PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ryozo Nishimura (ranked 3676 p4p, 22851 weight class) and Bert Newton (ranked 409 p4p, 531 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Nishimura
vs
Newton

186 cm
21
220
2 - 3 - 0

186 cm
24
263
3 - 6 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Determined

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 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Ryozo Nishimura!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bert Newton!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Roosa Järviläinen and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Nishimura gets caught napping as Newton dives in and scores a takedown. Nishimura manages to retain guard.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Newton has eaten all the pies!
Nishimura being controlled here, momentarily.
Nishimura preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Newton is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Newton advances to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Newton moves into full mount! Nishimura won't be happy about that!

Newton has hold of Nishimura's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Nishimura manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Nishimura is trying to get back to his feet but can't.

Newton is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Nishimura is forced to tap! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bert Newton!