PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ramiro Cienfuegos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Christopher Newton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Newton comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Seven Nation Army kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Cienfuegos
vs
Newton

166 cm
18
179 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

183 cm
25
184 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Self confident

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Determined

Steel Penn\'s Virtually Identical

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 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ramiro Cienfuegos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Christopher Newton!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Luis Engracia and Alexandre Firmino.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cienfuegos falls off balance throwing a combination

and Newton counters with a single leg into guard. Cienfuegos didn't expect that.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Newton passes Cienfuegos's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Newton performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Cienfuegos wants to get back to his feet.
Cienfuegos knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Newton on the ground.

Newton is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Newton prevents Cienfuegos from standing back up.
Newton keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Cienfuegos really is a fat lump.
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!
Cienfuegos looks like he's trying to stand up.

Newton is working for a kimura but Cienfuegos is defending it quite comfortably.

Newton is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Cienfuegos is just riding it out for now. Newton eventually gives up the hold.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cienfuegos tries to kick Newton off but Newton keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Newton trying to pass the guard but Cienfuegos defending well.
Newton is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Newton is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Cienfuegos is just riding it out for now. Newton eventually gives up the hold.
Newton stops Cienfuegos from getting back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Newton is trying to control. Cienfuegos wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Newton is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Cienfuegos has managed to free his arm - good work.
Newton trying to mount his opponent but Cienfuegos defends it.

Newton is looking for a kimura here.
Cienfuegos is trying to stand up here but Newton is controlling him well.

Newton is looking for a kimura but Cienfuegos is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Newton to get the leverage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cienfuegos is looking to escape.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Newton is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Cienfuegos is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Christopher Newton!
After the big win, Christopher Newton made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Steel Penn's Virtually Identical and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.