PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dominik Dlask (ranked 1633 p4p, 1646 weight class) and Tarrell Newsome (ranked 223 p4p, 225 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Dlask
vs
Newsome

170 cm
23
163
9 - 7 - 0

184 cm
23
155
8 - 4 - 1

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Very quick

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

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Brooklyn Apothecary
Bondi MMA 🏝️

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 9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dominik Dlask!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 1, fighting out of New York, Tarrell Newsome!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Gregory Folan and Steve Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Newsome darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Dlask takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.

Newsome gets tackled into the cage by Dlask. Dlask maintains the clinch.
Newsome lands a body punch.
Dlask misses with some punches.
Newsome misses with a body punch.
Dlask misses with some punches.
Newsome struggles to land a body shot inside as Dlask controls his hands.
Newsome scores with a nice hook to the head.
Newsome lands with a left to the head.
Dlask misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Dlask fails to land.
Newsome misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dlask misses with the head strike.
Newsome lands a hook that snaps the head of Dlask backwards.
We've been hearing reports that Dlask has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Dlask has a couple of punches blocked by Newsome.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Newsome lands an uppercut.
Newsome misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dlask throws a head punch that misses.
Dlask swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Newsome tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A hook to the body from Newsome.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dlask misses with the head strike.
Dlask tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dlask throws a head punch that misses.
Newsome struggles to land a body shot inside as Dlask controls his hands.
Dlask can't find room to land a body shot as Newsome controls the action.
Newsome is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Dlask's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Newsome misses with a body punch.
Newsome misses with a body punch.
Dlask misses with some punches.
Newsome is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Newsome lands a nice shot to the body.
A short body shot lands from Newsome as the two fighters clinch.
Dlask tries a body shot but Newsome blocks it.
Newsome has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Dlask seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Newsome can turn it around.
Newsome lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dlask backwards.
Newsome throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Newsome lands a hook that snaps the head of Dlask backwards.
Newsome scores with a shot to the side of Dlask's head.
Dlask tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short uppercut from Newsome.
A left hand lands to the body for Newsome.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short body shot lands from Newsome as the two fighters clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Newsome tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Newsome lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dlask backwards.
Newsome lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dlask backwards.
Newsome lands a nice uppercut.
Dlask misses with a punch to the body.
Dlask misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dlask tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A hook to the body from Newsome.
A left hand lands to the body for Newsome.
Newsome blocking some punches.
Newsome can't find room to land a body shot as Dlask controls the action.
Dlask swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Newsome makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Newsome lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Dlask or not.
A body shot lands from Newsome.
Dlask misses with a short punch on the inside.
Newsome blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dlask goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Newsome blocks a body shot from Dlask.
Dlask tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Newsome cracks Dlask with a nice body shot.
Dlask is breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Newsome.
A short right from Newsome.
Dlask misses with a short punch on the inside.
Newsome scores with a shot to the side of Dlask's head.
Newsome working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Dlask misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Dlask fails to land.
Newsome is working Dlask over against the cage.
Dlask misses with a punch to the body.
Newsome lands a body punch in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Newsome.
Newsome lands a body punch in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Newsome scores with a nice short uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Newsome.
Newsome throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Newsome.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short right from Newsome.
Newsome lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dlask backwards.
Newsome digs a right hand underneath Dlask's ribcage. Dlask let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A nice left hand lands by Newsome.
Newsome lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Newsome struggles to land a body shot inside as Dlask controls his hands.
Newsome can't find room to land a body shot as Dlask controls the action.
A right handed body shot lands from Newsome.
Newsome lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A head punch on the inside from Dlask fails to land.
A short body shot lands from Newsome as the two fighters clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Newsome.
Newsome working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Newsome presses Dlask against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Nice body punch from Newsome - that landed with a thud.
Newsome lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Dlask or not.
Newsome lands a shot to the body.
Newsome presses Dlask against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Newsome works on Dlask's body with a couple of short punches.
Newsome tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short body shot lands from Newsome as the two fighters clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Newsome.
Newsome lands with a right to the head.
Newsome lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Newsome lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dlask backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tarrell Newsome dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Dlask fails in his attempt to clinch.

