PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Damien Newsome (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexi Reid (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Damien Newsome could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Alexi Reid's chin.

Newsome
vs
Reid

199 cm
23
195 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

182 cm
20
194 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Powerful

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 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Damien Newsome!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Alexi Reid!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Newsome.
Newsome tries to score a power double leg takedown but Reid sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Newsome somewhat.
Reid stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Damien Newsome. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Newsome shoots in looking for a takedown. Reid tries to sprawl out of it but Newsome keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Reid manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Reid tries to close the distance and clinch but Newsome swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reid tries to clinch but Newsome is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Newsome tries to keep at a distance but Reid has taken the fight into the clinch.
Newsome takes an elbow to the forehead.
Newsome blocks an elbow strike.
Reid pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Newsome avoids the elbow strike from Reid, against the ropes.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Reid throws an elbow but misses.
Reid misses with an elbow over the top.
Reid misses with an elbow over the top.
Reid throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Reid gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Newsome.
Reid looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Reid.
Reid lands an elbow inside that Newsome shrugs off.
Reid lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Newsome is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Reid pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Reid creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Nice elbow from Reid.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Newsome dodges an elbow strike from Reid.
Reid lands an elbow that stopped Newsome in his tracks for a moment.

It looks like Damien Newsome has been cut.
Newsome is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Reid gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Newsome is breathing heavily.
Reid lands a damaging elbow.
Newsome blocks an elbow strike from Reid.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Reid.
Reid misses with an elbow strike.
Reid prevents a takedown attempt there.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Reid.
Reid lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Reid looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Reid throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Newsome blocks an elbow strike.
Nice elbow from Reid.
Newsome takes an elbow to the forehead.
Reid looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Reid throws an elbow that misses.
Reid lands an elbow inside that Newsome shrugs off.
Reid throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Reid throws an elbow but misses.
Newsome takes an elbow to the forehead.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reid lands an elbow inside that Newsome shrugs off.
Reid lands a damaging elbow.
Reid throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Reid throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Reid lands a nice elbow.
Reid throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Reid lands an elbow just above Newsome 's eye.
Reid lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Newsome blocks the elbow strike.
Newsome tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Newsome avoids the elbow strike from Reid, against the ropes.
Reid comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Newsome avoids a wild elbow strike from Reid.
Newsome avoids the elbow strike from Reid, against the ropes.
Reid gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Reid lands an elbow inside.
Newsome drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Reid lands an elbow inside that Newsome shrugs off.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Newsome avoids the elbow strike from Reid, against the ropes.
Reid lands an elbow inside that Newsome shrugs off.
Reid throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Reid throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Newsome takes an elbow to the temple.
Newsome goes for a takedown attempt but Reid pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Newsome keeps the fight on the outside.
Newsome swats away the attempt to clinch by Reid.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Reid tries to close the distance and clinch up but Newsome swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexi Reid dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Damien Newsome's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Newsome shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Reid as he avoids it easily.
Reid tries to close the distance and clinch but Newsome swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Reid is looking to clinch but Newsome is avoiding it.
Reid tries to clinch but Newsome moves out of range.
Reid tries to close the distance and clinch up but Newsome swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Damien Newsome is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Reid is looking to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Reid pushes Newsome up against the ropes in a clinch.
Newsome blocks the elbow strike.
Reid throws an elbow that misses.
Reid lands an elbow inside.
Newsome avoids a wild elbow strike from Reid.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Newsome is trying to drag Reid to the mat but Reid just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Reid lands an elbow inside that Newsome shrugs off.
Newsome wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Damien Newsome. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Reid misses with an elbow strike.
Newsome really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Reid lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

Damien Newsome's cut is getting worse.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Reid pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Newsome blocks an elbow strike.
Reid throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Reid lands a damaging elbow.
Reid looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Reid pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Reid.
Reid misses with an elbow strike.
Reid looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Reid.
Reid creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Reid throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Reid misses with an elbow strike.
Reid throws an elbow but it misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Newsome tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Newsome is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Reid pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Reid lands a damaging elbow.

