PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jack Newport (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bud Kronik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Newport kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Slipknot-Psychosocial. Kronik has chosen I Love You Mary Jane as his entrance music. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Newport
vs
Kronik

175 cm
19
150 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

175 cm
19
155 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jack Newport!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bud Kronik!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Aafke Stam and Wagner Zegers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kronik misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kronik.
Kronik bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Newport's head backwards.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Jab by Kronik.
Nice takedown defense from Kronik. No joy for Newport on that attempt.
Newport takes a swing at Kronik's ribcage but misses.
Kronik ducks under a wild hook from Newport.
Newport tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kronik keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Newport.
Newport fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kronik looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kronik scores with a body shot.
Newport tried to score with a low kick but Kronik checks it.
A punch combination from Newport misses.
Kronik throws a nice looking combination but Newport bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kronik throws a push kick but Newport slaps the foot to one side.
A telegraphed right hand from Newport misses the target.
Kronik misses with a two punch combination.
Kronik lands with a nice body punch.
Kronik misses with a series of wild punches.
Newport showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kronik.
Newport moves in looking to clinch but Kronik pushes him off.
Newport shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kronik as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Newport. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Newport loads up on a big right hand but Kronik slips the punch.
Kronik staying out of range there.
A cross from Newport lands.
Newport avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kronik looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Bud Kronik is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Newport tries a low kick but Kronik avoids it.
Kronik lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Newport circles away quickly and effectively.
Kronik cracks a nice hook into Newport's ribs.
Kronik pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Newport tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kronik was well out of range. Poor timing from Newport.
Newport misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kronik.
Newport throws a jab when Kronik was well out of range.
Kronik displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Newport.
Newport takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Newport is breathing heavily.
Kronik moves out of range as Newport throws a body kick.
Kronik throws a shot to the body.
Newport throws a head kick that misses.
A combination from Kronik does no damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Newport scoring well with a low kick there.
Kronik pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Newport takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Newport misses with a kick to the body.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Newport crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Kronik - the referee stops the clock and Newport gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Kronik. Newport manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
A nice combination there by Kronik.
Newport takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Newport throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kronik throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Newport's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kronik misses with a double jab.

Newport has taken the fight to the clinch.
Newport takes a knee to the side of the body.
Newport scores with a knee to the head.
Newport tries a knee to the head but Kronik blocks it.
Kronik pushes off an throws an elbow but Newport leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Newport softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kronik looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kronik as Newport tries to tie him up.
Newport wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kronik works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kronik will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Newport up against the cage.
Kronik wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kronik trying to control the position but instead, Newport has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kronik into the cage.

Newport breaks from the clinch.
Kronik moves out of range as Newport throws a body kick.
Newport just misses with a punch to the body.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Newport. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.

Newport gets a clinch.
Kronik has Newport pressed against the cage, preventing Newport from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kronik makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kronik is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Newport swings wildly with an uppercut but Kronik uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kronik lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Newport or not.
Kronik blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Newport tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kronik avoids it.
Kronik lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Newport backwards.
Kronik with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kronik blocks an elbow strike from Newport.
Kronik stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Newport has Kronik pushed against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A bit of stalling here from Kronik.

Newport breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kronik uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Newport.
Kronik blocks a jab.
Kronik misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kronik throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Kronik throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Kronik takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Newport misses with a double jab
and Kronik counters with a stiff right hand.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kronik checks a leg kick.
Kronik avoids the head kick by Newport.
Newport fails to land with a series of punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Newport looks to throw the jab but Kronik is out of range.
Kronik bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Newport misses with a straight right.
Kronik uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Newport.
Newport is looking to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bud Kronik dominated that round.
That's time! Newport's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Kronik misses with a wild body shot.
Newport staying out of range there.
A telegraphed right hand from Newport misses the target.
Kronik connects with a right hand. Newport shakes it off.
A nice leg kick lands there from Newport.
Kronik walks forward, straight into a front kick from Newport.
Kronik ducks under a wild hook from Newport.
A nice leg kick lands there from Newport.
Newport scores with the left hand. Kronik knows he should have avoided that one.
Newport throws a head kick that misses.
Kronik throws a sloppy head kick and Newport moves out of range easily.
Newport lands a lovely overhand right.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice jab there from Newport.
Newport looks to score with a jab to the body but Kronik is just out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Newport darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.

Newport decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kronik pushes Newport off looking to stand but Newport dives back in and keeps control.
Newport is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Kronik!

Newport is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Kronik is surviving well by controlling Newport's body position as best he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Newport throws some wild stikes that Kronik manages to avoid easily.

