PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bill Newton (ranked 2161 p4p, 260 weight class) and Diego Lupertazzi (ranked 1784 p4p, 220 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Newton
vs
Lupertazzi

184 cm
24
197 lbs
10 - 8 - 1

183 cm
34
185 lbs
14 - 6 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
Insanely flexible

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

KOMBAT KLOTHING

Sin City Allstars

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 10 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Bill Newton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Diego Lupertazzi!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Bruno Lombardi and Lou da Vinci.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Newton lands with a nice body punch.

Lupertazzi tries to sprawl but Newton drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Newton passes the guard and advances to mount!
Newton wants to control the pace but Lupertazzi is squirming around nicely.
Lupertazzi wants to control but Newton is having none of it.
Lupertazzi is desperately trying to improve his position but Newton has a good base and remains in mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Newton working for a guillotine from mount but Lupertazzi is in no mood to give up.
Lupertazzi is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Newton content just to control the position here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lupertazzi wants to control but Newton is having none of it.
Newton trying to control but he's not successful this time.

Newton is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Lupertazzi has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Lupertazzi!
Newton pulls Lupertazzi in close to prevent any damage.
Lupertazzi wants to stand but Newton has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Newton had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lupertazzi defends it easily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Newton is on top in guard.

Newton trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Newton passes Lupertazzi's left leg - he's now in half guard.

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 for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Lupertazzi defends it well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Newton works his foot free and advances to mount.

Newton working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Lupertazzi is trying to escape the mount.
Lupertazzi is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Newton jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Lupertazzi manages to avoid the submission attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Newton is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Lupertazzi is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Lupertazzi is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Newton has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Newton has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Newton trying to control but Lupertazzi is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Newton working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bill Newton dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Lupertazzi misses with a looping left.
Newton throws an off balance right hand
enabling Lupertazzi to counter with a crisp jab.

Newton looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Newton stops Lupertazzi from standing up.
Lupertazzi trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Newton passes Lupertazzi's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

Lupertazzi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Newton pulls his head out easily.

Newton is looking for a kimura but Lupertazzi is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Newton to get the leverage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Newton wants to take a breather but Lupertazzi is having none of it.
Lupertazzi missing with punches from the bottom.
Newton is thwarting Lupertazzi's attempts to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Lupertazzi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Newton prevents Lupertazzi from improving his position.
Newton stalling.
Newton is trying to control the action in half guard but Lupertazzi is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

Lupertazzi actively working from the bottom here.
Lupertazzi trying to control but Newton postures up.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

Lupertazzi looking for submissions off his back.
Newton is trying to control the action in half guard but Lupertazzi is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Newton slips under a jab.
Newton feinted with a counter takedown.
Newton swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Lupertazzi.
Newton looks to score with a jab to the body but Lupertazzi is just out of range.
Lupertazzi misses with a hook. Newton ducked under it nicely.
Newton looks for a takedown but Lupertazzi sprawls well.
Newton ducks right into an uppercut from Lupertazzi.
Diego Lupertazzi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lupertazzi stuffs the takedown.
Newton with a poor takedown
and Lupertazzi counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Newton thinking.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bill Newton. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lupertazzi misses with an uppercut

and Newton counters with a nice double leg into side control. Lupertazzi won't be happy with that.
Lupertazzi is trying to control Newton's posture but Newton avoids it.

Newton looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Lupertazzi is looking to regain half guard here but Newton keeps moving and retains side control.
Lupertazzi is still trying to improve position.

Newton is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Lupertazzi has escaped the position, nice work there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Newton looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

Newton tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Newton has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

Newton thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Newton is trying to get an arm triangle but Lupertazzi is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Lupertazzi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Newton sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Newton is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lupertazzi sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

Newton has closed the distance and engaged Lupertazzi in a clinch.
Newton has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Lupertazzi is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Newton has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Lupertazzi after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bill Newton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lupertazzi misses with a punch on the inside.
Newton misses with a punch to the body.
Lupertazzi tries to throw a body punch but Newton avoids it by throwing Lupertazzi back against the cage.
Newton tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Newton tries to pull guard but Lupertazzi forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Newton blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lupertazzi misses with some punches.
Lupertazzi scores with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Lupertazzi manages to break the clinch.
Newton changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lupertazzi tries to avoid it but Newton manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lupertazzi to the ground. Lupertazzi escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

Newton feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.

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

Lupertazzi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Lupertazzi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Newton stands and throws Lupertazzi's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Bill Newton overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lupertazzi tries to improve position but can't.
Newton is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lupertazzi can do to turn this around?
Lupertazzi sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.

Newton is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Lupertazzi defends it well.
Newton is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Lupertazzi!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Newton controlling the position easily from mount.

Newton is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Lupertazzi can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Lupertazzi can't escape the position.

Newton is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Lupertazzi has managed to escape the submission attempt.

Lupertazzi defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Newton.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Lupertazzi defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Newton.
Lupertazzi tries to hold on but Newton pushes him away.
Newton tries to control but Lupertazzi wriggling away.

Lupertazzi defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Newton.
Lupertazzi can't escape the position.

Newton working for a submission but Lupertazzi is keeping him at bay.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Newton is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Lupertazzi is surviving well by controlling Newton's body position as best he can.
Newton trying to control but he's not successful this time.

Newton looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Lupertazzi tries to hold on but Newton postures up.
Bill Newton is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lupertazzi doing his best to control the position. Can he escape?
Diego Lupertazzi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lupertazzi is trying to escape the mount.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bill 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bill Newton!