PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lauren Hunt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tip Newton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Newton's choice of entrance music: YFN Lucci - Everyday We Lit (Official Video) ft. PnB Rock. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Hunt
vs
Newton

165 cm
18
193 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

190 cm
18
190 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lauren Hunt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tip Newton!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Newton throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tip Newton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hunt checks a leg kick.
Hunt looks to land a combination but Newton avoids it well.
Newton gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Hunt moves into the clinch.
Come on Hunt - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Newton tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Newton looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Newton wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hunt dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Hunt seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Hunt controlling the action here for a moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Newton being controlled against the cage.

Newton pulls guard successfully.
Hunt content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hunt could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Newton wants to control but Hunt passes easily into half guard.
Newton wants to control but Hunt is keeping busy and won't allow it.

Newton with the active half guard here but Hunt passes nicely into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Hunt thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Hunt decides to stand back up.
Newton tries to clinch but Hunt is having none of it.
A head kick by Newton misses
and Hunt counters with a left and a right that stings Newton.
Newton tries a head kick but it misses.
A head kick misses from Newton.
Newton shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hunt defends it nicely.
Lauren Hunt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tip Newton.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Newton tries to clinch up but Hunt circles away and keeps his distance.
Newton gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Hunt counters by moving into the clinch.
Newton looks winded!

Hunt turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Hunt manages to end up in side control.
Newton tries to bench press Hunt off him but Hunt keeps the position.
Hunt is looking to take a break and control but Newton is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Hunt is trying to get an arm triangle but Newton is defending well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Newton tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Hunt presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!

Hunt jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Newton manages to avoid the submission attempt.
You can see the frustration on Newton's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Newton misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hunt avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Newton shoots for a takedown but Hunt saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Newton shoots in looking for a takedown. Hunt tries to sprawl out of it but Newton keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hunt manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

Hunt shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Newton napping and manages to drive through into side control!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Newton looking for a sweep but Hunt has passed into full mount! Oh no!

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hunt working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Hunt putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Hunt trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Newton is trying to reverse the position but instead Hunt has taken his back - oops!
Hunt tries to keep control of the position but Newton is staying busy.

Newton showing good submission defense here.

Hunt looking for the choke but no joy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Hunt working for a choke but Newton is defending well.

Hunt is looking for a rear naked choke here but Newton reverses the position brilliantly into Hunt's guard!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

Hunt drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hunt jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Hunt prevents Newton from getting back to his feet.
Hunt might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Newton is trying to keep Hunt in close.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hunt postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hunt in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Newton trying to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Hunt is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Newton is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Newton has escaped and now he's on top!

And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lauren Hunt 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. This is the final round!

Newton shoots for a takedown but Hunt saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Newton looks to clinch
and Hunt counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Newton fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lauren Hunt is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Newton throws a series of punches but Hunt moves out of range.
Newton tries to clinch up but Hunt circles away and keeps his distance.
Newton with a lazy takedown attempt

and Hunt counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Hunt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Come on Hunt - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Hunt leaning against his opponent.
Newton is trying to pull guard but Hunt has him pressed against the cage.
Lauren Hunt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tip Newton.
Hunt stalling against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Newton being controlled against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Lauren Hunt.

Hunt drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Hunt working the ground and pound.
Hunt looks up at the clock and then as Newton takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Hunt smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Newton takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Newton tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Hunt presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Hunt punishing his opponent with strikes.
Newton is desperately trying to improve his position but Hunt has a good base and remains in mount.
Newton takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hunt landing strikes from the mount and Newton is in trouble!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Newton is looking to improve his position but Hunt isn't that keen on the idea.
Hunt is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Newton can do to turn this around?

Hunt wants to finish this one by submission but Newton is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Hunt.
Hunt trying to control but Newton is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunt lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Newton tries to hold on but Hunt pushes him away.
Newton might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Hunt haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Hunt with a couple of short strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunt landing shots from mount.
Hunt lands a big shot there that rocks Newton but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.

Hunt is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Newton has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Newton is trying to stand but he's just given Hunt his back.

Hunt working for the choke.
Tip Newton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lauren Hunt is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hunt controls the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lauren Hunt showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hunt has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lauren Hunt!
In defeat, Tip Newton stepped up to the mic, saying 'i will work my ass off '.