Newsome pulls guard effortlessly.
Reid wants to stand but Newsome has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Newsome looking to hit a scissor sweep but Reid is one step ahead there.

Newsome throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Reid escapes and throws Newsome's legs to the side, diving into side control!

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Reid stands up.
Reid tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Newsome paws at him with a jab and circles away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reid wants to clinch.
Newsome looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Reid moves in looking to clinch but Newsome pushes him off.
Newsome shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Reid sprawls well. Reid wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Newsome gets slowly back to his feet.

That's four 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.
The fight stays on the outside here - Reid looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Newsome tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Reid swivels and escapes.
Newsome circles away from the clinch attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Newsome fails with a takedown attempt.
Newsome swinging wilding here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexi Reid showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Damien Newsome's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Reid moves in looking to clinch but Newsome pushes him off.
Newsome shoots in for a takedown but Reid shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Reid moves in looking to clinch but Newsome pushes him off.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Newsome.
Newsome shoots in and drives through. Reid sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Damien Newsome. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reid fails in his attempt to clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Newsome avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Reid tries to clinch up but Newsome circles away and keeps his distance.
Reid tries to clinch but Newsome is having none of it.
Newsome avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Reid tries to clinch but Newsome moves out of range.
Reid leaves Newsome with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

Reid gets a clinch.
Newsome takes an elbow to the forehead.
Reid lands a nice elbow.
Newsome dodges an elbow strike from Reid.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Reid throws an elbow but it misses.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Reid throws an elbow but misses.
Reid prevents the takedown attempt.
Newsome dodges an elbow strike from Reid.
Newsome blocks an elbow strike.
Newsome dodges an elbow strike from Reid.
Reid lands an elbow inside.
Reid throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Reid misses with an elbow over the top.
Reid throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Reid lands an elbow just above Newsome 's eye.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Reid just misses with a elbow thrown towards Newsome's brow.
Reid throws an elbow but it misses.
Reid creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Reid throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Newsome is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Reid pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Reid lands a damaging elbow.
Newsome blocks an elbow strike from Reid.
Reid comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Newsome takes an elbow to the temple.
Newsome has Reid pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Reid manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reid lands an elbow just above Newsome 's eye.
Damien Newsome has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Damien Newsome's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Reid creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Newsome's defenses.
Reid throws an elbow but it misses.
Newsome avoids a wild elbow strike from Reid.
Newsome blocks an elbow strike.
Reid pushes off an throws an elbow but Newsome leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Reid misses with an elbow over the top.
Newsome blocks the elbow strike.
Newsome avoids the elbow strike from Reid, against the ropes.
Reid lands an elbow that stopped Newsome in his tracks for a moment.
Newsome blocks the elbow strike.
Reid pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Reid lands a damaging elbow.
Newsome tries for a takedown but Reid manages to get underhooks.
Reid throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Reid throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Reid throws an elbow that misses.
Reid throws an elbow that misses.
Nice elbow from Reid.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Reid looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Reid throws an elbow but it misses.
Reid creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Reid gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Newsome jumps guard but Reid stands there with Newsome around his waist. Newsome gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Newsome avoids a wild elbow strike from Reid.
Newsome dodges an elbow strike from Reid.
Newsome blocks an elbow strike.
Newsome avoids the elbow strike from Reid, against the ropes.
Newsome has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Reid avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Reid gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Reid lands an elbow just above Newsome 's eye.
Reid lands an elbow that stopped Newsome in his tracks for a moment.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Reid.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Newsome blocks an elbow strike.
Reid lands an elbow just above Newsome 's eye.
Reid gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Reid creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Nice elbow from Reid.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alexi Reid comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Reid 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 Andi Peters scores the fight for Alexi Reid!
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight for Alexi Reid!
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight for Alexi Reid!

Alexi Reid wins by unanimous decision!