PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Happy Forclit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aaron Newton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Forclit
vs
Newton

195 cm
29
211 lbs
18 - 10 - 0

180 cm
25
210 lbs
13 - 3 - 0

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Sun-Tzu
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Sun-Tzu

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Happy Forclit!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Aaron Newton!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Steven Brown and Sam Margolis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Newton tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Forclit manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Forclit swings away with a body shot that misses
and Newton counters with a left to the body.

Newton gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Forclit postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Forclit will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Forclit loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Newton utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Forclit postures up and lands a big shot to Newton's brow.
Forclit loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Forclit postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Forclit throws a big right hand that misses.
Newton has Forclit pulled in close to control his posture.

Forclit drops back looking for a leg! Newton is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Newton manages to kick Forclit off! Forclit jumps back into Newton's guard.
Forclit looking to pass the guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Newton is controlling Forclit's posture.
Forclit throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Newton trying to control the position.
Forclit trying to control the position from guard on top but Newton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Newton controlling the position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Forclit loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Newton preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Forclit in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Forclit working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Forclit throws a big right hand that misses.
Forclit throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Forclit wants to pass the guard but Newton is keeping the position.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Newton throws a leg kick that is checked
and Forclit counters with a head kick.
Nice body kick there by Newton.
Forclit looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Newton throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Newton tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Forclit was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.

Newton rushes Forclit and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Forclit misses with a punch on the inside.
Forclit tries to pull guard but Newton forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Forclit tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Forclit throws a punch but it's blocked by Newton.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Forclit.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Forclit lands a right hand.

Forclit pulls guard successfully.
Newton is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Forclit can't keep his opponent in guard - Newton advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Forclit is refusing to be controlled, as Newton sits in half guard.
Forclit is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Newton is controlling the pace.
Forclit wants to control but Newton is keeping busy.
Newton trying to pass the guard but Forclit defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Forclit tries to get to full guard but Newton has control of the leg.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Forclit moves into full guard.
Newton controlling from the top position.
Newton forces his way into half guard.
Forclit is trying to control but can't.
Newton wants to control but Forclit is keeping him busy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Still in half guard, Newton seems content to control.
Newton wants to take a breather but Forclit is having none of it.
Forclit moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

Forclit is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Happy Forclit dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Forclit bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Newton's head backwards.
Newton swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Forclit checks a leg kick nicely.
Forclit looks to land a right hand but Newton moved out of range.
Forclit cracks the inside of Newton's front leg.
Newton throws a jab but it's blocked by Forclit.
Forclit fires out a quick counter leg kick but Newton just manages to avoid it.
Newton throws a leg kick
and Forclit counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Newton's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Forclit connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Newton scrambles back to his feet.
Newton lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.

It looks like Happy Forclit has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Newton tries to land a body kick
and Forclit counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Forclit uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Newton.
Forclit swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Happy Forclit is winning the standup battle so far.
Newton tries to close the distance and clinch but Forclit swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Newton swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Forclit to counter with a crisp jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A lazy left from Forclit finds it's target.
Forclit slips under a jab from Newton.
Newton throws a wild body kick that Forclit sees coming a mile off.
Forclit appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Forclit moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Forclit blocks a head kick by Newton.
Forclit throws a right and a left that Newton avoids nicely.
Forclit keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Newton.
Forclit appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A big right from Forclit misses.
Newton only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Newton bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Forclit's head.

Newton gets a clinch.
Newton swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Forclit is stalling here.
Newton misses with a short punch on the inside.
Newton swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Forclit throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Newtons head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Forclit.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Newton doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

