PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ronaldo Palhares (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Isaac Newton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Palhares comes to the cage accompanied by Apaga mais não bate. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Palhares
vs
Newton

178 cm
21
185 lbs
6 - 0 - 0

180 cm
25
175 lbs
10 - 2 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
Granite chin

Powerful takedowns
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ronaldo Palhares!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Isaac Newton!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Atkins and Paul Tew.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Palhares misses with an uppercut

and Newton counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Palhares's guard now.
Newton wants to control from the top but Palhares keeps moving.

Palhares has his foot on Newton's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Newton works his way back into a safe position though.
Newton wants to control from the top but Palhares keeps moving.
Palhares trying to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Palhares tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Newton trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Newton thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Palhares throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Newton wants to control from the top but Palhares keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Newton drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Palhares manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Newton has Palhares in his guard.
Palhares trying to control the position from guard on top but Newton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Newton is trying to control the position but Palhares postures up.
Palhares trying to control the position from guard on top but Newton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Palhares is stalling in the full guard.

Palhares postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Newton is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Palhares, into his guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Newton trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Palhares wants to improve his position but instead Newton has moved into half guard.

Newton is trying to work for a kimura but Palhares is defending well.
Newton is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Palhares!
Palhares is looking to improve his position but Newton isn't that keen on the idea.
Palhares is squirming around, avoiding Newton's attempts to control the action.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Newton moves to the back.

Newton seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Palhares's chin but Palhares turns very nicely into Newton's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Palhares.
Palhares throws a big right hand that misses.
Palhares wants to control from the top but Newton keeps moving.
Palhares trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Newton keeping moving, preventing Palhares from controlling successfully.
Palhares looking to sit in guard and control but Newton gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Palhares looking for a guillotine here but Newton defends easily.
Newton trying to control the position from guard on top but Palhares is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Newton tries to free his leg and advance position but Palhares is retaining full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Newton keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Palhares doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Newton counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Isaac Newton is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Palhares thows a body shot but no joy.
Newton tries to bum rush Palhares with a series of wild strikes but Palhares uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Palhares shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Newton but Newton pushes him off and we're back to square one.

Newton clinches up with Palhares and pushes him back against the cage.
Newton has Palhares pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Palhares manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

Newton breaks from the clinch.
Newton catches Palhares with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Newton uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Palhares.
A slow jab from Palhares misses its intended target.
Palhares missing with a left hand there. Newton was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Palhares sizes up Newton with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Palhares missing with a left hand there. Newton was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.

Newton shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

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

Newton seems to be working for a kimura but Palhares defends the submission attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Palhares wants to control but Newton passes into side.
Palhares sneaks back into half guard.

Newton is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Palhares sees it coming and defends easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Palhares is trying to maintain the position but Newton is very close to passing his half guard.

Newton is working for a kimura but Palhares is defending it quite comfortably.
Newton is looking to take a break and control but Palhares is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Palhares is defending against the submission attempts here by Newton.
Palhares is trying to get back to full guard.

Newton seems to be working for a kimura but Palhares defends the submission attempt.
Newton wants to take a breather but Palhares is having none of it.

Newton seems to be working for a kimura but Palhares defends the submission attempt.
Palhares wants to improve his position but Newton is controlling well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Newton looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Isaac Newton has got the better of the ground game so far.

Newton wants to work for an arm triangle but Palhares is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Newton is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Palhares is just riding it out for now. Newton eventually gives up the hold.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Newton seems to be working for a kimura but Palhares defends the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Isaac Newton showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Palhares swings for the body but Newton moves out of range.
Palhares defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Newton.
Palhares misses with a straight left.
Newton misses with a double jab.
A punch combination from Newton misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Newton tries to close the distance and clinch up but Palhares swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Newton shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Palhares pinned against the cage. Palhares gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Palhares looks for a takedown but Newton sprawls well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch combination from Palhares misses.
Newton slips under a jab.
Newton looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Palhares misses the shot to the body.
Newton ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Palhares is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Newton.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Newton shoots in but no luck this time.
Ronaldo Palhares has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Isaac Newton.
Palhares has his takedown stuffed
and Newton counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Newton misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

Newton looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Palhares!

Newton is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Palhares has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Palhares!
Palhares trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Palhares wants to control from the top but Newton keeps moving.
Ronaldo Palhares has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Newton keeping full guard, as Palhares tries to pass.
Palhares trying to control but Newton is working from the bottom.
Palhares is looking to work some ground and pound but Newton has wrist control.
Newton lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Palhares!
Palhares is trying to escape the mount.
Newton manages to capitalize on a mistake by Palhares to take his back!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
I really don't envy Palhares right now.

Newton is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Palhares manages to reverse the position and now he's in Newton's guard. Nice work there by Palhares.
Newton is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Palhares trying to control the position from guard on top but Newton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Newton working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Palhares.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Isaac Newton.
Well Newton 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Isaac Newton!
An out of breath Isaac Newton thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.