PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Daiyan Valdes (ranked 4724 p4p, 4430 weight class) and Isaac Newton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Valdes
vs
Newton

200 cm
25
275
0 - 0 - 0

189 cm
25
280
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
KO power

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Granite chin

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Daiyan Valdes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Isaac Newton!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Bart Greer and Michael Johnstone.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Newton takes one on the chin but keeps coming.

It looks like Isaac Newton has been cut.
Newton looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.

Valdes cracks Newton with an uppercut from hell and Newton crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Valdes's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing!

Newton is rocked!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Valdes wants to stand but Newton is controlling his posture from full guard.
Newton has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Valdes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Newton manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Valdes manages to get himself to full guard.

The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Valdes has momentary wrist control but Newton slips an elbow through the middle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Valdes has momentary wrist control but Newton slips an elbow through the middle.
Newton controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Let's hope that Newton has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Newton passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Valdes tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.

Newton swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Isaac Newton!
Isaac Newton thanked the fans post fight for their support.