Newton's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Newton throws a low kick but Forclit moves out of range easily.
Newton throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Aaron Newton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Forclit checks a leg kick.
Forclit half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Newton throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A counter left hand to the body from Forclit misses its target.
Forclit lands a nice leg kick that just misses Newton's sensitive parts.
Newton chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Newton misses with a right hand
and Forclit counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Forclit is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Newton can do to turn this around?
Newton looks to land a body kick but Forclit moved away.
Newton throws a lazy head kick
and Forclit counters with a straight right hand.
Newton keeps Forclit at a distance using the push kick.
Newton needs to keep his hands up - Forclit had a free shot at his head there.
Newton misses with an uppercut. Forclit saw that one coming.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Newton moves into the clinch.
Forclit swings wildly with an uppercut but Newton uses good head movement to avoid it.
Forclit lands a right hand that snaps the head of Newton backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Newton.
Forclit lands a shoulder strike.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Newton as Forclit tries to tie him up.
Newton blocking some punches.
Forclit misses with a hook from the clinch.
Forclit is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Newton misses with the head strike.
Newton fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Forclit swings wildly with an uppercut but Newton uses good head movement to avoid it.
Forclit misses with a short punch on the inside.
Forclit misses with a hook to the ribs.

Forclit pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Forclit checks the leg kick nicely there.
Forclit was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Forclit is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Newton misses with a straight left.
Both fighters circling a little - Newton finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Forclit throws a half hearted mid kick.
Newton lands a jab to Forclit's midsection.
Newton misses with a kick to the body
and Forclit counters with a straight right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Forclit slips under a jab.
Newton throws a push kick but Forclit slaps the foot to one side.
Forclit darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Newton misses with a body shot
and Forclit counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Newton thows a leg kick but Forclit checks it

