PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Duke Newell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thomas Rutherford (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Newell
vs
Rutherford

170 cm
31
197 lbs
12 - 5 - 0

187 cm
27
196 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

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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 12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Duke Newell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Thomas Rutherford!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Steve Smith and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big left from Newell misses.
Newell tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rutherford was well out of range. Poor timing from Newell.
Newell tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rutherford was well out of range. Poor timing from Newell.
Rutherford takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Good exchange - Newell coming out on top.
Newell takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Rutherford defending well as Newell loads up on a big left hand.
Newell throws a looping overhand right but Rutherford ducks down to avoid it.
Newell takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Rutherford blocks a low kick nicely.
Rutherford jabs Newell right on the nose. Newell blinks but takes it well.
Newell tries a head kick but it misses.
Rutherford lands a nice leg kick that just misses Newell's sensitive parts.
Rutherford dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Newell. That did some damage!
A thudding body kick lands there by Rutherford!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rutherford goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Rutherford.
Newell throws out a loose jab but Rutherford uses good head movement to avoid it.
Newell pulls out of a head kick attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rutherford lands with a hook. Newell tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Both fighters circling a little - Newell finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Newell clobbers Rutherford with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Newell throws a solid leg kick but Rutherford takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Newell.
Rutherford with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Newell dips to his left and cracks Rutherford with an uppercut!
Rutherford tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Newell was well out of range. Poor timing from Rutherford.
Rutherford lands with a cross.
Newell throws a low kick but it's checked well by Rutherford.
Rutherford throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Rutherford chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Newell keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Rutherford bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Newell misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rutherford blocks a leg kick.
Rutherford misses with a wild combination.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Newell just misses with a punch to the body.
Newell doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Newell lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Newell keeps the fight on the outside.
Newell tried to counter with a leg kick but Rutherford avoided it.
Newell stuns Rutherford with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Newell misses with a lunging right hand
and Rutherford counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Rutherford swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Newell.
Rutherford throws out a powerful jab.
Rutherford misses with a combination
and Newell counters with a one-two to the body.
Rutherford scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Newell changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Newell's corner calls for a 1-2. Newell obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Rutherford scores with a punch to the head.
Rutherford moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Rutherford, right into the meat.
Newell takes one on the chin but seems OK.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Rutherford moves into the clinch successfully.
Rutherford throws a head punch that misses.
Rutherford tries to throw a body punch but Newell avoids it by throwing Rutherford back against the cage.
Newell is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Newell struggles to land a body shot inside as Rutherford controls his hands.
Rutherford misses with a punch to the body.

Newell breaks the clinch.
A leg kick checked by Rutherford.
Newell misses with a looping left.
Rutherford takes a swing at Newell's ribcage but misses.
Rutherford scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Rutherford walks into a jab.
Rutherford bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Newell's head.
A big right from Rutherford misses.
Rutherford with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Rutherford stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Newell.
Newell misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rutherford.
Rutherford tries to work over Newell's front leg with a kick but Newell checks it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot by Rutherford.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Newell tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rutherford throws out a powerful jab.
Rutherford keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rutherford looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rutherford is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Rutherford bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Newell explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rutherford.
Rutherford is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rutherford works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Newell thows a left - swing and a miss!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Newell attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Newell keeps the fight on the outside.
Crunch! Newell slams his shin into Rutherford's torso.
Newell is looking to score with low kicks.
Rutherford is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Newell had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Rutherford moves out of range of the body kick from Newell.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Thomas Rutherford will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Newell takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Rutherford checks a low kick from Newell.
Rutherford takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Rutherford smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Rutherford just misses with a punch to the body.
Rutherford misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Newell.
Rutherford checks a leg kick.
Rutherford has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Rutherford throws a right and a left that both miss.

Rutherford moves into the clinch successfully.

