PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joe Sav (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Davey Newsome (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Newsome has chosen Hurt as his entrance music. 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.

Sav
vs
Newsome

195 cm
23
265 lbs
7 - 7 - 0

200 cm
27
270 lbs
8 - 7 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good chin

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Powerful

Deadly Clothing

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 7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joe Sav!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Davey Newsome!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Anthony Taglia and Alyssa Summers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sav.
Sav is looking to clinch.
Sav defending well as Newsome loads up on a big left hand.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sav looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Newsome avoids the head kick by Sav.

Sav forces Newsome back against the cage and clinches.
Newsome lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Newsome.
Sav is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Newsome wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Newsome tries to circle away but Sav has him pinned against the cage.
Newsome wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Newsome working hard to break the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Newsome.

Newsome has Sav pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Newsome pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Sav tumbling to the mat - Newsome dives into Sav's guard.
Newsome working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Sav's head.
Newsome scoring with punches to the head and body.
Newsome working some strikes from top position.
Newsome is working Sav over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Newsome missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sav looking for a sweep. Not yet Sav, not yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Newsome connects with a couple of short punches.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Newsome's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Newsome landing some decent shots from guard.
Newsome postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Newsome content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Newsome distracts Sav with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Newsome loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Newsome postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Newsome with a nice head shot there.
Newsome works over Sav with some ground and pound from guard.
Newsome trying to control the position from guard on top but Sav is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Newsome lands a couple of digs.
Newsome lands a couple of elbows.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Newsome is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Newsome's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Newsome scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Sav has momentary wrist control but Newsome slips an elbow through the middle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Newsome postures up and lands a big shot to Sav's brow.
Newsome keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Sav's head.
Newsome stands up over Sav, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Newsome keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Sav's head.
Newsome with a nice head shot there.
Newsome cracks Sav with a solid left hand.
Newsome with a nice head shot there.
Sav utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Newsome landing with the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Newsome keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Sav's head.
Sav working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Newsome.

Sav has his foot on Newsome's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Newsome works his way back into a safe position though.
Newsome is in close to Sav's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Newsome working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Newsome is working Sav over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Newsome content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Newsome working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

Sav is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Newsome defends well.
Newsome cracks Sav with a solid left hand.
Newsome landing some decent shots from guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Newsome keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Sav's head.
Newsome is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Newsome postures up and lands a big shot to Sav's brow.
Newsome scoring with some ground and pound.
Newsome postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Newsome connects with a couple of short punches.
Newsome keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Sav's head.
Newsome with a nice head shot there.
Newsome must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Newsome trying to control but Sav is working from the bottom.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Newsome connects with a couple of short punches.
Newsome landing some decent shots from guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Davey Newsome dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Sav takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Newsome throws a looping overhand right but Sav ducks down to avoid it.
Davey Newsome seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Newsome digs a good body shot into Sav's ribs.
Sav takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.

Newsome fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Sav sprawls well initially but Newsome persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Newsome not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Newsome is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Newsome lands with a punch from half guard.
Newsome throwing shots but Sav is blocking nicely.
Sav has hold of Newsome's hands but Newsome slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Sav slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Newsome lands a couple of digs.
Davey Newsome has got the better of the ground game so far.
Newsome postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Newsome makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Newsome working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

Sav is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Newsome defends well.
Sav keeping full guard, as Newsome tries to pass.
Newsome throws and elbow that misses. Sav uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Newsome's guard. Nice move by Sav!
Sav pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Newsome is keeping the position for now.
Newsome keeping moving, preventing Sav from controlling successfully.

Sav drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Sav jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Newsome has his feet on Sav's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Sav has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sav there as he acknowledges the shot.

Newsome changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Sav looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Newsome in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Sav takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Newsome working the ground and pound from side control.
Newsome working the body and head with strikes.
Newsome lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Sav is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Newsome working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Check out the look on Newsome's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Newsome working the ground and pound.
Newsome has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sav is looking for a sweep.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sav on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Newsome works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Newsome creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Sav takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Newsome grinds an elbow into Sav's temple.
Sav tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Newsome landing strikes.
Sav can't do much from the bottom here.
Sav takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sav taking punishment in the form of punches.
Sav struggling a bit here.
Sav taking punishment in the form of punches.
Newsome landing a few strikes.
Sav is working to avoid the ground and pound but Newsome connects with a decent elbow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sav takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Newsome landing a few strikes.
Newsome lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Sav down.
Sav taking a bit of punishment here - Newsome scoring with strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Newsome looks up at the clock and then as Sav takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Newsome smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Newsome scores with a couple of short elbows.
Sav taking punishment in the form of punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Davey Newsome showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Newsome waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sav.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sav.
Sav wants to clinch.
Sav takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Newsome misses with an uppercut.
Good shot there by Newsome.
Sav tries to clinch but Newsome is having none of it.
Newsome lands a head shot.
A jab from Newsome finds it's way through Sav's defenses.

Newsome changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Sav looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Newsome blocks the strikes from Sav.
Newsome looks up at the clock and then as Sav takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Newsome smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
You can see the frustration on Sav's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Newsome is putting a hurting on Sav here, landing some big shots from side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Newsome scores with a couple of short elbows.
Sav takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Check out the look on Newsome's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Newsome lands a decent elbow from side control.
Newsome grinds an elbow into Sav's temple.
Newsome lands a nice forearm strike.
Newsome working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Newsome lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Sav tries to improve position but can't.
Newsome working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Newsome works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Sav is working to avoid the ground and pound but Newsome connects with a decent elbow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Newsome cracks Sav with a big right hand but Sav just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Newsome grinds an elbow into Sav's temple.
Newsome scores with punches from side control.
Sav can't do much from the bottom here.
Newsome working the body and head with strikes.
Newsome working the body and head with strikes.
Newsome works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Joe Sav has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sav is not content to let Newsome control the position.
Newsome scoring with punches and elbows.
Sav is not in a great position here, taking some shots.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sav struggling a bit here.
Sav is working to avoid the ground and pound but Newsome connects with a decent elbow.
Newsome working away.
Newsome lands a decent elbow from side control.
Newsome lands an elbow.
Davey Newsome is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Let's hope that Newsome 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.
Newsome working away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sav is being controlled here.
Sav is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Newsome's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Sav is trying to maintain the position but Newsome is very close to passing his half guard.
Newsome controlling the pace.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Despite being in the dominant position, Davey Newsome just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Newsome waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sav.
Jab by Newsome.

Newsome closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Sav to the mat! Sav manages to get full guard.
Newsome sitting in guard, not really doing much.

And that's the end of the fight!
Davey Newsome comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Newsome has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight 24:30
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 24:30
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 24:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Davey Newsome!