and Forclit counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Forclit not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Forclit passes to side control.
Forclit 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.
Forclit scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Newton to see if he's OK.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Happy Forclit dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Happy Forclit's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Newton throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Newton throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Newton ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Forclit moves away.
Newton tries to clinch up
and Forclit counters with a one-two to the body.
Forclit throws out a loose jab but Newton uses good head movement to avoid it.
A left lands for Newton.
Newton throws a head kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Newton buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Forclit looks to land a left hand but Newton moved out of range nicely.
Forclit throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Newton flicks out a counter leg kick but Forclit steps away.
Forclit jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Newton missing with a left hand there. Forclit was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Forclit tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Newton was well out of range. Poor timing from Forclit.
A looping hook to the body misses from Forclit. Newton does a little dance to reset his feet.
Forclit throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Forclit connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A low kick from Newton misses
and Forclit counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Forclit misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Newton.
Newton has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Forclit.
Forclit is looking to slow Newton down with leg kicks.
Forclit scores with a nice strike.
Newton throws a sloppy head kick
and Newton takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Newton takes a swing at Forclit's ribcage but misses.
Forclit throws a body punch but Newton moves out of range.
Newton doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Forclit slips a straight right by Newton.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Newton scores with a push kick.
Forclit uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Newton.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Newton.
Newton misses with an uppercut.
Newton fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Forclit with a jab.
Forclit takes a swing at Newton's ribcage but misses.
Aaron Newton is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Forclit circles away from the clinch attempt.
Forclit ducks under a wild hook from Newton.
Forclit stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Newton.
Nice uppercut lands for Newton. That snapped Forclit's head back.
Forclit clobbers Newton with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Forclit wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Newton on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Newton connects with a solid leg kick.
Newton tries to clinch
and Forclit makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Newton swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Newton dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A shot to the body from Newton misses
and Forclit counters with a left to the body.
Newton lands with an overhand left.
Forclit keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Newton tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Forclit paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Forclit rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Newton moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Forclit thows a left - swing and a miss!
Forclit throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Newton throws a jab but it's blocked by Forclit.
Newton misses the jab.
Forclit is looking to counter punch.
Newton throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Forclit slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Newton scoring well with a low kick there.
Newton takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Newton lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Forclit at a distance.
Newton misses the shot to the body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Forclit checks a leg kick.
Forclit throwing a counter right hand but Newton manages to avoid it.
Newton pushes Forclit away with a front kick.
Forclit thumps Newton with a low kick.
Newton lands an overhand right.
Newton ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Forclit moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Happy Forclit did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Happy Forclit's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Forclit gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Newton is looking to clinch.
Forclit scores with a leg kick.
Newton lands a lovely overhand right.
Newton takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Forclit on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Newton. Newton obviously looking to wear him down.
Newton misses the body punch
and Forclit connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Newton lands with a straight right. Forclit didn't see that one coming.
Newton has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Both fighters circling a little - Newton finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Newton ducks right into an uppercut from Forclit.
Newton misses with a body shot.
Forclit thinks about countering with a body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Forclit closes the distance and clinches up with Newton, looking for a takedown. Forclit pushes Newton against the cage but Newton circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Newton misses with a low kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Forclit fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Forclit dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Forclit tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Newton was well out of range. Poor timing from Forclit.
Newton follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Forclit scoring well with a low kick there.
Newton's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Forclit takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Forclit wants to slow Newton down by chopping away at his legs.
Newton swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Newton rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Forclit counters with a straight right hand.
A clash of legs there as Forclit blocks the low kick.
Nice shot lands for Forclit.
An inside leg kick from Newton misses.
Forclit feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Newtons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Forclit misses with a body kick.
Newton just misses with a punch to the body.
Forclit looks to land a body kick but Newton moved away.
Newton misses with a looping left.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Forclit scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Newton doesn't seem bothered though.
Forclit moves out of range as Newton throws a body kick.
Newton rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Forclit counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Newton thinking.
Newton rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Forclit counters with a straight right hand.
A big right from Forclit misses.
Newton motions for Forclit to come forward. Newton throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Forclit changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Forclit blocks a jab.
Newton misses the shot to the body.
Newton misses with a straight right.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Newton scores with a body shot.
Newton swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Forclit moves out of range as Newton strikes.
Forclit bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Newton looks to score with a jab to the body but Forclit is just out of range.
Forclit throwing a counter right hand but Newton manages to avoid it.
Forclit fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Newton avoids it really well and circles away.
Newton thows a leg kick but Forclit checks it
and Forclit counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Forclit throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Newton stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Newton wants to slow Forclit down by chopping away at his legs.
Forclit appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Forclit closes the distance and clinches up with Newton, looking for a takedown. Forclit pushes Newton against the cage but Newton circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Happy Forclit. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Newton throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Forclit feinted with a counter takedown.
Newton misses with a right hand
and Forclit counters with a leg kick.
Forclit will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Forclit throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Newton's waist but Newton gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Forclit off to one side.
Forclit tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A big left from Newton misses.
Newton swings away with a body shot that misses
and Forclit cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Forclit throws a leg kick but Newton sees it coming and moves out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Newton looks to land a left hand but Forclit moved out of range nicely.
Newton misses with a kick to the body.
Forclit misses with a left hand
and Newton counters with a right hand to the body.
Forclit has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Newton.
A punch combination from Forclit misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Happy Forclit will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Happy Forclit's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Newton uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Forclit.
Newton cracks Forclit with a good jab.
Newton misses with an attempted mid kick.
A little feinted left hand from Forclit on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Newton moves into range and connects with a jab.
Newton throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Newton, as that shot connected.
Forclit ducks under a wild hook from Newton.
Newton swings and misses with a hook to the body.
As Newton backs away, Forclit returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Good leg kick by Forclit there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Newton throws a sloppy body shot
and Forclit counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Forclit slips under a jab from Newton.
Forclit lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Newton throws a shot from downtown. Forclit moves away and avoids it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Newton throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
An attempted straight right counter from Forclit misses the target.
Forclit moves away from the strike by Newton.
Forclit on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Newton does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A head kick misses from Newton.
A swing and a miss from Forclit.
Newton swings for the body but Forclit moves out of range.
Newton throws a half hearted mid kick.
Newton misses with a body kick.
Forclit feinted with a counter takedown.
Newton misses with a right hand
and Forclit cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Forclit scores with a nice head shot.
A punch lands to the side of Newton 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Newton throws out a loose jab but Forclit uses good head movement to avoid it.
Forclit attempts a counter takedown but Newton avoids it well and moves away.
Aaron Newton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Newton avoids the body shot from Forclit.
Newton plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Newton misses with a body punch
and Forclit counters with a stiff right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Newton ducks straight into an uppercut from Forclit and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Newton manages to regain guard straight away.

Newton is rocked!
Forclit loads up on a big left hand. Newton felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Forclit looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Newton can't hide his disappointment, as Forclit celebrates the victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Happy Forclit!
Happy Forclit retains his light heavyweight title!
After winning the bout, Happy Forclit thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.