
letting Newton counter with a right hand.
Christopher Newton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Veli Schwarzeneg.
Schwarzeneg with a poor takedown
letting Newton counter with a right hand.
Newton looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
No luck for Schwarzeneg with that takedown attempt.

Newton looking for a takedown here - he's got it.

The fighters are working up against the cage. Schwarzeneg manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Schwarzeneg tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

Schwarzeneg is fighting off a takedown attempt but Newton is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Schwarzeneg to the mat. Schwarzeneg regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Newton wants to control from the top but Schwarzeneg keeps moving.
Christopher Newton overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Newton sitting in guard here, content to control.
Newton has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Newton with a flurry of punches that miss.

Newton drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Schwarzeneg dives on top into guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Newton looking to hit a scissor sweep but Schwarzeneg is one step ahead there.
Schwarzeneg wants to control from the top but Newton keeps moving.
Schwarzeneg keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Newton's head.

Newton is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Newton escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Schwarzeneg gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Schwarzeneg gets to his feet. Newton looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!

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.
Schwarzeneg tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Newton paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Schwarzeneg tries to clinch up.
Schwarzeneg lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Schwarzeneg.
Newton defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Schwarzeneg.
Newton swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Newton pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Newton lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Schwarzeneg has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Schwarzeneg and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Schwarzeneg tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Newton defends well and Schwarzeneg ends up having to push Newton into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Schwarzeneg blocks a low kick nicely.
Newton lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Newton dips to his left and cracks Schwarzeneg with an uppercut!
Schwarzeneg shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Schwarzeneg takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Veli Schwarzeneg has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Schwarzeneg takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Schwarzeneg wants to clinch up but Newton keeps it at a distance.
Schwarzeneg throws a lazy head kick
and Newton counters with a series of strikes. Schwarzeneg will be more careful next time no doubt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Christopher 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:26
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:26
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:26

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