PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Isaac Newton (ranked 430 p4p, 249 weight class) and Mac Anudo (ranked 60 p4p, 34 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Newton
vs
Anudo

189 cm
31
280
17 - 4 - 0

199 cm
31
265
17 - 6 - 1

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Fast

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Isaac Newton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 6 - 1, fighting out of New York, Mac Anudo!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anudo connects with an inside leg kick.
Newton fails with the takedown.
Anudo wants to counter the offense by Newton and move into the clinch position.
Anudo scores with a punch to the head.
Anudo lands a jab to Newton's midsection.
Mac Anudo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anudo fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Newton has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Anudo scores with a jab. Newton acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Newton has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Monkey Magic in the buildup to the fight.
Newton blocks a low kick nicely.
Anudo takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anudo lands with a nice body kick.
Newton throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Anudo pushes Newton away with a front kick.

Anudo gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Anudo prevents the takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Newton is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Newton is trying to drag Anudo to the mat but Anudo just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Isaac Newton. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Anudo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A shot to the liver by Anudo. Beautiful body shot.
Anudo scores with a jab.
Newton swings for the body but Anudo moves out of range.
Anudo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Newton was well out of range. Poor timing from Anudo.

Anudo has managed to clinch.
Anudo blocks a body shot from Newton.

Anudo has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Newton clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Newton looking very determined here, making life difficult for Anudo.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Newton covering up well under a barage of strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Newton tries to break free.

Anudo is persistently looking for the submission but Newton is defending it well.
Anudo lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Newton manages to reverse the position and now he's in Anudo's guard. Nice work there by Newton.

Anudo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Newton doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Newton manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Newton trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anudo lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Anudo tries to free his leg and advance position but Newton is retaining full guard.
Newton wants to sweep here but Anudo controlling him for the moment.
Anudo connects with a couple of short punches.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Newton trying to keep a closed guard but Anudo is proving a slippery customer.
Newton is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Anudo is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Anudo postures up in Newton's guard and throws a big left but Newton blocks it.
Anudo has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at New York Public Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anudo stands and throws Newton's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Anudo has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Anudo lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Newton is working to get back to half guard.
Anudo landing strikes from the mount.
Anudo can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Newton is looking to escape.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mac Anudo 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.

Anudo lands a nice leg kick that just misses Newton's sensitive parts.
Newton throws a body shot but no joy.
A big right from Anudo misses.
Anudo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Anudo misses with a leg kick.
Newton tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Anudo tries to clinch but Newton moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Newton.
Anudo connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Anudo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Newton stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Anudo.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Anudo wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Mac Anudo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Anudo scores with a nice strike.
Anudo missing with a left hand there. Newton was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Newton scores with a jab to the body.
Newton dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Newton loads up on a big right hand but Anudo slips the punch.
Newton uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Anudo.
Newton appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Newton avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Newton swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Anudo throws a leg kick that is checked

and Newton counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

Anudo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Newton defends it easily.

Anudo is looking for a triangle but Newton pushes his legs off easily.
Mac Anudo has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Newton trying to control the position from guard on top but Anudo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Anudo is looking for a triangle but Newton pushes his legs off easily.
Newton scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Anudo can't keep his opponent in guard - Newton advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Newton wants to pass the guard but Anudo is defending well.
Anudo is staying active underneath Newton, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Anudo is trying to stand back up but Newton is controlling him

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Newton is trying to control. Anudo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Newton content to control rather than advance.

Anudo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Anudo moves into full guard.
Newton passes Anudo's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Newton is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Anudo slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Anudo working a defensive guard here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Newton trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Anudo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Newton defends well.
Newton keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Anudo's head.
Newton trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Newton throwing strikes but missing.
Newton has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Newton seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Newton throws a strike but Anudo rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Isaac Newton will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Newton ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Anudo moves away.
A jab from Anudo does it's job there.
Anudo moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.

Newton shoots in and gets a takedown into Anudo's guard.
Anudo wants to sweep but no luck.
Anudo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Newton is in close to Anudo's body, working some short punches and elbows.

Anudo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Newton forces his way into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Newton is trying to control the action in half guard but Anudo is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Anudo is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Newton's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Newton's back!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Anudo softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Newton trying to control the action but Anudo just sinks the hooks in.
Anudo controlling well, preventing Newton from escaping the position.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Anudo controlling the positon.

Newton defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Anudo's arms.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Anudo. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Newton tries to roll but Anudo sticks to his back.
Anudo is not going to allow Newton to sit and survive in this position.
Anudo scores with punches and elbows.
Newton takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Newton is trying to break free.
Newton is working hard here to advance position.
Newton wants to control his opponent's hands but Anudo gets his hands free.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anudo has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Newton's body.
Well, with Anudo on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Newton is tapping out... Can he escape the position?

Newton defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
A lull in the action here.
Newton trying to control the action but Anudo just sinks the hooks in.

Anudo is persistently looking for the submission but Newton is defending it well.
Newton rolls, trying to escape but Anudo keeps control of the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anudo missing with strikes.
Newton manages to reverse the position and now he's in Anudo's guard. Nice work there by Newton.
Anudo keeping full guard, as Newton tries to pass.
Newton throws a big elbow that misses.
Anudo lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Anudo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Newton has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Anudo has managed to get both his arms back between Newton's legs - danger averted.
Newton preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mac Anudo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Anudo 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mac Anudo!
A very excited looking Mac Anudo 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.