PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Darrell Newsome (ranked 2215 p4p, 2030 weight class) and Homer Greatrix (ranked 296 p4p, 274 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Newsome
vs
Greatrix

184 cm
25
170
12 - 6 - 0

180 cm
25
180
7 - 8 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Knockout power

Brooklyn Apothecary

Fantasy Threads

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 12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Darrell Newsome!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Homer Greatrix!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Donatello Bradman and Ron Honeybunn.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Greatrix takes one to the side of the head.
Greatrix tries to bum rush Newsome with a series of wild strikes but Newsome uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Newsome is looking to counter punch.
Greatrix connects with a solid leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Greatrix.
Newsome is looking to counter punch.
Newsome throws a big shot that misses.
Greatrix is trying to counter with his kicks.

Newsome clinches.

Greatrix successfully pulls guard.

Newsome got a little sloppy there for a moment and Greatrix has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Newsome has managed to get both his arms back between Greatrix's legs - danger averted.
Newsome is fighting to break Greatrix's control of his arms but Greatrix is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Greatrix is on top in guard.

Greatrix is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Newsome keeping full guard, as Greatrix tries to pass.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Greatrix drops back, looking for a kneebar! Newsome looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Newsome looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Newsome!

Greatrix looking for a sweep but Newsome has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Greatrix is trying desperately to improve position.
Greatrix keeps trying to improve his position.
Newsome wants to control the pace but Greatrix is squirming around nicely.
Greatrix gets back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Greatrix looking for submissions off his back.

Greatrix looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Greatrix wants to improve his position but Newsome is controlling well.
Newsome wants to pass to mount but Greatrix is defending the position.
Greatrix is trying to get back to full guard.
Greatrix works his way to full guard. Good work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Greatrix throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Greatrix tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Greatrix working for submissions but it's allowed Newsome to get to half guard.
Greatrix trying to control here.
Newsome knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Greatrix on the ground.
Greatrix has a hand on Newsome's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Newsome takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Greatrix wants to hold on but Newsome pushes him away.
Greatrix sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Greatrix wants to control but Newsome is keeping busy and won't allow it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Greatrix wants to improve his position but Newsome is controlling well.
Greatrix wants to sweep but Newsome has passed to side control!
Greatrix can't do much from the bottom here.
Greatrix tries to improve position but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Greatrix is still trying to improve position.
Greatrix has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Greatrix is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Newsome's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Greatrix is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Homer Greatrix will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Greatrix misses with a body kick.
Greatrix throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Newsome takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Greatrix takes a swing at Newsome's ribcage but misses.
Newsome misses with a looping left.
Jab from Newsome.
Greatrix shoots in and drives through. Newsome sprawls well.
Newsome connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
We've been told by Newsome's head coaches at Canadian Elite Bruins Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Homer Greatrix seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Newsome wants to land a leg kick but Greatrix is out of range.
Greatrix moves into range and connects with a jab.

It looks like Darrell Newsome has been cut.
Greatrix throws a poor cross that misses
and Newsome counters with a straight right hand.
Greatrix looks to land a combination but Newsome avoids it well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Greatrix misses with a body shot.
Greatrix lands a high kick!
Greatrix connects with a solid leg kick.
Greatrix swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Newsome counters with a lovely straight right hand!

Greatrix is rocked!
Newsome lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Darrell Newsome!