PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Terrance Clam Digger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alton Newcastle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Clam Digger comes to the cage accompanied by Body Rott. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Alton Newcastle was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Clam Digger
vs
Newcastle

177 cm
37
156 lbs
36 - 12 - 3

170 cm
31
148 lbs
16 - 10 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

BJJ Red Belt
World class MT
Good gas tank

Zenith Nutrition (160q/225$)
Bullet Proof System

Spartan Nutrition
KAISER Nutrition - Q160/$250

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 36 - 12 - 3, fighting out of Los Angeles, Terrance Clam Digger!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alton Newcastle!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clam Digger comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Clam Digger lands with a straight right. Newcastle didn't see that one coming.

Newcastle drives through and clinches with Clam Digger against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Newcastle fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Clam Digger.

Newcastle pulls guard effortlessly.
Clam Digger trying to control the position from guard on top but Newcastle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Clam Digger has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Newcastle being controlled here, momentarily.
Newcastle wants to sweep here but Clam Digger controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Newcastle looking for a guillotine here but Clam Digger defends easily.
Clam Digger postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Clam Digger sitting in guard here, content to control.
Clam Digger preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Newcastle looking to control.
Newcastle is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Newcastle keeps trying to improve his position.
Newcastle keeping moving, preventing Clam Digger from controlling successfully.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Clam Digger's corner is telling him to maintain position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nice defenses there by Clam Digger.
Clam Digger turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Terrance Clam Digger is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Clam Digger takes a jab right on the kisser.
Clam Digger with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Newcastle to score with a decent uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Newcastle gets a takedown into half guard.

Clam Digger is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Newcastle pulls his head out easily.

Clam Digger is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Newcastle pulls his head out easily.
Newcastle wants to advance to full mount but Clam Digger doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Newcastle looking to pass the guard.
Clam Digger looking to control.
Clam Digger keeping full guard, as Newcastle tries to pass.
Newcastle is still trying to improve position.
Clam Digger controlling the position.
Newcastle wants to pass the guard but Clam Digger is keeping the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clam Digger looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Clam Digger keeping moving, preventing Newcastle from controlling successfully.
Newcastle tries to free his leg and advance position but Clam Digger is retaining full guard.
Newcastle is looking to work some ground and pound but Clam Digger has wrist control.
Newcastle slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Clam Digger gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Newcastle raining down shots from the mount!
Newcastle tries to control but Clam Digger wriggling away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clam Digger wants to control but Newcastle is having none of it.
Clam Digger just holding on.
Clam Digger bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Clam Digger throws a big right hand that misses.
Clam Digger postures up.
Newcastle looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Clam Digger puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Newcastle is in trouble now - Clam Digger has advanced to mount!
Clam Digger content just to control the position here.
Newcastle is wriggling around trying to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alton Newcastle dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Newcastle's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Clam Digger connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Newcastle scrambles back to his feet.
Clam Digger ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Clam Digger pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Clam Digger dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Newcastle. That did some damage!
Clam Digger throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Newcastle uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Clam Digger.
Clam Digger fails to land the takedown.
Newcastle closes the distance looking to clinch
and Clam Digger connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Newcastle throws a sloppy head kick and Clam Digger moves out of range easily.
Newcastle looks to land a left hand but Clam Digger moved out of range nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Clam Digger. Newcastle shrugs it off though.
Clam Digger avoids a kick to the body.
Clam Digger uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Newcastle.

