PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Adam Newbold (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jan Skrzetuski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jan Skrzetuski has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Adam Newbold's chin.

Newbold
vs
Skrzetuski

179 cm
25
165 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

170 cm
25
161 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Adam Newbold!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Jan Skrzetuski!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Atkins and Paul Tew.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown attempt by Skrzetuski or perhaps it was just good defense by Newbold, which made it look bad.

Newbold closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Newbold lands in his opponent's guard.
Newbold distracts Skrzetuski with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Skrzetuski is pulling down on Newbold's head to control his posture.

Skrzetuski is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Newbold's corner is telling him to maintain position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Newbold slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Newbold works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Newbold advances nicely into full mount.
Skrzetuski 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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Newbold unloading with bombs!
Newbold controlling the pace for now.
Skrzetuski in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Newbold avoids the attempt from Skrzetuski to control.
Newbold is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Skrzetuski can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Newbold sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Newbold putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Newbold connects with a couple of good shots from mount.

Newbold is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Skrzetuski has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Skrzetuski!
Skrzetuski trying to control the position from guard on top but Newbold is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Newbold looking for a sweep. Not yet Newbold, not yet.
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!
Skrzetuski trying to control the position from guard on top but Newbold is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Newbold is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Skrzetuski won't allow Newbold to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Newbold looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
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 is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

Newbold uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Skrzetuski throws a head kick that misses.
Newbold tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Skrzetuski swivels and escapes.
Skrzetuski misses with a body kick.

Newbold drives through with a takedown into guard.
Skrzetuski wants to get back to his feet but Newbold passes into half guard.

Newbold seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
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.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skrzetuski is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Newbold scores with a couple of nice shots.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Newbold looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Newbold is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Nice strikes from Newbold there.
Well, if Newbold is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.

Newbold in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Skrzetuski tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Newbold!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Adam Newbold!