Dlask gets the takedown into side control.
Dlask working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Dlask working the ground and pound but Newsome is defending the strikes.
Newsome manages to get back to half guard.
Dlask sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Newsome defending well though.
Dlask thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Newsome's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dlask thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Dlask throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Newsome to regain full guard.
Newsome looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Newsome really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dlask. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Newsome avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dlask in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Dlask throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Newsome works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dlask throws a big right hand that misses.
Dlask with a nice head shot there.
Newsome has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dlask with a flurry of punches that miss.
Dlask throws a big right hand that misses.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Dlask's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Dlask postures up in Newsome's guard and throws a big left but Newsome blocks it.
Newsome is looking to stand up but Dlask isn't so interested in that idea.
Newsome controlling Dlask's posture.
Dlask missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dlask is looking to work some ground and pound but Newsome has wrist control.
Newsome avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dlask lands a couple of decent looking shots.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Newsome can do anything to dispel that myth.
Dlask with a flurry of punches that miss.
Dlask lands a couple of digs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dlask loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dlask won't allow Newsome to sweep him here.
Newsome utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dlask postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Dlask distracts Newsome with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Newsome is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Dlask makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Dlask throws a big elbow that misses.
Newsome keeping moving, preventing Dlask from controlling successfully.
Newsome wants to stand but Dlask is controlling the position.
Dlask in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dlask stops Newsome from standing up.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Newsome preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dlask might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Newsome is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Dlask is controlling him.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A cross from Dlask lands.

Dlask closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Dlask lands in his opponent's guard.
Dlask throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dlask is looking to work some ground and pound but Newsome has wrist control.
Dlask with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Dlask won't allow Newsome to get back to his feet.
Dlask loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dlask loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dlask won't allow Newsome to get back to his feet.
Newsome is controlling Dlask's posture.
Dlask throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Newsome works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dlask postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Dlask chips away with some ground and pound.
Dlask throwing strikes from guard but Newsome blocks nicely.
Newsome working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dlask.
Newsome is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dlask with a flurry of punches that miss.
Dlask throws a big elbow that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dominik Dlask dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Newsome throws an overhand right that lands on Dlask's shoulder, as Dlask tries to avoid the shot.
Dlask shoots in looking for a takedown. Newsome tries to sprawl out of it but Dlask keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Newsome manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Newsome throws out a counter right but Dlask avoids it with no problem.
Dlask looks for a takedown but Newsome sprawls well.
Dlask walks into a left hand.
Dlask tries to close the distance and clinch up but Newsome swats him away and circles back towards the center.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Dlask clinches up against the cage.
Newsome lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dlask backwards.
Tarrell Newsome seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Newsome tries to work over Dlask's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Good body shot from Newsome.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Newsome blocks an uppercut.
Newsome lands with a short shot to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dlask letting Newsome take a breather here.
A shot in the inside from Newsome.
Newsome taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Newsome pressing his opponent against the cage.
A short right from Newsome on the inside.
Newsome can't find room to land a body shot as Dlask controls the action.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Newsome.
Dlask misses with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Newsome scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nice body punch from Newsome - that landed with a thud.
Newsome tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Newsome lands a hook that snaps the head of Dlask backwards.

Dlask is rocked!
Newsome lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Oh Dlask is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Newsome lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Newsome digs a right hand underneath Dlask's ribcage. Dlask let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Newsome presses Dlask against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dlask swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Newsome lands with a short shot to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dlask swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Still in the clinch, Newsome scores with a nice short uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Newsome.
Newsome lands an uppercut.
Dlask misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nice body punch from Newsome - that landed with a thud.
Newsome digs a right hand underneath Dlask's ribcage. Dlask let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Newsome lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Newsome scores with a shoulder strike.
Newsome lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Dlask or not.
Newsome pushes Dlask back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Newsome lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Newsome lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Dlask to his knees! Newsome keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tarrell Newsome!