Newcastle gets a double leg takedown into Clam Digger's guard.
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!
Newcastle pushes down on Clam Digger's leg and manages to get into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Clam Digger manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Clam Digger is controlling Newcastle's posture.
Newcastle looking to pass the guard.
Clam Digger not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Clam Digger wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Clam Digger is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Newcastle being controlled here momentarily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Clam Digger keeping full guard, as Newcastle tries to pass.
Newcastle content to stall in guard here.
Newcastle stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Clam Digger swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Newcastle not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Newcastle stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Clam Digger swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Newcastle thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Newcastle stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Clam Digger swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clam Digger pulls Newcastle in close to prevent any damage.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Clam Digger bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Newcastle uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Clam Digger.
Clam Digger attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Newcastle works the jab nicely.
Clam Digger is looking to land body kicks.
Clam Digger misses with a wild body shot.
Newcastle feints the counter takedown.
A solid leg kick lands there for Clam Digger.
The fight stays on the outside here - Newcastle looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Newcastle swings for the body but Clam Digger moves out of range.
Newcastle moves out of range of the leg kick from Clam Digger.
Newcastle swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nice shot by Newcastle.
Terrance Clam Digger is winning the standup battle so far.
Clam Digger slips a straight right by Newcastle.
Newcastle lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Clam Digger at a distance.
Nice defenses there by Newcastle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clam Digger shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Newcastle with the counter takedown but Clam Digger avoids it easily.
A slow jab from Newcastle misses its intended target.
Newcastle feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Clam Diggers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Newcastle drives through with a takedown into guard.
Clam Digger controls Newcastle momentarily but Newcastle frees himself.
Newcastle trying to control the position from guard on top but Clam Digger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Newcastle slips nicely into half guard.
Clam Digger moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Newcastle passes Clam Digger's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Newcastle prevents Clam Digger from improving his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alton Newcastle showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Newcastle wants to clinch.
Clam Digger blocks a jab.
Newcastle blocks a low kick nicely.
Clam Digger misses with a hook. Newcastle ducked under it nicely.
Clam Digger connects with an inside leg kick.
Clam Digger attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Newcastle has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Clam Digger.
Newcastle looks to land a left hand but Clam Digger moved out of range nicely.
A lazy left from Newcastle finds it's target.

Newcastle looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clam Digger pulls Newcastle in close to prevent any damage.
Newcastle has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Newcastle looking to pass the guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Newcastle is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Clam Digger is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Newcastle trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Clam Digger pulls Newcastle in close to prevent any damage.
Clam Digger trying to control the position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Newcastle 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.
Newcastle on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Clam Digger. Clam Digger obviously looking to wear him down.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.

Clam Digger drives through and clinches with Newcastle against the cage.
Clam Digger throws a head punch that misses.
Clam Digger throws a punch but it's blocked by Newcastle.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Clam Digger creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Newcastle.
Newcastle misses with some punches.
Newcastle lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Clam Digger working aggressively here.
Newcastle tries for a takedown but Clam Digger manages to get underhooks.

Newcastle has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Clam Digger clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Newcastle trying to control.
Newcastle is not going to allow Clam Digger to sit and survive in this position.
Newcastle lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clam Digger trying to control the action but Newcastle just sinks the hooks in.
Newcastle throwing sloppy strikes.
Clam Digger trying to control the hands but Newcastle won't let him.
Newcastle struggling to keep hold of the position.
Good control from Newcastle.

Newcastle working for a choke but Clam Digger is defending well.

Clam Digger showing good submission defense here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clam Digger breaks Newcastle's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Clam Digger won't allow Newcastle to sweep him here.
Clam Digger trying to control but Newcastle is working from the bottom.
Newcastle bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Clam Digger's guard.

Clam Digger keeping moving, preventing Newcastle from controlling successfully.
Clam Digger pulls Newcastle in close to his closed guard and prevents Newcastle from doing any damage or advancing position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Donk. Newcastle catches Clam Digger right on the button with a cross.
Clam Digger misses with a series of wild punches.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Newcastle! But no joy.
Newcastle takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Clam Digger scores with a shot to the body.
Newcastle keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Clam Digger steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Newcastle.
Nice shot lands for Newcastle.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Clam Digger.
The crowd cheers as Newcastle lands an impressive looking overhand right. Clam Digger doesn't seem phased though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Newcastle walks forward, straight into a front kick from Clam Digger.
Newcastle has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Clam Digger checks a low kick from Newcastle.
Clam Digger throws an overhand right that lands on Newcastle's shoulder, as Newcastle tries to avoid the shot.
Clam Digger misses with a hook.
Newcastle bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Newcastle lands with a right hand.
Clam Digger works Newcastle's body with a nice hook.
Clam Digger uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Newcastle.
A lazy body kick from Clam Digger
letting Newcastle counter with a right hand.
Newcastle throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Clam Digger punishes Newcastle's body with a nice straight punch.