Newport looking to secure an arm triangle but Kronik defends it well.
Newport unloads with some shots from mount but Kronik bucks and avoids them well.
Kronik tries to hold on but Newport pushes him away.
Newport scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Kronik?
Newport with the ground and pound from mount.
You get the feeling that Kronik really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Newport lands a big elbow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Newport throws some wild stikes that Kronik manages to avoid easily.
Newport raining down shots from the mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Newport landing shots from mount.
Newport in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Newport thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Newport scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Poor strikes thrown by Newport there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Newport throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Kronik because Newport loaded up on that one.
Newport unloading with bombs!
Newport working the ground and pound effectively.
Kronik is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Newport looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Newport lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Kronik hang on?
Kronik is trying desperately to improve position.
Newport lands with some strikes.
Kronik is working to get back to half guard.
Newport lands a nice shot to the head.
Newport trying to control but Kronik is having none of it.
Newport pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Newport punishing his opponent with strikes.
Newport lands a nice shot to the head.

Newport looking for a guillotine from mount but Kronik is having none of it.
Kronik is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Newport landing strikes from the mount and Kronik is in trouble!
Newport in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Newport looking to control but Kronik is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Newport looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Newport has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Kronik's face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Newport dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Newport tries to work over Kronik's front leg with a kick but Kronik checks it.
Kronik takes a swing at Newport's ribcage but misses.
Newport throws a series of punches but Kronik moves out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Newport.
Kronik jabs at Newport's body.
A head kick misses from Kronik.
Newport wants to slow Kronik down by chopping away at his legs.
Kronik takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Newport misses with a body shot.
Newport throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Kronik has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Newport finds it's way round the side to connect with Kronik's head.
Newport throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kronik sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Newport scores with a nice right hand.
Newport misses with a shot to the body
and Kronik counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Newport scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Newport misses with a takedown attempt - Kronik sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Newport looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Newport drives through and clinches with Kronik against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kronik trying to stall but Newport improves his position.
Kronik avoids a wild elbow strike from Newport.
Newport tries a knee to the head but Kronik blocks it.
Newport tries to land a knee to the head but Kronik blocks with his arms.
Kronik missing with knees to the body.
Newport landing knees to the head.
Kronik on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kronik lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short right from Kronik on the inside.
Newport throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kronik has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Newport keeps control of Kronik as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kronik misses with some punches.
Kronik is trying to break free.
Newport dodges an elbow strike from Kronik.
Newport goes for a takedown attempt but Kronik pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Newport throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Newport blocks a head kick by Kronik.
Newport lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Newport wants to clinch up but Kronik keeps it at a distance.
Jack Newport is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
A big right from Newport misses.
Kronik throws a sloppy head kick and Newport moves out of range easily.
Donk. Newport catches Kronik right on the button with a cross.
Kronik walks into a straight right hand from Newport.
Newport shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kronik as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Newport. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Newport throws a hook but Kronik avoids it easily.
A jab from Kronik finds it's way through Newport's defenses.
Newport is looking to clinch but Kronik is avoiding it.
Newport throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kronik.
Kronik scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Kronik takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kronik scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Newport paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Newport tries to work over Kronik's front leg with a kick but Kronik checks it.
Nice uppercut there from Kronik.
Kronik throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Newport misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nice takedown defense from Kronik. No joy for Newport on that attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Newport has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
No joy there for Newport, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Newport misses with a series of wild punches.
Kronik swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Newport throws out a loose jab but Kronik uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kronik misses with a jab, cross combination.
Newport fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Newport connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kronik throws a head kick but Newport moves out of range.

Newport closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Kronik's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kronik on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Newport dodges an elbow strike from Kronik.
Newport connects with a knee to the head.
Kronik looking to stall.
Newport lands a nice knee to the body.
Newport misses with a knee strike.

That's four 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.

Kronik manages to break the clinch.
Kronik throws a series of punches but Newport avoids them all with ease.
Newport blocks a jab.
Newport tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kronik was well out of range. Poor timing from Newport.
Kronik looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A lazy left from Newport finds it's target.
Kronik misses with a double jab.
Newport looks to score with a jab to the body but Kronik is just out of range.
Newport throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kronik lands with a hook. Newport tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kronik throws a right and a left that both miss.
Newport connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Newport thows a body kick. Kronik tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Newport wants to slow Kronik down by chopping away at his legs.
Newport throws the kick towards the body but Kronik avoids it.
Kronik pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kronik keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jack Newport is winning the standup battle so far.

Kronik gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Newport showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Newport 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 29:27
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 29:27
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 29:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Newport!