PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Papa Moosh Dambullah (ranked 26 p4p, 65 weight class) and Bill Newton (ranked 4 p4p, 13 weight class). Dambullah's entrance music is Boom Boom. A fine choice. Bill Newton is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Dambullah
vs
Newton

190 cm
30
187
26 - 9 - 0

184 cm
38
202
38 - 25 - 4

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

BJJ Red Belt
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 26 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Papa Moosh Dambullah!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 38 - 25 - 4, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bill Newton!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Glass and Steven Brown.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Newton lands with a straight right. Dambullah didn't see that one coming.
Newton lands a nice hook to Dambullah's body. Dambullah takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Newton misses the shot to the body.
Newton misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dambullah.
Newton digs a good hook to Dambullah's body.
Newton ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Newton jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dambullah throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bill Newton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Newton scores with a hook to the body. Dambullah takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Newton jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Newton scores with a shot to the body.
Dambullah takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
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!
Newton misses with a looping right.
We've been informed that Newton has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Newton swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Dambullah.
Dambullah moves away from the strike by Newton.
Dambullah was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dambullah avoids the body shot from Newton.
Newton connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Newton just misses with a punch to the body.
Newton throws a body punch but Dambullah moves out of range.
Newton scores with the left hand. Dambullah knows he should have avoided that one.
Newton ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dambullah moves away.
A big right from Newton misses.
Dambullah appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Newton connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Dambullah's hands.
Newton fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dambullah avoids it really well and circles away.
Newton swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Newton lands a nice shot to the body.
Papa Moosh Dambullah is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Newton just misses with a punch to the body.
A counter left hand to the body from Dambullah misses its target.
A shot to the liver by Dambullah. Beautiful body shot.
Newton throws a shot to the body.
Newton checks a leg kick.
Newton looks to score with a jab to the body but Dambullah is just out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Newton lunges at Dambullah with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Dambullah's hand.
Newton throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Newton misses the body punch
and Dambullah counters with a nice leg kick.
Newton misses with an uppercut.
Dambullah avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Newton looks to score with a jab to the body but Dambullah is just out of range.
Dambullah missing with a left hand there. Newton was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Newton misses the jab.
Newton tries to move into range but Dambullah moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Dambullah lands a nice shot to the body.
Dambullah keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Dambullah looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Newton connects with the punch.
Newton misses with a body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dambullah throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Newton pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Newton thuds a left hand into Dambullah's body.
Newton looks to score with a jab to the body but Dambullah is just out of range.
Newton with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Newton looks to score with a jab to the body but Dambullah is just out of range.
Newton misses with an uppercut
and Dambullah counters with a slapping leg kick.
Dambullah thows a left - swing and a miss!
Newton shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dambullah throwing a counter right hand but Newton manages to avoid it.
Papa Moosh Dambullah has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bill Newton.
Dambullah throws a hook but Newton blocks it.
Newton misses with a body shot.
Both fighters circling a little - Dambullah finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Dambullah lands a jab to the head.
Newton shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dambullah lands the left hand.

That's four 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!
Newton throws a body punch but Dambullah moves out of range.

Newton has Dambullah up against the cage in a clinch.
Newton tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from Newton.
Newton misses with a punch to the body.
Newton tries to work over Dambullah's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dambullah lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Newton.
Newton misses with a hook from the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Dambullah.
Newton looks winded!
Dambullah lands with a short shot to the head.
Dambullah lands a right hand.
Dambullah blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dambullah working aggressively here.
Newton doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dambullah tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Newton's elbow.
Dambullah scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short left from Dambullah.
Dambullah lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Newton is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Dambullah gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Dambullah tries to work over Newton's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bill Newton dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.

Newton throws a body punch but Dambullah moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Dambullah misses the target.
Newton lands a right hook to the body.
Newton connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A shot to the body from Newton misses
and Dambullah counters with a nice body kick.
Newton takes a swing at Dambullah's ribcage but misses.
It appears Dambullah was looking to counter with a kick there.
Dambullah keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
An inside leg kick from Dambullah misses.
Newton tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Newton throws a jab when Dambullah was well out of range.
Newton is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dambullah.
Dambullah was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Dambullah connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Newton's hands.
Newton thuds his right hand into Dambullah's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Newton misses with a wild body shot.
As Newton looks to move away, Dambullah throws a big counter combo but Newton just gets out of the way.
Newton thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dambullah scores with a sloppy right hand. Newton should have avoided that one.
Dambullah tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A telegraphed right hand from Newton misses the target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dambullah scores with a jab to the head.
Newton is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dambullah.
Newton just misses with a punch to the body.

Newton throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Dambullah tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Newton is in Dambullah's guard.
Newton being controlled here momentarily.
Dambullah working a defensive guard here.
Newton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dambullah is keeping the position for now.

Newton drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Newton jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dambullah looking for a sweep. Not yet Dambullah, not yet.
Dambullah controlling Newton's posture.
Newton passes Dambullah's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Dambullah wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Newton is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Dambullah doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Newton.
Dambullah trying to control but Newton postures up.
Dambullah won't allow Newton to pass to mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Newton is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

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.
Newton prevents Dambullah from improving his position.

Dambullah is defending against the submission attempts here by Newton.

Newton is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Dambullah tries to get to full guard but Newton has control of the leg.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Dambullah keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Dambullah has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Newton is working away from the top position though.

Newton is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Dambullah doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Newton.
Dambullah has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Newton is working away from the top position though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dambullah tries to roll over but Newton keeps him under control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bill 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 each other down, ready to get back to the action.

Newton throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Newton just misses with a punch to the body.
Newton loads up on a big right hand but Dambullah slips the punch.
Dambullah appears to be looking for a big counter.
Newton swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dambullah finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Newton is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Dambullah rather than just go for the knockout.
Dambullah tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Newton is able to avoid easily.
Nice shot by Newton.
Newton slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Newton cracks a nice hook into Dambullah's ribs.
Newton throws a body punch but Dambullah moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Newton throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dambullah counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Newton scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dambullah doesn't seem bothered though.
Newton shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Newton connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Dambullah scores with a hook to the body. Newton takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dambullah looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A bone on bone clash there as Newton blocks the leg kick.
A lazy left from Dambullah finds it's target.
Dambullah delivers a nice body kick.
Newton takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dambullah works the jab nicely.

Newton is rocked!
Newton changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Newton is still on wobbly legs! Can Dambullah finish him?
Dambullah scores with a nice strike.
Dambullah swats away the attempt to clinch by Newton.
Newton misses with a hook to the body
and Dambullah scores with a counter punch that sends Newton to the canvas! Dambullah smells blood - he's punishing Newton with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Newton has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Papa Moosh Dambullah!
Papa Moosh Dambullah retains his middleweight title!
A very excited looking Papa Moosh Dambullah made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.