Newcastle closes the distance and clinches.
Clam Digger swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Clam Digger.
Clam Digger tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Clam Digger looking to stall.
Newcastle lands a damaging elbow.
Newcastle misses with a hook from the clinch.
Clam Digger blocks an uppercut.

Newcastle gets a trip takedown into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Newcastle passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Clam Digger!
Newcastle wants to control the action but instead Clam Digger gets a body lock and reverses into Newcastle's guard! Nice work!
Clam Digger works over Newcastle with some ground and pound from guard.
Newcastle keeping moving, preventing Clam Digger from controlling successfully.
Newcastle trying to control the position.
Newcastle is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Clam Digger scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clam Digger looking to pass the guard.
Newcastle is trying to keep Clam Digger in close.
Newcastle preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Clam Digger has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Newcastle keeping full guard, as Clam Digger tries to pass.
Clam Digger slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Newcastle is trying to escape the position but Clam Digger is controlling the position.
Clam Digger is putting a hurting on Newcastle here, landing some big shots from side control.
Newcastle gets back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Newcastle regains full guard. Nicely done.
Clam Digger missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Newcastle bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Clam Digger's guard.

Clam Digger is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Newcastle pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Clam Digger is keeping the position for now.
Newcastle is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Clam Digger trying to control the position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Alton Newcastle will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Crunch! Clam Digger slams his shin into Newcastle's torso.
Clam Digger throws a quick inside leg kick.

Newcastle shoots in and gets a takedown into Clam Digger's guard.
Newcastle wants to control from the top but Clam Digger keeps moving.
Clam Digger not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Newcastle tries to free his leg and advance position but Clam Digger is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Newcastle trying to control but Clam Digger is working from the bottom.
Clam Digger is trying to keep Newcastle in close.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Clam Digger has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Alton Newcastle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Clam Digger takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Clam Digger bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Newcastle shoots in looking for a takedown. Clam Digger tries to sprawl out of it but Newcastle keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Clam Digger manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Clam Digger scores with a jab to the body.
Clam Digger lands a jab to Newcastle's midsection.
Clam Digger steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Newcastle.
Clam Digger slips a jab from Newcastle.
Clam Digger scores with the left hand. Newcastle knows he should have avoided that one.
Terrance Clam Digger has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clam Digger fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Newcastle lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Newcastle misses with a wild body shot.
Newcastle feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Clam Diggers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Newcastle throws a series of punches but Clam Digger moves out of range.
Newcastle's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Clam Digger lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Newcastle is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Newcastle takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Newcastle bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Clam Digger, as that shot connected.
Newcastle throws a body shot but no joy.
Newcastle moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Newcastle throws a hook but Clam Digger blocks it.
Clam Digger scores with a leg kick.
Clam Digger avoids the body shot from Newcastle.
Clam Digger throws a push kick but Newcastle slaps the foot to one side.
Newcastle misses with a looping right.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A punch lands to the side of Clam Digger 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The fighters circling - Newcastle throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Newcastle listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Clam Digger scores with a nice body kick.
Clam Digger throws a nice outside leg kick.
Newcastle moves out of range of the body kick from Clam Digger.
A left lands for Clam Digger.
Newcastle shoots in for a double leg but Clam Digger sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Clam Digger misses with a few strikes there.
Newcastle dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Newcastle shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Clam Digger sprawls well. Clam Digger wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Newcastle gets slowly back to his feet.
Terrance Clam Digger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alton Newcastle.
Clam Digger throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Newcastle takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Newcastle scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Clam Digger with a hook.

Newcastle dives in and scores a takedown into Clam Digger's guard.
Clam Digger working a defensive guard here.

Newcastle thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Clam Digger looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Newcastle passes Clam Digger's left leg - he's now in half guard.

Clam Digger is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Newcastle pulls his head out easily.
Newcastle works his way into side control.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Alton Newcastle.
I've got Newcastle 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 45:50
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 46:49
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alton Newcastle!
Alton Newcastle is the new featherweight champion!
Our winner, Alton Newcastle, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.