PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Darnell Newman (ranked 24260 p4p, 0 weight class) and Soap Killer (ranked 6087 p4p, 0 weight class). Killer has chosen Thai song as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Newman
vs
Killer

196 cm
19
150 lbs
0 - 4 - 0

180 cm
25
152 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Darnell Newman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Soap Killer!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Radbod Blank and Daniel Blasius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Killer fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Newman.
A head kick misses from Killer.
Newman tries to counter by clinching up but Killer breaks away and moves out of range.

Killer has managed to clinch.
Killer throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Newman blocks it with crossed arms.
Killer crunches a lovely knee into Newman's ribcage.
Killer working Newman over with knees to the body.
Killer is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.

Killer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Killer has taken the fight to the clinch.

Killer drags the fight down to the ground.
Killer is pulling down on Newman's head to control his posture.

Killer has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Newman can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Killer is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Killer pushes Newman off and gets back to his feet.

Killer has closed the distance and engaged Newman in a clinch.

Killer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Newman's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Killer connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Newman scrambles back to his feet.
Killer throws a quick inside leg kick.
A head kick misses from Killer.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Killer lands with a thumping leg kick.

Killer clinches up against the cage.

Killer pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Killer lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Soap Killer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
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!

Killer drives through and clinches with Newman against the cage.

Killer manages to break the clinch.
A head kick misses from Killer.
Killer pushes Newman away with a front kick.
Newman darts in looking for a takedown but Killer gets double underhooks and turns Newman into the cage.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Killer fails to pull the fight into his guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Killer breaks the clinch.
Killer tries a head kick but it misses.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Killer pulls guard.
Killer utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Killer 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.

Killer is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Killer working Newman over with knees to the body.
Newman throws a punch but it's blocked by Killer.
Killer tries to pull guard but Newman holds him up against the cage and eventually Killer drops back down to his feet.
Killer trying to land knees to the body.
Killer tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Newman just stands there and leans against the cage.
Darnell Newman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Soap Killer.
Killer tries to pull guard but Newman holds him up against the cage and eventually Killer drops back down to his feet.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Killer obliges.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Soap Killer dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Killer pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Killer swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Newman counters with a two punch combo.
Killer lands with a thumping leg kick.
Killer chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Killer throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Newman.
Soap Killer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Newman really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Newman tries to circle away but Killer has him pinned against the cage.
Killer is trying to pull guard but Newman turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Killer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Killer missing with knees to the body.
Killer blocking some punches.
Killer landing some nice looking knees to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Killer tries to pull guard but Newman won't allow it.
Killer stalling in the clinch.
Newman working aggressively here.
Killer crunches a lovely knee into Newman's ribcage.
Killer tries for a takedown but Newman manages to get underhooks.
Darnell Newman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Soap Killer.
Killer trying to land knees to the body.
Soap Killer seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Killer misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Newman.
Killer is breathing heavily.
Newman blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Killer jumps guard but Newman stands there with Killer around his waist. Killer gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Killer is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Killer is trying to pull guard but Newman has him pressed against the cage.
Killer controlling the action here for a moment.
Killer fails to pull the fight into his guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Killer drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Newman gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Newman lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Killer backwards.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Killer takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Newman leaning his opponent against the cage.
Killer is trying to pull guard but Newman turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Killer lands a knee to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Newman managing to block the knees to the body from Killer.
Newman managing to block the knees to the body from Killer.
Killer fails to pull guard.
Newman is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Killer is defending well for now.
Killer fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Newman tries to stall but Killer uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Killer can't get the takedown.
Killer jumps guard but Newman turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.

Killer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Killer throws a sloppy head kick

and Newman counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

Newman gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Killer misses with a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Soap Killer will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Newman cracks a nice hook into Killer's ribs.
An inside leg kick from Killer misses.
A head kick by Killer misses
and Killer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Newman avoids a kick to the body.

Killer has taken the fight to the clinch.
Newman softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Killer jumps guard but Newman stands there with Killer around his waist. Killer gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Newman misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Killer throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Newmans head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Killer creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.

Newman breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Newman stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Killer.
Newman moves out of range of the body kick.
As Killer tries to get set, Newman tries to push him back and clinch up but Killer manages to avoid the attempt.

Killer instigates a clinch.
Newman throws a knee to the head but misses.
A right hand to the body from Killer.
Killer throws a knee to the head but misses.
Killer takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Killer can't get the takedown.

Killer manages to break the clinch.
Newman goes for a double leg but Killer avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Killer continues to drive forward.
Killer throws a head kick that misses.
Newman half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Killer connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Killer throws a head kick that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Killer clinches with his opponent.
Killer tries to pull guard but Newman holds him up against the cage and eventually Killer drops back down to his feet.
Darnell Newman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Soap Killer.

Killer jumps into guard, dragging Newman to the mat.
Newman throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Killer works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Killer looking for a sweep. Not yet Killer, not yet.
Killer preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Newman throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Newman wants to control from the top but Killer keeps moving.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Newman throwing strikes but missing.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Newman postures up in Killer's guard and throws a big left but Killer blocks it.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

Killer has closed the distance and engaged Newman in a clinch.
Newman is trying to break free.

Killer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Killer misses with a low kick as Newman jumps back.
Newman seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Killer pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Newman tries to counter with a takedown but Killer is quick to defend against it.

Killer moves into range and clinches up with Newman.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Killer misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Newman.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Newman is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Newman is trying to maintain a safe position but Killer gets an underhook and turns Newman into the cage.
Killer is trying to pull guard but Newman turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Killer missing with knees to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Newman.
Newman working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Soap Killer is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

Newman's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Killer swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Newman avoids the head kick by Killer.
Darnell Newman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Killer tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Newman tries to counter by clinching up but Killer breaks away and moves out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Soap Killer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Killer has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 26:30
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Soap Killer!
Our winner, Soap Killer, 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.