Newell breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Newell throws a body punch but Rutherford moves out of range.
Both fighters circling a little - Rutherford finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Rutherford blocks a head kick by Newell.
Rutherford throws a counter combo.
Newell ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Newell looks to throw the jab but Rutherford is out of range.
Newell listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Newell throws a hook but Rutherford avoids it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Newell changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Newell throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Thomas Rutherford seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rutherford looks for the body kick but Newell saw that one coming.
Rutherford looks to land a body kick but Newell moved away.
Rutherford chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Newell can pounce on him.
Newell throws a hook but Rutherford blocks it.
Newell misses with a body punch
and Rutherford counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Newell throws out a loose jab but Rutherford uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rutherford connects with a right hand. Newell shakes it off.
Thomas Rutherford is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Newell takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Newell throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rutherford sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Newell throws a solid leg kick but Rutherford takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Newell.
Newell swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rutherford staying out of range there.
A lazy left from Rutherford finds it's target.
Newell takes a swing at Rutherford's ribcage but misses.
Newell throws a shot from downtown. Rutherford moves away and avoids it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rutherford will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Rutherford works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Newell throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Rutherford was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Newell missing with a left hand there. Rutherford was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A slow jab from Newell misses its intended target.
Rutherford wants to land a leg kick but Newell is out of range.
Rutherford takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Newell misses with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Rutherford ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rutherford comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Newell throws a body shot but no joy.
Rutherford connects with a leg kick. Newell looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Newell bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Rutherford's head backwards.
Rutherford lands a leg kick that knocks Newell off balance momentarily.
A bone on bone clash there as Rutherford blocks the leg kick.
Newell misses with a hook to the body
enabling Rutherford to counter with a crisp jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rutherford tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Newell was well out of range. Poor timing from Rutherford.
Rutherford lands a jab to the nose.
Newell cracks the inside of Rutherford's front leg.
Newell moves out of range as Rutherford throws a body kick.
Newell lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Newell will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Newell takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Rutherford looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Rutherford walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Newell checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Newell ducks under a wild hook from Rutherford.
Newell misses with a head kick.
Rutherford missing with a left hand there. Newell was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Newell misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Newell moves out of range as Rutherford throws a body kick.
Newell tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rutherford was well out of range. Poor timing from Newell.
Rutherford tries a quick counter leg kick but Newell is wise to it.
Rutherford lands a nice leg kick that just misses Newell's sensitive parts.
Newell moves out of range of the body kick.
Rutherford throws a wild body kick that Newell sees coming a mile off.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rutherford throws a quick inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Newell tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Rutherford is able to avoid easily.
Rutherford with a jab.
Newell bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Rutherford's head backwards.
Rutherford connects with a nice looking jab.
A swing and a miss from Rutherford.
Newell throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Newell throws a sloppy head kick and Rutherford moves out of range easily.
Rutherford scores with a spinning back kick!
Newell takes one to the side of the head.
Newell throws a nice inside leg kick.
Newell has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rutherford.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Newell circles away from the clinch attempt.
Newell rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rutherford counters with a straight right hand.
Newell tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rutherford was well out of range. Poor timing from Newell.
A slow jab from Newell misses its intended target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thomas Rutherford 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!

Newell throws a leg kick but Rutherford sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Rutherford uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Newell.
Rutherford chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Newell can pounce on him.
Rutherford connects with a solid leg kick.
Rutherford ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Newell throws a body shot but no joy.
Rutherford lands a jab to the nose.
An inside leg kick lands from Rutherford.
Newell throws an overhand right that lands on Rutherford's shoulder, as Rutherford tries to avoid the shot.
Rutherford replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Newell blocks it well.
Rutherford steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Newell.
Rutherford walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Newell checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rutherford scores with a jab to the body.
Rutherford chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Rutherford bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Newell's head backwards.
Newell will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rutherford lands a slapping body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Newell misses with a double jab.
Newell with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Good work by Rutherford as he checks the leg kick.
Rutherford bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rutherford tries to counter by closing the distance.
Newell on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Rutherford lands an overhand right.
Rutherford lands with a shot to the body.
Newell throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rutherford lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A jab from Newell does it's job there.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Rutherford. Newell shrugs it off though.
Rutherford throws a chopping leg kick but Newell manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Newell tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rutherford avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rutherford scores with a jab to the jaw.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Newell fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rutherford manages to avoid it.
Newell scores with a hook.
Newell punishes Rutherford's body with a nice straight punch.
Newell throws a leg kick but Rutherford sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Newell bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Rutherford's head backwards.
Rutherford scores with a jab to the body.
Newell walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A big right from Newell misses.
Newell tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rutherford was well out of range. Poor timing from Newell.
Newell takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Rutherford checks the leg kick nicely there.
Newell looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Rutherford is looking to slow Newell down with leg kicks.
Newell swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rutherford tries a quick counter leg kick but Newell is wise to it.

Newell looking to score a takedown here. Rutherford is defending well but Newell drives through and ends up in Rutherford's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Newell looking to pass the guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Newell distracts Rutherford with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Newell prevents Rutherford from getting back to his feet.
Newell throws an elbow that misses. Rutherford uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Newell's guard. Nice move by Rutherford!

Newell trying to control the position.
Rutherford is in close to Newell's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Rutherford advances to half guard.
Rutherford slips a nice elbow through Newell's hands, connecting with Newell's forehead.
Rutherford throwing shots but Newell is blocking nicely.
Newell is trying to control but can't.
Thomas Rutherford is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Newell is looking for a sweep. Rutherford is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Newell is looking for a sweep. Rutherford is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Newell is working hard here to advance position.
Rutherford is controlling the pace.
Newell is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

And that's the end of the fight!
Thomas Rutherford comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Rutherford 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 William Peck scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thomas Rutherford!
An intense looking Thomas Rutherford took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'Rutherford's own Pedro'.