PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Adam Newbold (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aldous Wensleydale (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Newbold
vs
Wensleydale

179 cm
29
165 lbs
7 - 5 - 0

170 cm
27
170 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Experienced

Good wrestler
Brawler
Granite chin

Nations Fight Gear

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 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Adam Newbold!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Aldous Wensleydale!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, William Gold and James Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wensleydale misses with a hook. Newbold ducked under it nicely.
Newbold misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Newbold tries for a takedown but Wensleydale sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Wensleydale stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Wensleydale wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adam Newbold. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Newbold shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Wensleydale but Wensleydale pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Newbold swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wensleydale swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!

Wensleydale closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Newbold quickly recovers to half guard.
Newbold is concentrating on defense, preventing Wensleydale from advancing position.
Newbold is trying to get back to full guard.
Wensleydale sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Newbold defending well though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wensleydale wants to free his trapped foot but Newbold is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Newbold wants to control but Wensleydale is keeping busy.

Wensleydale is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Newbold gets back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wensleydale throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Wensleydale won't allow Newbold to sweep him here.
Wensleydale throwing strikes from guard but Newbold blocks nicely.
Wensleydale is working Newbold over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Newbold is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
My spies in Woodhouse's inform me that Wensleydale has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Newbold is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Newbold slips a nice elbow through Wensleydale's hands, connecting with Wensleydale's forehead.
Wensleydale is trying is best to control the position here.

Newbold is trying to work for a kimura but Wensleydale is defending well.
Newbold not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wensleydale trying to control from the bottom.
Wensleydale on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Newbold missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Newbold not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Newbold working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Newbold not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Newbold scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Wensleydale taking some punishment here, with Newbold in his half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Wensleydale manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Wensleydale really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Newbold. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Newbold keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Wensleydale's head.
Newbold postures up in Wensleydale's guard and throws a big left but Wensleydale blocks it.
Newbold throws a big right hand that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Newbold working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Wensleydale seems keen to control Newbold's posture.
Newbold trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Wensleydale trying to control the position.
Newbold is working Wensleydale over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Newbold is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Newbold wants to control from the top but Wensleydale keeps moving.
Newbold is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at London MMA Club that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Wensleydale looking to control.
Newbold is working Wensleydale over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

Wensleydale has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Newbold can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Newbold stays in close to Wensleydale's body and controls the position.
Newbold working some strikes from top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Newbold lands a couple of elbows.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Newbold's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Wensleydale working a defensive guard but Newbold manages to pass into side control anyway.
Newbold scores with punches from side control.
Newbold cracks Wensleydale with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Wensleydale is not content to let Newbold control the position.
Wensleydale is trying to control Newbold's posture but Newbold avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Adam Newbold dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Newbold slips under a jab.
Newbold is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wensleydale can do to turn this around?
Wensleydale misses the shot to the body.

Wensleydale clinches up with Newbold and pushes him back against the cage.
Wensleydale lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Wensleydale landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Newbold takes an elbow to the forehead.
Wensleydale landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Newbold takes an elbow to the forehead.
Wensleydale lands a right hand that snaps the head of Newbold backwards.
Newbold is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Wensleydale is defending well.
Wensleydale lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wensleydale stalling the fight.
Newbold letting Wensleydale take a breather here.
Wensleydale landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Wensleydale holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Newbold has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Wensleydale after a bit of a struggle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Newbold is trying to force a seperation but Wensleydale has the dominant position.
Newbold is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adam Newbold. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Newbold has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Wensleydale after a bit of a struggle.
Newbold is trying to drag Wensleydale to the mat but Wensleydale just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Wensleydale gets a trip takedown into half guard.

Wensleydale is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Wensleydale is pressing down on Newbold's thigh, looking to free his foot. Newbold is holding on for now.
Wensleydale is thwarting Newbold's attempts to control the position.
Wensleydale performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wensleydale working over Newbold with some ground and pound. Newbold looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Newbold is trying to get back to full guard.
Wensleydale wants to take a breather but Newbold is having none of it.
Wensleydale prevents Newbold from improving his position.
Newbold taking some punishment here, with Wensleydale in his half guard.
Wensleydale throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Wensleydale keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Newbold is looking to control Wensleydale's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Newbold avoid being mounted?
Newbold blocking the ground and pound attempt from Wensleydale.
Newbold is holding on to half guard well.
Newbold tries to roll over but Wensleydale keeps him under control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Wensleydale seems to be working for a kimura but Newbold defends the submission attempt.
Newbold wants to improve his position but Wensleydale is controlling well.
Wensleydale throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Newbold avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Wensleydale.
Newbold gets back to full guard.
Newbold looking to control.
Newbold looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Newbold keeping moving, preventing Wensleydale from controlling successfully.
Newbold wants to sweep here but Wensleydale controlling him for the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Wensleydale makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Newbold has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Newbold throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Wensleydale is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Newbold is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Wensleydale trying to control the position from guard on top but Newbold is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Newbold is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Wensleydale pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Aldous Wensleydale seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Wensleydale gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Newbold.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aldous Wensleydale showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Newbold goes for a double leg but Wensleydale avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Wensleydale continues to drive forward.
Wensleydale throws a jab when Newbold was well out of range.
Wensleydale's jab looks to have found its range, popping Newbold under the eye.

Wensleydale takes the fight into the clinch.
Newbold wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Wensleydale obliges.
Newbold is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Wensleydale is defending well.
Wensleydale lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Wensleydale lands a nice knee to the body.
Newbold is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adam Newbold. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wensleydale lands an elbow that stopped Newbold in his tracks for a moment.
Knees in the clinch landing for Wensleydale.
Wensleydale lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice elbow from Wensleydale.

It looks like Adam Newbold has been cut.
Wensleydale working Newbold over with knees to the body.
Newbold takes an elbow to the forehead.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Wensleydale drops Newbold onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Newbold is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!

Newbold is rocked!
Newbold is pressed against the cage. Wensleydale pushes back and unleashes a big elbow that really hurts Newbold! Two more big strikes from Wensleydale and Newbold crumples to the mat and taps out furiously due to the strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Aldous Wensleydale!
A relieved looking Aldous Wensleydale thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.