PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Conor Newton (ranked 3105 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shamal Davis (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.

Newton
vs
Davis

175 cm
19
155
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
18
150
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Counter fighter
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

BKC Nutrition and Laundry [25%]

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Conor Newton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Shamal Davis !
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Saam Ante and Aafke Stam.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Davis fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Newton seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.

Davis has closed the distance and engaged Newton in a clinch.
Davis working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Newton is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Davis to keep the fight standing.

Newton manages to pull guard.
Newton trying to strike off his back.
Davis 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.
Newton tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Davis slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Davis looking to pass the guard.

Newton kicks Davis off and gets to his feet.
Davis shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Newton as he avoids it easily.

Davis clinches up against the cage.

Davis jumps guard and drags Newton to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Newton wants to control from the top but Davis keeps moving.
Davis is trying to keep Newton in close.
Newton trying to control the position from guard on top but Davis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davis managing to control the position.
Davis looking for a sweep. Not yet Davis , not yet.

Davis is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Newton presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Newton slowing the pace effectively.
Newton wants to take the fight to the mat but Davis manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.

Davis escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Davis showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Newton.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davis shoots in looking for a takedown but Newton manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Davis 's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Newton half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Conor Newton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shamal Davis .
Newton moves in looking to clinch but Davis pushes him off.
Davis shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Newton sprawls well. Newton wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Davis gets slowly back to his feet.
Davis looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Newton is fending him off so far but Davis persists. Nope, Newton circles away and we're back to standing.
Davis checks a low kick from Newton.
Davis goes for a double leg but Newton avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Newton continues to drive forward.
Newton misses with a double jab.
Davis shoots in looking for a takedown. Newton tries to sprawl out of it but Davis keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Newton manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Newton changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Davis looks winded!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Davis doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Newton holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Newton tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Davis smiles and moves away.
Davis doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Newton counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.

Newton closes the distance and clinches.
Davis slowing the pace effectively.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Davis tries to pull guard but Newton won't allow it.

Newton manages to break the clinch.
Davis gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Newton counters with a nice body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

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

Newton misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Conor Newton is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The fight stays on the outside here - Davis looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Newton throws a big counter combination but Davis scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Newton misses with the combination.
Nice cross by Newton.
Davis closes this distance looking for a takedown but Newton circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Davis tries to clinch up but Newton circles away and keeps his distance.
Newton avoids a punch combination nicely.
Newton keeps the fight on the outside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Davis slips a jab and a cross from Newton.
Davis tries to clinch up but Newton circles away and keeps his distance.
Davis misses with a body kick.
Newton takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Newton scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Davis fails with the takedown
and Newton counters with a two punch combo.
Davis is breathing heavily.
Newton throws a wild body kick that Davis sees coming a mile off.
Davis moves out of range as Newton throws a body kick.
Davis fails with an attempt to clinch.
Davis gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Newton counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Newton.
Conor Newton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shamal Davis .

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Newton tries to pull guard but Davis forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Davis makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.

Davis pulls guard successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Davis throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Davis lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Davis stands and steps away. Newton gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Newton lands a jab to Davis 's midsection.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davis shoots in and drives through. Newton sprawls well.
Davis fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Newton changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Newton throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Davis .
Newton scores with a jab to the body.
Conor Newton is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Newton lands a head kick. Davis smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Davis shoots in looking for a takedown but Newton manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Davis 's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Newton connects with a body shot that sends Davis 's belly button to the back.
Davis fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Newton avoids it really well and circles away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Davis . Newton does a little dance to reset his feet.
As Davis looks to move away, Newton throws a big counter combo but Davis just gets out of the way.
Newton scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Newton is looking to wear down Davis with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Newton keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Newton is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Davis .

Davis closes the distance and clinches.

Davis ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Davis no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Newton stands and steps away. Davis gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Newton stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Newton wants it to stay on the feet.
Newton leaves Davis with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Conor Newton dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Davis takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Newton misses with a double jab.
Davis tries to clinch but Newton is having none of it.
A telegraphed right hand from Newton misses the target.
Newton is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Davis can do to turn this around?
Davis closes the distance and clinches up with Newton, looking for a takedown. Davis pushes Newton against the cage but Newton circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Newton tries to counter by clinching up but Davis breaks away and moves out of range.
Davis fails with the takedown
and Newton connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Davis takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Newton tries a head kick but it misses.
Newton misses with a few strikes there.
Davis shoots in and drives through. Newton sprawls well.
Conor Newton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shamal Davis .
Davis misses with a head kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Newton!
Newton is looking to clinch.
Newton leaves Davis with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Newton is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Davis takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Davis circles away from the clinch attempt.
Davis is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Newton lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Conor Newton is winning the standup battle so far.
Davis takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.

Davis gets a clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A battle for position here, against the cage.

Davis jumps guard and drags Newton to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Newton trying to control the position from guard on top but Davis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Newton throws an elbow that misses. Davis uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Newton's guard. Nice move by Davis !

Davis passes Newton's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Davis is taking a breather. Newton says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davis 's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Newton missing with punches from the bottom.
Davis prevents Newton from improving his position.
Davis is controlling the pace.

That's four 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.
Davis passes the guard and advances to mount!

Davis working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Shamal Davis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Conor Newton is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Davis thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Conor Newton.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Newton, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight for Conor Newton!
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight for Conor Newton!
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight for Conor Newton!

Conor Newton wins by unanimous decision!
Conor Newton decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.